Sheep herding competition, Father’s Day train rides, ‘Queer Radio Hour’: 10 things to do this week

It’s Father’s Day weekend and if you’re looking for ways to get dad out of the house and entertained, we’ve got you covered. From a sheep herding competition to train rides to a strawberry shortcake festival, there’s something for nearly every dad in this list.

Herding dogs from around the region will participate in the trial at Lady Hill Winery.

Photo by Jo Roach

Inaugural Lady Hill Sheepdog Classic (St. Paul)

Head to the beautiful farming community of St. Paul for the inaugural Lady Hill Sheepdog trial where handers and border collies manage sheep through a course where judges score the gather, drive, shed and pen of a small group of sheep within a certain amount of time. Teams will earn points from the USBCA (U.S. Border Collie Association). The weekend also offers a vendor village, handler demonstrations, winery access, free on-site parking. Bring a chair and dress for the weather. No pet dogs are allowed on the property.

Event hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, June 13-15, Lady Hill Winery, 8400 Champoeg Road, St. Paul; admission $4-$15;


sheepdog-event-ticketing.lovable.app


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Father’s Day weekend Train Rides

If a weekend historic train ride is just the ticket, Oregon Rail Heritage Center offers several timed excursions Saturday. Enjoy a 45-minute ride from downtown to Oaks Park and back along the Willamette River. Great activity for all ages.

Trains depart 1, 2:30, and 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, from rail yard at ORHC, 2250 S.E. Water Ave.; tickets $16-$24;


orhf.org/saturday-train-rides


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Downtown McMinnville’s Third Street hosts the Taste of Mac this weekend. Oregonian file photo.

Noble Guyon |The Oregonian

Taste of Mac 2025 (McMinnville)

Stroll around the heart of McMinnville for samplings of tasty foods, sipping local wines and beer, and shopping along Third Street. Ticket holders get tasting access at dozens of participating venues. Check the website for a list. Ticket sales benefit the local Lions Club’s charity programs.

Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, along Third Street; tickets $35 for ages 21 and older, $20 for minors;


maclionsclub.org


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March behind the sun during this community parade in Sellwood.

Photo by Kate Duffly

The Everything Under the Sun Parade

Feeling burned out or isolated? This 2-year-old Sellwood neighborhood parade aims to gather community members for a fun day of outdoor activity and provide ways to connect with your neighbors. The Everything Under the Sun Parade is a people-powered celebration of radical joy and community connection. The route loops through the Sellwood neighborhood led by a giant papier-mâché sun puppet.

2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, starting at north end of Sellwood Park, Southeast Seventh Avenue and Miller Street; free;


everythingunderthesunparade.org


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Oregon International Ballet Academy 10th Anniversary show includes a performance of “Sleeping Beauty.”

Photo by Jingzi Photography

Oregon International Ballet Academy 10th Anniversary

This ballet group’s 10th Anniversary performance features “Sleeping Beauty” as reimagined by co-directors Xuan Cheng and Ye Li, as well as the world premiere of a new contemporary ballet by choreographer Ye Li. The cast includes OIBA students, alumni, and special guests.

7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14-15, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 S.W. Crescent St., Beaverton; tickets $33.50-$43.50;


thereser.org/event


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Still image from the film “Personal Demons.”

Courtesy of Brinke Stevens

Terror Tunes at Hollywood Theater

Cult filmmaker and practical effects master Joe Castro visits the Hollywood Theater this weekend along with actress Brinke Stevens. It will be a night of toony terror with the chilling double feature of “Terror Toons” and “Personal Demons.” The film are followed by a Q&A with the artists.

7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, Hollywood Theater, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd; tickets $10-$12;


hollywoodtheatre.org/show/terror-toons


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Head down to Silverton for the annual Strawberry Festival. Oregonian file photo.

Marcia Westcott Peck

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival

Silverton has been hosting a celebration of luscious summertime strawberries since 1951 and welcomes the community, as well as visitors for biscuits and ice cream on Father’s Day. Kids 2 years old and younger and seniors 80 or older get a free strawberry shortcake.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 15, Coolidge Park, 300 Coolidge St, Silverton; $8, with free portions for ages 2 and younger, or 80 and older;


homerdavenport.com/strawberry-festival


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“Queer Radio Hour”

The Portland Lesbian Choir performs its spring Pride Concert filled with uplifting and empowering songs that send a message of hope, resilience, and queer love. Hits include “I Will Survive,” “Closer to Fine,” “People Like Us,” and “I Want to Break Free.”

7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14-15, Parkrose Performing Arts Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.; general admission $30;


plchoir.org/concerts


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Wayne Shorter performing with esperanza spalding in Gdansk, Poland in 2014. Getty Images

Michal Fludra | NurPhoto via Getty Images

Metropolitan Youth Symphony with esperanza spalding

MYS presents a commissioned piece by esperanza spalding for upright bass, voice, symphony, and jazz quintet; “Dispelling the Lie of Lies.” The piece was orchestrated in partnership with Puerto Rican jazz musician and composer Edmar Colón. Other works on the program include spalding’s “Ebony and Ivy,” and “Midnight in Carlotta’s Hair” by Wayne Shorter. MYS’ advanced jazz ensemble, Jazz-All Stars, will also perform.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway; tickets start at $23;


playmys.org/concert/esperanza-spalding


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A Notion, A Scream “Give Love” benefit concert

This benefit concert for

The Marie Equi Center

(enriching the health of the trans, queer, gender diverse, and intersex community) and

Rahab’s Sisters

(a community for women, trans, and nonbinary folks experiencing poverty, houselessness, and isolation), features music that invites audience participation. The community is welcome to celebrate and affirm queer joy and the work these organizations are doing in the Portland area. Taborspace is an accessible venue.

7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, Taborspace, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.; admission by donation;


anotionascream.org/events


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