Thursday, Jan. 22
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.
Tween and Teen Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
A chance for kids aged 10 to 18 to hang out at the library, eat snacks and try their hand at needle felting. 4:30–5:30 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
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, Jan. 23
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.
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.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Andy Hendrickson, featuring DJ Sandhu and hosted by Bill Boronkay. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Saturday, Jan. 24
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.
Big Blue Film Fest
Newport
A showcase of ocean-themed films, with screenings at the Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street; and the Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. 10 am to 6:30 pm. $15 for adults and $12 for students. FMI, go to bigbluefilmfest.com.
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.
Word Surfers Writing Group
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Connect, create and collaborate with others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome. 1-3 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at 541-224-6498.
Poetry Reading
Newport Public Library
A dozen of Oregon's most eminent poets will celebrate the spoken word with a reading from the new anthology, "Just Imagine: Oregon Horizons," edited by local author Alexandra Mason. 1-4:30 pm, 35 NW Nye Street FMI, call 541-265-2153.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Andy Hendrickson, featuring DJ Sandhu and hosted by Bill Boronkay. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Sunday, Jan. 25
“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.
Monday, Jan. 26
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.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The winter semester continues with presentations titled “Skylark: Rose City Astronomers Dark Sky Observing Site” and “Raised where the Wind Remembers (The Dust Bowl).” 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.
Homeschool Hangout
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Homeschoolers of all ages welcome to join a Snow Fortress Engineering STEAM activity. 2:30-4:30 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
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. 6 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE 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.
Perch & Pour
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance for conversation about the clever Corvids — crows, ravens and jays that are as smart as they are entertaining. 3-4 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Bluey Party
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The library’s weekly Family Night celebrates everyone’s favorite animated blue heeler puppy. 3:30-5:30 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
Cribbage Club
The Horn Public House • Depoe Bay
Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 5 pm, 110 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@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.
“The Fifth Step”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Catch David Ireland’s critically acclaimed drama on the big screen, starring Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden as Alcoholics Anonymous participants whose relationship is tested as dangerous truths are revealed. 7 pm, located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $16 to $22, available at coastarts.com or by calling 541-265-2787.