There’s so much going on this weekend, from books to bikes and cultural awareness to goats and chickens. Chicken beauty contests, specifically.

July 24-25

Between the Lines and Book Drive

Maverick Main Stage Productions presents an original play, featuring all youth, including tech and crew! A coming-of-age story about being caught between two cultures. Donate books at the door for $1 off tickets. $5-15, maverickdrama.com

July 25

Celebrate Beaverton Cultural Festival

Foster curiosity and openness to the diverse communities in Beaverton at this family-friendly event, with music and dance performances, activities, food, art and more. Free, beavertonoregon.gov

July 25

7th Annual NW Book Festival

Calling all bookworms! This is your chance to meet authors, publishers, and fellow book lovers, ask questions, get autographs, and load up on your summer reading list. Free, nwbookfestival.com

July 26

Sunday Parkways – NE

We’re halfway through the Sunday Parkways series – have you hit them all? Take a jaunt through NE and hit Woodlawn, Alberta, and Fernhill Parks, then check out the new Khunamokwst Park in Cully. Each park will have activities, music, food, and bike repair stations. Free, facebook.com/events/1509625305994749

July 26

Lents Street Fair

Spend the afternoon in this burgeoning SE community! Visit the international farmers market, view the Belmont Goats and vote in the chicken beauty contest (of course, why not?), eat yummy foods and let the kids loose in the bouncy house. Free, lentsstreetfair.com