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Stepping Out T HEATER Thursday, Jan. 28 Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $15. “A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking” is a two-character, lowbrow but sweet-tempered tour-de-talk comedy. Friday, Jan. 29 “Rumors” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15, PG-13. Filled with Neil Simon’s ingenious, rapid-fi re humor, “Rumors” takes place at a 10th anniversary party where the host has been shot, mounting to confusion, miscommunication and classic farcical hilarity. “Waiting for Godot” 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15, cash or check only. “Waiting for Godot” is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two charac- ters Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly for the arrival of someone named Godot. The show is directed by Karen Bain and features William Ham and Slab Slabinski. “Dead Guilty” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20, PG-13. Richard Harris’ psychological thriller is an intense tale that goes awry after an aff air causes a chain of events. Saturday, Jan. 30 Community Talent Showcase 7 p.m., Hoff man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $10, all ages. The popular Manzanita Community Talent Showcase has returned with a variety of acts suitable for the whole family. All proceeds support the Hoff man Center. “Rumors” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15, PG-13. “Waiting for Godot” 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15, cash or check only. “Waiting for Godot” is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, in which two charac- ters Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly for the arrival of someone named Godot. Theatergoers attending Saturday’s performance of “Waiting for Godot” are invited to attend a free meet-and-greet social event with the cast and crew following the performance. The meet-and-greet takes place at 9:30 p.m. at KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria. There will be a no-host cocktail bar and snacks. “Dead Guilty” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20, PG-13. Sunday, Jan. 31 Monday, Feb. 1 Community Talent Showcase 2 p.m., Hoff man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $10, all ages. Senior Line Dancing 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. Whether its disco or country, seniors can enjoy dancing at the Astoria Senior Center. “Rumors” 2 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $15, PG-13. Mallory Lewis: A Lamb Chop Celebration 2 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, Wash., $5 each or six for $25. This show is for ages 3 to 9 with their families. Daughter of beloved children’s entertainer Shari Lewis and multiple Emmy Award-winning producer of “Lamb Chop’s Play-Along,” Mallory Lewis will appear with Lamb Chop, Charley Horse and Hush Puppy in an exciting, interactive show full of audience participa- tion, laughter, music and dance. “Waiting for Godot” 3 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. Wednesday, Feb. 3 Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www. liberty-theater.org, $15. “A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking” is a two-character, lowbrow but sweet-tempered tour-de-talk comedy. Thursday, Feb. 4 Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www. liberty-theater.org, $15. D ANCE A UDITIONS Saturday, Jan. 30 “The Great Gatsby” 2 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, 503-842- 6305, www.tillamooktheater.com. Directed by Steele Fleisher, the Barn Commu- nity Playhouse will cast up to nine men and four women, age mid-20s to mid-40s, for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Audition packets available. Sunday, Jan. 31 “The Great Gatsby” 2 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, 503-842- 6305, www.tillamooktheater.com. M USIC Thursday, Jan. 28 Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center off ers a jam session of string band, bluegrass and country music. Editor’s Pick: Friday, Jan. 29 Age of Aquarius Dance Party 9 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 21 and older, $5. It’s the age of Aquarius! Grab your good vibes, open heart, free spirit and dancing shoes, and join Astoria Arts & Movement Center co-owner and dance instructor Marco Davis for a birthday party celebration. Let DJ imcodefour work your bodies in earthly and metaphysical delights with sweet tunes. Hear the music, follow your heart and feet, climb the stairs to the second fl oor ballroom, and party down with the water barer to the gods. Costumes are highly encouraged. Saturday, Jan. 30 DJ Dance Party 9:30 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-3467, www.twistedfi shsteakhouse.com, 21 and older. DJ Sugar spins house, electro, hip-hop, Top 40s and dubstep. powered by Thursday, Jan. 28 Adam Miller 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, all ages. Folksinger, storyteller and autoharpist Adam Miller will perform in concert accompanied by his baritone voice and acoustic guitar. music fi rst January 28, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 5
