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Ben Rice At Meridian

Coastal Chords & Corks: Ben Rice

Experience the dynamic blend of traditional blues, soul, R&B and roots from Ben Rice, a three-time Blues Music Award nominee delivering powerful guitar, evocative vocals and horn-driven energy that commands the stage.

Date

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time

Location

Meridian Restaurant & Bar, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, OR 97135

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Calendar of Events

  • Lady Playing Guitar At Meridian
    Aug26

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds

    Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

    Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Live band performing at the Inn at Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast, with two musicians playing guitar and singing during an evening concert in Pacific City
    Sep02

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom

    A Portland-based Brazilian duo brings playful energy, vintage rock and indie charm to an evening of coastal dining and thoughtful pours.

    Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Red barn-style building with white trim, labeled "The Barn," at sunset. Surrounded by shrubs, it sits next to a road with a small sign nearby.
    Sep09

    Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

    A suspense-filled theatrical experience that channels classic Hitchcock thrills through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.

    Date: September 9-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: The Barn Community Playhouse

  • AG Donnaloia
    Sep09

    Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia

    Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.

    Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Guitar Player In A Field
    Sep16

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas

    Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.

    Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Kites Flying
    Sep18

    Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival

    A vibrant autumn spectacle as giant, colorful kites soar above the beach a half hour south of Pacific City.

    Date: September 18-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: D-River Wayside State Park

  • Silhouetted surfers carrying boards across a sandy beach at sunset, with a glowing sun on the horizon, gentle waves, and a distant rock formation.
    Sep18

    Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic

    The Pacific Northwest’s most iconic longboard surf contest. Catch the waves and coastal vibes.

    Date: September 18-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

  • Travis Hodge
    Sep23

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Tevis Hodge Jr.

    Settle in for coastal flavors and the music of Tevis Hodge Jr., whose blend of blues, jazz, folk and old-time tunes creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.

    Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Guitarist At Meridian
    Sep30

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Kris Stuart

    Experience an evening with Kris Stuart, a singer and traveling troubadour whose west-wandering guitar work brings an easy warmth to the night.

    Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • A misty beach with calm waves and smooth wet sand reflecting the sky. Tree-covered cliffs extend into the ocean, creating a serene, tranquil scene.
    Oct01

    Neskowin Ghost Forest

    Explore this mysterious ghost forest where ancient Sitka spruce stumps rise from the beach at low tide.

    Date: October 1-31, 2026

    Time: Low Tide

    Location: Neskowin Ghost Forest