As our nation gets ready to celebrate its independence later next week, plenty of non-Fourth-of-July options are still available for getting out and about prior to the holiday. Of special note is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Market, a Portland stalwart that’s hosted both locals and tourists for half a century. Get down there, have an elephant ear, and celebrate this downtown tradition. We’ve also got the kickoff of a big chamber music summer festival and the annual Latino Cultural Festival in Hillsboro. If your searching for Fourth of July events, keep an eye out at www.oregonlive.com/events later this week.

“The Beethoven Effect”

Chamber Music Northwest presents a Beethoven-inspired Summer that highlights the music of Ludwig von Beethoven with selections that illuminate how Beethoven’s genius sparked ever-emerging ripple effects in the world of music. Enjoy both well-loved and new music by today’s living composers - inspired by Beethoven’s revolutionary foundations. The festival boasts more than 70 of the most exceptional chamber musicians from the region and around the world.

Various times, dates, and locations June 27-July 28; ticket prices vary, several events are free. Check out the full schedule here: cmnw.org/concerts-events/2024-summer-festival.

Maria Bamford

Need a great night of laughs? Bamford may be your ticket to some fun this weekend as she visits Portland for five shows, some of which have already sold out.

9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 p.m. Saturday (early shows are sold out) June 27-29, Helium Comedy Club 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave.; tickets $32-$44; portland.heliumcomedy.com/home.

World Beat Festival (Salem)

This year’s World Beat will put a specific emphasis on the culture of Ukraine. Salem’s Riverfront Park comes alive with the music, dance, food, and traditions of more 70 nations and cultures. The festival kicks off with a Children’s Parade at 9:45 am on Saturday.

10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 29-30, Riverfront Park, 230 Front St. S.E., Salem; admission $10, ages 14 and younger free; salemmulticultural.org/festival/world-beat-festival.

Jazz Jam (Newport)

This year’s concert features vocalist Halie Loren and Grammy Award-nominee guitarist Diego Figueiredo. And, it’s not just a concert, there’s whisky tasting, snacks, a live auction and more. All proceeds benefit the annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party

7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St. Newport; tickets $40; coastarts.org/events/jazzjam.

Rose City Cigar & Soul Festival

This one-of-a-kind Portland event aims to bring together cigar enthusiasts and soul music fans for a weekend of live music, cigars, and networking opportunities all held at various venues throughout the city including the rooftop of Bar Palomar on southeast Division Street and Jackie’s on Sandy Boulevard.

Various times and locations Friday-Sunday, June 28-30. Tickets $45-$150; eventbrite.com/e/rose-city-cigar.

Portland Saturday Market celebrates 50 years

Billed as the nation’s largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation, Portland Saturday Market (also open on Sundays) invites the community to help it celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Whether you’ve stopped by for a snack on a sunny weekend afternoon or spent a cold winter morning looking for that perfect holiday gift, Saturday Market has offered a community experience like no other. All items are handmade by the sellers. The anniversary part will include giveaways, arts demos, international foods, and plenty of live entertainment.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway on the Waterfront; free admission; portlandsaturdaymarket.com.

Starry Night at Maryhill Museum

Astronomers from the Goldendale Observatory and Rose City Astronomers will bring telescopes and their expertise to this event that promises a great look at galaxies, nebulae, globular clusters and other heavenly bodies. Visitors can also see the museum’s exhibits and take part in educational events. Ticket holders are invited to spend the night on the grounds and will have access to the museum the following morning.

4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Maryhill Museum grounds, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive; $90; maryhillmuseum.org/events/2024-starry-night-at-the-museum.

PETE’s “a seagull”

Portland Center Stage welcomes PETE (Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble) as part of its new community-based model of presenting performances in partnership with local artists and arts companies in the region. The show is the culmination of 10 years of PETE working on new translations of Chekhov plays. The performance involves a group of artists who meet at a country estate and ruminate on their unfulfilled lives.

Opens 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and continues 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays through July 13, Ellyn Bye Studio Theatre at Portland Center Stage, 128 N.W. 11th Ave.; tickets $25-$45; securesite.pcs.org/events.

18th annual Latino Cultural Festival

The Hillsboro Hops baseball team hosts this annual festival that features culturally rich connections wit the community. There’s a colorful parade with dancers and musicians, area youth performers, food vendors, an art village, and futsal tournament boasting more than 200 players.

Noon-7 p.m., Sunday, June 30, Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 N.E. Century Blvd, Hillsboro; free parking and admission; washingtoncountychamberor.com.

Pride Rides

Oaks Amusement Park celebrates Pride with a day of rides, live entertainment, vendor fair, free cake and balloons, and a Pride Skate (7-9:30 p.m.) in the historic roller rink. Ride bracelets are 30% off when purchased online in advance. Use code PRIDERIDES24.

Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; free admission; oakspark.com

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— Rosemarie Stein

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