Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. October 2nd – October 8th
- donnabeesonrn
- Oct 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 1

Birdie returns to her hometown to share her music with us!
Thursday, October 2nd
Happy Hour Kick-Off @ The Mule, 119 E. 4th Ave., Ellensburg. Come join the Ellensburg Dancing Witches, Meet up to plan practices for the upcoming spooky season performances. Returning members and new members are most welcome! Blessed Be! 5:30PM-6:30PM
Songwriting workshop @ Make Music Ellensburg. 201 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. More info here: https://ellensburgmusic.com/classes
6:30PM-7:45PM
Jam with Sam @ Mike’s Tavern, 427 East 1st Street, Cle Elum. Free/ 21+ 7PM-9PM
Friday, October 3rd (First Friday Art Walk, Ellensburg)(Thorp Community Days starts)
Xetera @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 21+ 6PM-9PM
Mel Peterson @ The Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. No cover, all ages. Arrive early to get a table. 6PM-9PM
Jodi Ryan will perform on the ECR Tiny Stage @ The INK, 405 N. Main St., Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover 5PM-7PM
Jim Badders plays live music and Erin Oostra will paint a live painting during the art walk. @ Nuwave Gallery/ Fortuity Cellars. 115 West 3rd Ave., Ellensburg. Big Sky exhibit continues in the gallery. As an extra bonus Kynlee will take over the Community Art Wall!
5PM-8PM
Daniel Davison (piano) @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg.
6:30PM-8:30PM
Dinner and Auction to kick off Thorp Community Days @ Thorp School Main Gym. Music, silent auction, dessert dash. $25 advance or $30 at door.
6PM
DJ Pretty Rick @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 21+ 9PM
Karaoke @ Logan’s, 204 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. 8:30PM
Saturday, October 4th
Thorp Community Day @ Thorp Firehouse.
Pancake breakfast at the firehouse. 8AM
Grand Parade 9:30AM
Festival Opens 10AM
Thorp Mill Open House 11AM Festival Ends 3PM
Jusby the Clown performs on stage @ Punch Projects 103630 N. Thorp Highway, Thorp. 3PM-5PM
In the Gallery: Monster Mash ( A Halloween inspired artist exhibition) . 12PM-5PM
Biscuits and Bloody Marys @ The Mule Cocktail Bar, 119 East 4th Ave., Ellensburg. 21+ 9AM -12PM (or until sold out)
Suncadia Harvest Fest @ Nelson Farms https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1600070164667996&set=pcb.1600070188001327
See link for full schedule. Soul Brigade will be playing Saturday and The Canyoneros and Grass Fed will perform Sunday.
10AM-4PM Saturday and Sunday
Karaoke @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. 21+
7PM
Comedy on The Ridge with Gabriel Rutledge @ The Ridge Restaurant and Bar, 404 N. Pine St., Ellensburg. Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-on-the-ridge-gabriel-rutledge-tickets-1399965868599?aff=ehometext&keep_tld=1
8:30PM-10PM
Ryan Thompson Annual Pint Night @ Whipsaw Brewery 704 N. Wenas St., Ellensburg. All proceeds will benefit the Kittitas County Sheriffs Office Association and support the Cops and Bobbers event. Join us for a day of fun, featuring live music and delicious food, as we honor Ryan and bring the community together. All Ages.
12PM-9PM
Michael Lancaster @ The Cle Elum Eagles, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum. Non-Members welcome. Children welcome until 9PM. Donations accepted for the band.
7PM-10PM
Daniel Davison (piano) @ Cornerstone Italian Kitchen, 307 East 5th Ave., Ellensburg. 6:30PM-8:30PM
Ellensburg Hardwood Club Cornhole Tournament @ Iron Horse Brewery, 1621 Vantage Highway Ellensburg.
4PM-8PM
Birdie Fenn Cent W/ Wil Cope @ Iron Horse Brewery, 1621 Vantage Highway Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages/pet friendly/beer/ cider/ NA options/food available.
6PM-8PM
Warped 2Ks @ The Brick Saloon, 100 West Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn. No Cover 21+
9PM
Rocktoberfest @ Alpendale, Snoqualmie Summit. Roktoberfest is back! Join us for the ultimate celebration featuring Bavarian bites and brews, festivities, live music, and of course a costume contest. Purchase a ticket online in advance for the best price!
21+ only Must have ID
5:30PM-10PM
Live music from Cockfight Band 6PM
Live music from The Passholes 8:30PM
Sunday, October 5th
Suncadia Harvest Fest @ Nelson Farms continues today. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1600070164667996&set=pcb.1600070188001327
On Main Stage today:
Grass Fed 10AM-11:30PM
The Canyoneros 2:30PM-4PM
Loco Motion @ The Nodding Donkey Bar, 1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg. (outside if the weather cooperates) (If indoors 21+)
2PM-5PM
Mel Peterson @ Thrall and Dodge Winery, 111 Dodge Road Ellensburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Beverages available to purchase at the winery. All Ages/ Pet friendly.
Winery opens at 12PM. Music starts at 2PM.
Open Mic Night @ Old Skool’s, 308 N. Main Street, Ellensburg. All Ages/ Entry by donation. 7PM-9PM
Monday, October 6th
Ellensburg Swing Dance Project @ Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg. Arrive 10 minutes early for the lesson to begin promptly at 7pm. Enter the side door from the parking lot at Ruby and 2nd. There will be an informal social dance (recorded music) following every lesson from approximately 8-9:20pm. All levels of dancers are welcome.
7PM-9:20PM
Open Mic Night @ Iron Horse Brewery, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. No Cover/ All Ages
Tuesday, October 7th
Valley Voices Choir @ Ellensburg Presbyterian Church, 1307 East 3rd Ave. All Welcome. 6:30PM-8PM
Wednesday, October 8th
Paint and Sip with Erin Oostra @ Whipsaw Brewing, Kittitas, 109 N. Main St., Kittitas.
Paint a Highland Cow! $32 Tickets here: https://www.erinoostra.com/classes/p/oct8
6PM-8PM (arrive early to get a seat)




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