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Christine Davis compiles best bets for family fun, festivals, comedy and more. Send events submissions to eventsbestbets@oregonian.com.

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Portland Craft Beer Festival

To kick off Oregon Craft Beer Month, join this outdoor party, which offers a selection of beers, ciders and wines created within the city limits. 21+ except on Sunday Family Day.

Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 4-7; Fields Neighborhood Park, 1099 N.W. Overton St.; $25-$30; https://www.portlandcraftbeerfestival.com/

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St. Paul Rodeo

Cowboys used to compete in a rough and tumble rodeo for $500 in prizes. Now, more than 1,000 cowboys and cowgirls compete for almost $500,000. In addition to rodeo-type events, there’s a carnival, barbecue cook-off, Tack Room Saloon, and fireworks, too.

Various times through Saturday, July 6; St. Paul Rodeo Arena 20025 Fourth St., St. Paul; free to get into the grounds, rodeo seating $18-$30;

https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/

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Free events in Portland Parks

Concerts, movies and festivals are offered all summer in Portland parks. Friday July 5, the Old Yellers band plays Americana country folk rock followed by the movie “Fantastic Beasts, Crimes of Grindelwald” at Brooklyn Park, Southeast Milwaukie Avenue and Haig Street.

Concerts start at 6:30 p.m., movies after dusk; festivals at various times and locations through Sept. 1; free; https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/69555

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The Largest Garage Sale Ever

Expect something for everyone with 500 booths, each run by its own seller.

Furniture, household items, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, electronics, tools, you name it.

7 a.m. early birds, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. general admission, Saturday, July 6; Clark County Event Center and Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.; $5-$20; www.nwgsales.com

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Lavender Daze

Step into the fragrant fields of the Hood River Lavender Farm for U-pick lavender, a ladybug release, microbrews and mountain views at peak time for the purple blooms.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7; Hood River Lavender Farm, 3801 Straight Hill Road, Hood River; free; hoodriverlavender.com

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Tanabata: the Star Festival

Tanabata has its roots in a Chinese legend about a pair of star-crossed lovers who were moved to opposite ends of the Milky Way as punishment for putting love before work. In honor of those two, make origami, write wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku, and listen to stories and music.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 7; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston St.; included with garden admission, $13.50-$18.95; japanesegarden.org

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Trilliants’ Brilliants

Fans of rocks, gemstones and other glittery stuff can take a gander at a 136-carat amethyst as well as other dazzling uncommon stones in the Rice Museum’s new exhibit, the Meieran Trilliant Gemstone Collection, which runs through May 2020.

Summer hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Sunday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday- Saturday; Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, 26385 N.W. Groveland Drive, Hillsboro; $8-$12; www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org

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Who Is Portland's Funniest Comic?

About midway through Portland’s Funniest Social Showdown, aspiring local comics are joking their way to the contest’s final round, July 31.

7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, July 9-11; Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave.; $10; 21+; portland.heliumcomedy.com

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Noon Tunes

Amp up your lunch break with free concerts in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Tuesdays in July and August. Castletown kicks off the series with traditional Irish reels influenced by modern folk, blues, jazz and country music.

Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, July 9-Aug. 27; Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 S.W. Sixth Ave.; free; https://thesquarepdx.org/event/noon-tunes-summer-concert-series/2019-07-09/

More information at www.localrootsmusicnw.com and www.facebook.com/localrootsmusicnw

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Second Wind Jazz

Summer Arts on Main

Starting July 10 with Second Wind Jazz, this summer series includes free music and other performances as well as children’s activities.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28; next to Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave,.; free; https://www.portland5.com/events/summer-arts-main

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Music on Main

On Wednesday summer evenings, starting July 10 with Doll Party, enjoy lovely summer weather as well as a diverse collection of music by popular local and regional musicians.

5-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28; rotunda lobby of Antoinette Hatfield Concert Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave.; free; https://www.portland5.com/events/music-main

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CONCERT GUIDE

Nathan Rizzo puts together seasonal, monthly and weekly concert guides. Email submissions at least 4 weeks ahead of the event to musicbestbets@oregonian.com.

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Waterfront Blues Festival

Now in its 32nd year, the Waterfront Blues Festival is renowned for showcasing premier blues and R&B talent over the Independence Day weekend. The 2019 edition is no exception: Performances from Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and The Robert Cray Band are must-sees. And be sure to keep an eye out for the local talent on display - a surprising number of Portland musicians have worked with stars like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Merle Haggard and Carlos Santana. July Fourth festivities will end with a fireworks display over the Willamette River.

>See Nathan Rizzo's top picks for the festival

Gates open at 11 a.m., festival starts at noon Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7. All ages. Tickets: four-day pass $50, single-day pass $20 advance, $25 at gate, kids 12 and under free with paid adult. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. waterfrontbluesfest.com

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The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats pack fearsome talent in trio form. The mind-bending playing chops of guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann - a top choice to replace the departing Mike Portnoy in Dream Theater - are, on their own, easily worth the price of admission.

9 p.m. Friday, July 5, Star Theater. All ages. Tickets: $25. startheaterportland.com

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The Struts

The Derbyshire, England quartet’s hooky, glam-inflected rock n’ roll has led to opening slots for the Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses and the Rolling Stones. A nod to the group’s stylistic lineage, singer Luke Spiller sought out Freddie Mercury’s costume designer for his stage clothes.

7:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, Roseland Theater. All ages. Tickets: $25. roselandpx.com

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Beck & Cage the Elephant

Beck and Cage the Elephant collaborated on the single "Night Running," which dropped in March. Now, the shapeshifting songwriter and the alt-rockers are teaming up for a co-headlining tour amid speculation about the release of Hyperspace, Beck's follow-up to 2017's Colors.

6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. All Ages. Tickets: $24 - $325. sunlightsupplyamphitheater.com

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THE ARTS

Arts editor Amy Wang compiles theater, classical music and visual arts events. Email submissions to fineartsbestbets@oregonian.com.

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Stephanie Hatch, “Chaos Beauty,” 2019, courtesy of Wolff Gallery.

Stephanie Hatch

Stephanie Hatch, a Portland mixed-media artist, has a new collage series, "She was/is," that addresses themes of beauty, identity and transformation, especially in regard to women. She said in a 2014 interview with Live Fast Magazine that her focus on mixed media has been about creating freedom in her work and allowing for greater visual, tactile and ideological depth. Artist reception, 6 p.m. Friday, July 5; on view, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, July 3-Sept. 1, Wolff Gallery, 2804 S.E. Ankeny St. Free.

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Gene Flores, “Bald Eagle.”

Gene Flores

At first glance, Gene Flores' hand-colored copper plate etchings look a lot like John James Audubon's "Birds of America" prints. But the etchings in Flores' new exhibit, "Audubon to Autobon," add mechanical and surreal twists to the original images. Flores is dean of the arts, performance and design division at Portland Community College's Sylvania Campus. Artist reception, 7 p.m. Friday, July 5; on view, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 5-30, Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 S.W. Capitol Highway. Free.

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The Rolston String Quartet. (Publicity photo)

Chamber Music Northwest

It’s the second week of Chamber Music Northwest’s annual summer festival. Events of note:

· The Rolston String Quartet, Chamber Music Northwest's 2019 Protégé Project ensemble, will give a community concert in east Portland. 7 p.m. Friday, July 5, Parklane Christian Reformed Church, 16001 S.E. Main St. Free.

· The festival presents the Northwest premiere of "Three Essays," a commission by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. Noon Friday, July 5, Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave. $10-$20, cmnw.org or 503-294-6400.

· The festival presents the world premiere of Portland composer David Schiff's "New Concerto for Clarinet and 10 Instruments." 8 p.m. Saturday and Monday, July 6 and 8, Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Bldv. Tickets start at $10, cmnw.org or 503-294-6400.

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“Coup de Foudre”

CoHo Productions presents a performance piece by the physical theatre troupe Teatro Pachuco about unexpected love, featuring two misfits, a suitcase and random objects. Recommended for ages 8 and older. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 5-6, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, CoHo Theatre, 2257 N.W. Raleigh St. $5-$25, cohoproductions.org or 503-220-2646.

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Portland Scandinavian Chorus

As part of the American Union of Swedish Singers convention this week in Vancouver, the Portland Scandinavian Chorus joins scores of singers in a concert featuring songs in English and Swedish. The Swedish choir Gavlekören makes a special appearance. 8 p.m. Friday, July 5, Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Free.

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Reuse Art Show

Crackedpots, a nonprofit that works to reduce waste, presents the 20th anniversary edition of the Reuse Art Show, featuring artists who make the most of reused, reclaimed and upcycled materials. "It takes a really creative eye to see art in trash," says artist Judy Kunkle. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale. Free.

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Lone Fir Cemetery is once again a stage for Portland Actors Ensemble as it presents "King Lear." (Casey Parks/Oregonian file photo)

“King Lear”

Portland Actors Ensemble opens its 50th consecutive season of Shakespeare in the Parks with "King Lear," Shakespeare's tumultuous drama about an aging king thrust into a storm of deceit and loss. 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, July 11-Aug. 4, Lone Fir Cemetery, Southeast 26th Avenue and Stark Street. Free, donations accepted.

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“Much Ado About Nothing”

Love is love is love as Bag & Baggage Productions presents a retelling of the classic Shakespeare comedy in which the central couple, Benedick and Beatrice, becomes Benedick and Bertram. The adapted script comes from Scotland's Bard in the Botanics festival; Bag & Baggage pushes it further with gender-fluid casting. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11-28, The Vault, 350 E. Main St., Hillsboro. $27-$32, bagnbaggage.org or 503-345-9590.