Music returns to the Trillium Cafe in May with the Tess Barr Blues Band on Friday, May 16. On Saturday, May 17, it’s the return of the Ed Swick Trio with blues, surf and more. Music starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover charge. Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak St., Hood River, 386-1996.

Come get a taste of spring at the May 10 Saturday Market, and get your fresh garden and flower starts. Merriann Bell, owner of Rattlesnake Plants, has beautiful items that are ready to plant. Come hear live music from Charles Crosman, local jazz musician, from noon-2 p.m. Great family fun and the market is dog friendly. Hood River Saturday Market, Fifth and Columbia streets, Hood River.

On Sunday, May 18, at 7 p.m. Skamania Performing Arts presents Grammy Award winning duo Tingstad & Rumbel at the Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa in North Bonneville, Wash. Eric Tingstad (guitar) and Nancy Rumbel (woodwinds) have performed, recorded and toured together for over 22 years with 19 albums to their credit. Their debut album, “The Gift,” quickly became a holiday classic. In 2003 they received a Grammy Award for “Acoustic Garden.” Eric Tingstad has been nominated for a Grammy for his 2006 album “Southwest.” Tickets are $24 online or $25 at the door, available at 1-800-494-TIXS (8497) or online at www.SkamaniaArts.org.

On Friday, May 16, it’s a debut performance with Portland’s Dry County Crooks at the River City Saloon. Have a listen at www.myspace.com/thedrycountycrooks. On Saturday, May 17, it’s the 2nd annual Second Wind Kite Board Party. Music will be provided by “Salem,” hailing from Boulder, Colo. They have performed at the X-GAMES and have been featured in the most recent Warren Miller film. Check them out at www.myspace.com/ salemtoddandersjohnson. River City Saloon is at 205 Cascade Ave., in Hood River. Call 387-BLUES for more information.

The Mid Columbia Folklore Society hosts a house concert at 401 Montello, Hood River, on Saturday, May 17, starting at 7 p.m. with Jaime Stillway and Ben Bonham. Come see why this guitar duo was voted “Top of the PDX Pops” in 2004 by Willamette Week. Call Paul Blackburn for more information at 387-4011.

This year, Full Sail in Hood River celebrates 21 years of doing what they love, brewing beer. To celebrate, Full Sail announces a new line-up of small-batch draft beers called “Brewer's Share.” The brewery will launch this special beer during American Craft Beer Week, May 12-18, which highlights the industry and culture of craft beer. Full Sail invites you to “Meet the Brewer and the Beer” on Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m. Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail's executive brewmaster and brewer Barney Brennan will be on hand.

On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., Squrl Music and the Columbia River Fellowship for Peace will be hosting David Barsamian at the Pines Tasting Room, Second and State streets, Hood River. Barsamian will be speaking on the media and U.S. foreign policy. Tickets are a $10 donation at the door, and wine will be available for purchase. Barsamian's latest books “Targeting Iran,” and “What We Say Goes,” with Noam Chomsky will also be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. For more information, please call (509) 493-1635.