The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the community to its annual Block Party, set for a 5 p.m. kickoff on Friday, Aug. 3, at the Civic Center Plaza, 152 W. Cedar St.

The party will feature live music from 7-10 p.m., starting with the traditional folk and bluegrass music of Seattle band High Divide at 7 p.m., followed by local eclectic rock band Black Door Alley from 8-10 p.m.

The event will also have various games and youth activities including face painting, coloring and a kids parade.

Habitat for Humanity and Wind Rose Cellars have partnered to provide a beer and wine garden throughout the evening and visitors are encouraged to picnic on the plaza during the event.

Habitat for Humanity will also host the 2018 Mail Box Art Event from 5-7 p.m. in the civic center council chambers for the group’s annual fundraising art event. Sequim Mail Box Artists include Trina Berg, Renne Emiko Brock, Matthew Carter, Ann Flack, Heidi Hansen, Cindy Horsfall, Denice Irish, Kevin James, Mary Jendrucko, Eva Kozun, Natalie Martin, Craig Robinson, Rhienna Trower, Gerda Van Dijk and Madison White.

The Block Party also marks the conclusion of the Keying Around program, which featured hand-painted pianos located around the city. The painted pianos and musical instrument cases will be available for viewing at various businesses throughout this event.

A silent auction will be held for all three pianos located at U.S. Bank on the southwest corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street, Tedesco’s at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Washington Street, and the Sequim Civic Center Plaza until 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

For more information or to place a bid, see the concierge desk located in the civic center lobby.

Event contributors include Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club, Sharon Delabarre, Susan Molin, Natalie Martin, Jake Reichner, High Divide, Black Door Alley and Air Flo Heating.

For more information, contact city clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428 or kkuznek@sequimwa.gov.