Coast Calendar: Dec. 18-24
Thursday, Dec.18
Gentle + Yin Yoga
Luminous Soul Center for Well-Being • Gleneden Beach
Yoga with Danielle. 11 am at the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 NW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to luminoussoulcenter.com/yogaluminous.
Tea and Talk
Newport Visual Arts Center
The Coastal Arts Guild invites everyone to share creativity at this potluck and art supplies exchange. Feel free to bring appetizers, desserts or drinks to share, along with any unwanted art supplies and materials. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
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, Dec. 19
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.
ReMakers Holiday Market
HeartWorks Studio • Wheeler
Shop handmade gifts created from reused materials. 3-7 pm, 395 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to heartofcartm.org.
Victorian Christmas Open House
Heceta Head Lightstation • Yachats
A magical experience featuring festive treats, live music and a raffle. 4 to 7 pm, 14 miles south of Yachats. FMI, go to hecetalighthouse.com or call 866-547-3696.
Sea of D'Lights
Lincoln City Community Center
Light up the holidays and the pool with this themed swim event, featuring glow sticks, lights and entertainment on the Jumbotron. 5-7 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Sea of Lights
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Bundle up to enjoy indoor and outdoor light designs inspired by coastal flora and fauna. 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. $10. FMI, go to aquarium.org.
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.
“The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players presents this rapid-fire, comedic take on holiday movie clichés with a tongue-in-cheek twist. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10-$25, available at riverbendplayers.org.
“The Christmas Show”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents this family-friendly, sketch comedy-style holiday show, complete with cookies, an appearance by Santa Claus and snow inside the theater. $20. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org/christmas or call 541-265-2787.
Lincoln City Holiday Extravaganza
Lincoln City Cultural Center
An all-ages show featuring a variety of entertaining acts including The Salty Scientist, magician John W. Stevens, and thevocal stylings of Molly Meyers and Will G. $20 for adults, $5 for kids 10 and under. 6:30 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Comedy at the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Tom McTigue, featuring Ron Morey and hosted by Jeremy Flores. $15. 8 pm 1777 NW 44th Street.
Saturday, Dec. 20
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.
Time & Tides Holiday Market
Lincoln City Outlets
A pop-up holiday market from the folks behind the Lincoln City Sunday Market, with just-in-time gifts made by coastal artists. 10 am-8 pm, Suite 118, 1500 SE East Devils Lake 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.
ReMakers Holiday Market
HeartWorks Studio • Wheeler
Shop handmade gifts created from reused materials. Noon-4 pm, 395 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to heartofcartm.org.
Holiday Sing-along
Newport Elks
Celebrate the season at this free concert from Coastal Voices. Kids can make holiday-themed crafts, and everyone can enjoy tasty treats, hot cocoa and cider. 2 pm, 45 SE Moore Drive.
“The Christmas Show”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents this family-friendly, sketch comedy-style holiday show, complete with cookies, an appearance by Santa Claus and snow inside the theater. $20. 2 pm and again at 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org/christmas or call 541-265-2787.
Victorian Christmas Open House
Heceta Head Lightstation • Yachats
A magical experience featuring festive treats, live music and a raffle. 4 to 7 pm, 14 miles south of Yachats. FMI, go to hecetalighthouse.com or call 866-547-3696.
Sea of Lights
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Bundle up to enjoy indoor and outdoor light designs inspired by coastal flora and fauna. 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. $10. FMI, go to aquarium.org.
“The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players presents this rapid-fire, comedic take on holiday movie clichés with a tongue-in-cheek twist. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10-$25, available at riverbendplayers.org.
Blessing “Bled” Chimanga
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The internationally celebrated marimba player, percussionist, singer and songwriter brings the rhythms and spirit of Zimbabwe to the Oregon Coast. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20 in advance and $25 at the door, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
Comedy at the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Tom McTigue, featuring Ron Morey and hosted by Jeremy Flores. $15. 8 pm 1777 NW 44th Street.
Holiday Burlesque Show
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
Expect a playful, cheeky spin on holiday classics during this evening of red-hot seasonal mischief and live entertainment from Strut Cabaret. 8:30 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. General admission $35, VIP tickets $45. FMI, go to primaltones.com.
Sunday, Dec. 21
Time & Tides Holiday Market
Lincoln City Outlets
A pop-up holiday market from the folks behind the Lincoln City Sunday Market, with just-in-time gifts made by coastal artists. 10 am-6 pm, Suite 118, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road.
Yachats Chess Club
Adobe Resort • Yachats
1-3 pm. Meet in the loft area, 1555 Hwy. 101 N.
“The Christmas Show”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents this family-friendly, sketch comedy-style holiday show, complete with cookies, an appearance by Santa Claus and snow inside the theater. $20. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org/christmas or call 541-265-2787.
“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.
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 Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players presents this rapid-fire, comedic take on holiday movie clichés with a tongue-in-cheek twist. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10-$25, available at riverbendplayers.org.
“A Joyful, Royal Christmas”
Calvary Chapel • Lincoln City
A free, fun and festive musical event honoring the birth of Jesus. 2 pm and again at 5 pm, 4406 SE Hwy. 101.
Fa-la-la Holiday Concert
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Coastal Voices presents a heart-warming and lively celebration of songs from four winter holiday traditions: Kwanzaa, Chanukkah, Solstice and Christmas, complete with an audience sing-along. 2-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Yachats Commons
Mark the shortest day of the year with a bonfire, cookies, cider and music. 4:30 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Solstice Celebration
Cloud and Leaf Bookstore • Manzanita
Follow the parade of people bearing handmade lanterns from the Hoffman Center to the bookstore for live music, hot chocolate and a warm fireplace. 4:30 pm, 148 Laneda Avenue.
Winter Solstice with African Music
Bay City Arts Center
Zimbabwean marimba maestro Blessing “Bled” Chimanga returns to for a high-energy Winter Solstice Special featuring a vibrant seven-piece band. $20. 6 pm, 5680 A Street.
Solstice Celebration
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Settle in for an evening of quirky, solstice-inspired performances, plus a slide show of solstice traditions from around the world. 6 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
Christmas Candlelight Service
Gleneden Beach Christian Church
Join with others for this service in the church’s new sanctuary. 7 pm, 7170 Church Avenue.
Monday, Dec. 22
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 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.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
“Season of the Heart”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This free community program blends songs of faith with festive favorites and includes complimentary hot chocolate, cider and seasonal treats for guests. 5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Faith Bible Church • Otis
5 pm, 5750 N. Hwy. 101, 541-994-9106.
Christmas Eve Service
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City
Gather in the candlelight and sing praises. 6:30 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street, 541-994-8793.
Christmas Eve Service
Atonement Lutheran • Newport
7 pm, 2315 N Coast Hwy, 541-265-2554.
Christmas Eve Service
St. James Santiago Church • Lincoln City
7 pm, 2490 NE Hwy. 101, 541-994-2426.