Riley Schmidt will be at Valo Wines for First Friday in Ellensburg.
Thursday, December 5th
Jazz Combo Concert, @ CWU McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall. Free. 6PM
Celtic Christmas, Irish group Evergreen will perform A Celtic Christmas @ McConnell Auditorium, CWU. The all-female trio of harp, violin and voice is known for its “haunting sound, Irish charm and extravagant dresses,” university officials said. $23.50- $30 available online. 7PM
Solomon Grey @ Rock and Reef Brewing, 614 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. 6PM-7:30PM
Friday, December 6th (First Friday in Ellensburg)
Holiday Party featuring Mel Peterson @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen and The Dirty Olive. 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. Holiday attire and ugly sweaters are encouraged! All Ages in the kitchen 21+ in the bar. No cover. 6PM-9PM
First Friday Art Walk and 2 Year Anniversary @ Fortuity Cellars/ Nuwave Gallery. 115 West Third Ave., Ellensburg. There will be a DJ/ Discounted wine pours and a new art show; Ode to The Ocean. Free/ All Ages 5PM-8PM
Holiday Bizarre opens @ Palace Gallery, 210 West 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 30+ artists on hand with edgy contemporary artwork ready to purchase. Great for gift giving! Show will run on Saturdays throughout the month. 5PM-8PM (Saturdays, Noon-4PM)
Feather River @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No Cover, All Ages. Arrive early to get a table. 6PM-9PM
Riley Schmidt @ Valo Wine, 321 N. Pearl St. Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover. 6PM-8PM
First Friday at The INK, 405 N. Main St., Ellensburg. David Parker will be playing holiday music on his accordion. DJ Ethan and DJ John Morgan will be producing Street Lights airing live from The Tiny Stage. Also Giant Puppets, a Photo booth, and beverages will be available. Free/ All Ages 5:30-6:30 PM ( David Parker) 7PM-9PM (Street Lights)
EDM with DJs Bassam and Dusa @ Old Skool’s, 308 N Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by Donation. 8PM
Big Swing Out with The Ellensburg Big Band @ The Ramsey Building Ballroom (above the Clymer Museum) North Pearl Street Ellensburg. Supported by the Ellensburg Arts Commission and The Ellensburg Swing Club. All Ages, Donations are appreciated. Lessons at 6:30 PM. Dance 7PM-9:30PM
CWU Chamber Choir by Candlelight, @ First United Methodist Church, 210 North Ruby Street, Ellensburg. The Silence of The Stars, with Tim Ribner, Marie Marchand, Jeff Selden. This concert experience explores themes of the season, but is not a traditional holiday concert. Contemporary choral works, as well as music from a diversity of cultures and spiritual traditions, will highlight themes of sharing, giving, healing, peace, and strengthening community. $10-$20 Tickets online through Wildcat Tickets. Music starts at 6:40, Concert at 7PM
John Proctor Is The Villian, @ CWU Performing Arts, Milo Smith Tower Theatre, Ellensburg. John Proctor is the Villain follows a group of high school students as they study Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. When the teens start questioning what really happened in Salem, they also reveal bigger questions about society’s views on young people, particularly young women’s agency, power, and truth. John Proctor is the Villain is a dynamic coming of age story by a major new voice. Some sensitive content is portrayed in this play. Multiple performances, Friday 7PM, Saturday 7PM and Sunday 2PM. Tickets $15-$18 at Wildcat ticketing.
Karaoke @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 8:30PM
Acoustic Night with Ethan Anderson @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ 9PM
Backcountry Film Fest @ Pass Life Work Space, 69802 WA-906, Snoqualmie Pass, Space is limited, please RSVP at: https://backcountryfilmfestatplw.splashthat.com/ 5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 7th
Gingerbread House Decorating @ The Burg Coffee and Kitchen, 1801 N. Walnut St., Elllensburg. $29.99 Tickets on Eventbrite. 2PM-4PM
Gingerbread House Competition @ Dru Brew Snoqualmie Pass, 10 Pass Life Way #3 4:30PM-5:30PM (Drop off 11AM-4:30PM)
Roslyn AARF Animal Rescue Pictures with Santa. 107 S Dakota, Roslyn. 11AM-3PM
The Nutcracker Ballet performed by Central Washington Dance Academy @ Morgan Middle School, 400 East 1st Ave., Ellensburg. 3 Performances available. Saturday at 2PM, Saturday at 7PM and Sunday at 2PM Tickets $20 @ https://30242.danceticketing.com/r/2846/43162/
Downtown Kittitas annual light parade. Events: Pictures with Santa @ City Hall 3:30-5:30PM
Smores, hot dogs and hot chocolate @ New Life Church 5PM-7PM, Parade starts on Main Street. 6PM, Desert Walk (@ the library, in city Hall) to follow parade.
KG3 is playing at The Time Out Saloon following the parade.
Cle Elum Downtown Association's Lighted Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is Vintage Christmas. Parade Check will be at Railroad and Pennsylvania Avenue - Line-up along Railroad Avenue heading East - Parade starts at Peoh Avenue heading West - Parade ends at Pennsylvania Avenue. 6PM
Community Contra Dance @ Hal Holmes Center, 201 Ruby Street, Ellensburg. All dances are taught, so even if you don’t have a clue what it is, come give it a try. There is live music, and all are welcome: singles, couples, children, beginners, whoever. The dance is free thanks to the Ellensburg Public Library. 7:30PM-10:30PM
Feather River @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Non-members welcome and can be sponsored at the podium. Membership applications available. Under 21 welcome until 9:00 PM. Free.
7PM-10PM
An Afternoon and Evening of Jazz @ CWU Dr. Wayne Hertz Concert Hall. One ticket grants entry to both 4pm and 7pm showtimes. Parking at the McIntyre Music Building is free on weekends. $10-$15 Tickets at Wildcat Ticketing.
Massy Furguson @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover. 21+ 9PM
Saint September (Folk, Bluegrass) plays Punch Projects in Thorp, 10630 Thorp Highway Free/ All Ages. Gallery Open 12PM-4PM Music 2PM-4PM
Xetera is playing at Upside Down Wine, 305 East 1st Street, Cle Elum 3PM-5PM Giving Saturday proceeds go to Josie’s Misfit Ranch. 5PM-7PM (during the parade)
Sunday, December 8th
The Scoffs @ Old Skools, 308 N. Main street, Ellensburg. Seattle punk band, The Scoffs, will be performing before Open Mic 6PM-7PM
Open Mic Night @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation. 7PM-9PM
Santa Photos, @ The Brick House Gardens and Nursery, 7243 Manastash Road , Ellensburg Photos with Santa Join us for complimentary hot drinks, photos with Santa, a fun scavenger hunt and more! 11AM-2PM
Catherine Likhuta’s residency concludes with a concert, in the McIntyre Music Building. 4PM
CWU Symphony Orchestra Concert, @ DR. Wayne Hertz Concert Hall, $10-$15 Tickets at Wildcat Tickets. 4PM
Collaborative Piano Practicum Recital @ CWU Dr Wayne S Hertz Concert Hall. Free/ 7PM
Tuesday, December 10th
Join Valley Voices Community Choir as they prepare for winter concerts and caroling! They are a non-auditioned, mixed group choir for older teens and up. $20/month suggested donation. Meets weekly at Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 E. 3rd street. Check Facebook for updates. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057588005336 6:30PM-8PM. Be sure to check Facebook for holiday schedule.
Paint and Sip @ Whipsaw Brewery, 704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg. Design your own Christmas Cards with Erin Oostra. Tickets available here: https://www.nuwavegallery.co/event-tix/p/dec10 6PM
Wednesday, December 11th
Karaoke @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 8:30PM
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