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Stepping Out T HEATER One Act Play Festival 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-0125, www. peninsula-players.com, $5. Thursday, Aug. 27 “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” combines vaudeville, soap operas and musicals into an entertaining look at local culture. “Little Shop of Horrors” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, rated PG-13. “Little Shop of Horrors” is a rock musical about a fl orist, a dentist and a plant. Friday, Aug. 28 “All the Better to Kill You With” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15. A classic “whodunit” but with a twist, and the audience sees everything unfold. One Act Play Festival 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-0125, www. peninsula-players.com, $5. This year’s festival includes “Scamming Grandpa,” “Creative Writing,” “The Door” and “The Widows of Oysterville.” “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $16 to $21. “It Could Be Any One Of Us” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20, rated PG. A family of artistic failures argues over a will and a victim. Saturday, Aug. 29 “It Could Be Any One Of Us” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20, rated PG. Wednesday, Sept. 2 “Little Shop of Horrors” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, rated PG-13. Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues. A UDITIONS Saturday, Aug. 29 “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” 1 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, info@tillamookthe- ater.com, www.tillamooktheater.com. The Tillamook Association for the Perform- ing Arts will hold auditions for “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” a touching comedy about a formidable retired woman who hires an acerbic dance instructor to give her private dance lessons. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into a friendship as these two people reveal their secrets, fears and joys. Two roles are available. Performances will run Nov. 27 to Dec. 13. Auditions by appointment are also available by contacting director Christian Chiola at 503-842-6305. Thin Rail 8 p.m., Big O Saloon, 89523 Oregon Hwy. 202, Astoria, no cover, 21 and older. Americana band Thin Rail blends alternative country with folk, blues and rock. Editor’s Pick: Friday, Aug. 28 Ian McFeron 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Ian McFeron plays traditional Americana from soulful ballads and acoustic folk-rock to gritty, alterna- tive country blues. Thursday, Aug. 27 One Act Play Festival 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-0125, www. peninsula-players.com, $5. Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass with special guest Shelly Loring Barker on fl ute. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $16 to $21. Music Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center off ers string band, bluegrass and country. “All the Better to Kill You With” 2 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15. Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, no cov- er. Musicians, singers and comedians are welcome. Performers receive $1 off pints. M USIC Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Dallas Williams plays folk music and Americana. Sunday, Aug. 30 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. David Drury plays jazz guitar. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642- 4150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. “All the Better to Kill You With” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15. “Little Shop of Horrors” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, rated PG-13. Friday, Aug. 28 Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. Ezza Rose 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Ezza Rose plays blues, folk and Americana. pow ered b y The Pynnacles 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 and older. The Pynnacles bring back raw classic psyche/garage music with dance fl oor songs. Saturday, Aug. 29 Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-0010, $2. KMUN 91.9 FM and KTCB 89.5 FM off er a live variety show featuring Beerman Creek String Band, Troll, Stinky Toadwort, Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests. m u s ic firs t August 27, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 5