BRIEFS Liberty Th eatre welcomes a night of laughter at 11 a.m. This event is for those 21 and over only. For more infor- mation, visit www.merrytimebar. com. ASTORIA – Comedians Jamal Coleman and Susan Rice will take the stage at Liberty Theatre for North Coast Comedy Night, set for 8 p.m. Saturday. Hosted by Drew Wilson-Mc- Grath, the night’s entertainment will range from television-style stand-up comedy to freestyle rap. Admission is $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available. This event is for those 18 and older. For more informa- tion, visit www.libertyastoria.org. Diva Drag Brunch set for Astoria ASTORIA – Diva Drag Brunch will be held at Merry Time Bar & Grill at noon on Saturday. The show will feature drag performers, a burlesque show, acrobatics and more. Admission is $20. Doors open Viola music featured at Raymond Th eatre show Coaster Th eatre holds auditions for ‘Scrooge: Th e Musical’ CANNON BEACH – Coaster Theatre Playhouse will host audi- tions for “Scrooge: The Musical” on Tuesday and Wednesday. The musical production, directed by Cathey Ryan, is an adaptation of the Charles Dick- ens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Auditions for children under 12 will be held at 5:30 p.m., fol- lowed by adult auditions at 6:30 p.m. Both singing and non-singing roles are available for actors of all ages. Rehearsals will begin in late September. The show will open on Nov. 18 and run through Dec. 18. Proof of COVID-19 vaccina- tion is required to audition. For more information, visit www. coastertheatre.com. Talla Rouge will perform in Raymond as part of a special concert event. things to do. TWO-STORY LASER TAG ARENA! Party and event packages available. Come join the fun and get Tagged in Seaside. Seaside Carousel Mall • 300 Broadway Reservations please call 503-739-7513 LOWE COLUM R BI BOWL A WE SELL FUN! 826 Marine Dr. Astoria 503-325-3321 lcbowl.com 18 // COASTWEEKEND.COM 95 Hamburg Ave., Astoria • 503-325-4341 Follow us on Facebook • Friday Fishing Reports • New items • “Catch of the Day” pictures • Essential “How To” Info • Monthly promotions and more. www.Eng lundMarine.com 38th Season of Shanghaied IN Astoria Every Thursday, , Friday and Saturday from NOW through September 10 Showtimes are 7:00 for evening shows Ticket prices are $20 for front row seating and $15 for all other seating Tickets can be purchased at info@asocplay.com, by calling 503-325-6104 or at the door ½ hour before the show. Reservations are recommended at the ASOC Playhouse 129 West Bond Street Uniontown | Astoria RAYMOND, Wash. – Music from the viola will be featured at a concert by Talla Rouge at the Ray- mond Theatre at 2 p.m on Sunday. Sponsored by both the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle and Sun- day Afternoon Live, the show will feature vio- lists Aria Cher- egosha and Lau- ren Spaulding. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. For more informa- tion, visit www. sundayafternoon- live.org. “Oregon Grape” wood- block with stained walnut ink, colored pencils and wax by Dorota Haber- Lehigh. Draw fall foliage in Hoff man Center workshop MANZANITA – Artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh will lead a workshop on drawing fall foliage at Hoff man Center for the Arts from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The botanical drawing class will con- sist of presentations, demonstrations and group drawings, held remotely. Its focus will be on the changing colors and pat- terns of the fall season, working with plant samples and images. Cost for the workshop is $45. For more information as well as a full list of supplies, visit www.hoff manarts.org.