Entertainment

Free concerts set next week across Peninsula

The last week of free summer concerts is scheduled at venues across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park Sound… Continue reading

Makah Days, Butoh festival slated this weekend

Makah Days, a history center fundraiser and the Salish Sea Butoh Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Makah Days, the… Continue reading

Tess Gallagher to read from new book at launch party

Tess Gallagher will read from “Surrounded by Weasels” during a book launch party at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Port Angeles Fine… Continue reading

Butoh performances set at Fort Worden

Dance form seeks to connect with the primordial

Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour set for this weekend

The Raw Art Collective will host the 20th Port Townsend Artist Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading

Seven Monkeys to host inaugural art exhibit

“Seven Monkeys” will open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Seven Monkeys Gallery, 51 Herbert St., Quilcene. The inaugural exhibit… Continue reading

Teachers to provide two-day theater workshop

Anna Anderson and Shannon Cosgrove will teach a two-day workshop from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 and Sept. 8.… Continue reading

Makah Days to kick off three-day celebration Friday

The Makah Tribe will host its annual Makah Days celebration this weekend. The annual celebration commemorates thousands of years of the Makah… Continue reading

Northwind Art invites artists to enter ‘Showcase 2026’

Northwind Art’s year-long exhibition of artists around the region is open for applications, with a link to the online entry form at… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to host concerts this weekend

The Olympic Music Festival will continue its 2025 summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will be… Continue reading

Port Townsend Summer Band to play Sunday

The Port Townsend Summer Band will present “Around the World in 80 Days” at 1 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will be… Continue reading

“Suburban Fury,” a documentary about Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate former President Gerald Ford, divides opinions among audiences, said Danielle McClelland, PTFF’s executive director.

Port Townsend Film Festival explores comedy and death

Schedule announced for Sept. 18-21 event

“Suburban Fury,” a documentary about Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate former President Gerald Ford, divides opinions among audiences, said Danielle McClelland, PTFF’s executive director.
Port Angeles Lions Club member Kevin Borde dips batter-coated jumbo hot dogs into a fryer to make corn dogs at the club’s food stand at the Clallam County Fair on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Service clubs provide food, share benefits with community

Dipped chocolates, large corn dogs help area programs

Port Angeles Lions Club member Kevin Borde dips batter-coated jumbo hot dogs into a fryer to make corn dogs at the club’s food stand at the Clallam County Fair on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Music festival, street fair coming this weekend

A music festival, a street fair and many other performances highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Moonfest 2025 begins at 5… Continue reading

Terri Johnson of Sequim, a member of Sequim Prairie Grange No. 1108, puts the finishing touches on her organization’s display entry on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The display follows this year’s fair theme, “Bee-lieve in the Magic of the Fair.” The fair begins its four-day run today with agricultural judging, food, entertainment and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Fair opens four-day slate

Live music, shows highlight various events this weekend

Terri Johnson of Sequim, a member of Sequim Prairie Grange No. 1108, puts the finishing touches on her organization’s display entry on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The display follows this year’s fair theme, “Bee-lieve in the Magic of the Fair.” The fair begins its four-day run today with agricultural judging, food, entertainment and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Roger Fisher performs at a previous Moon Fest. This weekend’s event will begin Friday and conclude Saturday in Quilcene. (Moon Fest)

Moon Fest to open Friday in Quilcene

Event to provide music, education with a view

Roger Fisher performs at a previous Moon Fest. This weekend’s event will begin Friday and conclude Saturday in Quilcene. (Moon Fest)
Terri Wolf’s art quilt, “Moon over Mountains,” will be part of the “Fiber on the Strait” exhibit in the Laura Cooksey Gallery at Field Arts & Events Hall.

Peninsula Fiber Arts to host reception at Field Hall

There will be a reception for the opening of “Fiber on the Strait” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Field… Continue reading

Terri Wolf’s art quilt, “Moon over Mountains,” will be part of the “Fiber on the Strait” exhibit in the Laura Cooksey Gallery at Field Arts & Events Hall.

Registration open for Fibert Arts Expo

Registration is open until Sept. 20 for classes and workshops at the fourth Pacific Northwest Fiber Arts Expo set for Oct. 3-5.… Continue reading

Artists to show work during first Port Angeles Studio Tour

The inaugural Port Angeles Studio Tour will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The free, self-guided tour… Continue reading

Bill Evans will perform at a farewell recital, “Bill Evans 85!” on Thursday. (Jim Dusen)

Bill Evans to present farewell performance

Bill Evans will present a farewell performance “Bill Evans 85!” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The dance recital will be at JFK Hall,… Continue reading

Bill Evans will perform at a farewell recital, “Bill Evans 85!” on Thursday. (Jim Dusen)