GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL. Running through May at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, this play follows Phil Connors, an arrogant Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, while covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, finds himself in a time loop repeating the same day again and again. Ticket Prices: $50/Adults; $48/Seniors; $30/Students. 368 S. State Street.

FLOWER BASKETS. The return of the flower baskets that line our streets is another harbinger of good things to come in the season ahead. They show up in May and put on a spectacular show throughout the summer.

STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT WITH BRENT LOWERY. The winner of the 2023 Seattle International Comedy Competition comes to the Lakewood Center for a hilarious night of comedy. Wednesday, May 7 on the Lakewood Center’s Side Door Stage. Tickets: $25. 368 S. State Street.

INTO THE WOODS JR. Bring your kids to enjoy this Junior version of Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make. Saturday May 10 and May 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $15/Adults; $12/Youth. 503.635.3901

LAKE OSWEGO FARMERS’ MARKET. Welcome back the popular Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market as it kicks off its summer season on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 1^st Street.

CAN YOU TRUST ONLINE INFLUENCERS? FACT-CHECKING LIKE A LIBRARIAN (DIGITAL DIVE #2). The Lake Oswego library continues its Digital Dive presentations with this class led by Adult Services Librarian April Younglove. Influencers thrive on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, blogs, streaming sites, and podcasts, where they share content, engage with followers, and promote products or ideas. Learn to navigate these spaces critically and distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation.

PINTS FROM THE PAST: YORK OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION. This month’s Pints from the Past presentation is being offered by Oregon Black Pioneers, the only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. Learn about York, an enslaved man who took part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition and his place within national African American history. This program is offered by the Lake Oswego Public Library in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Café. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchase is encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). Tuesday, May 13. Doors open at 6:30, the presentation begins at 7:00. 106 N. State Street.

DECONSTRUCTING DECEPTION: UNDERSTANDING CONSPIRACY THEORIES. Portland Community College Political Science Professor Robert Asaadi, Ph.D., will explore the historical and cultural roots of conspiracy theories, offering insights into why they persist and how they have evolved over time. Walk away with tools to critically assess the information encountered in the media today. Saturday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Free for both residents and non-residents.

TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY. Teens going into grades 7 and up are invited to a special after-hours party to kick off their summer reading. There will be pizza, henna, karaoke, prizes, and free books. Friday, May 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Avenue.

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