This summer take an academic class (up to 5 credits) for free—including fees and textbooks—at Clatsop Community College.
The free classes are thanks to CCC and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of federal government COVID relief programs.
Visit the college website for all the details and instructions for taking advantage of this program. Classes begin July 5, 2022.
If you’re into partying close to water, this is the weekend for you – two pier parties! Also learn about the Clatsop Plain Elk, attend a Magic Show, and find a treat at the Sunday Market.
Join Scientists in Parks steward Emily Scott this Thursday, May 26, 2022 as she presents on Monitoring Clatsop Plains Elk at the Lovell Showroom at Fort George Brewery (1438 Duane Street).
Elk are a quintessential figure of the Pacific Northwest, and a relic of cultural, historical, and ecological significance within the Clatsop Plains. Beginning in 2008, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and its partners implemented a research plan which gathers key information on Clatsop Plains elk herds. These data are integral for a sound understanding of local elk ecology and have direct implications on management decisions aiming for balanced preservation of elk and human interests. This seminar by Scientists-in-Parks Steward, Emily Scott, will help you get to know your ungulate neighbors by describing this research, what it reveals, and what it could mean.
The Nature Matters series of talks takes place the fourth Thursday of each month, and is brought to you by the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and the North Coast Watershed Association.
Doors open at 6pm, and food & beverages are available. This event is all ages and there is no cover!
The Magic Shop & More is one of those places that make downtown Astoria special. And to boot, Seth Howard, the fantastic proprietor and magician, is a delightful character and ambassador for Astoria. Don’t miss this show!
To celebrate the one year anniversary of The Magic Shop & More (1125 Commercial) Seth Howard, owner and magician, is inviting us all down to the shop this Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 1pm for a Magic Show!
There will be free balloons for the kids and a free magic trick with each purchase.
The First Annual Memorial Day Party on Pier 39 (100 39th) takes place this Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 10am-9pm.
The Astoria Sunday Market runs from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through mid-October on 12th Street downtown, between Marine Drive and Exchange.
Astoria Sunday Market, at the heart of Astoria’s Downtown, combines fresh produce, local arts & crafts, food, music and more in a lively downtown street market atmosphere. The market features up to 200 vendors each week offering locally-made products that have been hand-crafted, grown, created or gathered by the farmers, craftspeople and artisans featured each week. In addition, the Market has a lively food court with regional entertainment making this the gathering place each Sunday for locals and visitors to the region.
Head down to the river this Sunday, May 29, 2022 for the Party at Pier 12, from 3pm-12pm.
Hosted by the fine folks at The Sea Crab House, Astoria (1 12th Street), the parking lot will be blocked off for a full day of live music, DJs, food trucks, and The Sea Crab House seafood boils. There will be a beer garden (cocktails and wine too!), and Axecutioner will be hosting some mobile axe throwing fun.
Music will be provided by Return Flight, The Radio Riots, and Harbor Place.
Student Art Show at the college, Tiki Night at the Merry Time, Comedy at the Liberty, and more this weekend!
Clatsop Community College’s Annual Student Art Show kicks off Thursday, May 19, 2022 with a community reception at the Royal Nebeker Gallery (1799 Lexington) starting at 6pm. During the reception, cash prizes and award winners will be announced and the juror, local painter and inflatable sculpture artist Paul Polson, will be present at the reception to give a juror’s talk.
The CCC Art Student Show is an annual juried event that showcases artwork created in the various art courses offered at the college during the past two academic years, including graphic design, basic design, drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and printmaking. CCC studio art instructors are Richard Rowland (Ceramics), Lucien Swerdloff (Graphic Design), David Homer (Photography), Ben Rosenberg (Printmaking), and Kristin Shauck (Drawing, Painting, and Basic Design).
After Thursday’s reception, the show will be on display until June 10, 2022. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm.
Merry Time Bar & Grill (995 Marine Drive) a Merrytime Tiki Extravaganza this Saturday, May 19, 2022 from 7pm-10pm. A night of tropical drinks, live surf rock, exotica, and more!
Will there be an Elvis impersonator? Who will come adorned in their best tropical attire? Will you get leid? Will the Pina Colada give you a brain freeze?Come dressed to impress in your finest floral prints, grass skirts, coconut bras(?), Hawaiian shirts! Drink delicious classic tiki cocktails, exotic spirits, and housemade potions!!!Bikini Beach plays @ 6:00 (traditional instrumental surf)
The Merry Time is your friendly neighborhood bar with great burgers, tacos, and daily specials. 14 taps featuring mostly local breweries, the largest pinball selection on the North coast, lottery, pool, big screen tvs for games, big buck hunter. Locally owned and operated, eclectic and welcoming to all.
(Liberty Theatre sign photo by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives.)
The Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial) presents a North Coast Comedy Night this Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Your Headliner: Monica Nevi. A one-of-a-kind comic hailing from the Seattle area, she’s been performing all over the country for 10+ years. She approaches her jokes – and the world – through a unique and engaging lens, topped with a keen wit that has propelled her toward becoming one of the Pacific Northwest premier comedic talents. She boasts a bevy of accolades, and has opened for the likes of Michael Ian Black, Ari Shaffir, Sarah Colomna and Nick Swardson.
Adam Pasi, an absolute fixture of the Oregon comedy scene, will also be performing.
The host is Drew Wilson-McGrath. Also known as ‘just a guy’, Drew has been doing stand-up all over the Pacific Northwest for over three years.
Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. This show is 21 and over only!
The Astoria Sunday Market runs from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through mid-October on 12th Street downtown, between Marine Drive and Exchange.
Astoria Sunday Market, at the heart of Astoria’s Downtown, combines fresh produce, local arts & crafts, food, music and more in a lively downtown street market atmosphere. The market features up to 200 vendors each week offering locally-made products that have been hand-crafted, grown, created or gathered by the farmers, craftspeople and artisans featured each week. In addition, the Market has a lively food court with regional entertainment making this the gathering place each Sunday for locals and visitors to the region.
