Thursday, Feb. 5
Underground Art Lab
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Makers of all ages are invited to try four different creative activities, with all materials and instructions laid out for a self-guided art exploration experience. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Senior Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N Oar Place.
“For The Love of Birds”
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery • Rockaway Beach
An opening reception for this exhibit of work by mixed‑media artist Lydia Hess, whose pieces celebrate the beauty, personality and presence of the backyard birds that inspire her daily. 5-7 pm, 119 S Miller Street. FMI, go to bluewaterfineartgallery.com.
Bilingual Storytime
Newport Public Library
Families can enjoy stories told in both English and Spanish, followed by a hands-on craft. 5:30 pm, 35 NW Nye Street.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Butterfly Talk
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Learn about habitat restoration efforts for the Oregon silverspot butterfly at this MidCoast Watersheds Council presentation. 6:30 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to midcoastwatersheds.org.
“The Sunshine Boys”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two legendary and notoriously cranky vaudeville comics who reluctantly reunite for a television special. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Yachats Big Band
Yachats Commons
Swing to music from the ’30s to the present, performed for your listening and dancing pleasure. Hot beverages and refreshments available. $10 for singles, $15 for couples. 7 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Friday, Feb. 6
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
50 Cent Book Sale
Newport Public Library
Grab a bargain at this monthly sale, hosted by the Newport Library Foundation. 10 am-6 pm, 35 NW Nye Street.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Gallery Opening
Bay City Arts Center
See fine art photography from Rockaway Beach local Robbie McClaran in the upstairs gallery and work by mixed-media artist and performer Eduardo Cruz Torres in the downstairs gallery. 5-7 pm, 5680 A Street.
Celebrate Recovery
New Life Foursquare • Lincoln City
A 12-step, Christian-based recovery group aimed at freedom from hurts, habits and hang ups. 6-8 pm, 2700 NE 22nd Street. FMI, call 541-921-4882.
Auditions
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
Try out for a role in “The Dead Guy,” the upcoming dark comedy from Lincoln City’s Theatre West. 6 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 N Hwy. 101.
“The Sunshine Boys”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two legendary and notoriously cranky vaudeville comics who reluctantly reunite for a television special. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Samba Concert
Newport Performing Arts Center
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Caro Pierotto performs her signature “Samba Chic” style, blending samba, forró, reggae and pop. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $34, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Bob Marley Tribute
Beach Club Event Center • Lincoln City
Reggae band Suumo Kome headlines this year's tribute to the reggae great, supported by opening act JaSkaMon. $10. 7-10 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Newport Spin-in
Newport Middle School
This Yaquina Fiber Arts Guild event features more than 20 vendors, reflecting a diverse range of spinning, knitting and other fiber arts. Food available from Chubby Lil Mermaid. $5 for adults, free for kids. 9 am to 4 pm, 825 NE 7th Street.
Saturday Market
Taft Hall • Lincoln City
Find handcrafted goods from local vendors alongside an array of home baked treats. 10 am-3 pm, 1206 SE 48th Street.
Birthday Party and Fund-raiser
Siletz Public Library
Support the library at this Book, Bake and Rummage Sale, complete with a "Mystery Giving Tree" of gift certificates. Noon-3 pm, 255 S Gaither Street. FMI. Call 541-444-2855.
Pie Day Fund-raiser
White Clover Grange • Nehalem
This 16th annual fund-raiser features a pie auction led by Chip MacGregor along with an all-you-can-eat pie and ice cream feast. Proceeds support the White Clover Grange building fund. $15 or $5 for kids 10 and younger. 2 pm, 36585 Hwy. 53. FMI, go to whiteclovergrange.org.
Artist Reception
Pacific Artists' Gallery • Lincoln City
Join local artist and writer Tara Choate at this informal reception for her "Hoofbeats" exhibit, where signed copies of her new book, “Ruff Justice,” will be available. 2-3:30 pm, 620 NE Hwy. 101.
First Saturday Author Talks
Waldport Public Library
Friends of the Waldport Public Library welcome Joe R. Blakely, author of 20 books about Oregon. 2 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.
“The Sunshine Boys”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two legendary and notoriously cranky vaudeville comics who reluctantly reunite for a television special. 2 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
“Party Gras”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Hear directly from Oregon Coast Council for the Arts leaders about plans for the year ahead while enjoying food, music and community art activities. 3 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
February Gallery Exhibition
Hoffman Center for the Art • Manzanita
An opening reception for this exhibit, featuring paintings by Alison Dougherty, sculptural clay works by Brenda Fugle and cyanotype photography by Claudia Hollister. 3-5 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org.
Author Reading
Newport Public Library
Bestselling author Joanie Lindenmeyer will share readings and stories from her memoir “Nun Better: An Amazing Love Story,” co-written with her late wife, Carol Tierheimer. 3:30 to 4:30 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportlibrary.org or call 541-265-2153.
Pop Goes the Heart
North County Recreation District • Nehalem
This Valentine-themed fund-raiser includes a wine and cheese reception and a balloon-pop raffle with prizes ranging from gift cards to a $1,000 grand prize. 6-8 pm, 36155 9th Street. FMI, go to ncrd.org.
“A Decade of Dance, Culture and Ocean Care”
Bay City Arts Center
Eduardo Cruz and cultural group Huehca Omeyocan will perform Indigenous music and dance dedicated to sharing the ancestral traditions of the Anahuac (Mesoamerican) people through performance, percussion and movement and in honor of the oceans. 6-8:30 pm, 5680 A Street.
“The Sunshine Boys”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two legendary and notoriously cranky vaudeville comics who reluctantly reunite for a television special. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-20, available at theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Beachcombing Explorience
SW 33rd Street Beach • Lincoln City
Unearth treasures from the Pacific as you hunt for gemstones, agates, jasper, petrified wood and other coastal jewels with a local expert. No registration required. 9 am. FMI, go to www.explorelincolncity.com/events/exploriences.
Remembrance Vigil
St. James Santiago Church • Lincoln City
A chance to come together in solidarity and share grief for those who have died because of ICE. 1 pm, 2490 NE Hwy. 101.
“A Course in Miracles"
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.
Artist Reception
Café C’est La Vie • Lincoln Beach
An opening reception for this show from Tina Turner, a painter and a tattoo artist at Old Growth Tattoo in Lincoln City. Drinks and snacks provided. 3-6 pm, 8 Bella Beach Drive.
Sound and Soul
Luminous Wellness Center • Gleneden Beach
Immerse yourself in a deeply restorative sound healing experience, inviting profound relaxation and renewal. 6-7 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 N. Hwy. 101. Book online at www.luminoussoulcenter.com.
Monday, Feb. 9
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Book Sale
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
A book lover's paradise with thousands of books, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and more, with a 50-percent-off sale category every week. 10 am-2 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-996-1215.
Ribbon Cutting
Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park • Newport
Celebrate the redeveloped park, featuring revamped parking and sidewalks, interactive playground equipment, a water fountain and enhanced accessibility options. 2 pm, 185 NW 60th Street.
Love at the Movies
First Christian Church • Tillamook
Join the Monday Musical Club of Tillamook for an evening of romance and nostalgia featuring love songs and movie clips from favorite romantic films. 7 pm, 2203 Fourth Street. FMI, call 508-812-8580 or go to mondaymusicalclubtillamook.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The winter semester continues with presentations titled “Everything About Fire Fighting” and “’Don’t Wait til You’re Dead! The Psychology of Procrastination.” 9 am, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, go to ocli.us or call President Ric Neese at 541-994-4810.
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Reading Circle
Newport Public Library
The book club will discuss “How Much of These Hills is Gold” by C Pam Zhang. 10:30-11:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Bingo and Taco Tuesday
Newport Elks Lodge
Have fun and support the community. Bingo is minimum $25 buy-in, cash only. 5:30 pm, 45 SE Moore Drive.
Newport Cribbage Club
American Legion Post • Newport
Everyone from beginners to experts is invited to play this fabulous, two-player card game. 5:30 pm, 424 West Olive Street.
Tuesday Trivia
Pelican Brewery • Lincoln City
An evening of fund-raising comedy hosted by Taft Senior Parent Group and sponsored by TAFT Boosters. 6 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
Gadan
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This international touring ensemble brings a transatlantic blend of Irish traditional music, bluegrass and Appalachian roots. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20 to $42, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Socrates Café
The Gathering Place • Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on life’s big questions. 10-11:30 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Gentle Yoga Sessions
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This New Moon Yoga class features slow, gentle movements guided by the breath and awareness for flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Safe and appropriate for all levels. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Shut Up & Write!
Pioneer Joe Coffee • Lincoln City
Break through your writer's block and overcome procrastination. 2:30-4 pm, 869 SW 51st Street. FMI, contact CJ at 541-224-6498.
“85 & Over”
Newport Performing Arts Center
An opening reception for this new exhibition featuring large-scale oil and acrylic paintings by veteran artists Sandra Roumagoux, Bobbie Flewellyn and Scottie Howard. 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the center’s Olive Street Gallery, 777 W Olive Street.
Cribbage Club
The Horn Public House • Depoe Bay
Enjoy fabulous ocean and harbor views, and congenial competition. Six games, $9 entry. 5 pm, 110 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email marex@centurylink.net.
Tango Lessons
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Learn the steps to this elegant Latin American dance. No partner needed. 6-8 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-992-1002 or email sachdeva.kanwal@gmail.com.
Trivia Night
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
Show off your knowledge for the chance to win prizes. Teams of up to six allowed. 6 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Music Bingo
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Have fun and get in the running for great prizes while raising money for the Taft Senior Drug & Alcohol-Free Grad Night. Hosted by the Senior Parent Group and sponsored by TAFT Boosters. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Open Art Night
Bay City Arts Center
Hosted by Matt Sohler, this open studio offers an inclusive and supportive environment for you to work on anything your heart desires. Network with other artists or work quietly on your own. Bring your own art supplies. Donations encouraged. 6-8 pm, 5680 A Street.
Sand Mandala Opening Ceremony
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Four monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastic College in South India start work on the first of three sand mandalas they are to create during their time on the Oregon Coast. 6:30 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101