Community Calendar — July 21, 2021

By Sequim Gazette staff • July 21, 2021 10:30 am

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Events, music, dance, exhibits

• Concerts at the Pier: Crushwater, alternative folk/rock, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.

• Concerts in the Barn: The Carpe Diem String Quartet, 1 p.m., July 24-25, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.

• Music Where You Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Purple Haze Organic Lavender, 180 Bell Bottom Road. Music by John Hoover and the Might Quinns. Free.

• North Olympic Library System children Zoom event, “Draw and Chat” with author/artist Kazu Kibuishi, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 27. Get link at nols.org/kids-events.

• Concerts at the Pier: Pato Banton & the New Generation, reggae, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, at Port Angeles Waterfront. Free. jffa.org/concerts-on-the-pier.

• Olympic Cellars concert series: Longstride (rock-reggae-surf), 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31. $17. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/saturday-august-7-2021.

• Concerts in the Barn: Trio Hava, 1 p.m., July 24-25, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.

• Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at James Center for the Performing Arts, 350 N. Blake Ave. Music by Stardust (featuring Andy Geiger). Free.

• 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. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/saturday-july-31-2021.

• Concerts in the Barn: violin virtuoso Charles Wetherbee, 1 p.m., Aug. 7, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. Free. concertsinthebarn.org.

• 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. 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, 1 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. 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. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/summer-concert-series.

• Olympic Theatre Arts Renaissance Faire, Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 21-22. See olympictheatrearts.org or call OTA at 360-683-7326.

• Concerts in the Barn: Fulton Street Chamber Players, 1 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. At Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 US Highway 101. olympiccellars.com/event/fat-chance-band-saturday-august-28-2021.

• Concerts in the Barn: Takács Quartet, 1 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group (North Olympic Library System), discussing “Hunger” by Roxane Gay, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Exhibits

• Blue Whole Gallery exhibit, “Color and Light,” at 129 W. Washington St. through July. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Visit bluewholegallery.com.

• Sequim block print artist Randy Radock featured at Harbor Art Gallery, 114 N. Laurel St., Port Angeles in July, August. Gallery’s operating hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet the artist July 21-22 and Aug. 4-5 during gallery hours.

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.

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.

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.