The Carpathian Pacific Trio
2025-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
On a summer tour that includes a headline date at the Backwoods Accordion Festival in Trego, Montana, The Carpathian-Pacific Trio will be stopping by the KALA stage to perform an in intimate program of klezmer and Yiddish song, Romanian and Hungarian fiddle tunes, devotional Hasidic melody, Eastern European folk, American theatre and cabaret music, and much more.
Steeped in Portland’s klezmer music community, the all-star trio is Jack “Yankl” Falk (Hungary’s premier Yiddish ensemble, Di Naye Kapelye) on clarinet and vocals, Andrew Erlich (Hora Tzigane, and is the leader of Dr. Ehrlich and the Magic Bullets, and concertmaster of the Portland Chamber Orchestra and Portland Columbia Symphony) on violin, and Courtney Von Drehle (3 Leg Torso, and a member of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He has been an integral member of Portland’s klezmer music community for more than 35 years, serving as co-leader of the klezmer/jazz ensemble Klezmocracy and the Portland Klezmer All-Stars.) on accordion.
Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. Full Bar. Minors welcome.
Listen to Csardas – a famous Romani (Gypsy) Dance Song
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BELEZA!
2025-07-05 19:30 - 21:30
BELEZA! is the duo of Pacific Northwest jazz artists, guitarist John Stowell and flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny.
Brought together by a shared passion for bossa nova, samba, and the timeless music of Antônio Carlos Jobim, Beleza! (pronounced be‧lé‧zah) takes its name from the Portuguese word for “beauty.” Beleza is also Brazilian street slang for “yes” or “it’s a deal.”
“For the best Bossa Nova outside of Rio de Janeiro, check out BELEZA! Featuring Dmitri Matheny and John Stowell, this duo represents the very essence of the Brazilian musical form. Stowell’s rich chord voicings and unbelievable lyricism are the perfect match for Matheny’s masterful and melodic flugelhorn improvisations.”
—LooseWig Jazz
Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy the beverage bar serving beer, wine and cocktails. 21+ please. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Dr. in Astoria. 503.338.4878
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BELEZA! LIVE IN STUDIO play Jobim’s Brigas Nunca Mais

The Litch Brothers
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL –
THE LITCH BROTHERS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL RESCHEDULE AT A LATER DATE.

KALA welcomes Taishi and Kaj Litch and the Litch Brothers to the stage and a debut Astoria performance.
The Litch Brothers are a progressive bluegrass group that draws on traditional influences, with each band member bringing their own unique musical voice. Consisting of brothers Tashi and Kaj Litch, with Evan Snoey and Ben Lewis, on a combination of mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass and vocals, the band delivers an eclectic mix of original music, traditional tunes and songs, and folk inspired covers.
Playing and learning with world-class musicians since they were knee-high to their instruments, the brothers have shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Balsam Range, Darol Anger, Doyle Lawson, Sierra Hull and many others. Before forming their current band, they performed as the duo Brograss, long before they were out of high school.
Catch this fresh Seattle-based quarter now On Tour!
Doors open 6:30pm. Cocktails!
Listin to HARD TMES

DOCUMENTARY: THE PEOLE VS. AGENT ORANGE
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:30 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) hosts a screening of the award-winning 2020 documentary, The People VS. Agent Orange, on Tuesday, August 12, at KALA Performance Space, 1017 Marine Dr. in Astoria. Doors open at 6pm, with a chili special and beverages available for purchase. The film begins at 7pm. There is a $5 cover charge. Following the film, a Q&A will take place with Carol Van Strum, writer/activist, and author of “A Bitter Fog: Herbicides and Human Rights.” The film draws heavily from her experience and her book, “A Bitter Fog.”
FILM SYNOPSIS: Two heroic women fight to hold the manufacturers of Agent Orange accountable for its deadly legacy. Tran To Nga sues them for poisoning her and her family in Vietnam, and Carol Van Strum leads the community rights movement against aerial spraying in America and the use of 24D, the toxin found in Agent Orange. Incriminating documents disappear. Activists are threatened. A helicopter technician secretly films reservoir contamination while a massive industrial cover-up continues.

The North Coast Jazz Collective
2025-08-23 19:30 - 21:30 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
North Coast Jazz Collective (NCJC) comes together on the KALA stage this August with a focus to perform original compositions and arrangements from the region’s longtime guitarist and composer Dave Drury.
NCJC is headed up by keyboardist Roxanne Hill, with drummer Dusty Hill, bassist Clarence Robinson, reeds player Tom Hunt, and Dave Drury on guitar. Special guest vocalist is Dinah Urell.
Doors open at 7pm. Show 7:30pm. Tickets $20. KALA is an intimate concert space plus beverage bar. 1017 Marine Dr. In Astoria. 503-338-4878. 21+ Please.
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Barney 9 Fingers Band
2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:00
Veteran Pacific Northwest blues and rock artist Barney Perrine brings his band, Barney 9 Fingers to the KALA stage. Joining Barney is Don King on bass and vocals, Dave Gager on drums and vocals, and Dave Jones on guitar and vocals.
The band will perform originals by Perrine, who has recorded 6 albums to date, plus some great familiar covers.
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. Enjoy cocktails before and during the show. 21+ please.

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An Evening of FisherPoets
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Join FisherPoets for a special eve of storytelling, song and poetry. Writer and photographer Patrick Dixon celebrates the release of his full-length poetry book, dedicated to the memory of his 20 years of commercial fishing in Kenai, Alaska, entitled Mending Holes.
Patrick is joined by 4th generation commercial fisher Erica Clark-Thompson, and folklorist/songwriter and historian Hobe Kytr.
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm.
At the conclusion of the eve, Patrick will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of his book, available for purchase.
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Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Storyteller Will Hornyak
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00
Join us for a spellbinding evening of tales, poems, and songs to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and the Celtic New Year of Samhain. From Mexican folktales and Arabian legends to Irish and Scottish myths, master storyteller Will Hornyak weaves together a wide web of oral traditions into engaging, thoughtful, and beautifully crafted performances. Not to be missed!
Will Hornyak is a nationally touring storyteller who has entertained, educated, and inspired audiences for 30 years with a wide variety of traditional and original tales.
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages although suggested for teens and up.
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The Horsenecks
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
The Horsenecks play hard-hitting and heartfelt Old Time, classic Bluegrass and original roots music. Their sound is centered around the pairing of the signature rhythmic Appalachian fiddle style of Oregonian Gabrielle Macrae and the driving yet subtle banjo playing of Liverpudlian Barry Southern.
Gabrielle’s playing style is the result of being raised in the Old Time music hotbed of Portland, OR and being exposed to the fiddle traditions of the Southeast through years of traveling to festivals and learning from some of the greatest players in the genre. Her love of traditional music brought her to North Carolina as a teenager where she fully immersed herself in the music of the region and became a sought-after clawhammer banjo player after releasing an album with the Macrae Sisters.
Barry’s banjo playing ranges from thrilling and high-octane to moody and captivating, and his versatility shines whether playing clawhammer or driving three-finger banjo. Also an accomplished guitarist, adept in many styles of playing he has been consistently active in the UK Old Time and Bluegrass scene for the last decade playing with multiple groups.
Doors open at 7pm. Show 7:30pm.

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Jacob Marley's Last Chance
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Everyone knows “A Christmas Carol”. We meet the flinty old businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge, who receives – though he hardly welcomes – visits from four Ghosts, starting with his late partner, Jacob Marley. By the end of one eventful night, Scrooge has discovered the meaning of Christmas – and been transformed.
But how did Jacob Marley get permission to visit Scrooge, in the first place? Not exactly standard operating procedure in the Afterlife!
“Jacob Marley’s Last Chance” supplies an answer. A plan is hatched in the offices of St. Peter, just a few steps from the Pearly Gates. In addition to St. Peter, the plan involves his assistant, Angel Fan, and three theatrical angels – Robert Armin and Will Kempe (of the original Globe company) and Mrs. Sarah Siddons (perhaps the most famous Lady Macbeth of all time).
By the end of a hectic, improvised, and more than occasionally comic evening, more than one crusty old miser has seen things in a new light.
Door open at 7om. Show at 7:30pm.
NOVEMBER 13 TICKET LINK!
NOVEMBER 14 TICKET LINK!

WICHITA • Peter Krebs and Lauren Sheehan
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Groove oriented free-range Roots duo, Lauren Sheehan and Pete Krebs are known throughout the northwest for their fine instrumental prowess and vintage instruments, warm vocals, quirky repertoire and breadth of material. Collectively, they have over 70 years of performances and recording history, ranging from major festivals to house concerts, folk societies to dive bars. Expect guitars, lap steel, mandolin, harmony singing and, what ever else their fancy suggests that night, including a good time.
NOTE: Misprint in Hipfish of “Friday, Nov 22.” Saturday Nov 22 is the correct performance date. Our apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.
Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
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WATCH COW COW BOOGIE!

LET IT JAZZ • The Astoria Jazz Collective
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Astoria Jazz Collective is gathering up favorite holiday tunes for a night of original arrangements. While the shuffle of Christmas music begins to filter into our everyday reality sometime after Halloween and way before Thanksgiving, it’s the mission of this collective that there’s still some modicum of delight to behold with a fresh take on some classic tunes.
Guitarist, composer and arranger Dave Drury gives “Jingle Bells” a Latin swing, Dinah Urell pays homage to Coltrane with her vocal/guitar arrangement of “My Favorite Things” and drummer Dusty Hill’s version of “Little Drummer Boy” features a trio harmony including, pianist Roxanne Hill and Urell — a sample of some the nights selections. The vibrant reeds of jazz newcomer to the region Tom Hunt and sublime beats man and harmonist, bassist Clarence Robinson fill out the show.
Feeling like a Grinch cause you never want to hear another xmas tune for as long as you live? Give it another chance with this coastal collective of musicians bringing jazz to the region. Let it jazz, man!!!! Let it jazz!
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
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Belle Noir: A Celebration of Dark Beauty • A Dance Performance
2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
The evocative world of Belle Noir: A Celebration of Dark Beauty. The event showcases an arresting blend of movement, mood, and artistic exploration, spotlighting a curated selection of dance works spanning tango, belly dance, hip hop, and other dynamic styles, inviting audiences into an immersive evening steeped in mystery, tension, sensuality, and emotional depth.
The performances will unfold on January 23 and 24, 2026, with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the show beginning promptly at 8pm Tickets are now on sale.
TICKET LINK JAN 23 SHOW
Designed as a night of technique-driven solos, duets, and trios, Belle Noir embraces themes of existential cool, power, suspense, disillusionment, and isolation—brought to life through high-contrast, shadow-infused aesthetics and moody, impactful costuming. In addition to featuring established performers from the coastal dance community , the production welcomes new voices. Dancers and choreographers were invited to contribute original works, with all styles encouraged and live musical accompaniment celebrated. Participating artists will share in ticket proceeds, underscoring the event’s commitment to fostering an equitable creative platform.
Belle Noir: A Celebration of Dark Beauty promises an intimate, atmospheric experience that highlights the richness of dance as an expressive force—where shadows, emotion, and physicality converge.

BELLE NOIR: A Celebration of Dark Beauty • Dance Performance
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
The evocative world of Belle Noir: A Celebration of Dark Beauty. The event showcases an arresting blend of movement, mood, and artistic exploration, spotlighting a curated selection of dance works spanning tango, belly dance, hip hop, and other dynamic styles, inviting audiences into an immersive evening steeped in mystery, tension, sensuality, and emotional depth.
The performances will unfold on January 23 and 24, 2026, with doors opening at 7:30 pm and the show beginning promptly at 8pm .
Designed as a night of technique-driven solos, duets, and trios, Belle Noir embraces themes of existential cool, power, suspense, disillusionment, and isolation—brought to life through high-contrast, shadow-infused aesthetics and moody, impactful costuming. In addition to featuring established performers from the coastal dance community , the production welcomes new voices. Dancers and choreographers were invited to contribute original works, with all styles encouraged and live musical accompaniment celebrated. Participating artists will share in ticket proceeds, underscoring the event’s commitment to fostering an equitable creative platform.
Belle Noir: A Celebration of Dark Beauty promises an intimate, atmospheric experience that highlights the richness of dance as an expressive force—where shadows, emotion, and physicality converge.
TICKET LINK JAN 24 SHOW

SPUD AND THE SNAKE SKINNERS • Irish Folk
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Join intrepid mando player Spud Siegel and his friends, Sandy Bradley (Sandy Bradley’s Potluck (NPR), and beloved Northwest hammer dulcimer player Mick Doherty for a rousing night of Irish folk!!!!!!

Tickets: $20
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm.
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WATCH THE SNAKE SKINNERS PERFORM “TIME O’BRIEN!”

Singer Songwriter Claire Holley
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Singer/songwriter Claire Holley grew up listening to her Dad’s records and soaking up her grandmother’s jazz piano playing as a little girl in the deep south. She began writing songs in college, but it was while living in North Carolina that she started getting regular airplay on WUNC’s Back Porch Music and embraced a life in music. Claire’s songs are filled with simple truths and timeless imagery that cannot be worn away with repeated listenings, says No Depression, and Huffington Post called Claire’s voice “achingly beautiful.” She lives in Los Angeles and released a new album, “Where I Lived,” this fall.
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
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FOX AND BONES
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones—energetic offbeat folksters with a retro–tinged, soul–stirring, modern vintage bent. The indomitable duo has brought their optimistic Americana polish tointernational stages shared with the likes of Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, ZZ Ward, Fantastic Cat and ALO among others. Fox and Bones’ fourth album titled “Long Time Honey” is a collaboration with esteemed songwriter Greg Holden and was awarded BestFolk/Americana Album of 2024 by the PNW Music Awards.
Americana Highways(US) beamed Long Time Honey “should rightly be considered one of the best Americana albums of the year”and NagaMag (Greece)lauded, “The much–loved vocals are so familiar and warm that you feel the love overflowing inside you.” Their hardworking artistic output has earned them first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards, amongst other accolades. Inbetween their rigorous tour schedule, the duo founded Portland’s FolkFestival: an annual celebration of folk and Americana music at the iconic Crystal Ballroom in their hometown of Portland, Oregon.
For this performance Fox and Bones performs as a trio, adding bass to their upbeat acoustic set.
Doors open at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. 21+ please.
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WATCH DIGITAL WASTELAND

Outside Mullingar • Astoria Readers Theatre
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
The New york Times has described this play as “Mr. Shanley’s finest work since DOUBT…a softhearted comedy freckled with dark reflections on the unsatisfactory nature of life and the thorns of love.”
There is poetry in Shanley’s words and this stage reading brings the words to life as the story unfolds. An added treat, the musically inclined actors will share songs with the audience.
This is Astoria Readers Theatre’s second production to be presented at KALA. Slab Slabinski, a longtime member of Astoria’s theatre community, has designed the sound and serves as Stage Manager for this show. Susi Brown is producer/director.
CAST: Paul Duber, Bonnie Lively, Nancy Montgomery and Jason Hussa
Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30
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Outside Mullingar • Astoria Readers Theatre
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
The New york Times has described this play as “Mr. Shanley’s finest work since DOUBT…a softhearted comedy freckled with dark reflections on the unsatisfactory nature of life and the thorns of love.”
There is poetry in Shanley’s words and this stage reading brings the words to life as the story unfolds. An added treat, the musically inclined actors will share songs with the audience.
This is Astoria Readers Theatre’s second production to be presented at KALA. Slab Slabinski, a longtime member of Astoria’s theatre community, has designed the sound and serves as Stage Manager for this show. Susi Brown is producer/director.
CAST: Paul Dueber, Bonnie Lively, Nancy Montgomery and Jason Hussa
Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
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Storyteller Will Hornyak: The Legend of Tuan Mac Cairill, The First Irishman
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
A favorite as told by storyteller Will Hornyak —a myth of a shape-shifting druid who endures over millennia as a man, stag, boar, hawk, and salmon, prepare to be mesmerized by this magical, raucous and profound tale. Plus: The Dagda’s Harp, Tales of soft power for hard times!
From Irish myths and Russian fairytales to Arabian legends and the Brothers Grimm, storyteller Will Hornyak draws audiences into a shared experience of wonder. Will weaves a wide variety of oral traditions and personal narratives into spellbinding performances with “boundless wit and endless enthusiasm.” An embodied and engaging performer he has performed at the National Storytelling Festival MainStage in Jonesboro, Tennessee and regional festivals around the United States. Will has taught storytelling in professional communication at Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College and assisted numerous non-profit and corporate organizations in finding and telling the stories that reflect their deepest values and highest vision. Not to be missed!
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM. SHOW AT 7:30!
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“A phenomenal performer and master storyteller.” Oregon Arts Watch

Noah Guthrie • Country Americana
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | KALA, 1017 Marine Dr., Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
“Noah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, Guthrie has made a significant impact on the music scene with his unique blend of Country, Americana, and Rock influences. He first gained widespread attention with his viral YouTube covers, which showcased his powerful vocals and garnered millions of views. Guthrie’s talent caught the eye of television producers, leading to his appearances on popular shows such as NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Dancing With The Stars” and FOX’s “Glee,” where he played the character Roderick Meeks in the final season. These appearances helped broaden his audience and solidified his presence in the entertainment industry.
Noah has opened for artists such as Ed Sheeran, Ben Rector, Corey Smith, Sister Hazel, Matt Nathanson, Dwight Yoakam, and has had the rare privilege of opening 12 shows for Willie Nelson.
He’s released three critically-acclaimed albums, 2013’s Among the Wildest Things, 2017’s The Valley, and 2022’s Blue Wall.
Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm

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WATCH ‘ROOT DOWN”
