Community Calendar

The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.

Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.

Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.

Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.

For over 30 years, the Broadway Farmers Market has brought together the highest quality local growers, specialty food producers, hot food vendors, and artisans. There is something for everyone on Broadway, including weekly music. Come for lunch – Shop for dinner! The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get more information here. First Thursday Music is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July through September, join KNKX for First Thursday Music, and we invite you to stop by the KNKX booth which will be set up in front of our Tacoma studios on Broadway.

August 7: Amelia Day is a folk rock powerhouse entering the conversation with mainstays like Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, and Hozier. Underscoring her carefree melodies with gritty, confessional lyricism and raw, heartfelt delivery, she shares stories of her coming-of-age with an intimacy that makes even new listeners feel familiar. Raised in Washington state, Amelia was deeply influenced by the folk artists that have also found their footing in the overcast forests and slick streets of Seattle (like The Head And The Heart, Fleet Foxes, and again, Brandi Carlile).

Mixing elements of her adolescent mixtapes of folk, rock, jazz, pop, and funk, she writes music that plays freely with genre, but is still undeniably recognizable as “Amelia Day”. Whether you find Amelia through her live shows or her inventive online videos, her humor, joy, and authenticity are bound to win you over.

Earth / Sea
8/1 - 9/14

Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.
Aug 1 - Sept 14th

Artist Reception, Friday 8/1/25 5-7PM

Free

Mon - Sat | 10-6
Sun | 11-5

childhoods-end-gallery.com

360.943.3724

info@childhoods-end-gallery.com

"Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" is an unconventional one-man show of art by Chuck Iffland, an outsider artist whose works spring from his inner visions. The son of painters, musicians and craftsmen — he uses his great-grandfather’s hand tools — Iffland turns his dreams and imaginings into sculptures and prints.
The show, divided into what he calls echoes, memories and curiosities, is open noon to 5 PM daily except Tuesdays. A free opening celebration is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Iffland will do a free Q & A at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.
This artist is a free spirit. His degree is in political science, while “I have no art degrees. And I never wanted any art degrees,” says Iffland, who lives and works in rural Chimacum. He infuses his fascinations with archeology, history, borders and the natural world into wood, stone, paper and copper, making what he calls “artifacts of the mind.” His travels, including hikes in the American Southwest and explorations of Belize, also inspire him.

Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors.

Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
Supported by City of Olympia

The Normandy Park Arts Commission has worked throughout the winter and spring to create an exciting summer music schedule for the annual ‘Music in the Park’ concert series! Every Sunday in July and August at Marvista Park, the City is hosting free concerts starting at 5:00 pm. These concerts are open to the public and feature live music and a theater performance. The summer will culminate with a special jazz music finale in late August featuring This finale will offer an entire afternoon of music with three bands. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this fantastic summer lineup in 2025

Sponsored by KNKX. Volunteer Park Trust is thrilled to announce the return of our Summer Series—featuring none other than two-time Grammy Award winner Sara Gazarek! Back by popular demand, Sara and her band will once again grace the stage at our spectacular series of performances in the beautifully renovated Volunteer Park Amphitheater.

Her appearances over the past two years have been a standout highlight of the season, captivating audiences of all ages and helping to shape this celebration into a beloved summer tradition.

This year’s lineup continues the momentum with a stellar roster of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians and songwriters. Each evening promises unforgettable performances in Capitol Hill’s new cultural hub—Volunteer Park.

Our free concerts will be held every Thursday from July 10 to August 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Our series kickoff on July 10, known as Picnic in the Park, will include kids’ activities and free ice cream. Food trucks will be available at every concert. Gather your friends and family, and join us in celebrating music, community, and summer in Seattle!

The lineup:

July 10
The Paperboys
Stacy Jones Band

July 17 - presented by KNKX
Sara Gazarek
Jovino Santos Neto

July 24
Nite Wave
The ABBAgraphs

July 31
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends
Dance Church

August 7
Quincy Jones Tribute with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - presented by KNKX

August 14
Kalimba
Day Soul Exquisite

10th Anniversary Gas Station Blues
In partnership with the Washington Blues Society, the Downtown Issaquah Association is excited to announce Thursday night Gas Station Blues series July 11– August 29. Gas Station Blues will feature talented blues artists every Thursday night from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Historic Shell Station located at 232 Front Street North. Come early and picnic on the grass or enjoy one of the fantastic art galleries or restaurants along Front Street before the show. Bring a chair and/or blanket and enjoy the summers night blues. This is a free, all ages event open to the public. Historic Downtown Issaquah has a vibrant and lively scene and Gas Station Blues enhances that scene even further.

Performances are also live streamed on FaceBook and YouTube.

The 2024 Line up is some of the Best of from the 1st 9 years!

July 11 – Nick Vigarino
July 18 – Kim Archer
July 25 – Ben Rice
August 1 – John “Del Toro” Richardson
August 8 – Christi Michelle
August 15 – Eden Moody
August 22 – Brian Butler
August 29 – Stacy Jones

Immerse yourself in the sultry, swingin’ Jazz Age of the Harlem Renaissance, where the Cotton Club is the place to be! Infused with the iconic tunes of Duke Ellington, Dorothy Fields, Harold Arlen, and more, After Midnight weaves groundbreaking jazz standards with rapturous dance and the rhythmic poetry of Langston Hughes in a jubilant production fit to blow the roof off the theater. Timeless songs like “Stormy Weather,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing” will have you leaping to your feet to join the fun.

Winner of the Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards
Featuring a live jazz band on stage, and the best tap dancing in the Pacific Northwest
A 5th Avenue Theatre debut and original staging