Oct 02 Friday
SALT AIR & SWEET JAZZ! Join us October 2-4, 2026, for the annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party!
This year, jazz legend John Clayton — interim Artistic Director — presents a lineup celebrating the enduring legacy of Ken Peplowski.
For more than two decades, OCJP has celebrated great live jazz—and the dedicated fans who love it. Join us on the beautiful shores of Nye Beach at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a lively, music-focused weekend of live jazz in an idyllic coastal location filled with charm, shopping, local brews, and fresh seafood.
Session 1: Friday, October 2 @ 7pmSession 2: Saturday, October 3 @ 1pmSession 3: Saturday, October 3 @ 7pmSession 4: Sunday, October 4 @ 1pm
2026 LINEUP
* John Clayton (bass)* Taylor Eigsti (piano)* Holly Hofmann (flute)* Jeff Hamilton (drums)* Randy Porter (piano)* Jacob Scesney (clarinet)* Terell Stafford (trumpet)* Katie Thiroux (bass/vocals)* Camille Thurman (tenor sax, vocals)* Anthony Wilson (guitar)* Byron Stripling (trumpet)* Darrell Green (drums)* Kiara Rouse (tenor sax)
We hope to see you here on the beautiful shores of Nye Beach! It’s sure to be another spectacular weekend!
What makes this party stand out?
What makes the OCJP special, first and foremost, is the excellent talent assembled. Also, a superb location at the Oregon Coast – on the beautiful shores of Nye Beach in the “Dungeness Crab Capital of the World®.” Additionally, an incredible, state-of-the-art venue (Newport Performing Arts Center) featuring an unparalleled Meyer Constellation sound system. OCJP draws fans from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. But it also enjoys the support of a loyal local fan base, regional businesses, and a dedicated team of volunteers. The result is a Jazz event like no other – pairing extreme professional talent and tech with a friendly, casual environment. Here, the focus is on the music. It all adds up to a party you don’t want to miss.
Sponsored by KNKX. This festival is more than just a concert series. It is a dynamic, living conversation where sound, story, and visual art intersect. During the Festival, BIMA's Frank Buxton Auditorium transforms into a creative studio, a place where jazz musicians, storytellers, and visual artists come together to explore and celebrate the many facets of jazz. At every show, each artist brings their own unique voice, honoring jazz’s deep roots and its ever-evolving future.
Whether you attend a single event or immerse yourself in the full month-long experience, you’ll discover a vibrant tapestry of music, culture, and storytelling that showcases jazz’s timeless appeal and its power to inspire across generations and communities.
The 2026 line up:🎶Camila Ferrari| Oct 2🎶METTA Quintet | Oct 8🎶Afrocop| Oct 9🎶Jun Iida | Oct 16🎶Greta Matassa Group | Oct 17🎶Jazz with Jim: Great Musicians We All Need to Know | Oct 22🎶Pearl Django | Oct 24Family Day: Jazz Edition | Oct 25
Learn more: https://www.biartmuseum.org/events/within-earshot-jazz-festival/
About Earshot JazzEarshot Jazz dedicates itself year-round to cultivating a vibrant, diverse jazz community—championing artistic innovation, honoring the rich history and integrity of the genre, and fostering meaningful connections between musicians and audiences through the annual Earshot Jazz Festival.
In 1902 New York, anything seemed possible. RAGTIME is a uniquely compelling exploration of America at the turn of the 20th century, weaving together three unforgettable stories: a daring Harlem pianist, a determined Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman. Each navigates a changing world, united by courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future.
With its Tony Award-winning score blending ragtime, blues, jazz, and show tunes, RAGTIME has been hailed by TIME Magazine as “a triumph for the stage,” and by the International Herald Tribune as “the best musical in twenty years.”
In a production marking our nation’s 250th birthday, this beloved epic musical bursts onto the Village stage, painting a vivid portrait of the people who built this country with hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Originally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice that glides effortlessly between tenderness and strength. Energized by the spontaneity of live performance and a pursuit of truth in her lyrics, de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk genres. Recorded and mixed by five-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Sean Sullivan and self-produced by de Vitry, All My Faith is a buoyant collection of songs brought to life by a cast of her closest confidantes and collaborators. All My Faith will be released on de Vitry’s own Mad Maker Studio label on July 24, 2026.
Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage. Poetic, poignant, and profoundly human, this groundbreaking play invites us to slow down, look closer, and cherish the fleeting beauty of life.
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
Oct 03 Saturday
Presented by KNKX. Al Di Meola occupies a rare and enduring position in contemporary music as a living legend whose work continues to define the present moment. For more than five decades, he has shaped the language of modern instrumental music through an unmistakable synthesis of jazz, rock, Latin, Mediterranean, and world traditions-marked by rhythmic sophistication, compositional intelligence, and extraordinary precision.
A GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Di Meola is the recipient of the Miles Davis Lifetime Achievement Award and the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a seven-time recipient of Guitar Player Magazine's Best Guitarist award and a multi-year winner of DownBeat Magazine's Readers Poll. His standing among the Greatest Guitarists of All Time is consistently affirmed by leading international publications and cultural institutions.
Di Meola first rose to global prominence in the mid-1970's as a core member of Return to Forever, the seminal ensemble led by Chick Corea. During this period, the group's recordings redefined instrumental music, expanded its audience, and established new artistic benchmarks that remain influential today.
Al Di Meola returns with his acoustic band and the program "The Guitarchitect," a refined concert experience that unites five decades of music, sweeping multimedia visuals, and the stories that shaped a lifetime of artistry. This tour is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and the evolution of the Di Meola sound - performed with the unmistakable precision and passion that have defined his world-renowned career.
Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion explores how Black women transform Hip-Hop fashion into a cultural and political force, transcending the boundaries of music to influence global style, self-expression, and identity. From streetwear to couture, hair to jewelry, and iconic photography, the exhibition showcases style as a powerful expression of Black womanhood across 30 unique artifacts. Layered in late 1990s and early 2000s denim, holographic finishes, and Y2K palettes, the gallery highlights the artists and cultural creators who bring these iconic looks to life—centering the women visionaries whose creativity reshapes Black and Hip-Hop communities through storytelling, authorship, and legacy.
Join us as we welcome members of the Latine community to the Aquarium. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll have a digital scavenger hunt, animal talks in Spanish and English (select dates) and more. Open to all members of the Latine community and other people interested in celebrating Latine culture.
Be sure to bring your little ones too! We’ll have special activities during Toddler Time on September 27 and 28, and October 10 and 11. Join us for a sensory-friendly early opening on Sunday, September 27 at 9am. For early-opening ticket information, reach out to connections@seattleaquarium.org.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
