Thursday, March 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.
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.
Friday, March 6
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Edible Garden Design
Oregon Coast Community College • Newport
Join the Lincoln County Master Gardeners and learn how to plan a productive and enjoyable vegetable garden tailored to your space and goals. 3:30 pm, 400 SE College Way. FMI, go to go to orcoastmga.org.
“The Fisherman and his Wife”
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery • Rockaway Beach
An opening reception for this exhibit from local watercolorist Robert Vaughan, drawing on the refined simplicity of abstract Asian art. 5-7 pm, 119 S Miller Street. FMI, go to bluewaterfineartgallery.com.
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.
Night Market
Aquarium Village • Newport
An outdoor marketplace with unique gifts, baked treats, artist meet and greet, food and live music from Jeshua Marshall. 6-9 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.
Talking Wise Women & Brave Girls
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
An evening of readings, storytelling and live music featuring The Peace Band, singer-songwriter Laura LoBosco, bagpiper Jayne Ferlitsch and a local ukulele group. All ages and genders are welcome. 6 to 8 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
“Frozen: the Broadway Musical”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Join Anna, Alsa, Olaf and more as the all-ages cast of Coastal Act Productions brings the beloved Disney hit to the stage. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$18, available at coastarts.org.
Saturday, March 7
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.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm. For details, see story on page 22. Continues Sunday.
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.
Grand Opening
Lincoln City Art Supply
Celebrate the addition of a drop of color to Lincoln City, with the opening of this vibrant art supplies and ceramics store. 10 am, Suite 412, Lincoln City Outlets, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road.
JourneyDance
Passion Flower Fitness & Dance • Newport
Move, shake and drop into your body in this guided, heart‑centered movement class. No dance experience needed. 11 am-12:30 pm, 817 SW Hurbert Street. Pre‑register $20, drop‑in $25. FMI, go to PassionFlowerFitness.com.
Swim Meet
Lincoln City Community Center
See Lincoln City Swim Club compete against Valley Coast Swim League. Concessions available. 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
“Frozen: the Broadway Musical”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Join Anna, Alsa, Olaf and more as the all-ages cast of Coastal Act Productions brings the beloved Disney hit to the stage. 2 pm and again at 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16-$18, available at coastarts.org.
First Saturday Author Talks
Waldport Public Library
Friends of the Waldport Public Library welcomes Richard Wharton, award-winning author and illustrator of “Something Unfamiliar.” 2 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.
Crab Feed
Beach Club & Event Center • Lincoln City
Enjoy a crab feast while raising funds for Family Promise of Lincoln County 6 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street. Tickets, $65 per person or $500 for a table of eight, available at www.familypromiseoflincolncounty.org.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
Bulls and Broncs
Tillamook County Fairgrounds • Tillamook
Tough, rough stock riders take on raging bulls and rowdy broncs in the Pavilion Indoor Arena at this down-home good time, complete with food vendors, merchandise vendors, giveaways and intermission entertainment. 7-9:30 pm, 4603 3rd Street. Tickets available at aftontickets.com/bullsandbroncs26.
Terry Fator
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The acclaimed Vegas ventriloquist brings his “Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice” tour to the Oregon Coast, featuring Winston the Turtle, Vikki the Cougar, the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator and more. 7 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $40 to $60, available at chinookwindscasino.com or by calling 888-244-6665.
Sunday, March 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. 8 am. FMI, go to www.explorelincolncity.com/events/exploriences.
Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
Nehalem
Help remove marine debris from around the Nehalem River Estuary — an important nursery for juvenile salmon, migrating birds and wildlife including cougar, beaver and elk. 9 am. FMI, go to go to nehalemtrust.org/cleanup.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm. For details, see story on page 22.
“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.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
“Place & Time”
Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for this exhibit of work by Carol Shenk, reflecting her 2025 residency at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Featuring music and light refreshments. 2 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
Oregon Legacy
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The literary series continues with a visit from Portland-based writer and journalist Elizabeth Mehren. 3 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to driftwoodlib.org.
Poetry Slam
Bayside Cellars • Yachats
Celebrate International Women’s Day at this free, open-mic event from Indivisible Waves, welcoming original work or readings that highlight women’s experiences, resilience and overlooked stories. 6 to 7:30 pm, 504 Hwy. 101 North. FMI, go to IndivisibleWaves@gmail.com.
Monday, March 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.
Coastal Creatives Collective
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
Writers, artists, musicians and makers are welcome to bring portable projects and work alongside fellow creatives in a relaxed, supportive setting. 5-7 pm every Monday, 7755 N Hwy. 101.
Tuesday, March 10
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The winter semester continues with presentations titled “Newport Symphony: Shakespeare” and “Remarkable (Mostly) Unknown Women of Science.” 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 Book Club
Newport Public Library
The group will discuss "Someone Knows My Name" by Lawrence Hill. 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.
Lenten Soup Supper
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Enjoy a simple supper and a talk from Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann on “Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today.” 6:30 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Wednesday, March 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.
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.
“Mrs. Warren’s Profession”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Captured in high definition from the London stage, this Bernard Shaw drama stars Imelda Staunton alongside her real-life daughter Bessie Carter. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16 to $22, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Delbert Anderson Quartet
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Experience a powerful blend of Diné heritage, jazz and funk in a performance that honors heritage while pushing musical boundaries. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20-$42, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.