Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. May 1st - May 8th
- donnabeesonrn
- Apr 30
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 30
Riley Schmit will play at Wheel Line Cider Saturday Afternoon.
Thursday, May 1st
Frozen Jr. @ Morgan Performing Arts Center, 400 East 1st Ave., Ellensburg.
VTC’s Rising Stars program showcases the talents of young performers in 3rd to 8th grade. Disney’s Frozen JR features a cast of 31 students and an additional 19 assisting backstage, including a few high school students from EHS’s Thespian troupe. “We create a space where kids feel safe to explore their characters, make bold choices, and know their ideas are valued,” says CharRe Burnum, the director of Disney’s Frozen JR. “That’s where they find confidence and truly shine on stage.”
$15-$17 Tonight’s performance is pay what you can:. RSVP recommended. Ticket Link: https://our.show/vtc-2025-frozenjr
7PM (additional shows May 2nd and 3rd)
Thursday Night Live with Curtis Moore @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 E 1st Street, Cle Elum 21+/ No Cover 7PM
Friday, May 2nd Ellensburg First Friday Art Walk Downtown
Art After School Student Art Show @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.
Reception in the upstairs classroom , this is a judged show. Awards will be announced at 6PM. 5PM-7PM
Kittitas County Open Art Show @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Opening Reception. Show Juried by Rachel Allen. This year’s juror, Rachel Allen, will distribute over $4000 in awards donated by local businesses and individuals, including a purchase award by the City of Ellensburg and a residency award at Gallery One! 5PM-7PM
Frozen Jr. @ Morgan Performing Arts Center, 400 East 1st Ave., Ellensburg.
VTC’s Rising Stars program showcases the talents of young performers in 3rd to 8th grade. Disney’s Frozen JR features a cast of 31 students and an additional 19 assisting backstage, including a few high school students from EHS’s Thespian troupe. “We create a space where kids feel safe to explore their characters, make bold choices, and know their ideas are valued,” says CharRe Burnum, the director of Disney’s Frozen JR. “That’s where they find confidence and truly shine on stage.”
7PM Tickets @ https://our.show/vtc-2025-frozenjr
Cle Elum High School Jazz Café, @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. 5PM-8PM
Kitty Mae @ 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. Daniel plays here every Friday and Saturday through April. 6PM-8PM
Billy Shew Unplugged @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 West University Way, Ellensburg. No Cover 21+ 7PM
Acoustic Show! @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main St., Ellensburg. Performances by: Cody Spencer//Collin Pillow//Solomon Grey//Elian Calderon//Alex Palagyi! All ages! Entry by donation! 7PM
Cinco de Mayo celebration @ Fidelina’s, 119 West 5th Ave., suite 103. Live Salsa music, beer and drink specials. Margarita flights! 6PM
Blue Bear Puppet Lab Fundraiser @ The Ink, 405 N. Main St., Ellensburg. The Buskers in the Burg Committee is partnering with Blue Bear Puppet Lab and the EDA to raise funds for this year’s event. Enjoy live music by SIXGUN, bid on locally sourced auction items, enjoy snacks and beverages, and learn more about Blue Bear Puppet Lab’s puppets and classes. The night's proceeds support Blue Bear Puppet Lab. All Ages/ No Cover 5PM-7PM
Rainy Day, by Hannah Kautto. Ceramics and wares. @ Palace Gallery, ,210 West 4th Ave., Suite X, Ellensburg. Opening reception 5PM-8PM. The show will continue throughout the month. The Gallery is open Saturdays 12PM-4PM.The Palace Gallery is free and open to the public 12pm-4pm every Saturday.
Paper Trails: Conservation and the Spirit of Ellensburg opens tonight at Nuwave Gallery, 115 West 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. This is an exhibition featuring works by CWU graphic arts students and local artists. Wine from Fortuity wines available to purchase as well as the student’s posters.
Xtera @ Valo Wines, 321 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages 6PM-8PM
VTC’s Rising Stars Production of Disney Frozen Jr. @ Morgan Performing Arts Center, 400 East 1st Ave., Ellensburg. VTC’s Rising Stars program showcases the talents of young performers in 3rd to 8th grade. Disney’s Frozen JR features a cast of 31 students and an additional 19 assisting backstage, including a few high school students from EHS’s Thespian troupe. “We create a space where kids feel safe to explore their characters, make bold choices, and know their ideas are valued,” says CharRe Burnum, the director of Disney’s Frozen JR. “That’s where they find confidence and truly shine on stage.”
$15-$17 7PM (Additional shows May 3rd at 2PM and 7PM
Acoustic Night with Dan James @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ 9PM
Karaoke with DJ Kozmo Blue @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 8:30PM
Saturday, May 3rd Opening Day Ellensburg Farmer’s Market
UKC Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo @ The Cle Elum Fire Station. Bring your bike! Free 10AM-1PM
Frozen Jr. @ Morgan Performing Arts Center, 400 East 1st Ave., Ellensburg.
VTC’s Rising Stars program showcases the talents of young performers in 3rd to 8th grade. Disney’s Frozen JR features a cast of 31 students and an additional 19 assisting backstage, including a few high school students from EHS’s Thespian troupe. “We create a space where kids feel safe to explore their characters, make bold choices, and know their ideas are valued,” says CharRe Burnum, the director of Disney’s Frozen JR. “That’s where they find confidence and truly shine on stage.”
2PM & 7PM
Tickets @ https://our.show/vtc-2025-frozenjr
Piano Extravaganza, @ McIntyre Concert Hall CWU. Ellensburg Dance Ensemble and CWU Piano studios will collaborate on this show. Varied music from Jazz, to Star Wars to Brahams will be featured. $10-$15 3PM
Riley Schmit @ Wheel Line Cider, 15730 Upper Badger Pocket Road, Ellensburg. Opening Day! Cidery open 3PM-7PM, Music 4PM-6PM
Shitty Friends & Live Music fundraiser benefitting Kittitas County First Responder Charity Foundation. @ Whipsaw Brewing, 704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg. Music by Country Music artist James Beam. All Ages/ No Cover. 6PM-9PM
Kittitas County Historical Museum will host an open house and award presentation. @ 114 East 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. Join the city of Ellensburg, its Landmarks and Design Commission, and the Kittitas County Historical Museum to celebrate Historic Preservation Month. Free/ Open to the public. 4:30 PM (doors open at 4).
Cle Elum Eagles Mother’s Day Celebration Ceremony and Dinner. @ Cle Elum Eagles,220 Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. 5PM, festivities start at 6:30PM. Please RSVP CleElum649Auxillary@gmail.com
Midget Wrestling All Stars @ Kittitas Valley Event Center, 901 East 7th Ave., Ellensburg. 8:30PM-10PM (doors open at 7PM). $25 Tickets on Eventbrite online.
Kentucky Derby/ Spring Fling Party @ Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center, 1051 Sorenson Road, Ellensburg. Music by Hunter Stiles, catering by The Ridge Restaurant. Organized by the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. 21+ only, $65/person Tickets online. 5PM-9PM
Daniel Davison @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. Daniel plays here every Friday and Saturday through April. 6PM-8PM
Diamond Star Halo @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover 21+ 9PM
Frank Webster and Elsa Renee and Friends (Nostalgic Folk and Americana) @ Punch Projects. 10630 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp. Music on stage. Free/All Ages 3PM-5PM
All Ages/ Snacks available to purchase. Arrive early to get a seat. In the Punch Gallery, Pieces of the Sublime by Alexis Hilliard is opening. 12PM-5PM
Sunday, May 4th
May The Forth Be with You, Star Wars Party. ( A fundraiser for the Ryan Bury Foundation) @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. Food, Music, Fun, Beer. Costume Contest. All Ages. No Cover. 4PM-8PM
Mariachi Concert @ CWU Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall. Free/ All Ages 3PM
Open Mic Night @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation. 7PM-9PM
Monday, May 5th
Brendan Shea, faculty Violin Recital @ McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall, CWU. Free/ All Ages 6PM
Open Mic Night @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover. 6:30PM-8PM
Cinco de Mayo Special @ Dru Bru, 10 Pass Life Way, Snoqualmie Pass. Come on over for street tacos and Micheladas! 12PM-9PM
Tuesday, May 6th
Good Life Community Discussions, @ Hal Holmes Center., 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg
Ancient Virtues (A toolkit for challenging times).
Join the CWU Ethics Lab and Dr. David Schwan for interactive discussion that focuses on enduring virtues from several schools of thought — lessons in resilience, wisdom, and care that speak urgently to the challenges we face today. Free 6PM
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
Wednesday, May 7th
Active Aging Senior Health Fair, UKCSC, 719 E. Third St., Cle Elum. Over 30 local vendors will be on hand to explain their services. 10AM-1PM
Dr. Evan Mitchell, Pianist, CWU Guest Artist Concert, McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall. Please come join us for an evening of rarely performed masterworks by 20th C giants, performed by Dr. Evan Mitchell, a steinway artist and professor of piano at University of Florida.Free/Open to the public. 6PM-7PM
Thursday, May 8th
Kittitas County Pride Pint Night @ Dru Bru, 1015 East 2nd St., Cle Elum. Bingo, arts & crafts, raffles, pizza and beer! proceeds going to funding the 3rd Annual Kittitas County Pride Parade! 5:30PM-8PM
Free Line Dance Lessons, All Ages @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 6:30PM
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