Free outdoor concerts set this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim

Peninsula Daily News

Pack up a picnic dinner and chairs or blankets and take the whole family to free outdoor concerts in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week.

Here is the schedule:

■   Sequim — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Testify (rock and rhythm and blues band).

The concert is part of the city of Sequim’s Music in the Park series every Tuesday through Aug. 28 outside the James Center for the Performing Arts at Carrie Blake Park.

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

Next concert: Shady Grove (lively folk songs), Aug. 14.

■   Port Angeles — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., SuperTrees (rock ’n’ roll).

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: The Olympic Express (big-band sound), Aug. 15.

■   Port Townsend — Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Chuck Easton Sextet, Aug. 16.

Concerts in the Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock music series are each Thursday through Aug. 30 — with the final concert 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: Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown and The Blasted Kids, Aug. 23.

For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.

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