Bring lawn chairs or blankets and perhaps a picnic dinner and head to one of the free and family-friendly outdoor concerts in Clallam and Jefferson counties this week:
■Sequim — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Karaoke Idol, a contest for nonprofessionals 13 and older.
Instead of one band, non-professional singers will compete for prizes.
This is part of the city of Sequim’s Music in the Park series every Tuesday at the James Center for the Performing Arts through Aug. 28.
Bring your own seating to the grassy expanse in front of the amphitheater.
Snacks are available from a concession stand staffed by the Sequim High School Band Boosters.
Next concert: Cascada (Latin guitar world fusion), July 31.
■Port Angeles — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Locust Street Taxi (horns, harmony and humor).
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: Charlie Ferris (crooner), Aug. 1.
n Port Townsend — Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Locust Street Taxi (horns, harmony and humor).
The Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock music series begins Thursday and will continue each Thursday through Sept. 6 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: MongoÂSmith and LoWire, Aug. 2
For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.