Event Listings in Oregon

The 32nd annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit, opening features work by 29 artists from three states, five altars or ofrendas honoring the dead along with a community altar, and a Day of the Dead Gift Shop with authentic crafts from Mexico presented by Suzanne Algara of Buganvilla Imports.

The artwork focuses on the Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead holiday, which blends the ancient harvest rituals of the Aztec god of death and the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. Far from a somber holiday, Día de los Muertos is a playful celebration. In the words of Mexican poet Octavio Paz: “The Mexican frequents it [death], jokes about it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it. It is one of his favorite toys and most steadfast love.”

Free Family Fun Day: Saturday, November 1st, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bilingual Storytime returns to the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM, and will continue all school year long! Families can enjoy stories told in both English and Spanish, followed by a fun, hands-on craft.
This program celebrates language, culture, and community, creating a welcoming space for children and families of all backgrounds.
All supplies are provided—just bring your curiosity. We can’t wait to see you at the library!

$35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including paint supplies to create your own art piece!

This is a space where queer and trans people with disabilities can share their day to day frustrations, discuss chosen topics, and share resources and validation. Open to all LGBTQIA people, including trans, nonbinary, questioning, and gender-diverse folks, ages 13+. FREE.

Email info@transponderoregon.org for the Google Meet link.

The Yachats Big Band will host its monthly First Thursday dance April 3, at the Yachats Commons, beginning at 7:00 PM.
The event is open to the public and features live music from the 20's to the present.
Doors will open at 6:30 PM; admission is $5/person, payable at the door. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

We hope to see you there!

Director Kory Weimer is back for another Halloween show to terrify and delight.

Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.

"Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes… and all to music."

from mtishows.com
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To know before you see the show:

- EVIL DEAD is for audiences 16 years and older. It is suggested that 16 & 17 year-olds have an adult present.
- EVIL DEAD will feature a clearly marked stage blood "splatter-zone" in the audience.

Bend Design 2025 is not just for Designers! Join Scalehouse for two days of creative connection on November 7 & 8 at OSU-Cascades. Speakers include internationally known artist Lisa Congdon! Speakers, Workshops, Networking and more.

The TEAL Artist Coop will opens its seasonal store on Oct. 31 at 328 SW 2nd St. in downtown Corvallis. Every October, the team of artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery offering unique gifts, hand-made in the Willamette Valley. The store will be open through Dec. 28.

This year, 21 artists are participating in TEAL, and the gallery—staffed by the artists—will sell fine works of fiber, leather, glass, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry and paintings.

TEAL makes a charitable donation earmarked for art education from a portion of its annual gallery proceeds. This year’s recipient will be Mountain View Elementary School in Corvallis.

For more information visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com.

The 32nd annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit, opening features work by 29 artists from three states, five altars or ofrendas honoring the dead along with a community altar, and a Day of the Dead Gift Shop with authentic crafts from Mexico presented by Suzanne Algara of Buganvilla Imports.

The artwork focuses on the Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead holiday, which blends the ancient harvest rituals of the Aztec god of death and the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. Far from a somber holiday, Día de los Muertos is a playful celebration. In the words of Mexican poet Octavio Paz: “The Mexican frequents it [death], jokes about it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it. It is one of his favorite toys and most steadfast love.”

Free Family Fun Day: Saturday, November 1st, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Visit this on-stop shopping destination for holiday gifts! Shop handcrafted holiday gifts, decor, and treats from local artisans and vendors. Grab lunch and take care of your holiday list all in one festive stop. For the event schedule and details on how to become a vendor or volunteer, please visit willamalane.org/marketplace.

Event Schedule
Friday, Nov. 7: 12-5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.