BRING PICNIC FOOD, a lawn chair and blankets (and don’t forget your sunglasses, and a coat if it’s chilly) to free, family-friendly outdoor Fourth of July concerts across the North Olympic Peninsula:
■Sequim — 3 p.m., special Fourth of July concert (marches, Broadway tunes, patriotic songs) by the Sequim City Band.
The band will perform at the James Center for the Performing Arts amphitheater in the Sequim Water Reuse Park, 563 N. Rhodefer Road, just north of Carrie Blake Park.
■Forks — 6:30 p.m. to dusk, Music in the Park, Tillicum Park, part of the Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July (downtown parade at noon; fireworks in the park about 10 p.m.).
■Port Angeles — Two bands from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Port Angeles City Pier following the Fourth of July parade downtown (at 6 p.m.) and just before fireworks over Port Angeles Harbor (about 10 p.m.).
From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Old Sidekicks (country western).
From 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Fat Chance (classic rock ‘n’ roll).
This is part of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Concert on the Pier series.
Concerts are every Wednesday through Sept. 5 at City Pier.
City Pier is a no-smoking, no-skateboards, alcohol-free venue.
Some chairs are available for the disabled and early arrivals.
Next Concert on the Pier: Luck of the Draw (bluegrass) on July 11.
■Port Townsend — 7 p.m., Port Townsend Summer Band Independence Day concert.
The band will perform in the Port Townsend American Legion Hall, corner of Water and Monroe streets.
For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Events Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
