Arts & Entertainment

The Port Ludlow Art League invites you to gather with fellow makers at The Port Ludlow Resort on Wednesday, September 16, from 1 – 5 p.m. Whether you’re putting the finishing touches on an acrylic painting, knitting mittens, or sketching an idea, bring your work in progress and join the fun. This free gathering is the perfect chance to work on your projects alongside fellow makers in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. Bring your current project and whatever supplies you

· Wednesday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. | Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. Backed by Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Tickets: $24.50 - $44.50. · Sunday, September 6, 12 p.m. | Free Jazz Sunday Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music, ocean views, and our specialty mimosa an

The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) announces two new exhibits at the Museum of Art + History this fall, celebrating the work of regional artists and makers. Opening Saturday, September 5, in the Ferguson Gallery, Understories presents a collection of sculptures by artist John Strohbehn. Spanning more than a decade of carving wood and stone, the exhibit explores the dialogue between artist and material, with each sculpture responding to the natural character, histo

For August 2026, featured artists at Gallery-9 in Port Townsend are Ann Arscott with oil paintings and watercolors, and Roberto Ribiero with silver jewelry. Ann Arscott, an Olympic Peninsula resident for 25 years, has traveled to 130 countries. Ann states, “I take thousands of photographs on my journeys that I use as jumping off places for my art.” There is a strong Asian influence to her style and subject matter, shaped by her time at the China Institute in New York. Her p

· Sunday, August 2 at noon | Jazz Sunday with the Hot Club of PTThe ensemble features Django Reinhardt-style Hot Club jazz, harmony vocals (in English and French), French waltzes and the occasional Brazilian choro. Free event. · Monday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. | The Travelin’ McCourys Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), Rob McCoury (banjo) and sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury bring an improvisation-driven performance that blends the intersection of traditional bluegras