Thursday, April 14
Duplicate Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Bring a partner or email sandy5942@outlook.com and they will find one for you. Every Thursday at 11 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Sitting Yoga class
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Noon-1 pm, 220 Bay Street.
Yarn Group
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Help knit and crochet items for those in need. Bring your own supplies if you can. 3-4 pm, 5371 Salmon River Hwy.
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.
Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild
Atonement Lutheran Church • Newport
Barbara Kinzel will present on Quilting Myths in History. Plan to have your myths busted with humor and facts. 5:30-8 pm, 2315 N Coast Hwy. FMI, email quilterocqg@gmail.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.
“The Dead Guy”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting satire follows an ordinary man whose life is transformed when a television producer offers him one million dollars to spend in a single week, after which he must die. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663.
Friday, May 15
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101. Continues Saturday.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Sauerkraut Fermentation Class
OSU Extension Service Office • Newport
1:30 pm, 1211 SE Bay Blvd. Register at extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln.
Garibaldi Seafood & Spirits Festival
Port of Garibaldi
Sample fresh seafood, sip craft cocktails from dozens of distilleries and enjoy live music from Roll On: The Tribute to Alabama and Scott Casey and The Gentlemen Bandits. Free admission. 4-9 pm, 107 Jerry Creasy Way.
An Evening with Liz Cole
Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita
Award-winning actor Liz Cole will weave magical tales springing from her lifelong passion for books at this North Tillamook Library Friends fund-raiser. $50. 5 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. To buy tickets or become a member, go to www.northtillamooklibrary.org.
Opening Reception
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Meet the creative forces behind two new exhibits, “Whimsical Wear” by fiber artist Kay Klose; and “here,” featuring work by Lincoln City artist Ben Soeby and guest artist Booker Bartow. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
“Young Frankenstein”
Taft High School • Lincoln City
The Tiger Stripe Players present this outrageously funny musical comedy, packed with over-the-top characters, classic monster movie moments and laugh-out-loud songs. 6:30 pm, 3780 SE Spy Glass Ridge Drive. $12 for students, $15 for adults.
Variety Show
ARC of Lincoln County • Toledo
A family-friendly fund-raising show featuring the Magical Mr. B, The ROCK Puppet company, dancers, singers, comedy and magicians, plus a dessert tasting bar and silent auction. $7 or $25 for a household ticket (up to 5 people). 7 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street.
“The Dead Guy”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting satire follows an ordinary man whose life is transformed when a television producer offers him one million dollars to spend in a single week, after which he must die. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Daniel Tirado, featuring Travis Nelson and hosted by Alex Clark. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
“The Force Awakens”
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
A special burlesque extravaganza with a Star Wars twist produced by Strut Cabaret with special local guest Dixie DeLish. 8:30 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. Tickets, $35-$45, at Primaltones.com.
Saturday, May 16
National Hit to be Fit Day
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
A high-energy celebration of tennis, featuring social and accessible games for beginners and experienced players alike. $10. 8 to 9:15 am and again from 9:30 to 10:45 am, 7760 N Hwy. 101. FMI, go to salishan.com/tennis.
Spring Plant Sale
National Guard Armory • Newport
Find vegetables, ornamental perennials, native plants, houseplants and more at this Lincoln County Master Gardeners sale. 9 am to 1 pm, 541 SW Coast Hwy.
Newport Farmers Market
Downtown Newport
This market offers locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.
Volunteer Day
Connie Hansen Garden • Lincoln City
Help keep the garden accessible by spreading gravel on established pathways. Tools provided. Gloves for purchase. 10 am-noon. 1931 NW 33rd 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.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101.
Biosphere Explorience
Cascade Head • Lincoln City
Enjoy a guided walk in this stunning estuary and learn about its history and geology while taking in breathtaking views. Meet at 10:30 am at Knight Park, 2341 N 3 Rocks Road.
Sterncastle Writing Group
Sterncastle Publishing • Newport
Hone and develop your writing skills in a comfortable, nurturing and collaborative environment. All ages, skill levels and genres are welcome. 11 am-2 pm third Saturday of every month, 644 SW Coast Highway. FMI, call 541-264-8046 or go to sterncastlepublishing.org.
Garibaldi Seafood & Spirits Festival
Port of Garibaldi
Sample fresh seafood, sip craft cocktails from dozens of distilleries and enjoy live music from Roll On: The Tribute to Alabama and Scott Casey and The Gentlemen Bandits. Free admission. Noon to 8 pm, 107 Jerry Creasy Way.
Spring Family Fest
Yachats Commons
A free celebration featuring live music, face painting, healthy snacks and activities for kids of all ages. 1 to 4 pm, 441 N Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-265-0457.
Sister City Ceremony
Mombetsu Sister City Park • Newport
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the relationship between Newport and Mombetsu, Japan, with a commemorative tree planting, a plaque dedication and presentation of the Key to the City. 1:30 pm, 620 SW Neff Way.
Willamette Writers
Newport Public Library
Author and educator Dr. Hazel Denhart explores the connections between language, creativity and the unconscious mind. 2 to 4 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.
Bloom Newport
Newport Visual Arts Center
Celebrate the best arts, culture, food and drink that Newport has to offer at this spring event, featuring performances by Massive Delicious, Ballet Folklorico Oregon Coast and Sweet N’ Juicy. 3 to 7 pm. FMI, go to coastarts.org/events/bloom-newport.
“Young Frankenstein”
Taft High School • Lincoln City
The Tiger Stripe Players present this outrageously funny musical comedy, packed with over-the-top characters, classic monster movie moments and laugh-out-loud songs. 6:30 pm, 3780 SE Spy Glass Ridge Drive. $12 for students, $15 for adults.
“Hurricane Hoku”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Young performer Hoku LaSoya presents a one-woman showcase blending live performance with video storytelling. $8-$12. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
“The Dead Guy”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting satire follows an ordinary man whose life is transformed when a television producer offers him one million dollars to spend in a single week, after which he must die. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663.
“We Are One”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
The annual spring concert from the 25-voice Pacific Coast Singers choir. 7:30 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Daniel Tirado, featuring Travis Nelson and hosted by Alex Clark. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Sunday, May 17
Biosphere Beach Ambassador
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Get some expert tide pool guidance from Josh Havelind of the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. 7:01 am, NW 15th Street. FMI, call 541-996-1274.
Big Cup Green Ball Tournament
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
A fun, two-person, 18-hole golf scramble involving a green ball and an extra-large cup. $50. 9 am, 1501 NW 40th Place. Call 541-994-8442 to register.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find fresh produce, specialty foods and handmade art plus live music from 11 am to 1 pm by local favorite singer-songwriter Dylan Crawford. 10 am-2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Step Aboard The Western Flyer
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Get a free tour of the famed boat chartered by author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts during their 1940 expedition chronicled in “The Log from the Sea of Cortez.” Noon-3:30 pm, Dock J, just north of the boat ramp.
“We Simply Liked It”
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Catch a screening of the documentary chronicling the Western Flyer’s 2025 return to the Gulf of California. 11 am and again at 1 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.
“A Joyful Noise”
First Presbyterian Church of Newport
Porchlight Singers presents a mix of sacred and secular music spanning folk traditions and Broadway tunes. 2 pm, 227 NE 12th Street. Admission by donation.
Western flyer Presentation
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Hear the story of the famed Western Flyer, followed by a screening of the documentary “We Simply Liked It.” 4-5 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.
Auditions
Oregon Coast Dance Center • Tillamook
Try out for a role in “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” the upcoming production from
the Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts. 1 pm, 312 Main Avenue. FMI, go to tillamooktheater.com.
Drop-in Figure Drawing
Newport Visual Arts Center
Practice figure drawing with a live model in fitted clothing. Easels, paper and charcoal provided, or bring your own materials. $5-$10 donation suggested. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
“The Dead Guy”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This biting satire follows an ordinary man whose life is transformed when a television producer offers him one million dollars to spend in a single week, after which he must die. 2 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15-$20, available at theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663.
“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, May 18
Biosphere Beach Ambassador
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Get some expert tide pool guidance from Josh Havelind of the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. 7:51 am, NW 15th Street. FMI, call 541-996-1274.
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.
Social Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
A great way to get back to bridge or to learn a new game. All welcome. Every Monday at 10:45 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Tuesday, May 19
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
“Love Your Muslim Neighbor”
The Gathering Place • Lincoln City
Join Pastor Mike for this five-week study, delving into Islam and finding common ground to love one another. 11 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.
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.
Education Night
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Alise Liepnieks, program director with the Alzheimer's Association, will talk about the signs, symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Wednesday, May 20
Birding Walk
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area • Newport
Seven Capes Bird Alliance leads this excursion to see thousands of nesting seabirds. 8:30 to 10:30 am, 750 N Lighthouse Drive. Register at sevencapes.org.
Clay Target/Trap Shooting
VFW Post 4227 • Toledo
Shotguns and ammo available for rent or purchase. $8 per game. 9 am-noon, 268 Pioneer Mountain Loop. FMI, contact Andrew at 702-816-8331.
Waldport Wednesday Market
Waldport Community Center
Support local artists, crafters and farmers and purchase unique, locally-made treasures. 9 am-2 pm, 265 Alsea Hwy.
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Newport Zen Meditation
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Seated focused meditation with the local Zen Buddhist community. Free. 10-11:30 am, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call Kent at 541-270-9243.
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.
Perch & Pour
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance for conversation and learn about upcoming bird walks and the return of nesting seabirds to Oregon’s rocky coast. 3 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Join Melissa Caye every Wednesday. Bring a mat, or extras will be available. $8 or pay what you can. 5:30-6:30 pm, 220 Bay Street.
Samaritan Town Hall
Center for Health Education • Newport
Learn about the potential affiliation with MultiCare Health System from Samaritan President and CEO Marty Cahill, followed by time for questions and discussion. 5:30-6:30 pm, 740 SW 9th Street.
“The Western Flyer & Pacific Northwest Fisheries”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
An evening of talks, film and discussion centered on the historic research vessel Western Flyer, including a short film narrated by Nick Offerman, remarks from the Western Flyer Foundation and a panel discussion on fisheries and cooperative research. $10. 5:30 to 8 pm 333 SE Bay Blvd.
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.
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.