Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. August 20th---August 26th

McNamee & Michaud specialize in Americana, Folk & Roots Country. Catch them at Summit West Saturday afternoon.

Thursday, August 20^th

The Junior Horse Fair kicks off.  Held at the Bloom Pavillion, Kittitas Valley Event Center, 901 E. 7^th Ave., Ellensburg.  Event runs August 20-August 23             8AM-4PM

Loco Motion @ 2400 N. Alder St. Park, Ellensburg. (event will be moved to Hal Holmes Center if air quality is poor)  Brought to you by the city of Ellensburg.  Free/ Family friendly.                            6:30PM

Join Valley Theatre Company for the August Reader's Theatre, featuring two classic one-act plays by Susan Glaspell: Trifles and The Outside @ Kittitas Café Yard Outback, 301 N. Main St., Kittitas.               Doors open 5:30PM  performance:6:30PM-7:30PM

Locals Night with Lone Swan @ Thursday Night Live, Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1^St Street, Cle Elum.  21+                                                                       7PM-9PM

Ellensburg Community Band Rehearsals @ Ellensburg Methodist Church.  Free Bring your own instrument.  Directed by Lee Bates.                             6PM-7:30PM

Nate & Alyssa @ Music in the Gardens, The Brickhouse Nursery, 7243 Manastash Road , Ellensburg. All Ages/ 12 and under Free, $15 per person.  No pets please.                                                                          6:30PM-8:30PM.

Cowgirl Roundup Sip and Shop Downtown Ellensburg.  19 shops are participating.                         3PM-7PM

Boozy Book Club @ The Mule Cocktail Bar,  119 East 4^th Ave., Ellensburg   21+                                                        6PM

Category 5 @ Summer Music series Dru Brew, 1015 E 2^nd St., Cle Elum.  Free admission/ All Ages                   6PM-8PM

Friday, August 21^st

Casual U-Ukes strum along @ Unitarian Universalist Church Ellensburg., 400 N. Anderson Street, Ellensburg.  Brought to you by Make Music Ellensburg. Free/Drop in to play along.                        3:30PM

Rusty Cage @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  All Ages.      No Cover.                                                  6PM-9PM

Nick Mardon Trio @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg.                                        7PM

Duel Duets ( Nate and Alysa and Nicole and Riley)@ Iron Horse Brewery, Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. Free/ All Ages                                                       7PM-9PM 

Pacific @ American Legion post 8, 1101 E Craig Ave., Ellensburg.                                                        7:30PM-11:30PM

Benni James @ The Brick Saloon,  100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn.     21+ Only                           9PM

Berms and Bands @ Summit Bike Park, then Silver Fir Plaza for the music.  All Ages.  Tonight: James Carr Band         5PM-7PM

Suncadia  Summer Concert Series @ Suncadia Social.  All Ages/ Free Entry.  Refreshments available to purchase.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Tonight: HWY 903 Blues Band           6PM-7:30PM

Saturday, August 22^nd

Biscuits and Bloody Mary’s @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 E. 4^th Ave., Ellensburg.  

 Kick Off Pancake Breakfast & Parade, brought to you by The Kittitas County Fair and The Noon Rotary Club of Ellensburg.  Suggested donation $6-$10( to benefit Rotary projects)   Unity Park                                 

7:30AM-10:30AM                                                     

 Rodeo City Bluegrass Concern will play live! 7:30AM-10AM

Jr. Rodeo Parade, Free and open to all children.  Ride a bike, scooter, horse, wagon or just walk. ( Helmets required) 8 blocks long.  Preregister by August 19 at the Memorial pool,  or on site day of event.       9:30AM Lineup at skate park.

Billy Mac & Late for Supper @ The Mule, 119E. 4^th    Ave., Ellensburg.  21+ only                                           6PM-8PM 

Skull Buckle (Modern Country) @ The Haymaker, 108 Railroad Ave., Kittitas. 

7PM

Fell Off and Manta @ Old Skool’s, 301 W. 4^th Ave., Ellensburg.  Entry by donation..                                                                        Music starts @ 7PM.    

Sip and Spin @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  Beginner friendly pottery class, 21+.  Must register in advance.                                              5PM-7:30PM

Curtis Roy Moore @ Bruce’s Place, 600 N. Main St., Ellensburg                                                                       6PM-9PM

Pacific @ American Legion post 8, 1101 E Craig

Ave., Ellensburg.                                                        7:30PM-11:30PM

Contraband (Country with an attitude) @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum.  Donations appreciated.  Under 21 ok until 10PM                                                                            7PM-10PM

80’s Party @ Mule & Elk, 418 East 1^st Street, Cle Elum.  80’s attire encouraged!                                       6PM

Roslyn Yard Free Outdoor Movies.  This week: Super Mario Galaxy                                                                      8PM

Steve Aliment & Annie O’Neill @ The Brick Saloon,  100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn.     21+ Only.                                    9PM-Midnight

Kozmo Blue @ Roslyn Eagles, 107 n. 2^nd St., Roslyn  8PM

Dandelioness (Gothic Americana Witch Pop) Punch Stage, 10630 N. Thorp Hwy, Thorp. 

In the Gallery: “Unbridled” Gallery opens 12PM-5PM                                                                     Music 3PM-5PM Arrive early for a good seat. 

At Suncadia:

Suncadia Kid’s Summer Spectacular: @ The Green, Suncadia Social,  Alex Zerbe the Zaniac @ 10AM

Outdoor Concert with Ellensburg Little Band @ Suncadia Social.  6PM-7:30PM

Outdoor Cinema @ Suncadia Social (after the concert): Tonight: How to Train your Dragon. 8:15PM  

McNamee & Michaud @ Snoqualmie Pass Summit West   3:30PM-5:30PM

Sunday, August 23^rd

Rodeo City Bluegrass Concern(Bluegrass Brunch) @ Marko’s Place, 106 N. Main St., Roslyn. 1PM-3PM

Kittitas County Plant Swap @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.     12PM-4PM

Open Mic @ Old Skool’s, 301 W. 4^th Ave., Ellensburg. 7PM-9PM

Monday, August 24^th

Dringo (Drinks and Bingo) @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. Free/All Ages/ 6PM-8PM

Tuesday, August 25^th

Black Velvet Band/ Manta Tour Kick Off @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.

Wednesday, August 26^th

Brus and Bingo @ Dru Bru Cle Elum, 1015 East 2^ndSt., Cle Elum.                                                             6PM-7:30PM

Flower Punks Open Mic Night with Jason Clifton and Xristina Kalos @ Valo 321 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  All ages/Free                                                                   7PM-9PM