Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. May 15th- May 22nd
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Thursday, May 15th
Once Upon A Mattress @ CWU McConnell Hall, A hilarious twist on the fairy tale “The Princess & the Pea,” Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy that features the unconventional, unapologetic, & delightful Princess Winnifred. Tickets $15-$20 available online. 7:30PM (Multiple Days and showtimes)
Gabe McCoy, Saxophone Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building., Ellensburg Free/ All Ages 6PM
Trombone Studio Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building., Hertz Concert Hall. Free. 7PM
Charlie Partin @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 East 1st Street, Cle Elum. No Cover/ 21+ 7PM
Friday, May 16th
Clinton Dodger Mullins @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 West University Way, Ellensburg. No Cover 21+ 7PM
Curtis Roy Moore (Ameriana , Folk, Country) @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg. No Cover/ 21+ 7PM-9PM
Sojo @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages. Arrive early to grab a seat. 6PM-9PM
Once Upon A Mattress @ CWU McConnell Hall, A hilarious twist on the fairy tale “The Princess & the Pea,” Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy that features the unconventional, unapologetic, & delightful Princess Winnifred. Tickets $15-$20 available online. 7:30PM (Multiple Days and showtimes)
Gear Swap and Fundraiser for Trout Unlimited @ Dru Bru, 1015 East 2nd St., Cle Elum. For more details see: https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3028016-gear-swap-fundraiser-for-trout-unlimited All Ages/ 4:30PM-7PM
Sojo @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages. Arrive early to grab a seat. 6PM-9PM
Daniel Davison @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. 6PM-8PM
Tuba-Euponium Studio Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building., Hertz Concert Hall. Free. 7PM
Sam sings @ Mike’s Tavern, @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 East 1st Street, Cle Elum. No Cover/ 21+ 7PM
Locals Film Fest @ Dru Bru, 10 Pass Life Way #3 Snoqualmie Pass. Celebrate the 24-25 shred season with locally made shorts shown on the tv in the pub. Raffle prizes and beer will be happening! 6PM
Acoustic Night with LucKelly @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ 9PM
Karaoke with DJ Kozmo Blue @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 8:30PM
Micah J @ Commonwealth906, 10 Pass Life Way Unit 1, Snoqualmie Pass. 6PM-8:30PM
Saturday, May 17th
906 Cleanup meet at Dru Bru Snoqualmie pass (10 Pass Life Way #3) to clean up SR 906. See website for details. 9:30AM-11AM
CWU Equestrian Spring Sale @ SURC East Patio, outside OPR, CWU campus. All funds raised will go towards team travel, hosting the annual IHSA horse show and new equipment. 8AM-12PM Saturday and Sunday.
Biscuits and Bloody Mary’s @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 9AM until they run out.
Jeff Ludlow, Percussion Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building., Ellensburg. Free 12PM
Once Upon A Mattress @ CWU McConnell Hall, A hilarious twist on the fairy tale “The Princess & the Pea,” Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy that features the unconventional, unapologetic, & delightful Princess Winnifred. Tickets $15-$20 available online. 7:30PM
Chor Anno (A semi-professional choir with members from all over the NW) will be in residence as CWU guest artists May 16-May 17. Today May 17th they will perform a free concert with the CWU Chamber Choir. McIntyre Music Building, Concert Hall. 2PM
Roller City Roller Derby Double Header @ Ellensburg High School, 1203 East Capitol Ave., Ellensburg. $15 at door, $7 online in advance. 2:30PM-6:30PM
Nicole and Riley @ Wheel Line Cider, 15730 Upper Badger Pocket Road, Ellensburg. Cidery open 3PM-7PM, Music 4PM-6PM
Pint Night for Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest @ Dru Bru, 1015 East 2nd St., Cle Elum. 4PM-7PM
Daniel Davison @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. 6PM-8PM
20th Anniversary Cameroon Dinner to Benefit Bawa Health Initiative., @ 291 Aviator Lane, Ellensburg. A traditional Cameroon dinner will be served. Deserts and quilts will be auctioned. $65 Available online. 6PM-9PM
10 Year Anniversary Party for Black Grenade @ The Ridge, 404 N. Pine Street, Ellensburg.
"Subatomic Sound System is leading a mission to re-establish the bass heavy, spacious soundscapes, and live improvisational remixing of traditional Jamaican dub music", and we are excited to share this experience with our community.
Featuring Emch on the dub mix, riddims, and melodica; Black Ark studio veteran Larry McDonald on percussion; Troy Shaka Simms on saxophone; and Screechy Dan on vocals.
All Ages/ $20 advance (tickets online) $25 at the door. Or email blackgrenadeent@gmail.com for family tickets. 6:30PM
3 Trick Pony @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover 21+ 9PM
Dick Rossetti & Bulk Male and The Kings ( PNW Punk and NW brass roots) @ Punch Projects. 10630 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp. Gallery opens at 12PM-5PM. With "Pieces of the Sublime" by Alexis Hilliard. Free/All Ages Music 3PM-5PM
Micah J @ The Stovehouse, 3320 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum. 6PM-9PM
Sunday, May 18th
CWU Equestrian Spring Sale @ SURC East Patio, outside OPR, CWU campus. All funds raised will go towards team travel, hosting the annual IHSA horse show and new equipment. 8AM-12PM Saturday and Sunday.
The Carlile Family Band @ Dru Bru, 1015 East 2nd Street, Cle Elum. Free/ All Ages 3PM-5:30PM
Once Upon A Mattress @ CWU McConnell Hall, A hilarious twist on the fairy tale “The Princess & the Pea,” Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy that features the unconventional, unapologetic, & delightful Princess Winnifred. Tickets $15-$20 available online. 2PM
Horn Studio Recital, @ CWU McINtyre Music Hall Reital Hall. Free. 2PM
Open Mic Night @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation. 7PM-9PM
Monday, May 19th
Ballroom Blitz Bingo @ Hotel Windrow, 502 N. Main St., Ellensburg. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Join us for Bingo Night! Fun for all ages, prizes, and snacks. Free entry, bingo cards $12 each. 6:30PM
BRO-CHET (Crafting Night With Dudes) @ Iron Horse Brewery Taproom. 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. 8PM
Tuesday, May 20th
Poirot Tuesdays (Celebrating Burg, food and drinks with Agatha Christie’s Literature on Screen) @ 420 Loft Art Gallery (above Royal Junction Restaurant), 420 Pearl St., Ellensburg. 7PM-10PM
Valley Voices Community Choir @ Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. New members welcome, no auditions required. Register here: https://ellensburgmusic.com/registration 6:30PM-8PM
Percussion Ensemble Concert @ Dr. Wayne S Hertz Concert Hall CWU. Free 7PM
Wednesday, May 21st
Saxophone Studio Recital 1 @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall. Free 6PM
Saxophone Studio Recital 2 @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall. Free. 8PM
Thursday, May 22nd
FREE CPR/Stop The Bleed Class @ Kittitas Fire & Rescue, 400 East Mountain View Ave. , Ellensburg. 6PM-8:30PM