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.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · September 9, 2026
Twilight, Wooden Boats, and Farmers Markets
This week on the Olympic Peninsula, you can celebrate the Twilight Saga, explore wooden boats, or visit one of the many farmers markets.
Seattle / Tacoma · September 9, 2026
Art Walks, Harvest Festivities, and Eilen Jewell This Week
This week in Seattle and Tacoma, look for art walks, harvest festivals, and live music from Eilen Jewell, Joshua Redman Quartet, and more.
Skagit / Island / SJI · September 9, 2026
Chamber Music, Farmers Markets, and Fall Festivals
This week in Skagit, Island, and San Juan Islands, you can catch chamber music, explore farmers markets, and get a head start on fall festivals.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · September 9, 2026
Music Festivals, Art Walks, and Oktoberfest Celebrations Hit Spokane and Coeur d'Alene
This week and next bring a mix of music festivals, art shows, and early Oktoberfest celebrations to the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area.
Tri-Cities, WA · September 9, 2026
Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend, Fiery Foods Festival, and Art
This week's digest features classic cars in Walla Walla, a fiery foods festival in Pasco, and art events across the Tri-Cities.
Wenatchee, WA · September 9, 2026
Chelan County Fair, Car Show, and Plenty of Live Music
This week in Wenatchee brings the Chelan County Fair, a car show, and a steady stream of live music at local wineries and venues.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · September 2, 2026
Birds, Boats, and The 39 Steps on the Peninsula
This week on the Olympic Peninsula brings bird walks, art adventures, live music, and the Wooden Boat Festival, plus farmers markets and community gatherings.
Seattle / Tacoma · September 2, 2026
Moon Festival, Bumbershoot, and a Busy Weekend
This week in Seattle and Tacoma brings a Chinese Moon Festival, the return of Bumbershoot, art walks, and plenty of live music.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · September 2, 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire, 'Found in Translation,' and End of Summer Bashes
This week's Spokane/Coeur d'Alene digest features a legendary band, art exhibition, and several end-of-summer celebrations.
Tri-Cities, WA · September 2, 2026
Tumbleweed, Shakespeare, and Fiery Foods
This week in Tri-Cities, expect a full plate of music, theater, and some spicy food to round out the early September calendar.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · August 12, 2026
Forks Logging Tours, Hoodstock, and Clallam County Fair
This fortnight brings outdoor music, logging tours in Forks, and the Clallam County Fair to the Olympic Peninsula.
Seattle / Tacoma · August 12, 2026
Macbeth, Art Walks, and Blues
This week in Seattle and Tacoma features outdoor theater, various art walks, and plenty of live music, including a blues festival.
Skagit / Island / SJI · August 12, 2026
Fair Fun, Island Tunes, and a Circus Dance Camp
This week in the Skagit / Island / San Juan Islands region, catch the San Juan County Fair, live music, and a circus dance camp.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · August 12, 2026
Fleetwood Mac Tributes, Motown Magic, and Riverfront Eats
This week in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, catch multiple Fleetwood Mac tributes, a Motown show, and the return of Riverfront Eats food trucks.
Tri-Cities, WA · August 12, 2026
Night Markets, Godspell, and Comic Con
This week in the Tri-Cities, you can catch night markets, live music, a summer musical, and a comic convention.
Wenatchee, WA · August 12, 2026
Farmers Markets, Live Music, and Theater on Tap
This week in Wenatchee brings a mix of farmers markets, a good deal of live music, and several theater productions to catch.
Olympic Peninsula, WA · July 29, 2026
Arts Festivals, Farmers Markets, and Logging Tours
This week on the Olympic Peninsula brings a mix of arts events, regular farmers markets, and chances to learn about local industries, with a focus on community gatherings.
Seattle / Tacoma · July 29, 2026
Seafair, Umoja Fest, and Summer Music
This week in Seattle and Tacoma brings the Seafair Weekend Festival, Umoja Fest, and a host of live music options from big brass to blues.
Skagit / Island / SJI · July 29, 2026
Anacortes Arts Festival, Island County Fairs, and Plenty of Live Music
This week in the Skagit/Island/San Juan region, the Anacortes Arts Festival kicks off, county fairs begin, and live music fills the air across the islands and mainland.
Spokane / Coeur d'Alene · July 29, 2026
Street Fairs, Pink Floyd, and Midsummer Dreams
This week in Spokane / Coeur d'Alene, enjoy street fairs, live music from Pink Floyd and others, and a classic Shakespearean play.
Tri-Cities, WA · July 29, 2026
Night Markets, Live Music, and a Back-to-School Kickoff
This week in Tri-Cities brings multiple night markets, free live music, and a community back-to-school event.
Wenatchee, WA · July 29, 2026
Leavenworth Summer Theater, Farmers Markets, and a lot of live music
This week in Wenatchee, catch up on theater productions in Leavenworth, explore local markets, or settle in for some live music.
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.