WEDNOV 4
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TeaTalks & LecturesMuseumsGalleriesCultural Heritage
mai ide: Boxed Woman
An exhibition of textile works by mai ide, using Sashiko stitching and salvaged fabric to explore identity, race, and belonging.
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THUNOV 5
7:30 PM
+2 dates
💰 $22+DanceTheaterCultural HeritageClassicalElectronic & DJWorld MusicTalks & Lectures
Hung Dance
Choreographer Lai Hung-Chung makes dances of striking beauty and intention. “Birdy,” his captivating signature work f…
THUNOV 5
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Talks & LecturesDocumentaries
Film Tour: ‘First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath’
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 | Pacific University in Forest Grove Showtime: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:15 p.m. | Doors & community activities starting at 6 p.m. | Get tickets here. Address: Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University 2043 College Way, Forest Grove Event details: The screening of "First Descent" will be followed by a panel conversation featuring the producer and guests from the film
Multi-day events
FRINOV 13
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Author TalksTalks & Lectures
Caskey Russell in Conversation With Lara Messersmith-Glavin
The fierce warrior Kwa must take Elān’s place in their ongoing battle against the invading Koosh, in The Eagle in the Mountain (Solaris), the thrilling sequel to Caskey Russell’s The Door on the Sea! Elān’s life changed forever when the loud-mouthed raven chose him to go on a...
WEDNOV 4
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
+1 dates
Talks & LecturesTeaMuseumsGalleriesCultural Heritage
mai ide: Boxed Woman
An exhibition of textile works by mai ide, using Sashiko stitching and salvaged fabric to explore identity, race, and belonging.
SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Talks & LecturesWorkshopsCourses
Small Business Saturdays: Business Banking Basics & Financing Your Small Business
Set your business up for success! Learn how financial planning, banking, and funding can help you reach your goals in this workshop presented by InRoads Credit Union.
SATNOV 14
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💰 $40-$50Wine TastingsTalks & Lectures
Wine 101: Wines of Southern Oregon
Spanning three different valleys in the southern part of the State — Umpqua, Rogue, and Applegate — the Southern Oregon AVA is home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries that get little attention to the north. Unique soil types, combined with...
THUNOV 12
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CraftsAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures
Lace History & Technique Demonstration
Anna Guillemot, a member of the Portland Lace Society, has been making lace for almost nine years. Her goal is to become comfortable with half a dozen techniques and to demonstrate them, and to spend the rest of her energy admiring the many others in existence in various parts of the world. She loves to teach, thereby encouraging new people to pursue an art that is very far from becoming extinct!
Anna Guillemot, a member of the Portland Lace Society, has been making lace for almost nine years. Her goal is to become comfortable with half a dozen techniques and to demonstrate them, and to spend the rest of her energy admiring the many...
SATNOV 7
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Parks & NatureTalks & Lectures
Newt Day!
A bright orange belly and poisonous skin are just a couple of the rough-skinned newt’s adaptations. Come find out how newts evade predators, survive both in and out of water and camouflage themselves with a single leaf. Learn about the amazing...
WEDNOV 4
12:00 PM
Clubs & MeetingsTalks & Lectures
Rotary Club of Forest Grove meeting: Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Club of Forest Grove's weekly noon meeting, in the Boxer Pause Room of the University Center (Washburne Hall) at Pacific University. Program: Rotary Foundation, presented by past district governor Jeannine Murrell. Meals are available from the university's dining commons for $9.75.
The local Rotary Club's weekly noon meeting, with past district governor Jeannine Murrell presenting on the Rotary Foundation.