This week’s schedule of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula:
■ SEQUIM — Today at 3 p.m., Sequim City Band (“Tribute to the 1980s,” with music ranging from Michael Jackson to movie composer John Williams to “The Phantom of the Opera,” plus standards and marches).
The band plays 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.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family and a picnic.
■ SEQUIM — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Porto Alegre (Latin jazz).
This is the next to last concert in Sequim’s Music in the Park series every Tuesday at the outdoor James Center amphitheater in the Sequim Water Reuse Park, 563 N. Rhodefer Road, just north of Carrie Blake Park. (See above item.)
Bring your own seating to the grassy expanse.
Next (and last) Concert in the Park: Sequim Karaoke Idol (a contest for nonprofessionals 13 and older, performing as a single or in a group, with three judges prizes of $100, $50 and $25), Aug. 27.
Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. that evening. The contest is limited to 20 performers.
For contest rules, registration forms and other information, click on “Karaoke Idol Contest” on the home page of the city of Sequim’s website, www.sequimwa.gov.
■ PORT ANGELES — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Twisted Roots (folk and rock).
The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s concert series is every Wednesday night through Sept. 4 at City Pier.
City Pier is a no-smoking, no-skateboards, alcohol-free venue.
Some chairs are available for the disabled and early arrivals.
Next Concert on the Pier: Sequimarimba (lively marimba music inspired by the Shona culture of Zimbabwe), Aug. 28.
■ PORT TOWNSEND — Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Off the Hook (R&B and soul).
This is the next to last concert in this summer’s Port Townsend Main Street Concert on the Dock series every Thursday at the Pope Marine Plaza on the downtown waterfront.
Bring chairs or a blanket; some chairs are available in a wine, beer and cider garden. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m.
Next (and last) Concert on the Dock: “Emerging Artists Night and DJ Dance Party,” Aug. 29, dance music (rock and blues) by Daughters of Albion, The Cold Comfort and DJ Silace Amaro.
■ SEQUIM — Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., two bands: Witherow (Port Angeles-Sequim foursome specializing in folk and Americana) and Fish & Bird (Canadian quintet, indie-folk).
This is the last concert of this year’s six-week Summertime Music Outdoors series.
Friday’s concert will be behind the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., using bleachers and an outdoor stage funded by the Friends of the Sequim Library.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for additional seating.
For more information about free outdoor concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
