IRVING BERLIN’S HOLIDAY INN. The popular Irving Berlin musical comes to the Lakewood Theater for a month-long run, but you can enjoy reduced admission for the dress rehearsal on Thursday, November 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/residents; $7/non-residents and registration is required by calling the Adult Community Center at 503.635.3758. Regular performances begin Friday, November 10 and run through December 17 with ticket prices at $42/general admission; $40/seniors and $25 for students. 368 S. State Street.
BOTTLES AND BITES. Catch this year’s last First Sunday Market in Lake Grove on Sunday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Hallmark Drive. With the theme, Bottles and Bites, you can explore, savor, shop and sip to your heart’s content as you enjoy delicious wines from local wineries and treat yourself to an array of delectable bites.
PINTS FROM THE PAST: DEATH AND BURIAL IN OREGON. Learn why The Oregon Trail was known as The Nation’s Longest Graveyard and the history of death rituals along the trail and in Oregon from Elizabeth Fournier, known as the Green Reaper. Dedicated to helping people with sustainable burial options, she has affectionately been given that title. Admission is free and no ticket is required, although food and drink purchase is encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater. Tuesday, November 14. Doors open at 6:30, with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. 106 North State Street.
HOLIDAY KICKOFF EVENT. Lake Oswego business, Kelly’s Jelly is hosting a holiday kickoff event with artisan vendors, food and a chance to donate to With Love and Hunger Fighters of Oregon on Thursday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 5833 Jean Road. RVSP to kellysjellyoregon@gmail.com.
GUITAR CONCERT. U.S. Classic Guitar founder William Jenks is offering a concert series featuring six decorated guitarists starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Christ Church Episcopal Parish in Lake Oswego. 1060 Chandler Road.
BRIDGING DIVIDES: A PRESENTATION ABOUT POLITICAL POLARIZATION IN AMERICA AND HOW WE CAN COME TOGETHER TO SOLVE TOUGH PROBLEMS. Sounds like just what we need in today’s political climate. Listen to Bill Howe, lead presenter for the nonprofit SAGE Citizen Project as he explains how we can constructively problem solve in spite of differences between left and right. Admission is free and no registration is required. Saturday, November 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth Street.
2023 REUNION FARMERS’ MARKET. Fresh from local farms to your Thanksgiving table! Visit your favorite Farmers’ Market vendors as they return to Lake Oswego to share the bounty of their fall harvest. Enjoy shopping on a crisp fall day amid the scent of pumpkins, sweet potatoes, spices and mushrooms and pick up a few new recipes to boot! The entire family can appreciate the live music from Wayne Richards & Southern Nights from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park, 200 1st Street.
2023 TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL. Ring in the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Festival! 2023 marks the 59th year of this time-honored tradition. Festivities take place at Millennium Plaza Park only, with extended hours of holiday music, a holiday marketplace, sweet treats, a special visit from the big guy in red and more! The celebratory lighting of the Millennium tree takes place at 6 p.m. Take advantage of the opportunity to write a letter to Santa and drop it in the red mailbox as part of the annual police community-building #YouandBlue campaign. Believers of all ages will receive a personal letter back. Friday, November 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 1st Street.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. Shop local and support Lake Oswego’s small businesses as part of this national promotion. Saturday, November 26 throughout Lake Oswego.
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