Benefit concert set

A benefit concert will be held Sunday, May 18, to benefit Sequim Food Bank, Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County and Obria Medical Center (Port Angeles women’s clinic).

The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at The Ark, 577 W. Sequim Bay Road. It will feature the Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers along with extra instrumentalists and featured female singers at the end of the concert. There is a suggested donation of $20, but all are welcome regardless of ability to donate.

Free iced tea and brownies will be available, courtesy of Black Bear Diner.

Out Loud Story Slam

The next Story Slam, which will be on the topic “Breaking the Rules,” is coming Saturday, May 17 at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Storytellers have six minutes to tell their story. They are judged by the audience, but the event is all in the spirit of sharing. Winners at each event will go on to participate in a future Grand Slam. Audience members can also participate anonymously, or just enjoy the tales of the evening. Ten tellers will be selected in total. If you are interested in telling, or have been thinking about telling and would like a little more guidance, contact Out Loud Story Slam at outloudstoryslam@gmail.com.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 online at olympictheaterearts.org, or $20 at the door if available. Cash and card are accepted.

Sequim Accordion Social on Sunday

The Sequim Accordion Social will be held Sunday, May 18 (one week later than usual, due to Mother’s Day) from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.

Join fellow accordion players and enthusiasts for an afternoon of music and dancing. Paul Rogers from Port Townsend will be their featured entertainer. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door. Snacks and coffee will be provided.