Weekend Best Bets: 11.23.07

Published 4:00 pm Thursday, November 22, 2007

FRIDAYHoliday Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road in Tillamook.

Christmas Open House, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St.

Waterfront Artists’ Market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 157 Howerton Way in Ilwaco, Wash., free admission.

Holiday Abundance Swap, 2 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 1545 Franklin Ave.

Seaside Holiday Gift Fair, 2 to 8 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave. in Seaside.

“Sentinel of the Seas,” history program, 2:30 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, free.

Asleep at the Switch, ’40s/’50s/blues/country, 6 to 8 p.m., Garibaldi City Hall, Sixth and Acacia streets in Garibaldi, free, donations accepted.

David Drury, guitar, 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., free.

Santa Lucia Festival of Lights, holiday, 7 p.m., Astoria High School Auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, donation $1 each, $5 family.

VOCA benefit with Manasseh Israel, Sophie DeWitt and Justin Roberts, acoustic, 7 p.m., Astoria Coffeehouse, 243 11th St., free.

Country Music Jam, 7 to 9 p.m., Svensen Senior Center, 40505 Old Highway 30 in Svensen, free.

Denise Drake and Dave Quinton, bluesy folk, 7:30 p.m., Goose Hollow at the Cove, 220 Avenue U in Seaside, free.

* “The Sound of Music,” musical theater, 8 p.m., The Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St. in Cannon Beach, $14, $16 or $18.

The Swing Cats, swing/jazz/blues, 8 to 11 p.m., John Jacob’s Waterfront Grill, 77 11th St., free.

Salty Dogs, classic rock, 9 p.m., Sipin’on, 45 N.E. Skipanon Drive in Warrenton, free.

SATURDAYWahkiakum Festival of Trees/Auction, all day, Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living Facility Lobby, 69 Main St. in Cathlamet, Wash.

Maude K. Butler Art Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, 60 Main St. in Skamokawa, Wash.

Holiday Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road in Tillamook.

Christmas Open House, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St.

Seaside Holiday Gift Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave. in Seaside.

Jewelry Trunk Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St. in Cannon Beach.

“Make Your Own Wreath!” workshop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St. in Cannon Beach, $10, includes supplies and refreshments.

* Holidays at the Beach, entertainment, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Big Tent, Third Street and Pacific Avenue South in Long Beach, Wash.

Waterfront Artists’ Market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 157 Howerton Way in Ilwaco, Wash., free admission.

Christopher Burkett Artist’s Reception, 2 to 4 p.m., Northwest by Northwest Gallery, 232 N. Spruce St. in Cannon Beach.

Gingerbread Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., Seaside Museum’s Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive in Seaside, $5 older than 12, $3 12 and younger.

* Christmas Lighting Festival, 4:45 p.m., Courthouse, Main Street in Cathlamet, Wash.

* Holiday Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m., The Liberty Theater 1203 Commercial St.

North Coast Chorale, Christmas carols, 6 p.m., The Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St.

Jason Lambert, acoustic, 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., free.

Coast Swingers Square Dance, 7 p.m., Garibaldi City Hall, Sixth and Acacia streets in Garibaldi.

* Holiday Parade of Lights and Caroling, 7 p.m., Seaside Historical Museum, 570 Necanicum Drive in Seaside, free.

Barney Perrine, blues/rock, 7 to 10 p.m., Lil’ Bayou, 20 N. Holladay Drive in Seaside, free.

Scorpio/Sagittarius Birthday Party with Kate and the Cats, folk, 7 to 10 p.m., Astoria Coffeehouse, 243 11th St., free.

Country Dance with Paul Silveria, 7:30 p.m., Netel Grange, 90525 Logan Road, $5 to $10 adults, escorted children younger than 12 admitted free.

Brian Johnstone, guitar, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 S. Spruce St. in Cannon Beach, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 children.

* “The Sound of Music,” musical theater, 8 p.m., The Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 N. Hemlock St. in Cannon Beach, $14, $16 or $18.

SUNDAYWahkiakum Festival of Trees/Auction, all day, Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living Facility Lobby, 69 Main St. in Cathlamet, Wash.

* Holidays at the Beach, entertainment, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Big Tent, Third Street and Pacific Avenue South in Long Beach, Wash.

Seaside Holiday Gift Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave. in Seaside.

Waterfront Artists’ Market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 157 Howerton Way in Ilwaco, Wash., free admission.

4Cast and Triple Threat, holiday music, 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St. in Raymond, Wash., season tickets $40.

Jennifer Goodenberger, piano, 3 p.m., St. Catherine Episcopal Church, 36335 U.S. Highway 101 in Nehalem, suggested donation $10.

“Messiah” Singalong with North Coast Chorale, 4 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., donations accepted for church building fund.

Pacific Northwest Pro Wrestling, sports, 5 to 7 p.m., Astoria Event Center, 894 Commercial St., $10, $12 or $15 individual or $50 booth.

The Swing Cats, swing/jazz/blues, 5 to 8 p.m., Voodoo Room, 1114 Marine Drive, free.

Mark Campbell, guitar, 6 to 9 p.m., Shilo Oceanfront Resort, 30 N. Prom in Seaside.

StormTrain, jazz fusion, 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., free.

* Especially for children