Community Calendar

We’ve been celebrating KNKX’s 10th anniversary with special events around the region, and our next stop is in Tacoma on Tuesday, August 11 at Foss Waterway Seaport with the program beginning at 7:30 p.m.

We’ll kick things off with KNKX Director of Music Programming Carol Handley and Tree of Jazz host Justus Sanchez, who’ll provide an overview of the show's origins and methodology, followed by a multimedia exploration of the roots, branches, and budding leaves that connect the music history.

Next, KNKX All Things Considered host Emil Moffatt talks with writer and historian Nancy Bourne Haley and Foss Waterway Seaport’s Executive Director Brent Mason, about the story of Thea Foss and her legacy. You’ll also learn more about how Foss Waterway Seaport keeps marine history alive in the South Sound.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early to explore the museum’s exhibits, and enjoy the pre-event reception from 6:30-7:15 p.m. with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (plus beer and wine for purchase), light bites, and music from Counterpoint, featuring some of the Northwest’s talented young jazzheads. You can also play games like Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga, and Cornhole.

KNKX invites listeners to celebrate our 10th Anniversary in Victoria B.C.! We're excited to present an evening with Astrocolor at The Coda on September 12 which will begin with an exclusive live taping of a four-song KNKX studio session hosted by Abe Beeson, followed by a full Astrocolor set in its seated AstroJazz format. Both will take place on the Main Stage, which will be configured for GA seating.

Astrocolor is a four-time nominee at the Western Canadian Music Awards, winning Instrumental Artist of the Year. The band's AstroJazz series (Moonlighting - AstroJazz Vol. 1 and Stargazing - AstroJazz Vol. 2) explores the nexus between experimental jazz and instrumental psychedelia, and has been a regular playlist staple on KNKX since 2023. This will be the first opportunity to hear new songs from the band's forthcoming release performed live.

• Pre-event reception/meet and greet with Astrocolor and Abe Beeson in the Bar Stage area
• Drink ticket+dessert
• Live music performed by a jazz combo from the Victoria Conservatory of Music
• Main Stage studio session recording+Astrocolor show

Astrocolor is: Anand Greenwell, Sax; Andrew Poirier, Guitar; Neil James Cooke-Dallin, Keyboards and percussion; Lindsay Bryan, Vocals; Amrit Basi, Drums; Piers Henwood, Keyboards

The Coda is located at 751 View Street in downtown Victoria. 19+ Venue: Valid Physical ID Required For Entry

Supported by KNKX. Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio—or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3—specialize in the lost art of “feel good music.” The ingredients of this intoxicating cocktail include a big helping of the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette; a pinch of the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s and The Meters; and sprinkles Motown, Stax Records, blues, and cosmic Jimi Hendrix-style guitar. It’s a soul-jazz concoction that goes straight to your heart and head makes your body break out in a sweat. Live, the band’s fiery and intuitive chemistry is unstoppable, brimming with improvisation, instant composition, imaginative takes on classic tunes, and a booty-shaking back catalog of soulful gems.

Since its humble beginnings in May, 2015, the trio has issued several Billboard-charting albums and a 45; toured nationally and internationally, and performed on live at Upstream Music Festival broadcast by KEXP that garnered over 15 million views. This May, Delvon will release a new 45, "Chicken Leg," on Colemine Records.

Congratulations to Delvon Lamarr on being named the Rising Star Critics Choice for Organist of the Year! Check out the 70th Annual Downbeat Critics Poll.

Kla Ha Ya Days is an historic celebration that has evolved, honoring the History of Snohomish with parades, contests, a carnival and more…… in Snohomish, Washington. Events include the Car show, Carnival, Frogtastic Kids Fair, KlaHaYa Parade, and Street Fair.

Sponsored by KNKX. The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is a three-day event- located at the Blues Ranch on the Methow River in the resort town of Winthrop, Washington- packed full of exciting national and regional entertainment for all ages. There’s on-site camping, food and craft vendors, portable showers, a beer garden, and easy access to the river for recreation and cooling, which all help make the Blues Ranch the perfect setting for Washington’s “best little festival.”

Come listen to The California Honeydrops, Shinyribs, Sue Foley, Southern Avenue, The Rumble, Mike Farris, Bywater Call and so many others!

The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is brought to you by Winthrop Music Association (WMA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 2005 whose mission is to BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC. We believe that music is a catalyst for joy, connection, and healing.

Our vision is to offer audiences, musicians, volunteers, and staff a profound and unique experience of diverse world-class music, community, and natural beauty; and for the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival and the Winthrop Music Association to be vital partners in creating and sustaining a vibrant cultural and economic ecosystem in the Methow Valley.

WMA is a proud supporter of The Cove Food Bank, Liberty Bell High School Music Program and Booster Club, Methow Arts, Room One, Washington Blues Society Musician Relief Fund, Tommy Zbyszewski Methow Valley Education Foundation scholarship and many others.

The Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade is a vibrant celebration of culture, featuring rich ethnic traditions, a spectacular 100-foot dragon, and the Chinese Community Girls Drill Team dressed in elegant Chinese opera costumes. In recent years, the event has expanded to include a diverse array of Asian performance groups, adding to the excitement alongside traditional floats and drill teams. Thousands of spectators gather hours in advance to secure a spot for this two-hour spectacle of music, dance, and cultural pride.

GRAMMY® Award-Winning Trumpeter Charlie Porter | Sci-Fi Standards: The Future We Knew

This summer, GRAMMY Award-winning trumpeter Charlie Porter presents Sci-Fi Standards, Vol. 1: The Future We Knew. A bold project that transforms iconic science-fiction film themes into expansive, improvisational jazz. Extending the traditional jazz lineage into new territory, the music draws from the shared cinematic worlds of Blade Runner, Back to the Future, Alien, Star Trek, Star Wars, Dune, The Terminator, and Stargate. In an era where technology blurs the lines of reality, this performance uses these familiar, globally recognized melodies to tap into our collective imagination and reconnect us through a shared human story.

Charlie Porter is a multi-award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer hailed by Chicago Jazz Magazine as "...one of the most brilliant and imaginative contemporary composers of mainstream jazz." Over a two-decade international career, he has released six acclaimed albums as a leader—including Immigration Nation, named one of DownBeat’s Best Albums of the Year, and has performed at major global festivals and legendary New York venues like The Blue Note and Dizzy’s Club. Porter's upcoming seventh album, Sci-Fi Standards, treats the themes of classic cinema as vibrant vehicles for deep improvisation and modern reinterpretation.

Presented by KNKX. The upcoming release Roots & Wings marks the electrifying debut of 20-year-old blues-rock sensation Amani Burnham, who has captivated millions on social media with his raw talent and magnetic presence. Released on the acclaimed Blind Pig Records, this 12-track collection showcases Amani's remarkable guitar work—played uniquely with his right-hand thumb rather than a pick—alongside soulful vocals and introspective songwriting. From the turbo-charged instrumental "Fastlane" to the deeply personal title track reflecting on his Ethiopian roots, the album crackles with groovy blues-rock riffs, cosmic solos, and stinging vibrato. Recorded at the renowned Carriage House Studios with a classic power-trio setup, Roots & Wings honors the legacy of blues-rock giants while heralding a bold new voice for a new generation.

Sponsored by KNKX. Mainstage concerts in McCurdy Pavilion, MC'd by KNKX's Abe Beeson - plus stop by our table under the Centrum tent on Saturday, July 25 and pick up some cool KNKX swag.

FRIDAY MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.

The opening night Mainstage Concert of Jazz Port Townsend features an exciting lineup of world class artists and collaborators.

Martin Wind’s “Stars”
Anat Cohen, Dawn Clement, Martin Wind, Matt Wilson

A Chapter in Time
Dominique Eade, George Cables, Rufus Reid

Pat Bianchi’s Organ+
Pat Bianchi, Terell Stafford, Mark Taylor, Steve Kovalcheck, Quincy Davis

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 25 at 12:30 p.m.

Spend the afternoon with extraordinary ensembles and artists from the Jazz Port Townsend community.

Sara Caswell Quartet
Sara Caswell, Steve Kovalcheck, Michael Glynn, Matt Wilson

A Trio Moment
George Cables, Martin Wind, Quincy Davis

SATURDAY EVENING MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The festival culminates with an evening of bold, inventive performances from leading voices in jazz.

Wycliffe Gordon Quintet
Wycliffe Gordon, Jay Thomas, Eric Verlinde, Liany Mateo, Allison Miller

Michael Mayo’s Soliloquy + Horns
Christine Jensen, Wycliffe Gordon, American Jazz Quartet, Kneebody

Plus Jazz in the Clubs at Fort Worden venues - July 22 and 23 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Supported by KNKX. The Sergio Mendes Band Returns! Led by Gracinha Leporace, Mendes' wife and vocal partner of over 50 years. Joined by the musicians who stood beside him, to Celebrate 60 Years of Brasil '66 and the Joyful Legacy of Brazilian Music!

The iconic sound of Sergio Mendes, performed by the original members of The Sergio Mendes Band as they continue his legacy by performing his music and celebrating his life. The Sergio Mendes Band toured and performed alongside the maestro. Before his passing in 2024, Mendes called this group the best band he ever had. Marking 60 years since the debut of Brasil '66, the band continue Mendes' lifelong mission of sharing the vibrant rhythms and infectious soul of Brazilian music with audiences around the world.

"Carrying Sergio's music forward is both an honor and a responsibility. This band embodies his spirit, joy, and deep love for Brazilian music. Sergio cherished every single member of this extraordinary ensemble, and we're proud to continue what he started." - Gracinha Leporace.

With a sound that blends timeless Brazilian grooves with fresh arrangements and uplifting energy, The Sergio Mendes Band brings a renewed sense of celebration to every performance. Each note pays tribute to Mendes’ remarkable influence — a career that helped shape the global appreciation of Bossa Nova, Samba, and the unmistakable warmth of Brazilian culture.

The West Sound Film Festival features talent both local and abroad. The Festival shows a large array of films including experimental, documentaries, comedies, horror, music videos, dramas, animated, feature length films and more. We aim to encourage networking, growth and share stories from all walks of life. The West Sound Film Festival will be hosted at The Historic Roxy Theatre, an independent non-profit theater in Bremerton, Washington and SEEfilm Cinemas. We look forward to bringing both local businesses and filmmakers together for a fresh, contemporary celebration of film. Check out the lineup here.

The West Sound Film Festival was previously known as the Port Orchard Film Festival founded by Amy Camp and Nick Taylor. The Festival debuted in 2016 in Port Orchard at our original home, the Dragonfly Cinema. “ In 2019 we partnered with the Roxy Theatre to move the festival to downtown Bremerton. SEEfilm Cinema and many other downtown businesses also came on board to offer space and support. The pandemic forced us to hold a virtual festival in 2020 but we are back, growing, learning, and going strong.” After several successful years of the International Film Festival and learning a thing or two, our sights are on the screen ahead.