Free Sequim City Band concert TODAY. Other free outdoor concerts slated this week in Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend

Published 12:01 am Sunday, August 19, 2012

MUSIC LOVERS CAN bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets, sunglasses if it’s sunny and wraps if it’s not, to free outdoor concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

Two family-friendly concerts are planned in Sequim, with others in Port Angeles and Port Townsend.

Here is the schedule:

Sequim

■ Sequim City Band — Today, 2 p.m., at the James Center for the Performing Arts amphitheater in the Sequim Water Reuse Park, 563 N. Rhodefer Road, just north of Carrie Blake Park.

The 60-member band is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a free concert of music from around the globe, plus cake and lemonade.

The concert will begin with a tribute to the band’s late founder Chuck Swisher.

At 3 p.m., it will offer another special program with director Sanford Feibus and guest conductor Lylburn Layer of the North Cascades Concert Band.

■ Music in the Park — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Electric Blue Sun (original jazz fusion).

The concert is part of the city of Sequim’s Music in the Park series every Tuesday through Aug. 28 at the James Center in the Sequim Water Reuse Park just north of Carrie Blake Park (see first item).

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

Final concert: Stardust Big Band (Big Band Swing), Aug. 28.

Port Angeles

■ Concert on the Pier — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sequimarimba (marimba).

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: Bound to Happen (rock ‘n’ roll) Aug. 29.

Port Townsend

■ Concerts on the Dock — Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown and The Blasted Kids.

Concerts in the Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock music series are each Thursday through Aug. 30 — with a final concert on Wednesday, Sept. 5 — 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: Shady Grove, Aug. 30.

For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/peninsuladailynews.