Thursday, April 7
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.
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.
“Right Plant, Right Bee”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Andony Melathopoulos, professor of pollinator health extension, shares how to match bees to flowering plants using data from the Oregon Bee Atlas. 6:30 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to midcoastwatersheds.org.
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 single, $15 for couples. 7 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
“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.
Scottish Fish
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The Celtic Series continues with this fiddle-forward infusion of Scottish and Cape Breton music. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20-$42, available at www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Friday, May 8
Birding Walk
Cutler City Open Space • Lincoln City
Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance to explore this wooded wetland, unique to the Oregon Coast. Meet at 9 am at the pullout on SW 63rd Street. FMI, go to sevencapes.org.
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.
Author Talks
Newport Public Library
A reading and conversation with finalists from the 2026 Oregon Book Awards, featuring Jennifer Perrine, M. L. Herring and Jamie Mustard. 2-3 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportlibrary.org or call 541-265-2153.
Speaker Series
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Transformational coach Amy Southwell shares her perspective on guiding organizations toward success and helping individuals unlock their highest potential. 3-4 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Spring Social
Nye Beach • Newport
Celebrate the season with an evening of family fun at businesses throughout the district, featuring live music, door prizes, deals, sips and snacks. 4-7 pm.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Café Chill • Waldport
A chance to meet Lincoln County Commission candidates Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.
JourneyDance
South Beach Community Center • Newport
Move, shake and drop into your body in this guided, heart‑centered movement class. No dance experience needed. 6-7:30 pm, 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road. Pre‑register $20, drop‑in $25. FMI, go to PassionFlowerFitness.com.
High School Art Show
Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for this exhibit of original work by students from high schools across Lincoln County, featuring light refreshments, music and an awards ceremony. 6-8 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
“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.
“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.
Saturday, May 9
Pancake Breakfast
Newport Fire & Rescue
Enjoy a stack of pancakes cooked by Fire Chief Rob Murphy and Assistant Fire Chief Sakaris, along with help from fire department staff and volunteers. 7 am-noon, 245 NW 10th Street.
Birding Walk
Eckman Lake • Waldport
Seven Capes Bird Alliance leads this excursion through an ideal spring birding location with several distinct habitats. Meet at 9 am at the W.B. Nelson parking area. FMI, go to sevencapes.org.
Meet Cheri
Café Chill • Waldport
Chat with Lincoln County commission candidate Cheri Brubaker. 9-11 am, 540 NE Commercial Street.
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.
Town Hall
Lincoln City Community Center
Secretary of State Tobias Read will talk about how his office is responding to elections and democracy issues at the state and federal level, while Rep. David Gomberg will recap the 2026 short session. 9:30 am, 2150 NE Oar Place.
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.
Garden Swap
Toledo Public Library
The free event invites guests to share seeds, tools, resources and gardening knowledge while connecting with fellow growers. 10 am to 3 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, go to toledopubliclibrary.org.
Spring Plant Sale
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Find a wide selection of vegetable starts, hardy perennials and colorful flowers suited to local growing conditions, plus a bake sale. 10 am to 4 pm, 5371 Salmon River Hwy. FMI, call 541-921-4111.
Be Jeweled
Central Coast Assembly Church • Newport
Find great deals on gently used jewelry while raising funds for Food Share of Lincoln County. 10 am to 1 pm, then 2 to 4 pm, 236 NE 6th Street. FMI, call 541-265-8578.
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.
Book Signing
Peerless Puffin • Newport
Meet Mona Lea Haas, author of “The Spectacular Spots of Jabu Giraffe,” who will be signing copies of her work. 11 am-1 pm, 742 NW Beach Drive.
Spring Tea
Connie Hansen Garden • Lincoln City
Enjoy high tea in the garden with savories and desserts. Tea-time attire is appropriate and hats are available to borrow. 11 am and again at 3 pm, 1931 NW 33rd Street. $45. Call 541-992-4567 to book a spot.
Biosphere Beach Ambassador
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Get some expert tide pool guidance from Josh Havelind of the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. 12:22-2:22 pm, NW 15th Street. FMI, call 541-996-1274.
Sculpture Dedication
Manzanita Wonder Garden
Celebrate the garden’s new public artwork, “Marine Layer,” and meet artist Juan Ferreira. 1-3 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue.
Open Mic
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Bring your musical talent, storytelling or comedy to this family event. Refreshments provided. 2-4 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
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.
Coastal Voices
Chapel By The Sea • Lincoln City
The premier vocal ensemble of the Central Oregon Coast presents “America @ 250: One Nation, Many Voices.” Tickets $10-$20. 4 pm, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, call 541-283-6295.
“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.
“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.
Sunday, May 10
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 Recca Maze, who is adding songs about moms to her playlist. 10 am-2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Paint and Sip
The Winery at Manzanita
A Mother’s Day boutique paint class, led by Oregon artist Dawning McGinnis. 1-3:30 pm, 253 Laneda Avenue. $45 per person. FMI, go to dawningsart.com or call 971-202-2146.
Biosphere Beach Ambassador
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Get some expert tide pool guidance from Josh Havelind of the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. 1:14-3:14 pm, NW 15th Street. FMI, call 541-996-1274.
“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.
Mother’s Day Concert
Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church • Cloverdale
Neskowin Chamber Music welcomes acclaimed ensemble WindSync to the Oregon Coast. 3 pm, 5195 Winema Roa. FMI, go to neskowinchambermusic.org.
Coastal Voices
Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
The premier vocal ensemble of the Central Oregon Coast presents “America @ 250: One Nation, Many Voices.” Tickets $10-$20. 4 pm, 360 W 7th Street. FMI, call 541-283-6295.
Monday, May 11
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.
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, May 12
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Dine Out for Lola
Mo’s on the Bayfront • Newport
Raise funds for Samaritan House Family Shelter while bidding farewell to longtime executive director Lola Jones. 11 am-2 pm, 622 SW Bay Blvd.
“The Toledo Incident of 1925”
Oregon Coast Community College • Newport
Local historian Ted W. Cox will examine the events surrounding the forced removal of Japanese and other Asian residents from Toledo and the legal case that followed. 11 am, 400 SE College Way.
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.
Tiny Stacks Concert Series
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore • Manzanita
The series of intimate concerts gets underway with a performance by Juliet Yänko. $25. 6 pm, 447 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to tinystacksmusic.com.
Cemetery Meeting
Agape Fellowship • Lincoln City
Learn more about the cemetery that offers “A View to Die For” at this meeting of the Taft Historical Cemetery Association. 6:30 pm, 1089 SW 50th Street.
Wednesday, May 13
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.
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.
Pitch Perfect
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
See finalists from the Youth Entrepreneurship Program pitch their ideas to a panel of local business leaders, with cash stipends up for grabs. 5 pm at the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building auditorium, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. FMI go to Eventbrite.com.
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.
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.