Scene reports
THE SCENE
What's worth leaving the house for — read by the Drift Velocity editorial team, region by region. The feed tells you what's on; the Scene tells you what matters.
Bellingham, WA · July 23, 2026
Old Settlers Picnic, Art Walks, and Plenty of Live Music
This week in Bellingham, you'll find a multi-day community picnic, art walks, farmers markets, and a good selection of live music across various venues.
Clark Co / SW WA · July 23, 2026
Camas Days, Waterfront Concerts, and a Hawaiian Celebration
This week in Clark County and SW Washington brings annual traditions like Camas Days and the 4 Days of Aloha festival, alongside a steady stream of free outdoor concerts.
Lewiston / Clarkston · July 23, 2026
Music, Markets, and Museum Tours This Week
This week in Lewiston and Clarkston features live music, farmers markets, and museum tours, with a special focus on art events mid-week and more music next weekend.
Moscow / Pullman · July 23, 2026
Venus in Fur, Palouse Music Fest, and Cardboard Creations
This week in Moscow and Pullman, catch a play, enjoy some local music, or get creative with cardboard.
Moses Lake, WA · July 23, 2026
Stapleton at the Gorge, Christmas in July, and Summer Concerts
This week in Moses Lake, catch Chris Stapleton at the Gorge, celebrate Christmas in July, and enjoy a variety of free summer concerts and local art festivals.
Yakima, WA · July 23, 2026
Summer Nights, Art Openings, and a Luau
This week in Yakima brings free summer concerts, art exhibitions, library events for kids, and a luau, with plenty of music and social gatherings through early August.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · July 22, 2026
Jazz, Logging Tours, and Farmers Markets
This week on the Olympic Peninsula brings a jazz festival, opportunities to explore the logging industry, and plenty of farmers markets, plus a few unique happenings.
Seattle / Tacoma · July 22, 2026
Art Fairs, K-Pop, and Summer Concerts
This week in Seattle and Tacoma, check out the Seattle Art Fair, catch ENHYPEN at the Tacoma Dome, or enjoy a variety of free summer concerts and art events.
Skagit / Island / SJI · July 22, 2026
Art and Music Fill the Week, Anacortes Arts Festival Kicks Off
This week in Skagit, Island, and San Juan Islands, expect a mix of art talks, free summer concerts, and theater, culminating in the Anacortes Arts Festival.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · July 22, 2026
TIME FOR THREE!, Street Fair, and A Midsummer Night's Dream
This week in Spokane / Coeur d'Alene, catch some live music, explore local markets, or take in a play as summer heats up.
Wenatchee, WA · July 22, 2026
Sculpture, Music, and Farmers Markets This Week
This week in Wenatchee brings a variety of options, from art camps and yoga to live music and farmers markets, with plenty of theater as the weekend approaches.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · July 7, 2026
Clallam Bay / Sekiu Fundays, Farmers Markets, and Outdoor Music
This week on the Olympic Peninsula brings community festivals, plenty of outdoor markets, and a steady stream of free live music performances.
Seattle / Tacoma · July 7, 2026
Dancing, Drama, and So Much Live Music
This week in Seattle and Tacoma, enjoy free dance lessons, diverse musical acts from classical to deep house, and a variety of art walks and community festivals.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · July 7, 2026
Block Parties, Brewfest, and Broadway in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene
This week in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, look for food trucks, live music, art exhibitions, and a few big festivals, including the Post Falls Festival and a downtown Brewfest.
Tri-Cities, WA · July 7, 2026
Arts and Music Fill the Week, Chalk Art Festival Next Saturday
This week in the Tri-Cities, find science, music, and theater auditions, leading into a weekend packed with art walks, concerts, and a downtown Chalk Art Festival.
Wenatchee, WA · July 7, 2026
Music, Markets, and a Mountain Musical in Wenatchee
This week in Wenatchee, find live music across the valley, local markets, and a beloved musical performance in the mountains.
Tri-Cities, WA · July 1, 2026
This Weekend in the Tri-Cities: Fourth of July, Free Concerts, and a Chalk Festival on Deck
Your Fourth of July weekend guide to the Tri-Cities — the Live@5 series at John Dam Plaza, winery patios in full swing, and a chalk-art takeover of downtown Kennewick the Saturday after.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · June 10, 2026
Bonnie Raitt at Fort Worden, Steampunks in Port Townsend
A legend plays McCurdy Pavilion the same weekend Port Townsend goes full steampunk — then the solstice brings art festivals, a shrimp fest, and a makers market at the cidery.
Seattle / Tacoma · June 10, 2026
Juneteenth Weekend, Then the Sun Refuses to Set
Juneteenth celebrations across both cities, Belle & Sebastian at the zoo, and a solstice weekend that ends with hot air balloons glowing over Seattle Center.
Skagit / Island / SJI · June 10, 2026
A Renaissance Faire, Berry Dairy Days, and Singing to the Orcas
The valley throws an 89th-annual festival and a brand-new Renaissance faire while the islands stack solstice parades, museum openings, and a chorus at Lime Kiln Point.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · June 10, 2026
Pride Downtown, Symphony in the Vines, Solstice After Sunset
Spokane Pride takes downtown, Arbor Crest's concert series hits weekly stride, and the solstice gets not one but two sunset concerts.
Tri-Cities, WA · June 10, 2026
Free Concerts on Three Rivers, Chamber Music in the Vines
The free outdoor concert series all hit their stride at once — while the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival plays wineries by moonlight and Pride takes Memorial Park.
Wenatchee, WA · June 10, 2026
Bluegrass at the Expo, Alphorns at Five
The valley hits full summer stride — a two-date bluegrass festival, alphorns over Leavenworth, and a winery circuit that barely takes a night off.
Wenatchee, WA · May 20, 2026
Alphorns, Wine Country, and a Spice Girls Tribute
Memorial Day week turns the Wenatchee Valley into one long, mostly-free concert — from alphorns in Leavenworth to jazz on a winery lawn.