ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Square Dance set for Coyle on Sunday . . . and other items

COYLE — The Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, will host an outdoor square dance lead by John Hatton and his band from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The free event is open to the general public, although a donation jar will be set out to help pay the band.

Hatton, of Michigan, taught a six-week guitar class at the community center in the winter months and is returning for several weeks this summer.

“John has assembled a square dance band including a caller from friends he has made over the years at Centrum’s Festival of American Fiddle Tunes workshop held in Port Townsend every July,” said Norm Johnson, event organizer.

“John has been a regular there for many years both as an instructor and a musical instrument and supplies vendor.”

The band will set up in the new picnic shelter and the dancing will be on the grass in front of it, Johnson said.

The Coyle Women’s club will provide complimentary refreshments for the dancers, the band and the onlookers, Johnson said.

The community center is located at the southern tip of the Toandos Peninsula and is operated by the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation District with help from area residents.

For more information, call 360-765-4366.

Magic show in PT

PORT TOWNSEND — Magician Joey Pipia will show off his magic tricks Saturday at The Chameleon Theater during his show, The Magic Chamber: 60 minutes, 30 seats, One outrageous event.

The performance is set to begin at 8 p.m. at the theater, 800 W. Park Ave.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Pipia will perform at three more shows at the same time and location July 9, 16 and 23.

Pipia toured The Magic Chamber through the Northwest culminating in a three-week run at the Tony Award-winning Intiman Theatre in Seattle.

Pipia, of Port Townsend, has appeared in film, on TV and on stages across the country.

He is the featured entertainment on high end, exclusive cruise ships and promises a dazzling performance.

For more information, visit joeypipia.com.

Flagler concert

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Flagler State Park — 10541 Flagler Road, Nordland — will host a concert by Superdeluxe at 5 p.m. Sunday.

The concert is produced by Friends of Fort Flagler, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historical site.

Although the concert is free to attend, a Discover Pass is required to enter the park.

Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit.

“Superdeluxe is a newly formed electric blues power trio comprised of veteran players based on the Olympic Peninsula,” said Jeff Dale, a member of the band.

“With influences firmly rooted in blues-funk, blues-rock and crowd-pleasing Texas blues styles, this three-piece delivers an unforgettable performance wrought with high energy and emotion.”

For more information, visit friendsoffortflagler.org.

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