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Goings On – October 2011

Saturday 8

MUSIC

Niall Carroll. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Jeffry Reynolds & Dan Golden. Brazilian choros, sambas, bossa novas, swing and European music. No cover, 6 – 9pm at McKeown’s Restaurant in Seaside.

Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 – 9pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.

Garage Band. Classic Rock. Free, 7 – 11pm at the Seaside Elks Lodge.

Boot Scootn’. Classic Country. Free, 8pm – midnight at the American Legion Hall in Seaside.

Margo Tufo. Blues. $5 cover, 9pm – midnight at the san Dune Pub in Manzanita.

ART

Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 11am – 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.

Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 9pm downtown Astoria.

Quilting Demonstration. Six quiltmakers will give demonstrations on various aspects of the craft, including a talk about “Quilts of Valor,” that are sent to veterans. There will be blank quilt squares to sign for inclusion in a new “Quilt of Valor.” Free, 1- 3pm at the Seaside Library.

Art Opening. 3 Photographers. 6 – 8pm at the NCRD Gallery in Nehalem.

Fundraising Gala. Fall Into Art. 1 – 5pm at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology north of Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Pancake Breakfast. $5 for adults, $3 for children. 8am – 11am at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA

Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Noir Part V. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.

HAPPENING

Cranberrian Fair. Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, and more. $5 admission to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. 10am – 4pm. Free admission to the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, WA.

Astoria Timber Festival. Logging competitions and exhibitions, food, crafts, entertainment, vendors, and more. 9am – 6pm at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Atoria. astoriatimberfestival.com

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Craft Bazaar. 9am – 4pm at the Cannon Beach Elementary School Gymnasium.

LECTURE

Sojourners, Settlers, and New Immmigrants: Mexicanos in Oregon. 1pm at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum.

LITERARY

Author Appearance. Stina Katchadourian will speak about her book, “The Lapp King’s Daughter,” about her family history in Finland during World War II. Free, 1 – 3pm at the Timberland Library in Naselle, WA

Northwest Author Series. Emily Chenoweth will speak about her book “Hello Goodbye,”. Free, 2pm at the Cannon Beach Library.

OUTSIDE

One Sky, One World Kite Fly for Peace. Kite making and flying on the beach. 10am – 4pm at the Bolstad Beach approach in Long Beach, WA

Mysterious Mushrooms of Fort Stevens. Join an Oregon State Parks ranger to learn about local mushrooms. Program covers regulations, uses and identification of wild mushrooms in Oregon, followed by a short hike around the park to look for and identify mushrooms. Some of this is under shelter and some is not, so be sure to dress for the weather. $5 parking fee, at Picnic Shelter C, Coffenbury Lake, at Ft Stevens State Park, Hammond.

Devil’s Lake Speedboat Time Trials. For small outboard race craft and large inboard race craft. From 8am – sunset on Devil’s Lake in Lincoln City.

THEATER

The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 – $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.

Sunday 9

MUSIC

Andean Music. No cover, 10am – 3pm at the Astoria Sunday Market.

Chuck Wilder. Jazz Piano. No cover, 11:30am – 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.

Oregon Ensemble. $25 – $30, 7:30pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Garage Voice. Rock. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.

Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

ART

Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 11am – 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.

HAPPENING

Cranberrian Fair. Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, and more. $5 admission to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. 10am – 4pm. Free admission to the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, WA.

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Craft Bazaar. 9am – 4pm at the Cannon Beach Elementary School Gymnasium.

Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. $15 – $25, 7pm at the Liberty Theater in Astoria.

OUTSIDE

One Sky, One World Kite Fly for Peace. Kite making and flying on the beach. 10am – 4pm at the Bolstad Beach approach in Long Beach, WA

Devil’s Lake Speedboat Time Trials. For small outboard race craft and large inboard race craft. From 8am – sunset on Devil’s Lake in Lincoln City.

Monday 10

ART

Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show. Featured artist: Eric Wiegardt. 10am – 5pm at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA.

Tuesday 11

MUSIC

Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Seaside Kids Pancake Feed. Tickets available at the door. 5 – 7pm at the Necanicum Room at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.

OUTSIDE

Birding Field Trip. Hosted by Lincoln City Audubon Society. Free, 9am at Boiler Bat State Scenic Viewpoint & Rocky Creek. FMI 541-992-0440

Wednesday 12

HAPPENING

Night of All Knowledge Team Trivia Tournament. Free, 6pm at the Seaside Library.

LECTURE

Author Gloria Linkey. Free, 7:30pm at the Cannon Beach History Center.

Thursday 13

ART

Residents’ Show & Tell. Free, 5:30 – 8:30pm at the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology north of Lincoln City.

LITERARY

Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Ann Littlewood will read from her series of “Zoo-dunnits” which include “Night Kill” and “Did Not Survive.” Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Friday 14

MUSIC

Nick Mostly. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Matt Meighan Trio. Americana/Blues. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.

Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. $25, 7:30pm at Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/

Wahid. Music of Turkey & North Africa. $10, 7:30pm at the Astoria Arts & Movement Center.

Vince Gill. Country/Bluegrass/Blue-eyed Soul/Country Pop. $70 – $85, 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

Franko & the Stingers. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

Much More Country. Coutry/Rock/ Southern Rock. 9pm at Chinook Winds Seafood Grill lounge in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Wild Mushroom Dinner. Four courses, five wines. 7:30pm at The Depot Restaurant in Long Beach, WA 360-642-7880 for reservations.

HAPPENING

Poetry Recording Studio for All Poets. The Oregon Poetic Voices Project will have a recording studio will also set up Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15 for members of the community to record original poetry. Poets may read up to four poems, also at no expense, to be included in the OPV archive. 4:30 – 6:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.

Monster Truck & Mud Bogs. At the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Astoria.

OUTSIDE

Wild Mushroom Hike. Join an Oregon State Park ranger for a guided hike to look for wild mushrooms. Dress appropriately and bring a basket, pocket knife and mushroom identification book if you have one. You may also bring in mushrooms for identification. Free, 1pm at Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond.

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 – $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.

Saturday 15

MUSIC

Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. At various locations on the Long Beach Peninsula, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/

Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Wes Warmund. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – 9pm at McKeown’s in Seaside.

Drum Jam. 8pm at Wine 101 in Lincoln City.

Borikuas. Latin/Caribbean Dance Music. $13, 7pm at the Bay City Arts Center.

Vince Gill. Country/Bluegrass/Blue-eyed Soul/Country Pop. $70 – $85, 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

Linda Hornbuckle. Soul. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

Manic Mechanics. A ZZ Top Tribute Band. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Much More Country. Coutry/Rock/ Southern Rock. 9pm at Chinook Winds Seafood Grill lounge in Lincoln City.

Jeremy Serwer & The Spaghetti Benders. Americana/Folk Rock/ Psychedelic. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita.

ART

Glass Galore Art Show & Sale. 2 – 9pm at the Inn at Spanish Head in Lincoln City.

CINEMA

Night of the Living Dead Movie night. $3, 10:30pm at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Cooking Class. The Whys, Ways & Uses for Roasted Wild Mushrooms. $40, 1pm at Pelicano Restaurant in Ilwaco, WA 360-642-4034 for reservations.

Wine Tasting. Wines From Washington. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.

HAPPENING

Food 4 Kids Backpack Tournament. Play Bunco to help kids. Must be over 18 years old to play. This game is easy to learn and we have lots of players that will help you learn. Cost is $11.00 per person and then we will also be selling raffle tickets for lots of great prizes. 6pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA

Monster Truck & Mud Bogs. At the Clatsop County Fairgrounds near Astoria.

Glass Gala. 6pm at the Inn at Spanish Head in Lincoln City.

Seed Exchange. Swap seeds and garden stories. 7:30 – 9:30pm at the Netel Grange near Astoria.

LECTURE

Columbia River Basketry. Learn more about the thousand year old basketry along the Columbia River by basket weaver Pat Courtney Gold. Baskets were important containers for harvest, for trade, and for storage. Through baskets and stories you will discover more about the people that called the Columbia River their home. Museum admission fees apply, 2:30pm at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.

LITERARY

Poetry Recording Studio for All Poets. The Oregon Poetic Voices Project will have a recording studio will also set up to record original poetry. Poets may read up to four poems, also at no expense, to be included in the OPV archive. 3:30 – 5:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. 503-768-8190

Manzanita Writer’s Series. Jess Walter will read from his latest novel “The Financial Lives of Poets” at the Manzanita Writer’s Series. Local writers Open Mic follows the reading. $5, 7 – 9pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.

Write Away in Rockaway. Featuring signings, chats with the authors and a chance to meet with fellow book enthusiasts in the comfortable environs of Rockaway Beach. For more information, call Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-355-8108. 9am – 6pm at Rockaway Beach City Hall Civic Facility.

Nye Beach Writer’s Series. Poet, Musician, and Visual Artist John Amen will read from his work. Q&A and Open Mis session follows. $6, 7pm at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

OUTSIDE

Mysterious Mushrooms of Fort Stevens. Join an Oregon State Parks ranger to learn about local mushrooms. Program covers regulations, uses and identification of wild mushrooms in Oregon, followed by a short hike around the park to look for and identify mushrooms. Some of this is under shelter and some is not, so be sure to dress for the weather. $5 parking fee, at Picnic Shelter A, Coffenbury Lake, at Ft Stevens State Park, Hammond.

Dog Show on the Beach. All day events on the Beach at Cannon Beach. surfsand.com/pets.asp

Special Glass Drop. 200 glass floats & sand dollars will be placed on the beaches at Lincoln City.

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

The Mystery of Irma Vep. Comedy, a Gothic spoof. $8 – $20, 8pm at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach.

Sunday 16

MUSIC

Water Music Festival. World music and chamber music. Free, 2pm at Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco, WA. http://watermusicfestival.com/water-music-festival/

Scott Pemberton. Rock/Soul/Surf. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.

Anson Krekeler. Acoustic/Blues/Funk. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center.

Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 11:30am at the American Legion Hall in Cannon Beach.

HAPPENING

Doty & Coyote. Storytelling performance with Tom Doty. 3pm at the Bay City Arts Center.

Annual Zombie Walk. Entry charge is one non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. 3pm at the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City.

Annual Zombiefest Event. $15, 6:30pm at the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City.

LECTURE

In Their Footsteps Lecture Series. “The Air Gun of Meriwether Lewis on Brunot’s Island” by William K Brunot & Michael Carrick. 1pm at the Netul River Room of the Visitor Center at Fort Clatsop.

LITERARY

Write Away in Rockaway. 9am – 3pm at Rockaway Beach City Hall Civic Facility. For more information, call Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-355-8108

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up, 2pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

OUTSIDE

Special Glass Drop. 200 glass floats & sand dollars will be distributed on the beaches at Lincoln City.

Monday 17

FOOD & DRINK

Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA

Tuesday 18

MUSIC

Open Jam. Hosted by Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Wednesday 19

MUSIC

Open Mic Night. All acts welcome. 5 – 7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehouse in Astoria.

Open Mic Night. Hosted by Ann Tierney. All levels welcome. 5 – 7pm at Wheelhouse Coffee Company in Astoria.

Thursday 20

CINEMA

Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504

FOOD & DRINK

Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 for children includes. 5 – 6:30pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach, WA

Foraging at the George. Join KMUN FOOD TALK program hosts Teresa Retzlaff and Kristin Albrecht as they interview local forage experts Carla Cole and Doug Ray. Lern how to incorporate the wild thing, into your home cooking. Menu’s and food sampling, and beer of course. 6pm—FREE . In the tasting room at the George in Astoria.

HAPPENING

LGBT Q-Mixer. QJazz features vocal hosts Dinah Urell and Walt Trumbull and pianist Chuck Wilder. Live standards, complimentary aps and social mixer from 8pm to close. Bring a standard and sing with pianist Chuck Wilder. Every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria.

LITERARY

Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Susan Wingate (publishing under the name J.J. Adams among others)will read from her hard-boiled detective books including “Under the Law” and “A Falling of Law.” Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.

Third Thursday Author Event. Author/Screenwriter Jon Raymond will speak at the Seaside Library at 7pm. This event is free.

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Friday 21

MUSIC

Jason Lambert. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Dirty Mittens. Pop. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.

Tommy Hogan. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

CINEMA

Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504

FOOD & DRINK

3-Course Wild Mushroom Dinner. At the 42nd St Café in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.

The Fall Feast. A Local Foods Dinner. $25 per person or $45 for two, 6pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

HAPPENING

Comedy on the Coast. featuring Jackie Flynn, Mike Burton, & Ron Morey. $15. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

OUTSIDE

Sand Trap Golf Tourney. $140 per team. $200 per team with carts. Reservations required. Noon check-in, 1pm start at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart. shopmcmenamins.com/search?query=trap golf

THEATER

A Lincoln. A one-man biographical play. $ 8 – $14, 7:30 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Saturday 22

MUSIC

North Coast Symphonic Band. Phantoms Sorcerers & Wizards Concert. With Count Valter & the Zombies. $8 – $10, 1:30pm at the PAC in Astoria.

Niall. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Richard Thomasian. Jazz standards. No cover, 6 – 9pm at McKeown’s in Seaside.

Jacob Merlin. Funk/Pop/Rock. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

The Purple Cats. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Smoky & The Flames. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita.

CINEMA

Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504

FOOD & DRINK

3-Course Wild Mushroom Breakfast or Dinner. At the 42nd St Café in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.

Wine Tasting. J Christopher. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.

Artober Brewfest. . 11am – 6pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

HAPPENING

Oktoberfest Dinner & Auction. Dinner & silent auction 5 – 8pm, live auction begins at 8:15pm. $15 for adults, $7 for children. At the new gym facility in Chinook, WA

Seaside’s Got Talent III. Talent competition open to residents of Clatsop County. Talent entry fee of $5 (donated to the Food Bank.)  Free admission, accepting cash or can food donations for the food bank. 6:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.

Comedy on the Coast. featuring Jackie Flynn, Mike Burton, & Ron Morey. $15. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

THEATER

A Lincoln. A one-man biographical play. $ 8 – $14, 7:30 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Sunday 23

MUSIC

Hugo Wolf String Quartet. Chamber Music. $25, 3pm at Winema Chapel at Camp Winema north of Neskowin. 503-965-6499

Vienna Boys Choir. $20 – $30, 7pm at Don Whitney Auditorium in Tillamook. 503-842-2078

Danny Barnes. Alternative/Experimental/Folk. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.

Cannon & Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

CINEMA

Astoria International Film Festival, Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504

FOOD & DRINK

3-Course Wild Mushroom Breakfast. At the 42nd St Café in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2323 for reservations.

THEATER

Auditions. For “The Psychic” a Murder Mystery/Comedy. 7pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. 541-994-5663

Monday 24

CINEMA

Astoria International Film Festival. Admission is $3 per film at Lightbox Gallery and $5 per film at the Liberty Theater, $65 for all events package. goaiff.com/?wSectionID=4504

Wednesday 26

HAPPENING

Open Mic. All Acts are welcome. No cover, 5 – 7pm at the Three Cups Coffeehouse in Astoria.

LITERARY

Local Author Showcase. Local authors will read from their works, published or in progress. All genres welcome, including playwriting and songwriting. Free, 6pm at Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, WA.

Open Mic Poetry Read. Free, 6 – 8pm at Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.

THEATER

Auditions. For “The Psychic” a Murder Mystery/Comedy. 7pm at Theater West in Lincoln City. 541-994-5663

Thursday 27

LITERARY

Dark & Stormy Night Series. Author Larry Brooks will read from his mystery-thrillers including “Darkness Bound” and “Pressure Points.” Free, 4pm at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City.

THEATER

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Friday 28

MUSIC

Doug Rupe. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen.

The Cow Pokers. Halloween party. No cover, 7pm at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart.

Hanz Araki & Kathryn Claire. Performing murder ballads in the Celtic tradition from their new cd “songs of Love and Murder.” $7, 7:30pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.

Rick Springfield. Classic Powerpop/Rock. $20 – $35. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Multi-Course Wild Mushroon & Beer Dinner. With Pike Brewing Company. 7pm at the Shelburne restaurant in Seaview, WA. 360-642-2442 for reservations.

HAPPENING

Neewollah Daze. Community Halloween costume & poster contest. On Main St and the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet, WA

Seaside Sashay. Square dance festival. Registration 5pm, dance 7 – 10:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.

THEATER

Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic Comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Saturday 29

MUSIC

Troll Radio Revue. $2 for adults, children free. 11am – noon at the PAC in Astoria.

Bill Hayes. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Jeffrey Reynolds. Violinist. No cover, 6 – 9pm at McKeown’s in Seaside.

Hanz Araki & Kathryn Claire. Performing murder ballads in the Celtic tradition from their new cd “songs of Love and Murder.” $5, 7pm at the Old Train Depot in Long Beach, WA

Wild Hog in the Woods. Americana string music. $7 adults, $2 children, 7:30pm at the Cannon Beach History center & Museum.

Rick Springfield. Classic Powerpop/Rock. $20 – $35. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

St Clair Band. Halloween Party. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Ty Curtis. Blues/Funk/Rock. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting. Wines for Fall. 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria

HAPPENING

Children’s Halloween Event. Scary stories, puppet show, & mask making. Free, 11am at the Seaside Library.

Fall Fun Fest. Come celebrate fall and stock up on goodies at the Fall Fun Fest benefiting Fire Mountain School. Pumpkins and fall produce will be for sale, as well as treats like pies and cookies. Face painting and games for children, hot food for sale and live music means fun for the whole family. Noon – 4pm at White Clover Grange in Nehalem.

Halloween Costume Party. 8pm – midnight at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Bats, Spiders & Owls – Oh My! A ranger-led night walk filled with fun stories and fascinating facts about night creatures that inhabit our forest. This event will include craft activities, silly puppets and non-spooky stories. The walk will be about a ¼ of a mile over a rough and uneven trail through the dark forest. Flashlights or headlamps are required. Wear sturdy shoes & dress for the weather. 7:30pm at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.

THEATER

Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.

And Then There Were None. Mystery. $15 and up. 7:30pm at the ASOC Playhouse in Astoria.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Sunday 30

MUSIC

Nilika Remi. Folk Rock/Indie/Jazz. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.

HAPPENING

Talking Tombstones. Former citizens are expected to return from the great beyond for a graveside chat with any and all willing to visit their tombstone. This is a free event, however donations are welcome. Visitors should plan to arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. as the deceased begin to fade from view as the darkness of night draws near. Starts at 1pm at Pioneer Cemetery in Astoria.

Seaside Sashay. Square dance festival. Registration 9am, dance 1:30 – 10:30pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.

PNPW Pro Wrestling. $10, 5 – 8pm at the Astoria Event Center.

Monday 31

MUSIC

Ma Barley. Reggae. No cover at Fort George Brewery & Public House in Astoria.

Halloween Celebration. Free admission for all costume wearers. Treats available. 10am – 4pm at the garibaldi Museum.

Halloween Fun Fest & Haunter Thriller. Halloween fun presented by the Sunset Empire Parks & Rec on Monday, Oct 31st. Carnival, games, and haunted house (must be 6yrs or older – parental discretion advised). $1 admission fee. 5 – 8pm at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.

Tuesday 1

MUSIC

Baga’s Front Room. Join other music lovers every first Wednesday for song and conversation and maybe to sip a little wine or other beverage. Food available too. 7pm at Lush Wine Bar in Cannon Beach.

Open Jam. Hosted by Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Wednesday 2

LITERARY

Local Author Showcase. Writers and friends are invited to come share and listen to original works being read by local authors. Free, 6 – 8pm at Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, WA

Thursday 3

HAPPENING

First Thursday Trivia. Teams of 1-5 compete for universal admiration and fantastic prizes. Sign up ahead of time or just show up. This event is free and open to the public. 5:30 – 7pm at the Astoria Public Library.

THEATER

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Friday 4

MUSIC

Jason Lambert. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

One Way Out. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

ART

Stormy Weather Arts Festival. All day events at various locations in Cannon Beach. cannonbeach.org/chamber/events/stormy/stormy-weather.html

CINEMA

A Man Called Horse. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting. At Taste of Tuscany in Seaside. 503-738-5377

HAPPENING

Dark & Stormy Weekend. Fun events celebrating fun activities for stormy weekends at the Hoffman Center and other locations in Manzanita.

THEATER

Beyond McGee & McGrew. An Evening with Robert W Service. $10, 7pm at the Riverbend Room at NCRD in Nehalem.

Saving Grace. Romantic comedy. $8 – $12, 8pm at Theater West in Lincoln City.

Saturday 5

MUSIC

Niall. No cover, 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria.

Tom Grant. Jazz piano & songs. $20 at the Coaster Theater Playhouse in Cannon Beach. 503-436-2623

Ocean. Down-tempo/Metal/Rock. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City.

Sonny Hess. Blues/R&B/Soul. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City.

ART

Trails End Art Association Art Walk Reception. Free, 2 – 5pm at the Trail’s End Art Association Art Center in Gearhart.

First Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 8pm at galleries and businesses in Seaside & Gearhart.

Stormy Weather Arts Festival. All day events at various locations in Cannon Beach. cannonbeach.org/chamber/events/stormy/stormy-weather.html

FOOD & DRINK

5-Course Wild Mushroom Dinner. $50 per person, $95 per couple. Reservations required. 4 – 8pm at the Tuscany Café in Ilwaco, WA 360-642-4899 for reservations.

Wine Tasting. Firriato (Sicilian Wines). 1 – 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria.

Winemaker’s Dinner. Firriato (Sicilian Wines). Reservations required, 6pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria. 503-325-6600

HAPPENING

Game Day at Your Library. Relax and have fun with friends and family at the Astoria Public Library’s free monthly Game Day.  Choose from a wide variety of games for all ages.  Refreshments will be provided.  Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Astoria Public Library.

Dark & Stormy Weekend. Fun events celebrating fun activities for stormy weekends at the Hoffman Center and other locations in Manzanita.

LITERARY

Manzanita Writer’s Series. New York Times Bestselling author Chelsea Cain read from her new book “The Night Season.” Open mic follows. $5, 7pm at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.