Free, family-friendly concerts continue today on Peninsula

  • Sunday, July 15, 2012 12:01am
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Grab your lawn chair or a blanket, and bring your sunglasses if it’s sunny or a coat if it’s chilly, and head to one of the free and family-friendly outdoor concerts in Jefferson and Clallam counties this week:

Sequim — Today, 3 p.m., Sequim City Band.

This band performs the third Sunday of each month at the outdoor James Center for the Performing Arts amphitheater in the Sequim Water Reuse Park, 563 N. Rhodefer Road just north of Carrie Blake Park.

Concerts are planned through September.

Sequim — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bound to Happen (variety).

This is part of the city of Sequim’s Music in the Park series every Tuesday at the James Center for the Performing Arts through Aug. 28.

Bring your own seating to the grassy expanse in front of the amphitheater.

Snacks are available from a concession stand staffed by the Sequim High School Band Boosters.

Next concert: Karaoke Idol, a contest for non-professionals 13 and older, on July 24.

Port Angeles — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Weavils (bluegrass).

This is part of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Concert on the Pier series. Concerts are every Wednesday through Sept. 5 at City Pier.

City Pier is a no-smoking, no-skateboards, alcohol-free venue.

Some chairs are available for disabled people and early arrivals.

Next concert: Locust Street Taxi (horns, harmony and humor), July 25.

Port Townsend — Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Better Half (funk rock and soul).

The Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock music series begins Thursday and will continue each Thursday through Sept. 6 at the Pope Marine Park-City Dock Civic Plaza.

Music is sponsored by local businesses, the Port Townsend Main Street Program, Puget Sound Energy and the city of Port Townsend.

Food vendors and a beer and wine garden are available.

Seating opens at 5 p.m.

Next concert: Locust Street Taxi, July 26.

For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.

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