Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor

This fall, Western Oregon University and different organizations in Monmouth and Independence are orchestrating many events to look forward to in the upcoming weeks.

The following is a list of upcoming events within the next few weeks on or near Western’s campus free for students with their student ID.

Friday, Oct. 4: History and Mystery: Held in Main Street Park at 7 p.m., participants are encouraged to bring their own chair and flashlight for an evening unveiling Monmouth’s mysteries.

Saturday, Oct. 5: Independence Downtown Association’s Ghost Walk: Located in downtown Independence at 7 p.m., guided through different shops and historic buildings. 

Sunday, Oct. 6: Cascadia Concert Opera: Playing in Smith Music Hall starting at 3 p.m., featuring a set of guest artists performing selections by Gilbert & Sullivan.

Tuesday, Oct. 8: WOU Faculty Jazz Concert: Performing in Smith Music Hall starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11: Human Hands: They will be playing bluegrass and hot jazz mashup in Rice Auditorium, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11: “Toy Story 4” Movie Night: A free movie showing at the Monmouth Public Library at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27: Trunk or Treat: The First Baptist Church is hosting an event with games, candy and snacks from 5:30-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Independence.

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu