This Week on the North Coast

theater

“THE CEMETERY CLUB”

The Coaster Theatre Playhouse

108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com

Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” about a group of widows who get together to visit their late husbands’ graves, opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Find out what happens when a widower meets the group and forms an attachment to one of the women. Tickets are $15, $16 or $17.

“THE NERD”

The Coaster Theatre Playhouse

108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com

There will be a performance of Larry Shue’s comedy, about a hopeless nerd who is the “guest from hell” and plans to stay, at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3. Tickets are $15, $16 or $17.

“PROMINENCE”

The Barn Community Playhouse

1204 Ivy St., Tillamook, (503) 842-4082, (503) 801-0625, www.tillamooktheater.com

The final performances of “Prominence,” an original work by Scott Malin, directed by George Dzundza, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students or $35 for a family of four.

“SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA”

Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse

129 W. Bond St., Astoria, (503) 325-6104,

www.shanghaiedinastoria.com

The 24th season of the vaudeville-style melodrama opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Tickets are $16 to $20. The show runs through Sept. 13.

“THE UNEXPECTED GUEST”

The Coaster Theatre Playhouse

108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com

The Agatha Christie murder mystery, “The Unexpected Guest,” plays at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Tickets are $15 to $17.

music

ASTORIA EVENT CENTER

894 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-8657, www.astoriaevents.com

The Event Center holds Latin Night from 8:30 to 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 4, with live bands. There is a cover charge of $5 for men and women are admitted at no charge. The Remasters play modern and classic rock from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5. There is a $5 cover charge.

ASTORIA SUNDAY MARKET

12th Street between Marine Drive and Exchange Street, Astoria (503) 325-1010,

www.astoriasundaymarket.net

Columbia Crew will play folk and classic rock from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 6, on the entertainment stage, sponsored by Astoria Ford.

BRIDGEWATER BISTRO

20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com

David Drury plays jazz guitar classics and originals from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Ron Walker will play jazz piano from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 6. There is no cover charge.

CANNON BEACH CITY PARK

East Second Street, Cannon Beach

The North Coast Symphonic Band holds its annual Independence Day concert at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4, with familiar and patriotic music. Jim Smith will be guest conductor for “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Admission is free.

COFFEE GIRL

100 39th St., Suite 2 at Pier 39, Astoria, (503) 325-6900

Singer-songwriter Polly Norris performs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5. There is no cover charge.

CRANKY SUE’S

308 Fir St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-0301, www.crankysues.com

The Renegade Knights play a mix of blues, ’80s/’90s music and originals from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. There is no cover charge.

FORT GEORGE BREWERY AND PUBLIC HOUSE

1483 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

Hoodoo Johnson will play classic rock and pop at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 6. There is no cover charge.

GOOSE HOLLOW AT THE COVE

220 Avenue U, Seaside, (503) 717-1940

Blind Rootin Hogs play acoustic folk-rock at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5. There is no cover charge.

JOHN WARREN FIELD

20th and Exchange streets, Astoria

The Oregon Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps presents its 2008 show, “Inner Connections,” from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at John Warren Field. The performance is free, but donations will be accepted by the Astoria Band Boosters to benefit local school music programs.

THE LIBERTY THEATER

1203 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-5922

The North Coast Symphonic Band holds its annual Independence Day concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, with familiar and patriotic music. Pre-concert entertainment will be provided by jazz guitarist Dave Drury, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

LIL’ BAYOU

20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 717-0624, www.lilbayou.net

The JAZZscape trio plays jazz, R&B and Latin grooves from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 5. There is no cover charge.

MCMENAMINS SAND TRAP

1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, (503) 717-8150

Kerosene Dream plays acoustic-pop-jam-rock at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3. Whistling Rufus plays a mix of bluegrass, pub songs, rock and original ballads at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5. The Freak Mountain Ramblers play bluegrass, rock and alternative country at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10. No cover.

QUATAT PARK

Downtown Seaside, www.sunsetempire.com

The Bond Street Blues Band plays blues and swing at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5, for the music series “Where the Stars Play.” Admission is free.

REDHARE

260 10th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2486, www.myspace.com/redharegallery2

Hydropods perform with spoken word and music at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5, joined by actress Ritah Parrish. There is a $10 cover charge.

THE SCHOONER 12TH STREET BISTRO

360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-7882

Barney Perrine plays blues and classic rock from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4. There is no cover charge and Perrine donates tips to Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center.

TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER

Highway 6 between Mileposts 21 and 22, Tillamook

(866) 930-4646,www.tillamookforestcenter.org

A country-folk music open jam starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 6. Bring your instruments and join in the fun. All ages and abilities are welcome.

WET DOG CAFE

144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975

Jason Lambert plays acoustic alternative classics and originals from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 4. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and classic tunes from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5. There is no cover charge.

classes

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Tolovana Hall

3779 S. Hemlock St., Tolovana Park, (503) 739-6190, www.tolovanaartscolony.org

Glynis Valenti teaches this class from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 9 and 16. The two-day workshop focuses on depth of field, composition, lighting and effects. Cost is $35.

QUILTING

Art & Soul Quilts

690 Alameda Ave., Astoria, (503) 325-3999, www.artandsoulquilts.com

“Asian Wonders” features new patterns and lots of ideas at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, and it’s free. The fabric-lover’s dream project, “French Braid,” is from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, July 6 and 13. The two-session class costs $25 plus the book.

QUILTING

Homespun Quilts

108 10th St., Astoria, (503) 325-3300, www.homespunquilt.com

The Fat Quarter Quilters meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Bring along any project you are working on.

miscellaneous

ARTISTS ON SUNDAYS

RiverSea Gallery

1160 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-1270

Michael Parker is the featured artist from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 6. The photographer will sign copies of his newly-released book, “Oysterville: A Quiet Place in Time.”

CANNON BEACH LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE

Cannon Beach Library

131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391

The annual used book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit library.

CANNON BEACH SKATE PARK GRAND OPENING

Cannon Beach City Park

Second Street, east of Spruce Street, Cannon Beach

The refurbished Cannon Beach Skate Park will hold an opening celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, July 4, after the Independence Day parade.

CLATSKANIE HERITAGE DAYS

Downtown, City Park, and other locations, Clatskanie, www.clatskanie.com

The annual Heritage Days celebration runs from early in the morning until late at night Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Activities include a carnival, parade, logging show, chess tournament, jet flyover, food, poker paddle, live music, dog show, petting zoo, trucks, rubber ducky races, fireworks and more. Visit the Web site for a complete schedule.

“DANCIN’ IN THE STREET”

Downtown Gearhart, (503) 436-4022

The Chautauqua Center Association hosts “Dancin’ in the Street” from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5. The street fair features a barbecue, silent auction, and live music from 7 to 9 p.m. by Zen and the Art. Tickets are $10.

“FIGURES AND PERSONALITIES” GROUP SHOW

Cannon Beach Arts Association Gallery

1064 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, (503) 436-0744, www.cannonbeacharts.org

An opening reception for the group show is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5. The exhibit will run until July 28.

GARIBALDI MUSEUM ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES

Garibaldi Museum

112 Garibaldi Ave. (U.S. Highway 101), Garibaldi, (503) 322-8411

The museum hosts a presentation by model ship builder Rick Kemery at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. There will be re-enactments of 18th-century lifestyle, with museum staff in costume, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6.

GRASS ROOTS GARBAGE GANG BEACH CLEANUP

Long Beach Peninsula beaches, www.ourbeach.org

There will be a Community Beach Cleanup at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5. Show up at any of the major beach approaches of Seaview, Long Beach, Ocean Park or Oysterville, Wash., to meet a coordinator and get supplies. After the cleanup, from noon to 2 p.m., there will be a soup feed for volunteers at the Peninsula Senior Center in Klipsan Beach.

GREAT CANNON BEACH PUFFIN WATCH

Haystack Rock area

Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1581, ext. 108, www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us

As part of a fireworks-free Independence Day celebration, the city’s Haystack Rock Awareness Program will have a seabird watching event Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Spotting scopes will be set up on the beach near Haystack Rock from 7 a.m. to noon each day. There will be interpretive programs at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be ongoing intertidal tours from 7:30 to 9 a.m. each day.

JENNIE SHORTRIDGE AUTHOR RECEPTION

Beach Books

37 N. Edgewood, Seaside, (503) 738-3500

Beach Books will host author Jennie Shortridge from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5, during Seaside’s First Saturday Art. Shortridge will be signing copies of her new book, “Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe,” and will give a reading at 7 p.m.

JULY FOURTH ART FAIR

Trail’s End Art Association Gallery

656 A St., Gearhart, (503) 755-2704, www.trailsendart.org

Trail’s End Art Association will hold its annual July Fourth Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 4, featuring artworks by students of the Summer Art Camp, art booths on the lawn, punch and cookies for people and water and treats for dogs.

LABYRINTH WALK

Grace Episcopal Church

1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, (503) 325-6580

The church holds a labyrinth walk from 3 to 6 p.m. the first Sunday of each month, in the Parish Hall. Upon request, a brief introduction to labyrinth traditions is offered at 3 p.m.

LIBERATE THE ALES

Fort George Brewery and Public House

1483 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

Help to liberate the ales with a beer garden, dance music and barbecue from 4 p.m. until the fireworks (at dark) Friday, July 4. There will be Latin-folk music by Los Comatosos at 4:30 p.m. and reggae by Ma Barley at 7 p.m. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well.

LIFE OF THE OREGON LEATHERBACK

Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, www.seaturtlesforever.com

Sea Turtles Forever presents “Life of the Oregon Leatherback” at 9 a.m. Friday, July 4. The presentation includes the opportunity to see and touch a life size model of a leatherback turtle while learning about the life of the extremely endangered sea turtle and how to be involved in conservation efforts. The presentation is by Marc and Rachel Ward, founding directors of Sea Turtles Forever, the Seaside-based marine wildlife conservation program.

MIMI FOX ARTIST RECEPTION

Shearwater Gallery

111 Broadway St., Seaside, (503) 738-0328, www.shearwatergallery.com

There will be a reception for Mimi Fox from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5, during Seaside’s First Saturday Art. Fox will be showing paintings of Paris, France, from her visit there in October.

PAGETURNERS BOOK DISCUSSION

Naselle Timberland Library

4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., (360) 484-3877, www.trlib.org

This month’s selection is “Cries in the Drizzle,” by Yu Hua. Share your impressions in a discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 5. For adults.

PHIL HUCKINS ARTIST RECEPTION

Spirited Wine & Art

3115 S. Hemlock St., Tolovana Park, (503) 739-6190,

www.spiritedwineandart.com

There will be an artist’s reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5, for Phil Huckins. Though formerly a silkscreener, collage artist and mobile sculptor, Huckins currently uses acrylics on canvas. His works can be seen in galleries in Cannon Beach and Astoria.

PORT OF ILWACO SATURDAY MARKET

Port of Ilwaco, Wash., (360) 783-1143, satmkt@aol.com, www.portofilwaco.com/saturdaymarket.html

The Saturday Market at the Port will stay open late (after 4 p.m.) because of the Independence Day festivities. Floating Glass Balls will play folk and beachgrass music from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. at the waterfront.

SEASIDE’S FIRST SATURDAY ART

Downtown Seaside, (503) 738-6391, www.seasidechamber.com

From 5 to 8 p.m. the first Saturday of every month, Seaside area galleries and merchants feature art, conversation, culture and fun. Some locations stay open even later in the evening. Look for “Art Stop” signs outside participating locations and while there pick up a map to even more stops. Maps are also available at the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, 7 N. Roosevelt Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. This month’s scheduled participants include Artworks-inside Carousel Mall, Beach Books, C by the Sea, Ernst & Ernst Collector’s Gallery, Fairweather House and Garden, Gilbert District Gallery, Goose Hollow at the Cove, Natural Nook, Pacific Crest Cottage (Gearhart), Sandy Cove Inn, Seaside Coffeehouse, Shearwater Gallery, SunRose Gallery, T.anjuli, Trail’s End Art Association (Gearhart) and Yummy Wine Bar.

STRAWBERRY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Kiawanda Community Center

34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City

There will be an Old Fashioned Strawberry and Ice Cream Social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 6, with raffle baskets at $1 per ticket or six for $5, food and other entertainment for all ages. Admission is $3.50. All proceeds will benefit South Tillamook County Library Club and the Kiawanda Community Center.

SUSAN GLEN BOOK SIGNING

Costco

180 S.E. Neptune Drive, Warrenton, (503) 861-1950

Susan Glen will sign copies of her pictorial history “Seaside: 1920-1950” at noon Saturday, July 5.

“WHEN THE RIVER WAS ROAD”

Cannon Beach History Center

1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-9301, www.cbhistory.org

David Pearson, curator of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, will speak about steamboats of the Columbia River at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. The presentation is free to the public.

children/teens

Check local library listings for children’s story times.

4-H SUMMER SLUMBER CAMP

Klaskanine River RV Park

88590 Highway 202, Astoria, (503) 325-8573

The summer camp is from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, until 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12, for youth who have just completed fourth through seventh grades. Campers do not have to be 4-H members. Activities include camping, campfires and outdoor cookery, crafts and games. Cost is $55. Call to find out if there are still spaces available.

“CATCH THE READING BUG”

Timberland Libraries, Wash., www.trlib.org

Timberland Libraries continue the summer reading program, with games and activities for everyone. Here are this week’s programs, other than the ongoing activities.

Naselle: “Transmogrified!” from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, for all ages.

Ocean Park: “Getting Buggy” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, for all ages.

Raymond: Buck and Elizabeth from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3. “Fairy Folk Family Program” from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, for all ages.

South Bend: “Bug-o-logy” from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 7, for all ages, with Master Gardener Nancy Ness.

KENPO KARATE FOR KIDS

River City School of Arts and Crafts

127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., (360) 642-8707

Jon Belcher will teach an ongoing class of self-defense techniques for children from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays starting July 10. Belcher earned his black belt at Ed Parker’s kenpo school in Los Angeles. Classes are $45 per month.

“NAVIGATING THE PAST”

Columbia River Maritime Museum

1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, (503) 325-2323, www.crmm.org

Summer day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, for children going into grades three through six. The focus is on oceans and different world cultures. Registration is $60 for museum members or $85 for nonmembers and children need to provide their own lunches. Pre-registration is required; call to see if there are openings.

SUMMER ART CAMP

Bob Chisholm Community Center

1225 Avenue A, Seaside, www.trailsendart.org

This will be a Ceramics Camp in the center’s fully-equipped ceramics lab from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11, for 6- to 12-year-olds. Darren Gooch, the center’s ceramic teacher, will teach the three basic techniques for hand-built pottery in a week of hands-on classes. All clay and materials are included in the camp’s cost. Pre-register for the camp at Sunset Pool or at the Community Center at any time up to the day of the program. Cost is $75 for the week, or $20 per day for drop-ins, space permitting. Limited to 12 students.