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Events, music, dance, exhibits
• Concerts at the Pier: Ranger & the Re-Arrangers, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.
• Olympic Cellars concert series: Lady A, contemporary blues-funk, 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. $17 in advance/$20 door. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/saturday-july-31-2021.
• Concerts in the Barn: violin virtuoso Charles Wetherbee, 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.
• Sequim Elks Dances: Black Diamond Junction, 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Navy Band Northwest. Free.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Mozart’s Starling” by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• Concerts at the Pier: Backwoods Hucksters, Americana/blues, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.
• Olympic Cellars concert series: Sway (chart-topping songs), 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. $17 in advance/$20 door. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/saturday-august-14-2021.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• Concerts in the Barn: Takács Quartet, 2 p.m., Aug. 15, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.
• Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Bread & Gravy. Free.
• Concerts at the Pier: Three Too Many, rock covers, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.
• Olympic Cellars concert series: Crème Tangerine’s “Long Live Rock” (classic rock hits), 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. $17 in advance/$20 door. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/summer-concert-series.
• Olympic Cellars concert series: Crème Tangerine’s “Good Day Sunshine” (Beatles), 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. $17 in advance/$20 door. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/summer-concert-series.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Renaissance Faire, “Kings, Queens and Royal Scenes,” Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 21-22. Revelry begins at noon, live performances at 1:30 p.m., at 414 N. Sequim Ave. Tickets $12 for general public, $10 for 2020-2021 OTA members, $5 for students. See olympictheatrearts.org or call OTA at 360-683-7326.
• Sequim Elks Dance: ECHO, 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• Concerts in the Barn: Fulton Street Chamber Players, 2 p.m., Aug. 28-29, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.
• Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Buck Ellard Band. Free.
• Concerts at the Pier: Black Diamond Junction, classic hits, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.
• Olympic Cellars concert series: Fat Chance Band (rock cover, originals), 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. $17 in advance/$20 door. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/fat-chance-band-saturday-august-28-2021.
• Concerts in the Barn: Takács Quartet, 2 p.m., Aug. 15, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.
• Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Black Diamond Junction with Amanda Bacon.
• ARTjam, a dozen artists working in wood, metal, paint, pastel, mixed media, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 4-5, at restored barn at Rock Hollow Farm, 505 E. Silberhorn Road. Feature music, dance, spoken word performances. Free. RockHollowArts.com.
• KSQM’s Annual Pet Lovers Day/Music Where You Bark, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11; at Carrie Blake Community Park and at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Tess Teel Trio, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sound Advice with Dawn Martin, 1:30-3 p.m. Free.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Sound Advice, 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Cool Jam Band, 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Tess Teel & Co., 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Soul Shakers, 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Cat’s Meow, 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Sidekicks & Side Chic, 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-saturday-book-discussion-group.
• Sequim Elks Dance: Stardust Big Band, 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, at Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. $10 members, $12 general. Masks required.
• 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Virtual meeting. Register and request copies of the book at nols.org/2nd-tuesday-book-discussion-group.
Auditions/Submissions
• Sequim Sunshine Festival Committee seeking applications from artists for 2022 Sequim Sunshine Festival poster, promotional materials. To apply, artists submit application, three digital samples of existing work. Deadline for submissions: 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16; only digital applications considered. To apply, go to: form.jotform.com/211966423450050. 360-681-3422, bhanna@sequimwa.gov.
• Soroptimist International of Sequim seeking art for 2022 Garden Gala Show marketing, publicity materials. Show is March 19-20, 2022, at Sequim High School. Artwork/photograph must be garden-related, no smaller than 8×10 inches or larger than 18×24 inches. Get applications at sequimgardenshow.com. Application, 8×10-inch photo of submittal must be emailed to artwork@sequimgardenshow.com by Aug. 15.
Exhibits
• Sequim block print artist Randy Radock featured at Harbor Art Gallery, 114 N. Laurel St., Port Angeles in August. Gallery’s operating hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet the artist: Aug. 4-5 during gallery hours.
• Blue Whole Gallery August 2021 exhibit: “Divas and Vessels,” featuring Marilyn Evans (digital art), Mary Franchini (painting). At 129 W. Washington St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1011 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Meet the artists: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 (during First Friday Art Walk). bluewholegallery.com.
Ongoing Events
• Shipley Center classes/activities: Tai chi, Zumba, basic meditation, computer clinic, some offered via Zoom. 360-683-6806, info@shipleycenter.org. (Note: some classes are limited in size)
Tuesdays
• Virtual storytimes toddlers and preschoolers, led by staff at North Olympic Library System. Register at nols.org/storytimes.
• Skwim Toastmasters Club. Meets every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Currently meeting online via Zoom. Click “Join us from your home” link at 907529.toastmastersclubs.org.
Thursdays
• Olympic Peninsula Christian Writers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third Thursday, Currently meeting online via Zoom. Email to opchristianwriters@gmail.com.
Fridays
• First Friday Art Walk. Free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim, 5-8 p.m., first Friday. SequimArtWalk.com.
Saturdays
• Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 30, Sequim Civic Center Plaza and Centennial Place, downtown Sequim. manager@sequimmarket.com, sequimmarket.com.
• Second Saturday Garden Walk at Fifth Street Community Garden, 328 E. Fifth St. 10-11:30 a.m. Free, rain or shine. Walks require participants to stand for about 60 minutes. 360-565-2679.
Local services
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office, 583 W. Washington St, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays to serve veterans who are needing help with claims or other information. Services are free; veterans do not have to be members of DAV. Office service by walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Masks required upon entrance.
