Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. May 8th - May 15th

Xetera will play at Cornerstone Italian Restaurant on Saturday.

Thursday, May 8th (Ladie’s Night Out in Cle Elum)

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

Friday, May 9th

KEEN Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe Weekend (May 9-11) @ Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center. Join the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) for the 26th annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS)—a community event celebrating the rare and endangered shrub-steppe habitat of Central Washington.  Full Schedule and Tickets online @ https://www.keen-ycic.org/giss

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)

Pat Moss Band(Classic Rock, Pop, Blues) @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg. No Cover, (Room to Read Fundraiser) 21+ 6:30PM-9PM

Live and Loud @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main St.  All ages / Donations accepted for admission.  Performances by Depiction of Man//Alice Sweet Alice//Iabsorbyourstatic//Delicate/Desolate  7PM

KEEN: Get Intimate with the Shrub Steppe @ Iron Horse Brewery Taproom, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. All Ages/No Cover  Come learn about Lamprey! Kick off party for GISS Weekend  6PM-9PM

Sip and Spin with Kathy @ Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl Street, Ellensburg.  Try your hand at wheel throwing with this quick intro. Adult beverages provided. No experience needed. Register at https://www.gallery-one.org/adult-classes/.

Jukebox Central @ 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

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

Spiced Rye @ Whipsaw Brewing, 704 N. Wenas Street, Ellensburg.  All Ages/ No Cover 6PM-8PM

Karaoke with DJ Forrest Gump @ 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 10th

Community Clean Up @ Silver Fir, Snoqualmie Pass. 10AM-12PM

Bearded Sinners Poker Run and Cornhole Tournament @ Time Out Saloon, 101 S. Main St Kittitas.  Mark Nitchman Memorial Run. Proceeds to benefit Hearts and Hands of Kittitas County. 21+ Only. Registration available online. Registration 9AM-11AM.

Biscuits and Bloody Mary’s @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg.  9AM until they run out.

Make Music Ellensburg Strum-A-Long @ the Clymer Museum, 416 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. The Strum-Along is a free, drop-in, guided jam session led by the teachers of Make Music Ellensburg. We bring binders of music with chords & lyrics - you bring your voice, guitar, ukulele, bass, violin, etc. etc. Tune requests are welcome in advance.

More info: www.ellensburgmusic.com/strum-along

1PM-2:30PM

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. 7:30PM

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

Moonshine Line Dancing @ Iron Horse Brewery Taproom, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. 6PM-8PM

Chris Davidson @ Wheel Line Cider, 15730 Upper Badger Pocket Road, Ellensburg. Cidery open 3PM-7PM, Music 4PM-6PM

Mr. G Band @Cle Elum Eagles#649,  220 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cle Elum. Non-members welcome accompanied with a member, or sponsored at the door. Under 21 welcome until 9:00 PM.  Donations appreciated.  7PM-10PM

Xetera @  performs for Mother’s Day Weekend @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. www.cornerstoneitaliankitchen.com/reservations 6PM-8PM

Comedy On The Ridge with Scott Losse. @ The Ridge Event Space, 404 N. Pine St., Ellensburg. 18+ only  Tickets on Evetbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-on-the-ridge-scott-losse-tickets-1321937343179?aff=ehometext&keep_tld=1

Kareoke with DJ Forrest Gump @ Roslyn Eagles, #696,  107 N. 2nd St., Roslyn. 8PM

Warped 2Ks @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover  21+ 9PM

John Sanders Trio (Latin Jazz) @ Punch Projects.  10630 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp. Gallery opens at 12PM-5PM.  Free/All Ages  Music 3PM-5PM

Sunday, May 11th (Mother’s Day)

Spiced Rye Band @ Dodge and Thrall Winery, 111 Dodge Road, Ellensburg.  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on.  All Ages/ Pets on leash welcomed. Winery opens at 12PM Music, 2PM-4PM

Micah J @ the Muthah’s Day Party, Whipsaw Brewing, 704 Wenas St. Ellensburg. Flower basket raffle and popups throughout the day. 1PM-4PM

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

Open Mic Night followed by a special performance by Joseph Hunter Duncan @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation. 7PM-9PM

Monday, May 12th

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

Dringo @ Iron Horse Brewery Taproom. 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. 6:30PM?

Tuesday, May 13th

Hat Burning Workshop with Blonde Dog 509 @ Dru Bru, 1015 East 2nd St., Cle Elum. Tickets available @ https://blondedog509.com/products/5-13-hat-burning-workshop-dru-bru-cle-elum-wa    5PM-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

Concert Band Concert @ Dr. Wayne S Hertz Concert Hall CWU. Free 7PM

Wednesday, May 14th

The Legacy of Matthew Shepard : Conversation with Dennis and Judy Shepard. @ CWU Milo Smith Tower Theatre. After Matthew’s death, Judy and Dennis Shepard became determined to prevent others from experiencing similar tragedies. By sharing their son’s story and their experience as the family of a hate crime victim, Judy and Dennis are able to carry on Matt’s legacy and help change hearts and minds, creating more understanding, accepting, and compassionate communities. Moderated by Dr. Charlita Shelton, VP of Equity & Belonging.  Free 6PM

Clarinet Studio recital, CWU McIntyre Music Building, Recital Hall. Free 6PM

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

Trombone Studio Recital, CWU McIntyre Music Building, Hertz Concert Hall. Free 7PM

Spring Plant Swap@ The Porch, 608 N Main St., Ellensburg.  Bring plants, seeds to swap.  Bring the kids, there will be crafts for them to do. 6PM

Urban Flooding Open House @ Ellensburg City Hall Council Chambers, 501 North Anderson St., Ellensburg. 4PM-6PM