ART

Art On Broadway Gallery - 12570 S.W. Broadway St., Beaverton. "Art For The Man Cave" exhibit, featuring works by local artists ends Saturday. Acrylic paintings by member artist Stephen Kekule are included in the exhibit. The gallery, which is located in the heart of the city's downtown, is calling on entries of original artwork for its July guest show, "Dream, Explore, Discover." Friday is the deadline to submit entries for the show, which runs July 6 through July 28. Info: 503-601-3300.

The Village Gallery of Arts - 12505 N.W. Cornell Road, Cedar Mill, 503-644-8001. Ends Saturday. The theme for this show is "Noon to Night." Featured artist is Judy Mcintosh Vatne. This is her first solo show. The theme for the month of July is "Journey." This show runs July 3 to Aug. 4 and features the work of Kalyani Pattani. Forms and shapes in nature inspire her sculptures and paintings. An artist's reception is Saturday, July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.

MUSIC

"Fanfare and Fireworks" - Come celebrate Fourth of July at the Tigard High School Stadium, where the Tualatin Valley Community Band, under the direction of Steve Heuser, will be performing just prior to the fireworks display. There will be traditional and patriotic tunes, and even music to hop to during the annual sack races. The band will play starting at 8 p.m., and the fireworks begin at dark. For more information about the band and upcoming events, visit tvcb.org.

THEATER

"The Sound of Music" - At The Broadway Rose Theatre Company, The Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 S.W. Durham Road, Tigard. One of the most beloved musicals of all time, "The Sound of Music" is based on the book "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers." Preview performance is tonight (Thursday) with opening night on Friday. Performances continue through July 22. Evening performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are at 2 p.m. on Sundays, and on Saturdays, July 14 and 21. Tickets start at $30 for adults, with discounts available for groups and youths. For a full listing of show performances or to order tickets, call the box office, 503-620-5262.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - At Beaverton Civic Theatre in Beaverton City Library Auditorium. Delightful musical based on Charles M. Schulz's memorable group of characters from his comic strip "Peanuts." Opens July 20 and continues through Aug. 5. Regular performances: Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., July 20 through Aug. 5. Tickets: $15/adults; $12/student, group, senior (55 and older); $5/youth (10 and younger). Free parking available in library parking lot. Accompanying the performance on Saturday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. will be a free conversation on "Friendship: Reviving, Surviving, or Dying?" about the nature of friendship, with Oregon State University professor of philosophy Courtney Campbell and retired associate professor of philosophy Lani Roberts, hosted by the Beaverton Civic Theatre and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Info: 503-754-9860.

"Singin' in the Rain" - Celebrating its 60th anniversary, a screening of this beloved musical film for one day only, Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m., Century 16 Theatres at Cedar Hill Crossing, 3200 S.W. Hocken Ave., Beaverton.

Mask & Mirror Community Theatre of Tigard and Tualatin - This is an all-volunteer community-focused theater company, which is entirely dependent on members to provide the talent and skills necessary to stage successful performances, while having loads of fun. There are free acting and theater classes for those new to the craft. Info: 503-524-2058.

DANCE

"Kabuki Titus" - This highly stylized adaptation of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus," is presented by Bag&Baggage on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., July 5 through July 14. Anne Mueller, former principal ballerina with the Oregon Ballet Theatre, stars in her first appearance on stage since retiring from OBT, with a seven-piece chamber ensemble, including Japanese instruments and an original score by Tylor Neist. Performances are outdoors at the Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza in downtown Hillsboro. Tickets: $16/general admission. Please bring blankets or folding chairs for seating, and blankets and jackets for warmth in the evening. Picnics are allowed; alcohol not permitted. Tickets online at bagnbaggage.org; call 503-345-9590, or visit the box office Monday-Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available an hour prior to performances at the Venetian Theatre, 253 E. Main St., in Hillsboro.

Dancewell events - At Dancewell Ballroom, 6280 S.W. Arctic Drive in the Tatyana Ballroom building. For a map and directions visit website at dancewellballroom.com or call 503-241-0460, Ext. 0. The Dancewell Ballroom Program will host six different dance socials in Beaverton in July, including four on Wednesdays, July 4, 11, 18 and 25. Wednesday weekly dances run from 8 until after 10 p.m. and include a full variety of CD music for beginning and skilled dancers, including a half-hour dance lesson and a full mix of ballroom, swing, Latin and nightclub music. Cost: $5/singles; $8/couples. Includes beverages and snacks. Saturday, July 7: the First Saturday "Americana" theme social from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. will include a full variety of CD music and a casual/dressy event, a one-hour dance lesson, plus a full mix of music (ballroom, swing, Lain and nightclub). Cover: $10, includes refreshments. Friday, July 27, the "West Coast Club & Country Night" will be held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and includes an hour West Coast Swing dance lesson, plus a music mix of R&B, contemporary, world, funk and country CD music. Cost: $10, includes refreshments. Ballroom and partner dance lessons are held Sundays through Saturdays at various times each day of the week.

Hula and Tahitian dance lessons - Classes at The Spot Studio Fitness, 5597 S.W. Arctic Drive in Beaverton. Seven different classes weekly include beginning, intermediate and advanced hula for children and adults and Tahitian dance. Beginning hula for children is Sundays 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.; beginning hula for adults is Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Tahitian for children and adults is Sundays 4 to 4:30 p.m. Info: hulaaloha.org or 971-227-8354.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Bethany Library - Summer reading is for everyone! Sign-up for all summer reading programs. "Dream Big: Read," summer reading program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. "Own the Night," summer reading challenge for teens; receive prizes or come to fun events just for teens. Rediscover the library during the Adult Summer Reading Program as libraries throughout the county host events, activities and offer prizes. Open computer lab, Thursday, July 5, 9 to 10 a.m. Drop by the library for help with computer skills. Adults only. No registration required.

Cedar Milll Community

Library - Owl Book Group, Friday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. Book selection is "Freedom" by Jonathan Frazem. Join in a great discussion. Open computer lab, July 5, 3 to 5 p.m. Drop by the library for help with computer skills, Internet research, email and word processing. Adults only. No registration required.

Garden Home Community Library - All events are free and open to the public. Through Aug. 10, Adult Summer Reading Program. Come pick up your "Library Lover" card and get punches every time you use the library. Turn that in for prizes. Ask in library for more details. Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m.: Meet authors James Dubberly and Brenda Sloan Stevens. The authors of "The Real Skinny" will talk about what really causes your body to get to and then maintain a healthy weight. After renovations, the new Gymnastic Center will have its grand opening event on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet the library's staff, watch demonstrations, try out new equipment and enjoy refreshments.

Tigard Public Library - The library's Adult Summer Reading Program will continue through July. Adults can still experience the joy of reading while earning a chance to win prizes by signing up at the Reference Desk on the second floor. One can register any time throughout the summer. The program ends on Friday, Aug. 10. Music programs and workshops will also enhance the reading program. On Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., a cappella quartet, "The Harmonics," will perform a wide range of songs, including by The Beatles, The Temptations and Van Morrison. Wednesday, July 18, at 7 p.m, an Insomnia Workshop, when national certified counselor Beth Mogck will provide information and remedies to help people get a good night's sleep. The free adult summer reading events will be held at the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room. For more information about these and other programs, call the library, 503-718-2517.

Tualatin Public Library - Summer Storytime Schedule. Family Storytime for all ages: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. in the library's Community Room. This has something for everyone. Prepare to sing, dance, listen, talk and laugh together at this active event. Free. Spanish Family Storytime: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Storytimes are free. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and adults can all join in the fun for Summer Reading. Teen Programming 101: Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. If you want to know more about computer programs and how to write them, this is the class for you. Call Julie Wickman at 503-691-3069 for more information.

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The Garden Corner - At 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin. 503-885-1934. Upcoming seminars: Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. Let us help your hanging baskets look Garden Corner fantastic! Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m. Rejuvenate your Hanging Basket Workshop. Classes are free. As space is limited, registration is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fireworks sale - In Tualatin High School's parking lot, June 28 through July 3, 8 a.m to midnight. On Tuesday, July 4, the stand will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tualatin Farmers Market - What does local wine, cheese, beef, lamb, fresh produce and honey sound like? A picnic! Come shop and enjoy live music by saxophonist and songwriter Noah Peterson. Bring the children and enjoy items from hot-food vendors. Get a fresh start to weekends Fridays, from 4 to 8 p.m. on the lake at Tualatin Commons. For more information, visit tualatinfarmersmarket.com.

Young Eagles Flight

Rally - Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter No. 105 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Starks Twin Oaks Airpark in Hillsboro. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation. Pilots at the event will explain more about their airplanes allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern before every flight. Following a flight, each young person, will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the "World's Largest Logbook," which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. Other activities scheduled for the Flight Rally include an aviation weather briefing by noted local meteorologist Dave Salesky.

"Sunday Trailways" - The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has set its summer 2012 events schedule for Beaverton-area residents. The events connect neighbors, promote healthy living and provide a safe, natural roadway for non-motorized travelers. Info: 503-645-6433 or thprd.org.

Sherwood First Friday - Come on down to Old Town Sherwood for First Friday! July 6, 6 to 9 p.m. will mark Sherwood's second month of about 20 Old Town businesses being open late on the First Friday of each month. Come down and support local businesses as they offer wine tastings, tea tasting, local artists, free massage and acupuncture sessions, drawings for prizes and more. Go to sherwoodmainstreet.org for more info.

Beaverton First Friday - The Beaverton Downtown Association invites folks to stroll through businesses, dine, socialize and enjoy the atmosphere of its new First Friday summer series. Participating businesses will host a variety of activities each month from food tasting and musical entertainment to discounts and art demonstrations. More than 20 businesses are extending their hours as part of the series, which continues Friday, July 6. For more information, visit BeavertonOregon.gov/mainstreet.

Beaverton Historical

Society - Monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in Beaverton History Center, 12412 S.W. Broadway St. Subject at meeting: "Oregon's Connection to the American Civil War." Called "The War of Northern Aggression" and "The War Between the States," the American Civil War, fought more than 140 years ago, continues to be a fascinating topic to research and study. At this meeting, one will learn of Oregon's ties to the Civil War from guest speaker Frank Krone, current co-founder of the Oregon Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, who will present an informative look into the American Civil War and the many connections to the state of Oregon.

Comic book hero at Washington County

Museum - Exhibition, through Sept. 2. Tigard artist Aaron Lopresti in an exhibition of his comic book art. He currently works for comic titans Marvel and DC, and has drawn such well-known characters as Wonder Woman, Spider Man, The Hulk, Batman and X-Men. The exhibit also features a local collection of Big Little Books, dating from the 1940s and 1950. Admission: $3.

Helvetia Lavender Farm - 12814 N.W. Bishop Road, Hillsboro. Festival, the second weekend in July. Proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Ministries. Info: 503-647-5858.