Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. August 6th--August 12th
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Thursday, August 6th
Rusty Cage @ Thursday Night Live, Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1St 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
Brian Waite Band @ North Alder Park, 2400 N. Alder St., Ellensburg. Brought to you by Ellensburg Parks and Rec. Free/ All Ages Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30PM-8PM
Kage Dallas @ Dru Brew Taproom , Cle Elum Free/ All Ages. 6PM-8PM
Friday, August 7th (First Friday in Ellensburg)
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
GustFest @ The Ink, 405 N.Main St., Ellensburg with Birdie Fenn Cent and Brother Taylor. On Friday August 7th The INK will come alive with Ellensburg folk music icon Birdie Fenn Cent performing as part of the EAC grant-funded Gustfest @ The INK series. The performance will be from 6-8pm on the Tiny Stage. Accompanying her will be Ellensburg music historian Fran Cuhtahlatah with her music collection and Gustfest history information to share with all who enter.
Blue Bear Puppet Lab will be hosting author Stephen Schulz accompanied by a mysterious murder of crows to spotlight his latest book release. This will start around 5pm on the Blue Bear side of the INK. Free/All Ages 5PM-8PM
Kozmo Blue @ Valo, Ellensburg, 321 N. Pearl St. All ages/Free 6PM
Rodeo City Bluegrass Concern @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. All Ages. No Cover. 6PM-9PM
Noel Henry @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 E. 4th Ave., Ellensburg. Free/ 21+ 6PM-8PM
Kage Johnson @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. (If outdoors, all ages) 6PM
Pat Moss @ American Legion post 8, 1101 E Craig Ave., Ellensburg. 7:30PM-11:30PM
Sammy Steele Band (Country)@ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ Only 9PM
Berms and Bands @ Summit Bike Park , then Country Dave Harmonson @ Silver Fir Plaza for the music. All Ages. 5PM-7PM
Suncadia Summer Concert Series @ Suncadia Social. All Ages/ Free Entry. Refreshments available to purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Tonight: Dimestore Prophets 6PM-7:30PM
Saturday, August 8th
David Owen’s Band/ Tinned Fish@ The Kittitas Café, 301 N. Main st., Kittitas. All Ages/Free entry thanks to sponsors. Bring a chair. Food available to purchase. 5PM
Iron Pony Express @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. (If outdoors, all ages) 6PM
Hoops For Heart (2 day basketball Tournament) @ Iron horse Brewery Tap Room), 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.
Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Museum Panel discussion, 416 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Come hear a speaker panel talk on the history of local tribes. Free 4PM-6PM
Blank Canvas Party 2026 @ Alley behind Gallery One, Ellensburg. An evening of live art, wine, dinner, and community, supporting the future of murals in downtown Ellensburg. (brought to you by the Ellensburg Downtown Association) SOLD OUT
Pat Moss @ American Legion post 8, 1101 E Craig
Ave., Ellensburg. 7:30PM-11:30PM
Mr G Band @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Donations appreciated. Under 21 ok until 10PM 7PM-10PM
Pint Night Fundraiser for Washington Trails Association @ Dru Brew, Cle Elum. 1015 E. 2nd St. 5PM-7PM
Freddy Luongo @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ Only. 9PM
Will Rainier & The Pines (Americana/ Alt Country) with Host to Shadows (Indie/Folk) @ 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:
Wine in the Pines, @ Suncadia Social. Outdoor experience to view art and enjoy live music. Free to enter/ all ages. Different ticketing prices for different experiences. Near The Lodge, 3600 Suncadia Trail. More info: https://suncadia.com/experiences/events-experiences/#!/e/wine-in-the-pines-2026-b2908792
Suncadia Kid’s Summer Spectacular: @ The Green, Suncadia Social, Plucky Palomino Petting Zoo at 10 AM
Outdoor Cinema @ Suncadia Social (after the concert): Tonight: A Minecraft Movie 8:45 PM
VibeMind @ Snoqualmie Pass Summit West 3:30PM-5:30PM
Sunday, August 9th
Open Mic @ Old Skool’s, 301 W. 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 7PM-9PM
Monday, August 10th
Dringo @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover. 6:30PM-8PM
Tuesday, August 11th
American Red Cross Community Blood Drive, @ Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 Ruby St., Ellensburg. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Wednesday, August 12th
Sunset Market @ Ellensburg Unity Park. Brought to you by Krewphoria Events, It features local vendors and live music. This week’s music by Bella Anicello @ 6PM and Cedar Moses @ 7:30PM
Flower Punks Open Mic Night with Jason Clifton and Xristina Kalos @ Valo 321 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg. All ages/Free 7PM-9PM
Thursday, August 13th
Curtis Moore @ Thursday Night Live, Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1St 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
The Merry Wives of Windsor presented by The Ellensburg Shakespeare Project. Free admission/ All Ages. Bring lawn chair or blanket. @ Unity Park 7PM (Shows run August 13, 14, 15)
Special Olympics Pint Night/ Tinned Fish @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, All Ages/Pet Friendly 4PM-8PM (Band plays 6PM-7PM)
Brian Waite Band @ North Alder Park, 2400 N. Alder St., Ellensburg. Brought to you by Ellensburg Parks and Rec. Free/ All Ages Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30PM-8PM
Kage Dallas @ Dru Brew Taproom , Cle Elum Free/ All Ages. 6PM-8PM
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