Free community contra dance in Sequim tonight . . . and remaining outdoor concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

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Free community contra dance in Sequim tonight . . . and remaining outdoor concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula continues with:

SEQUIM SUMMERTIME MUSIC! — Today, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., community contra dance, with caller Amy Carroll and the Power House band, at outdoor stage and adjacent area behind the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. Dance lessons for all ages.

The four-concert Sequim Summertime Music! series concludes Friday, Sept. 12. It is funded by Friends of Sequim Library.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

Sept. 12 concert (last in this summer’s series): The Soul Ducks (blues, rockabilly and classic R&B Motown.)

FORT FLAGLER SUMMER CONCERTS — Saturday at 5 p.m., Joy in Mudville (formerly known as Deadwood Revival; old-time bluegrass, jam-band, Motown, rock, funk, blues) at Battery Bankhead (follow signs) in Fort Flagler State Park.

Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Flagler. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Fort Flagler is at 10541 Flagler Road on Marrowstone Island.

No Discovery Pass is needed.

Next concert Sunday, Aug. 31 (last in this summer’s series): Navy Band Northwest (jazz, marches, patriotic favorites, popular music).

PORT TOWNSEND SUMMER BAND — Sunday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m., John Pope Marine Park, Water and Monroe streets.

Popular music by the 40-member band.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family and a picnic.

Next PT Summer Band concert: Sunday, Sept. 7, joint concert with Sequim City Band in Chimacum Schools auditorium.

AND MORE — For more information about free concerts and other music events, read the PDN’s weekly “Live Music” column every Thursday — and consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.

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