Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. April 30th --May 7th

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Thursday, April 30^th

Brendan Shea & Giyong Ahn, Joint faculty recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, recital hall.    Free             6PM

Valley Theater Company, Rising Stars present: Tuck Ever Lasting @ The Morgan Performing Arts Center, 401 east 1^st Ave., Ellensburg.  Performances April 24^th- May 2.  $18-$20  Tickets here:   https://www.valleytheatreco.org/tuck-everlasting-tickets?utm_source=dailyrecordnews.com&utm_medium=referral

LAST WEEKEND !!!!!!!!  Get your tickets at the link above.

Remaining shows: Thursday April 30^th 7PM, Friday May 1^st 7PM, Saturday May 2^nd, 2PM and 7PM. 

Thursday Night Live with Rusty Cage Duo (acoustic) @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1^st St., Cle Elum. 21+ No Cover.                        7PM-9PM

Dirty Laundry, Boulet Theatre’s Spring Musical

@ The Roslyn Masonic Hall (behind the post office.)

6 Performances April 30^th -May 4^th

Tickets: https://boulettheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Or purchase at the door.                                                     7PM                                               

Friday, May 1^st     (First Friday, Ellensburg)

Community Clean Up Cle Elum Dru Bru.  Clean up SR -903 (near Ronald) Meet @ 1015 E 2ndSt., Cle Elum.   Cle Elum events – our adopted section of SR-903 is near Ronald, and transportation is not provided – carpooling is encouragedParticipating volunteers will receive a token for one Dru Bru beverage to enjoy afterwards.

Supplies will be provided – trash bags, safety vests and “Litter Crew” signs, provided by WSDOTVolunteers will need to sign a WSDOT Liability waiver and watch a short informational video before heading out.

We look forward to keeping our roads and communities clean this summer!

9AM-11AM

Valley Theater Company, Rising Stars present: Tuck Ever Lasting @ The Morgan Performing Arts Center, 401 east 1^st Ave., Ellensburg.  Performances April 24^th- May 2.  $18-$20  Tickets here:   https://www.valleytheatreco.org/tuck-everlasting-tickets?utm_source=dailyrecordnews.com&utm_medium=referral

7PM-9PM

Grand Alley, (blues, pop, rock, country) @ GARD vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  All Ages, No Cover.  Arrive early to get a seat.                                6PM-9PM

Kage Dallas @ Valo Wines, 321 N. Pearl St., Elllensburg.  Art by Ryan Dykes.                                          6PM-8PM

Cody Bartells Band, @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 West University Way.  No Cover, All Ages (if held outside).                                                                       6PM

Kittitas County Open Art Exhibit @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  Exhibit Opens May 1^st (during the Art Walk) On view May 1^st- June 13^th.  Awards announced June 5^th (during the Art Walk).   Check https://www.gallery-one.org/visit-us/ for business hours.

MadPotter’s Planter’s Sale @ Gallery One, Courtyard. 408 N. Pearl St.  Every purchase helps grow the studio and supports studio renovations and kiln maintenance.                                                               May 1-May 3^rd. Friday 5PM-7PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM Sunday 12PM-4PM.

Carla Klinker Art exhibition opening @ The Palace Gallery, 210 W. 4^th Ave., Ellensburg. Free.                                   4PM-8PM ( Carla will also give an artist’s talk on May 2^nd 1PM).

Dirty Laundry, Boulet Theatre’s Spring Musical

@ The Roslyn Masonic Hall (behind the post office.)

6 Performances April 30^th -May 4^th

Tickets: https://boulettheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Or purchase at the door.                                                     7PM                                               

Loco Motion @ The American Legion post 8. 1101 North Craig Ave., Ellensburg.  Live music. No cover charge. Non-members can be signed in.                                 7:30PM-11:30PM

Acoustic Night with Jodi Ryan @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ae., Roslyn. 21+ No Cover.                                                                               9PM

Saturday, May 2^nd

Cornhole Tournament @ The Haymaker, 108 Railroad Ave., Kittitas.  This is a fundraiser for class of 2026, organized by the Parent’s Group.  All skill levels welcome, all ages, no need to play, buying a pint helps support the group also.  There will be a silent auction also.  Registration starts at 12:30PM, or register now at www.scoreholio.com

Nick Mardon (solo) (Rock, Blues, Country) @ Nodding Donkey Bar, 1618 West University Way, Ellensburg.                                                                      7PM-10PM

Mother’s Day Flowers Paint Along. @ Gallery One.,  408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.

Register here: https://www.gallery-one.org/adult-classes/    Ages 5 and up.  (under 14 must have an adult accompanying  them) Sign up 72 hours before class.                                                                           5:30PM-7:30PM

Dirty Trivia @ Mule and Elk Brewing, 418 E First St., Cle Elum.  21+ only.                                                          7PM 

Valley Theater Company, Rising Stars present: Tuck Ever Lasting @ The Morgan Performing Arts Center, 401 east 1^st Ave., Ellensburg.  Performances April 24^th- May 2.  $18-$20  Tickets here:   https://www.valleytheatreco.org/tuck-everlasting-tickets?utm_source=dailyrecordnews.com&utm_medium=referral      

2PM           7PM-9PM    Last Day!

Dirty Laundry, Boulet Theatre’s Spring Musical

@ The Roslyn Masonic Hall (behind the post office.)

6 Performances April 30^th -May 4^th

Tickets: https://boulettheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Or purchase at the door.                                                   1PM

Contraband @ The American Legion post 8 .1101 North Craig Ave., Ellensburg.  Live music. No cover charge. Non-members can be signed in.

7:30PM-11:30PM

Bottoms Up (Classic Rock) @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+    No Cover                                                                                  9PM

Sunday, May 3^rd

Krewphoria presents Curious Creations,  an Alice In Wonderland Market, @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room,  1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.  More info here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVBGo2Emhr/?img_index=1                                                                           11AM-4PM

Mark Goodenberger Farewell Concert @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Dr Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall.   Free.                                                                            3PM

Dirty Laundry, Boulet Theatre’s Spring Musical

@ The Roslyn Masonic Hall (behind the post office.)

6 Performances April 30^th -May 4^th

Tickets: https://boulettheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Or purchase at the door.                                                   3PM and 7PM     

Monday, May 4^th        

Open Mic Night  @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway. All Ages, No cover.     6:30PM-8PM

Trivia Mondays @ Whipsaw Brewery, 704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg.                                                                    6PM.

Noontime Ukelele Club, @ Make Music Ellensburg. 201 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. More info here:

https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3391721-noontime-ukulele-club                                                               12:10PM-12:50PM

CWU Piano Extravaganza Concert @ McIntyre Music Hall, Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall.  Tickets online @ https://cwuwildcattickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2761

$10-$15                                                                                 7PM

Dirty Laundry, Boulet Theatre’s Spring Musical

@ The Roslyn Masonic Hall (behind the post office.)

6 Performances April 30^th -May 4^th

Tickets: https://boulettheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Or purchase at the door.                                                     7PM                                               

Tuesday, May 5^th (Cinco de Mayo)

Cinco de Mayo @ Dru Bru Snoqualmie Pass, 10 Life Pass Way #3   Nachos, Micheladas, drink specials.   12PM-close.

KVJSA PUMA pint night @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.  All Ages/ Pets welcome/No Cover                                                  4PM-8PM

Voice Studio Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall.  Free/ All Ages                                                      7PM

Valley Voices Community Choir Rehearsals @ Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 East 3^rd Avenue, Ellensburg. Come Join the Choir! More info: More info: www.ellensburgmusic com/choir                             6:30PM-8PM

Tacos and Trivia @ The Porch, 608 N. Main St., Ellensburg.                                                                   6:30PM-8PM

Wednesday, May 6^th

Trivia @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.                             6:30PM-8PM

Paint and Sip Night @ Valo Wines, 321 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.          Get tickets here:  https://paintthetown.events/event/spring-moon-ages-21-and-up-274911/                                                               6PM -8PM

Miki Aoki, Guest artist Piano Recital, @ McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall.  Free.                                  6PM

Comedy Night with Rio Hillman @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1^st. St., Cle Elum.  Check him out at www.riohillmancomedy.com         No Cover.          21+     7PM.

Thursday, May 7^th

Ellensburg Downtown Association downtown possibilities tour. This guided tour is open to all who are curious about Ellensburg’s vacant storefronts. Meet at 109 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. Reservations required. https://www.ellensburgdowntown.org/events/downtown-possibilities-tour-2026/form 5PM-7:30PM

Brendan Shea & Giyong Ahn, Joint faculty recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, recital hall. Free 6PM

Cle Elum Ladie’s Night Out. Shop, stroll, and enjoy the fun! Only the first 100 attendees will receive a free Ladies Night Out tote bag. Pick up your bingo card and event map at any participating venue, complete your card during the event for a chance to win great prizes. And don’t forget: for every $20 you spend at participating businesses, you’ll earn a raffle ticket entry to win a grand prize gift basket filled with goodies from local shops and vendors. 5PM-8PM.

Ladie’s Night Out @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Charcuterie cup with drink purchase, $20 build your own bouquet. Drink specials. 5PM-8PM.