THURSDAY 7/29

Youth Art — Paint a Bird: 10 a.m. for ages 5-8, 1 p.m. for ages 9-12; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Artists in the Park: 10:30 a.m.; youth of all ages learn art from local artists; free; Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St.

The Nez Perce Story: 1 p.m.; informal discussion presented by Rich Wandschneider; admission by donation; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Chess Club: 4 p.m.; open to all ages; no experience necessary; free; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Farmers Market — Hermiston: 4-7 p.m.; Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, 145 N. First Place.

Farmers Market — Heppner: 4-7 p.m.; Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St.

Courthouse Concert Series: 5:30 p.m.; featuring Hillfolk Noir; free; at the gazebo on the lawn of the Wallowa County Courthouse, Enterprise.

Riverside Concert Series: 6 p.m.; free; Riverside Park, North Spruce Street and Fruitdale Lane, La Grande.

Creative Bookmaking: 6-8 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Mission Impossible for Teens: 6 p.m.; teens meet each week to work out a new “mission”; Helix Public Library, 119 Columbia St.

Open Stage: 6 p.m.; impromptu entertainment; no cover; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

Barnyard Painter’s Choice Paint Party: 6-8 p.m.; $30-$35; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St, Canyon City; paintedskycenter.com.

Music and a Movie: Featuring KC Kunkle and Friends and a showing of “La Rue’s Return”; 6:30 p.m.; The Ison House, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City; $15; www.actorsstudio.com.

Chief Joseph Days — “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Night: PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m.; $15; at Harley Tucker Memorial Arena; dance follows at the Thunder Room; Joseph.

Thursday Night Lecture Series — “Wolverines”: 7 p.m.; free; Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway, Joseph.

Live Music by Staci & Co.: 7 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande.

Movie in the Park — Baker City: 8:45 p.m.; free; Central Park, 1760 Valley Ave.

FRIDAY 7/30

Wallowology Discovery Walk — West Fork Trail: 9 a.m.; easy-rated hike; free; meet at the Wallowa Lake Trailhead at the end of the Wallowa Lake Highway 351.

Hotrod-a-Rama: 9 a.m., Pendleton Convention Center; www.hotrodarama.us

Chief Joseph Days Kiddie Parade: 10 a.m., Main Street, Joseph.

Chief Joseph Days: rodeo slack at 2 p.m.; PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m.; $17 general, $20 reserved; Harley Tucker Memorial Arena; dance follows at the Thunder Room; Joseph.

Farmers Market — Pendleton: 4-7 p.m.; 400 block of Main Street.

Friday Night Music on the Deck: 5 p.m.; featuring Gabriel Bush; free; Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway, Joseph.

Missoula Children’s Theater — “The Emperor’s New Clothes”: 6 p.m.; performance open to the public; $5; Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City.

Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors”: Presented on the new outdoor stage; bring blankets and chairs; free; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 100 N. Eighth Ave.

Live Music by Elwood: 7-9 p.m.; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise.

“Instance in Time” Opening Reception: 7 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Movie in the Park — Pendleton: 9 p.m.; free; Community Park.

Movie in the Park — Hermiston: 9:20 p.m.; “The Goonies”; McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.

SATURDAY 7/31

Huckleberry Festival: All day; North Powder.

Irrigon Watermelon Festival: All day, starting with breakfast at 6:30 a.m.

Into the Wallowa — Geology Hike: 8-11 a.m.; guided hike with Ellen Morris Bishop around the East Moraine property; meet at Wallowa Land Trust, 116 S. River St., Enterprise.

Farmers Market — John Day: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Brent Street, just off Main Street.

Farmers Market — Umatilla: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Village Square Park, Sixth Street.

Farmers Market — Halfway: 9 a.m.-noon; next to Halfway Whimsical.

Farmers Market — Joseph: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Stein Distillery parking lot, 604 N. Main St.

Farmers Market — La Grande: 9 a.m. to noon; Max Square, downtown La Grande.

Farmers Market — Wallowa: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; indoors at 110 E. First St.

Saturday Morning Nature Discovery Walk: 9 a.m.-noon; family friendly (no pets please); free; meet in the lobby of Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway, Joseph.

Drop-in Art Class: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Chief Joseph Days Grand Parade: 10 a.m., Main Street, Joseph.

Sumpter Valley Railroad: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; full runs; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 ages 3-17; departs from McEwen Depot.

Hip & Handmade: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; drop-in art class for adults; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Chief Joseph Days: Rodeo slack at 2:30 p.m.; traditional Indian dance contest at 3 p.m.; PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m. ($17 general, $20 reserved) at Harley Tucker Memorial Arena; dance follows at the Thunder Room; all in Joseph.

Missoula Children’s Theater — “The Emperor’s New Clothes”: 3 p.m.; performance open to the public; $5; Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City.

Powder River Music Review: Featuring Barefoot & Bonafide; 6 p.m.; free; Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City.

Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors”: Presented on the new outdoor stage; bring blankets and chairs; free; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 100 N. Eighth Ave.

SUNDAY 8/1

Sumpter Valley Railroad: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; full runs; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 ages 3-17; departs from McEwen Depot.

Powder River Music Review: Featuring Brass Fire; 4 p.m.; free; Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City.

Sunday Night Piano with Gail Swart: 6-9 p.m.; enjoy an evening of piano tunes with Gail every Sunday in the dining room; free; Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway.

Monday 8/2

Art in the Park: Arts and crafts for elementary age children; 4 p.m.; free; Helix Park, Columbia Street.

Artists in Action Day Camp: Students will engage in a variety of art lessons and projects that focus on art, history, culture, geography and literacy; 9 a.m.-noon; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 S Washington St., Canyon City.

Ninja Warrior Parkour Camp: Learn to jump, vault, tumble, bounce and spin your way under, over and through whatever obstacles and features you come across; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Butte Park, Hermiston.

Tuesday 8/3

Baker County Fair: Opens to the public at noon; events continue through Friday; see full schedule at bakerfair.com.

Farmers Market — La Grande: 3-6 p.m.; Max Square, downtown La Grande.

Drawing Techniques: Four-week class that meets Tuesdays starting Aug. 3; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; $32 Crossroads members, $48 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Community Night Out: An annual event bringing law enforcement and the community together in a family-friendly atmosphere; 5-8:30 p.m.; free; Geiser-Pollman Park, Campbell & Grove, Baker City.

Country Fiddle Dance Orchestra: The first and third Tuesday of every month; contact teaching artist Carla Arnold for an invitation, 541-786-4535; 6-7 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Farmers Market — Irrigon: 6:30-9 p.m.; Irrigon Event Plaza, 420 NE Main Ave.

Wednesday 8/4

Walk & Talk Book Club: Meet in the library parking lot to walk the River Walk and discuss anything and everything we are currently reading; 9 a.m.; Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.

Music Lessons by Elwood: Learn guitar and mandolin from Elwood (elwoodmusicbooking@gmail.com); noon to 8 p.m.; $15-$25; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St., Union.Farmers Market — Baker City: 3-6 p.m.; Court Plaza, just off Main Street.

Farmers Market — Milton-Freewater: 4-7 p.m.; Orchard Park, 1410 S. Main St.

Sashiko Embroidery for Adults: Learn the ancient art of Sashiko embroidery; 6-7:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Olivia Harms in concert: 7:30-9 p.m.; free; Baker County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St., Baker City.

Thursday 8/5

Artists in the Park: Youth of all ages can learn art from local artists; free; 10:30 a.m.; Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena; 541-566-2470.

Chess Club: Free club is open to all ages; no experience is necessary; 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 North Main St., Joseph.

Farmers Market — Hermiston: 4-7 p.m.; featuring music by The Wasteland Kings; Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, 145 N. First Place.

Farmers Market — Heppner: 4-7 p.m.; Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St.

Courthouse Concert Series: 7 p.m.; free; gazebo on the courthouse lawn, Enterprise; wallowacountychamber.com.

Riverside Concerts: Enjoy music from local musicians, rain or shine; 6-8 p.m.; free; Riverside Park Pavilion, North Spruce Street and Fruitdale Lane, La Grande.

Jam Night: 7-8:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St, Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Movie in the Park: 8:45 p.m.; free; Central Park, 1760 Valley Avenue, Baker City.

Open Stage: Open stage for impromptu music acts; no cover; 6 p.m.; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande; lagrandehq.com.

Trailer Hitch in concert: 7:30-9 p.m.; free; Baker County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St., Baker City; bakerfair.com.

Friday 8/6

Wallowa County Fair: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 668 NW 1st St, 668 Northwest 1st Street, Enterprise.

Wallowology free discovery walk: BC Falls Trail (moderate hike); 9 a.m.; Wallowa Lake Trailhead; hosted by Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center; www.wallowology.org/events.

First Friday — Tamastslikt: Free admission all day; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton.

Farmers Market — Pendleton: 4-7 p.m.; 400 block of Main Street.

Wine Tasting: Join Murray’s Drug for their annual event, with live music featuring Joe Lindsay (5-7 p.m.) and Brady Goss (7-10 p.m.); free; Willow Creek FitPark, Riverside Avenue, Heppner; 541-676-9148.

First Friday — Baker City: Art galleries open new shows, including the Little Big Show featuring artwork for $40 that supports local charities; 5:30 p.m.; Baker City.

Back Country Bash: 5:30 p.m.; $80 for Friday and Saturday, $45 for one night; Harley Tucker Memorial Rodeo Grounds, 405 West Wallowa Ave., Joseph.

First Friday — John Day: 6-8 p.m.; Free; downtown John Day; gcoregonlive.com

Movies in the Park — Pendleton: Sponsored by Pendleton Parks and Recreation; 9 p.m.; free; Community Park, Pendleton.

Saturday 8/7

Sunrise Iron Museum Day: Sunrise Iron will be holding their annual show this year; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 65708 Sunrise Road, Enterprise.

Farmers Market — John Day: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Brent Street, just off Main Street.

Farmers Market — Umatilla: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Village Square Park, Sixth Street, Umatilla.

Farmers Market — Halfway: 9 a.m.-noon; next to Halfway Whimsical

Farmers Market — Joseph: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Stein Distillery parking lot, 604 N. Main St.

Farmers Market — La Grande: 9 a.m. to noon; Max Square, downtown La Grande.

Drop-In Art Class for Youth: 9:30 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Art class — Introduction to Iconography: 10 a.m. to noon; instructors are Abbey Godwin-Prevot and Jennifer Godwin; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave, Baker City.

Farmers Market — Wallowa: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; indoors at 110 E. First St.

Free First Saturday: Free admission all day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton.

Hermiston Kid’s Triathlon: 10-11:30 a.m.; Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, 879 West Elm Avenue, Hermiston.

Drop-In Art Class for Adults: 10:30 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Clay Creations Studio for Youth: 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Drumstick Workshop with Kelsey Burns: Workshop supplies and lunch will be provided; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews Rd., Pendleton; 541-276-3954.

Pioneer Day at Heritage Station: Dip beeswax candles, pan for gold, make butter for pancakes, and tour the exhibits; noon-3 p.m.; free; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton.

Spin-In: For spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber enthusiasts and folks who are curious about fiber; drop in between 1-4 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St, Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Back Country Bash: 5:30 p.m.; $80 for Friday and Saturday, $45 for one night; Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 West Wallowa Ave., Joseph.

Live music at Echo Ridge Cellars: Featuring Chrome Molly; 6-9 p.m.; Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 Thielsen, Pendleton.

Demolition Derby: Proceeds support the Haines Stampede Rodeo; $15 adults, $10 seniors/military, $5 ages 5-12; 6 p.m.; Haines Stampede Rodeo Arena, US-30, Haines.

East-West All-Star Shrine Football Game: Pre-game, 6 p.m.; kickoff at 7 p.m.; for ticket information, call Forest Hatch, 541-974-1326; Bulldog Memorial Stadium, 9th Street, Baker City.

The Wasteland Kings live at Union County Fair: 9-10 p.m.; Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. Second St., La Grande.

Sunday 8/8

Powder River Music Review: Featuring the Inland Northwest Musicians; 4 p.m.; free; Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City.