Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. May 7th --- May 14th
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Thursday, May 7th
Mother’s Day High Wine @ Bon Somm, ( Like High Tea, But with wine!) Several Reservations to choose from. $55 Prepaid per guest. 21+ Dates available: May 7th, 12PM 5PM, May 8th , 2PM, 3PM, 6PM, May 9th 12PM, 3PM, 6PM
Ellensburg Downtown Association downtown possibilities tour. This guided tour is open to all who are curious about Ellensburg’s vacant storefronts. Meet at 109 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. Reservations required. https://www.ellensburgdowntown.org/events/downtown-possibilities-tour-2026/form 5PM-7:30PM
Cle Elum Ladie’s Night Out. Shop, stroll, and enjoy the fun! Only the first 100 attendees will receive a free Ladies Night Out tote bag. Pick up your bingo card and event map at any participating venue, complete your card during the event for a chance to win great prizes. And don’t forget: for every $20 you spend at participating businesses, you’ll earn a raffle ticket entry to win a grand prize gift basket filled with goodies from local shops and vendors. 5PM-8PM.
Ladies Night Out @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Charcuterie cup with drink purchase, $20 build your own bouquet. Drink specials. 5PM-8PM.
CWU John Moawad Memorial Jazz Festival, Join the instrumental Jazz Ensembles @ McIntyre Music Building, May 7th and 8th. The festival features non-competitive performances from school and college ensembles, along with clinics and a headline performance by NYC percussionist Bobby Sanabria., This annual event celebrates instrumental jazz. This year's headlining artist is NYC Percussionist Bobby Sanabria. All Day.
Rodeo City Bluegrass Collective @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 E 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 6PM-8PM
Friday, May 8th
CWU Friends and Family and Friend’s Weekend May 8th 9th and 10th Multiple events, some free, some not. Please see website for full itinerary: https://cwuwildcattickets.universitytickets.com/w/packages/PackageDetail.aspx?PackageNewID=142
KEEN, GISS , Get Intimate with the Shrub Stepp starts today!
Join the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) for the 27th annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS)—a community event celebrating the rare and endangered shrub-steppe habitat of Central Washington. Events include Field trips, forest bathing, WA conservation summit, welcome social, (meet a Lamprey), owl walks, snake walks, bird walks, plant walks, river rafting, planetarium shows, falcons, raptors, windfarm tours, and more. Free science booths will be set up Saturday. To see full schedule of events and register for any activity; visit : https://www.keen-ycic.org/giss
May 8-10 All Day
Central Theatre Ensemble presents: Urine Town @McConnell Auditorium, CWU . Tickets @ https://cwuwildcattickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=65 Available dates: May 8, 9, 10 (2PM matinee), 14, 15 7:30PM
Rockin The Red Horse @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. This is a two day event with a Motorcycle Poker Run and Live music by ~~Road Fever Band
Vaught Rock, Rusty Cage, Seattle Cossacks (Motorcycle Stunt Team)
Schedule of events :
Friday 6PM Vaught Rock
Saturday Poker Run Registration 9AM $10/Hand, Awards @ 6PM Rusty Cage Band 3PM
Road Fever Band 7PM
Seattle Cossacks motorcycle stunt team perform @ 6:30PM
Mother’s Day High Wine @ Bon Somm, ( Like High Tea, But with wine!) Several Reservations to choose from. $55 Prepaid per guest. 21+ Dates available: May 7th, 12PM 5PM, May 8th , 2PM, 3PM, 6PM, May 9th 12PM, 3PM, 6PM
Kittitas County Open Art Exhibit @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Exhibit Opens May 1st (during the Art Walk) On view May 1st- June 13th. Awards announced June 5th (during the Art Walk). Check https://www.gallery-one.org/visit-us/ for business hours.
Singer/Songwriter Concert: The Year to Save the Earth @ Kittitas Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 44 N. Anderson St., Ellensburg. Join Jim Scott for this multimedia, musical event. Free but donations of $20 suggested. 7PM
DJ Chuck @ The American Legion post 8. 1101 North Craig Ave., Ellensburg. Live music. No cover charge. Non-members can be signed in. 7:30PM-11:30PM
Karaoke with DJ Forrest Gump @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ae., Roslyn. 21+ No Cover. 9PM
Keen: Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe Social @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway. All Ages, No cover. 6PM-9PM
Saturday, May 9th
Biscuits and Bloody Mary’s @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 E. 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 9AM – 12 Noon (or Sold Out).
Community Clean Up @ Snoqualmie Summit West. 10AM-12:30PM
Rockin’ The Red Horse continues: Rockin’ The Red Horse @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. This is a two day event with a Motorcycle Poker RunLive music by ~~Road Fever Band
Vaught Rock, Rusty Cage, Seattle Cossacks (Motorcycle Stunt Team)
Schedule of events :
Friday 6PM Vaught Rock
Saturday Poker Run Registration 9AM $10/Hand, Awards @ 6PM Rusty Cage Band 3PM Road Fever Band 7PM
Seattle Cossacks motorcycle stunt team perform @ 6:30PM.
The Wayside (Alt. Country, Americana) @ The Punch Stage, 10630 N. Thorp Hwy, Thorp. In the Gallery: Friends of PLAYA (an artist retreat center in South Central Ore.) Gallery opens 12PM-5PM Music 3PM-5PM Arrive early for a good seat.
Mother’s Day High Wine @ Bon Somm, ( Like High Tea, But with wine!) Several Reservations to choose from. $55 Prepaid per guest. 21+ Dates available: May 7th, 12PM 5PM, May 8th , 2PM, 3PM, 6PM, May 9th 12PM, 3PM, 6PM Order here: https://www.bon-somm.com/product/f-te-des-m-res-mother-s-day-high-wine-may-2026-prepaid-reservation/4J6RBRGEAGAMKYI2KWJKTCUI
Cle Elum Eagles Spring Bazaar and Bake Sale @ Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Open to all! 10AM-3PM
Springfest @ Suncadia Nelson Farms,2141 Swiftwater Drive, Cle Elum. More info here: https://cleelumdowntown.com/event/spring-fest-at-suncadia-nelson-farm/ 9:30AM 5K Run 11AM-1PM Springfest
Billy Mac & Late for Supper will perform protest songs old and new. Come Together is happening @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 E. 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 21+ only. No Cover. 6PM -8PM
CWU Art and Design Club Paint and Sip @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway. $10-$20. Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-n-sip-tickets-1988207340677?aff=ehometext 5PM-7PM
Central Theatre Ensemble presents: Urine Town, @McConnell Auditorium, CWU Tickets @ https://cwuwildcattickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=65 Available dates: May 8, 9, 10 (2PM matinee), 14, 15 7:30PM
Jumpin’ Johnny @ Cle Elum Eagles, Non Members Welcome, accompanied by a member or sponsored at the door. Free (donations appreciated) 7PM -10PM
DJ Chuck @ The American Legion post 8 .1101 North Craig Ave., Ellensburg. Live music. No cover charge. Non-members can be signed in.
7:30PM-11:30PM
One Hit Wonders @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ No Cover 9PM
Sunday, May 10th (Mother’s Day)
Mother’s Day Tea @ The Brickhouse Gardens and Nursery, 7243 Manastash Rd Ellensburg. Tickets can be purchased at thebrickhousenursery.com $65 per ticket 10AM
Muthah’s Day Party @ Whipsaw Brewing, 705 N. Wenas, Ellensburg. Local shopping, vibes and fun. 1PM-4PM
Bubbles, Brand and Bling Workshop @ Dru Bru Cle Elum Taproom,1015 E 2nd St., Cle Elum. Bags, Bills, & Brims Branding Workshop + Hat Bar with Blonde Dog 509. All day mimosas available. Wild and Weld will have a permanent jewelry popup. Tickets can be purchased here: https://blondedog509.com/products/5-10-mothers-day-brims-bills-bags-branding-workshop-dru-bru-cle-elum-wa 11AM-8PM
Central Theatre Ensemble presents: Urine Town, McConnell Auditorium, CWU. Tickets @ https://cwuwildcattickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=65 Available dates: May 8, 9, 10 (2PM matinee), 14, 15 2PM
Monday, May 11th
Dringo @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway. All Ages, No cover. 6:30PM-8PM
Trivia Mondays @ Whipsaw Brewery, 704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg. 6PM.
Noontime Ukelele Club, @ Make Music Ellensburg. 201 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. More info here:
https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3391721-noontime-ukulele-club 12:10PM-12:50PM
Tuesday, May 12th
Percussion Studio Recital, @ Recital Hall, CWU McIntyre Music Building. Free 7PM
Valley Voices Community Choir Rehearsals @ Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg. Come Join the Choir! More info: More info: www.ellensburgmusic com/choir 6:30PM-8PM
Percussion Studio Recital, @ Recital Hall, CWU McIntyre Music Building. Free 7PM
Valley Voices Community Choir Rehearsals @ Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg. Come Join the Choir! More info: More info: www.ellensburgmusic com/choir 6:30PM-8PM
Wednesday, May 13th
Clarinet Studio Recital, @ Recital Hall, CWU McIntyre Music Building. Free 6PM
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