Thursday 2/24

Salsa Dancing: Join Amelia Diaz Ettinger in this virtual mini dance series for the NEA Big Read of “The House on Mango Street”; goes live at 1 p.m.; free; online at artcentereast.org/calendar/salsa-dancing-with-amelia-diaz-ettinger or fishtrap.org.

Auction and Raffle: Supports school activities and supplies; 5-7 p.m.; Desert View Elementary School, 1225 SW Ninth St., Hermiston.

Quilt Questers: 6-7 p.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Tie-Dye: Taught by Ginger Rembold; 6-8 p.m.; $16 members, $24 members, $5 for ages 8-10 with paid adult; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.; The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave.

Live Music — David Henry: 7-9 p.m.; AJ’s Corner Brick, 1840 Main St., Baker City.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

Friday 2/25

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave.

StoryArt Fridays: Read a story and then explore a different art medium each week; 10-11 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; call 541-523-6419 to register.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m.; Community Connection of Baker County, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Salsa Dancing: Big Read virtual lesson goes live at 1 p.m.; free; online at artcentereast.org/calendar/salsa-dancing-with-amelia-diaz-ettinger or fishtrap.org.

Cribbage: 1 p.m.; Community Connection of Baker County, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Young Artists Studio: Led by Paul Hoelscher; ages 10 and older; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Kid Craft Friday: Free activity for ages 7-10, accompanied by an adult; 3 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Last Fridays: Artists, crafters and vendors sell wares on the last Friday of each month; 4-8:30 p.m.; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St., Union; vendors may call 541-562-2038 to reserve space.

Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Oscar Wilde comedy; 7:30 p.m.; $20; Hale-Turner Theatre, 831 Alder St., Elgin; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

“We’ve Got Your Number”: Eastern Oregon University music department and chamber choir present popular music and choreographed dances; 7:30 p.m.; $8 adults, $7 students/seniors; McKenzie Theatre, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande; tickets at Red Cross Drug, the EOU Bookstore and eou.edu/music.

Saturday 2/26

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip and Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Lego Build Challenge: Visitors welcome to see build-at-home contest entries and a live 100 brick speed build; noon-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Ave.

Catherine Creek Community Center Fundraiser: Celebrate the one-year anniversary and raise funds for new and current community programs; noon-5 p.m.; full details at catherinecreekcommunitycenter.com and on Facebook; 667 N. Main St., Union.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

Salsa Dancing: Big Read virtual lesson goes live at 1 p.m.; free; online at artcentereast.org/calendar/salsa-dancing-with-amelia-diaz-ettinger or fishtrap.org.

Adult Open Studio: For ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Saturday Kid’s Craft: Free children’s craft; 1-3 p.m., while supplies last; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Oscar Wilde comedy; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $20; Hale-Turner Theatre, 831 Alder St., Elgin; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

“We’ve Got Your Number”: Eastern Oregon University music department and chamber choir present popular music and choreographed dances; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $8 adults, $7 students/seniors; McKenzie Theatre, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande; tickets at Red Cross Drug, the EOU Bookstore and eou.edu/music.

Fight Night: Play your favorite miniature game; 5-10 p.m.; Hobby Habit, 409 Fir St., La Grande.

End-of-Month Dance: With live music by the BlueMountaineers, finger food potluck and door prizes; 6 p.m.; $5, free for age 12 and younger; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Mardi Gras Party: With live music by Scott Wilson; 6 p.m.; $5 cover charge; Shamrock Cardroom, Pendleton Underground, 31 SW Emigrant Ave.

Adventurers League: Your chance to try Dungeons & Dragons; 6-10 p.m.; Hobby Habit, 409 Fir St., La Grande.

Beers & Bingo: 6 p.m.; first card is free, $1 for extras; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.

Sunday 2/27

Beginning Sashiko: For ages 16 and older; learn a decorative and beautiful Japanese stitching technique; 1-4 p.m.; $60 Art Center East members, $75 non-members; Anderson Perry Annex, 1901 N. Fir St., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Monday 2/28

Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; free; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.

Tuesday 3/1

Storytime — Baker County Public Library: 10 a.m.; 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

Storytime — Hermiston Public Library: 10:30 a.m.; 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Pinochle — La Grande: 1:15 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Teen Clay: 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Teen Ukulele: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Creative Movement: For ages 3-5; kids will learn how to safely tumble and the basics of ballet and jazz; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; $30-$35; Calvary Baptist Church, 707 Main St., Cove; register at artcentereast.org.

Fundamentals of Dance: For ages 6-10; students will learn ballet terminology, positions, improvisation and more; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; $40-$50; Cove Charter School, 803 Main St.; register at artcentereast.org.

Fundamentals of Tumbling: For ages 6-10; students will learn how to safely execute gymnastics and tumbling moves, work on body strength and more; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $40-$50; Cove Charter School, 803 Main St.; register at artcentereast.org.

Adult Clay: 6-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Drawing Humans: Adult class; 6-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Adult Guitar: Two sessions — 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Ukulele for Adults: 6-7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Bingo — La Grande: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Modern Board Game Night: 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Country Fiddle Dance Orchestra: The first and third Tuesday of every month; 6-7 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; call teaching artist Carla Arnold at 541-786-4535 for an invitation.

Wednesday 3/2

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave..

California Rummy: 1 p.m.; Community Connection of Baker County, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels: Join Becky Litke to learn or refine a variety of techniques; two sessions available — 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.; $16 members per session or $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Bingo — Union: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games begin at 1 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.

Bingo — Elgin: Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

Adult Wheel Throwing: 6-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Grande Ronde Symphony Concert — “Bite Size Pieces”: String, wind and brass ensembles; 7 p.m.; McKenzie Theatre, Loso Hall, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande; tickets at granderondesymphony.org.

Thursday 3/3

Storytime — Cook Memorial Library: 10:30 a.m.; 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Knitting Group: Noon; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

Teen Guitar: 4-5 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Cake Decorating Basics: Learn some basic cake decorating tips that anyone can do; 5-7 p.m.; The Salvation Army Pendleton, 150 SE Emigrant Ave.

Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.; The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave.

Live Music — Elwood and Henry: 7-9 p.m.; AJ’s Corner Brick, 1840 Main St., Baker City.

Jam Night: 7-8:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Live Music — Élishia Sharie: no cover; 7-9 p.m.; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

Friday 3/4

StoryArt Fridays: Read a story and then explore a different art medium each week; 10-11 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; call 541-523-6419 to register.

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave., Pendleton.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m.; Community Connection of Baker County, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Cribbage: 1 p.m.; Community Connection of Baker County, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Young Artists Studio: Led by Paul Hoelscher; for ages 10 and older; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Kid Craft Friday: Free activity for ages 7-10, accompanied by an adult; 3 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

First Friday Art Walk: New shows open at local galleries; 5:30 p.m.; downtown Baker City.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

Saturday 3/5

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip and Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Read Across America Celebration: Curious George-themed party; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.

“Little Women — the Broadway Musical”: 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com, 541-663-6324.

Adult Open Studio: For ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Saturday Kid’s Craft: Free children’s craft; 1-3 p.m., while supplies last; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Last Chance Poker Run: Hands start being sold at 9 a.m. at the Catherine Creek Snow Park; doors open at 5 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Grounds, Union.

Bingo — Richland: Doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7 p.m.; New Bridge Grange Hall, 211 Main St.

Sunday 3/6

The Baker’s Palette — Intro to Whole-Grain Flours: Led by Sarah West; online baking workshop for ages 12 and older; make a simple biscuit recipe three times, each one featuring a different whole grain flour, in your own kitchen; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $30-$35; register at artcentereast.org.