THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula continues with:
■ PORT ANGELES — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Haywire (blues and rock).
The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Concert on the Pier series is every Wednesday night through Sept. 3 at City Pier.
Dancing is encouraged. City Pier is a dog-friendly, no-smoking, no-skateboards, no-alcohol venue.
Some chairs are available for the disabled and early arrivals. There are two vendors with food and beverages.
“Bubble Man” Greg Bondy provides entertainment for kids at Concert on the Pier with chalk for pavement drawing and a bubble-making machine.
Next Concert on the Pier: Luck of the Draw (bluegrass and variety), July 16.
The July 16 concert also will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
Of particular interest to children, there will be booths with hands-on activities, a life-size inflatable killer whale, “Sanctuary Sam the Sea Lion” and other exhibits and demonstrations.
■ PORT TOWNSEND — Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., The Better Half (R&B, soul and funk-rock).
The free Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock music series, sponsored by the Port Townsend Main Street Program, continues every Thursday through Aug. 28 at the Pope Marine Plaza in downtown Port Townsend.
The concerts are for all ages. Lots of danceable music.
A wine, beer and cider garden for concert goers is available at the plaza beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Next Concert on the Dock: Toolshed Trio (Amereican roots rock), July 17.
■ AND MORE — For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
