Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. May 29th - June 5th

Follow Along With Mike's Tavern as They Traverse The County, Sprinting Towards The Rainier Revival.

Thursday, May 29th

Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Concert @CWU McIntyre Music Building Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall.    Central Washington University Bands invites the community to a spectacular musical celebration at the final concert of the 2024-2025 academic year, featuring performances by the CWU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Under the musical direction of Dr. T. André Feagin, Director of Bands,      Free/ Open to the Public   7PM

Chris Davidson and Marc Brown @ Rock and Reef Brewing, 614 N. Main Street, Ellensburg.  6PM-7:30PM

Cascade Cody (3 Piece Band) performs for Thursday Night live @ Mike’s Tavern,  427 East 1st Street, Cle Elum. No Cover/ 21+   7PM

Friday, May 30th

Saltwater Sky (Full Band) @ The Haymaker, 108 railroad Ave., Kittitas. 8PM

Rusty Cage @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages.  Arrive early to grab a table. 6PM-9PM

Bryson Evans @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 West University Way, Ellensburg. No Cover 21+      7PM

Daniel Davison @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg.    6PM-8PM

Micah J @ The American Legion, 1101 Craig Hill Ellensburg. 7PM-11PM

Karaoke with DJ Kozmo Blue @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn.    8:30PM

Karaoke with Forrest Gump @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ No Cover  9PM

Saturday, May 31st

Wild Wild Pride Parade, Downtown Ellensburg. (See comments for parade route.) Start 11AM.  Tune into Ellensburg Community Radio for music by DJ Taylor.  Join DJ Banshee, Blue Bear Puppet Lab,  and ECR for a fun afterparty at THE INK, 405 N. Main St., Ellensburg.  Free/ All Ages 11AM-2PM

Bike Month Activities, Unity Park Downtown Ellensburg.  (4th Ave and Pearl St.)  Bike handling fun and games. Bring your bike! FREE youth helmets and fitting, bike bell, and bike light giveaways. Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be giving away free used reconditioned bikes (sizes vary). Bring old bike tubes for recycling and donate extra bike parts. Challenge a friend to a stationary bike race. Safety resources and local trail information. More info at www.ellensburgwa.gov/bikemonth  

Mountain Cleanup @ Snoqualmie Summit East    Clean up from 10AM to 11AM.  Free Pizza from 11AM-12PM   PLUS Trash bingo!   Turn your cleanup effort into a game with Trash Bingo! Grab a Bingo card at check-in and cross items off as you collect them... complete two full rows for a smaller prize and a full card for a larger prize. 10AM-12PM

Adventures with Mary Poppins with Central Washington dance Academy, @ Morgan Middle School, 400 East 1st St., Ellensburg.  Tickets online $18 2PM and 7PM (additional performance on Sunday June 1st.

Sofie Strandjord and Collin Pillow @ Wheel Line Cider, 15730 Upper Badger Pocket Road, Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover.  Tasting Room  Open 3PM-7PM. Music 4PM-6PM

Plant Food @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main St., Ellensburg.  No Cover/ All Ages Performances by Plant Food, Dylan Alm, David Coppin Lanegan. Entry by donation. 7PM

Car Show (CASA Fundraiser) Organized by The Central Valley Rodders  @ Iron Horse Brewery Taproom.  1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.  Family Friendly/Free.  Music by David Owens Band.

11AM-4PM Car Show  6PM-8PM Live Music

Comedy On the Ridge with Casey McLain, @ The Ridge Resturant and Lounge, 404 N. Pine Street, Ellensburg. 18+  Tickets on Eventbrite.  $23.         Doors open at 8PM  Show starts at 9PM.

Mel Peterson @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg.    7PM-10PM

Justin Buckles Production Drag Show @ Kittitas Valley Event Center, Teanaway Hall, 901 East 7th Ave., Ellensburg. – 6:00pm Doors open for all ticket-holders – 7:00pm first act, suitable for ages 13 and older – 8:00pm intermission – 8:30pm second act, suitable for adults only – 9:30pm-ish performers available for photos with audience members.  Multiple ticket tiers available from $10-$50.  Bring dollar bills to tip the Drag Queens.  Bar available to purchase refreshments. 6PM-10PM

Carmina Burana @ CWU Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall, music building.   Under the direction of Nikolas Caoile, the CWU Symphony Orchestra will be joined by CWU Chamber Choir and Vox Divina (Nicole Lamartine, director), Wildcat Chorus (Scott Peterson), and University Chorale (Vijay Singh) to perform the 75-minute cantata based on themes of fate, wealth, fortune, and the perils of drinking, gambling, gluttony, and lust. The concerts will also guest soloists McKayla Sherman (soprano), Tor Blaisdell (tenor), José Rubio (baritone), and a youth chorus made up of students from Ellensburg's elementary schools.  $20 Tickets available online. 7PM (additional performance available on Sunday)

Micah J @ The American Legion, 1101 Craig Hill Ellensburg. 7PM-11PM

Jump’in  Johnny @ The Cle Elum Eagles 649, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum.  (Non-members welcome accompanied by a member or sponsored at the door. Under 21 welcome until 9:00 PM.)  Please consider a donation for the band as a cover.   7PM-10PM

Bakersfield Mafia @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover  21+   9PM

Take Three (CWU Jazz Trio) @ Punch Projects.  10630 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp.                                               Gallery opens at 12PM-5PM.  With "Pieces of the Sublime" by Alexis Hilliard.   Last weekend for this show! Free/All Ages  Music  3PM-5PM

Sunday, June 1st

Rainer Revival Countdown starts today!

@ Mike’s Tavern and online. The 2025 Rainier Revival is coming!!! Holy cow is it June already? The staff at Mike's Tavern is stoked to be part of the Revival this year and will be running all over the county the next four weeks on their way to the Revival. We'll post pics of their last whereabouts and you've got to tell us where they are! We will be giving an award-winning grinder out daily as you round up and catch the Mike's crew on their way to the Rainier revival! Join the fun June 1st as we play "Where's the crew?" Follow Mike's on FB & Instagram to play, no purchase necessary just a knowledge of our great county! Winners will be announced daily.See you at Mike's!

50 Year Celebration of the grand Opening of Kittitas County Historical Museum, 114 East 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. Ribbon cutting and celebration. 2PM

Adventures with Mary Poppins with Central Washington dance Academy, @ Morgan Middle School, 400 East 1st St., Ellensburg.  Tickets online $18 2PM

Chris Davidson @ Thrall and Dodge Winery, 111 Dodge Road, Ellensburg.  Bring blankets, Chairs, Kids, and Pets!   Winery open 12PM-5PM

Music 2PM-4PM.

Carmina Burana @ CWU Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall, music building. Under the direction of Nikolas Caoile, the CWU Symphony Orchestra will be joined by CWU Chamber Choir and Vox Divina (Nicole Lamartine, director), Wildcat Chorus (Scott Peterson), and University Chorale (Vijay Singh) to perform the 75-minute cantata based on themes of fate, wealth, fortune, and the perils of drinking, gambling, gluttony, and lust. The concerts will also guest soloists McKayla Sherman (soprano), Tor Blaisdell (tenor), José Rubio (baritone), and a youth chorus made up of students from Ellensburg's elementary schools. $20 Tickets available online. 4PM

Open Mic Night @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation.   7PM-9PM

Tuesday, June 3rd

Jazz Combo Concert 1 @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall, Ellensburg. Free.  6PM

Jazz Combo Concert 2 @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall, Ellensburg. Free.  8PM

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, June 4th

Bike Night @ The Porch Steakhouse, 608 N. Main St., Ellensburg. 6PM

Strum-A-Long with Make Music Ellensburg @ GARD Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.                                   The Strum-Along is a free, drop-in, guided jam session led by the teachers of Make Music Ellensburg. They bring binders of music with chords & lyrics - you bring your voice, guitar, ukulele, bass, violin, hand drum, etc. etc. Special tune requests are welcome in advance. Donations appreciated.  5:30PM-7PM

Paint and Sip a Watercolor with Erin Osstra @ Dru Bru, 1015 E 2nd St., Cle Elum.  Join Pacific Northwest artist Erin Oostra for a fun and relaxed Paint & Sip at Dru Bru in Cle Elum! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll paint Lake Cle Elum at sunset. ( Pre-printed image provided so you can focus on painting, making it completely beginner-friendly)  $35  6PM

Thursday, June 5th

Bingo Hosted by Hearthstone @ Ellensburg Adult Activity Center, 506 S. Pine St., Ellensburg. 11AM-12PM

Valley Voices Pint Night @ Iron Horse Brewery and Taproom, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.  All Ages/ Pet Friendly

Composition 1 Recital @ CWU McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall.  Free. 7PM