Aberdeen Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:

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  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

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May
4
Sun
Silver Screen Classics Film Series: South Pacific @ 7th Street Theater
May 4 @ 2:00 pm
Silver Screen Classics Film Series: South Pacific @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

One of the most beloved of Hollywood’s movie musicals, “South Pacific” is the next offering of the Silver Screen Classics Film Series at the historic 7th Street Theatre in downtown Hoquiam.

By 1958, the idea of movie adaptations of the incredibly successful Broadway stage musicals of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II was a proven formula. And what better material than the play that won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, and five Tony Awards? “South Pacific” followed a huge theatrical run of 1,925 Broadway performances, and was an immediate hit on the silver screen. The story centers on an unlikely romance and the intensifying war in the South Pacific, circa 1943. Among many elements, the film is noted for the cinematic use of the stage technique of employing colored filters for background lighting to convey participants’ moods.

 

May
9
Fri
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign – Prime Rib Fundraiser @ Welcome Inn
May 9 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign - Prime Rib Fundraiser @ Welcome Inn | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Come enjoy the best Prime Rib in town and help raise money for the annual Strong Kids Campaign through the YMCA of Grays Harbor. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the campaign to help provide scholarships and funding for local youth. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at this event! Start your Friday off right and help raise money for our local kids!
This is a 21+ establishment, however, you can call 360-533-5060 for orders to go!

The Glass Menagerie @ Driftwood Theater
May 9 @ 7:30 pm

The Driftwood Players will enact “The Glass Menagerie,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Debbie Scoones. The drama is in two acts and is appropriate for all ages.

The mother is a faded tragic remnant of Southern gentility, striving to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her grown children.  Her methods are ineffective and irritating, causing problems in the household.  The world of illusion that she has striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses about them after a gentleman caller pays a visit.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the door if available, and at the following locations:

Valu-Drug in Montesano

Top Foods and City Center Drug in Aberdeen

Harbor Drug in Hoquiam

Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores

 

May
10
Sat
The Glass Menagerie @ Driftwood Theater
May 10 @ 7:30 pm

The Driftwood Players will enact “The Glass Menagerie,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Debbie Scoones. The drama is in two acts and is appropriate for all ages.

The mother is a faded tragic remnant of Southern gentility, striving to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her grown children.  Her methods are ineffective and irritating, causing problems in the household.  The world of illusion that she has striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses about them after a gentleman caller pays a visit.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the door if available, and at the following locations:

Valu-Drug in Montesano

Top Foods and City Center Drug in Aberdeen

Harbor Drug in Hoquiam

Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores

 

May
16
Fri
Classic Film Series: Jaws @ 7th Street Theater
May 16 @ 7:30 pm
Classic Film Series: Jaws @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Director Steven Spielberg had a total of less than a dozen hours of television and one feature film under his belt in 1974 when he took on a project that would dramatically change his life and seriously scare millions. “Jaws” became the top grossing movie of 1975, won three Academy Awards and sent Spielberg’s career skyrocketing. The film will screen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17 at Grays Harbor’s historic 7th Street Theatre in downtown Hoquiam.

Based on the novel by Peter Benchley, “Jaws” is the tale of a huge great white shark that begins feeding on swimmers, and the efforts of an unlikely trio to battle the beast. The Oscar-winning theme music by John Williams remains instantly recognizable nearly 40 years after it was first heard. The line of dialogue that became part of the pop culture idiom was actually ad-libbed by star Roy Schieder,  “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Sharkey’s of Ocean Shores has teamed with the 7th Street Theatre to offer a variety of “Jaws” and shark-themed merchandise, and 10% of sales will go to the theatre. There will also be a person in a shark costume available for fun photos.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. showings. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance from Brown Paper Tickets and at Harbor Drug in Hoquiam and City Drug in Aberdeen.

 

The Glass Menagerie @ Driftwood Theater
May 16 @ 7:30 pm

The Driftwood Players will enact “The Glass Menagerie,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Debbie Scoones. The drama is in two acts and is appropriate for all ages.

The mother is a faded tragic remnant of Southern gentility, striving to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her grown children.  Her methods are ineffective and irritating, causing problems in the household.  The world of illusion that she has striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses about them after a gentleman caller pays a visit.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the door if available, and at the following locations:

Valu-Drug in Montesano

Top Foods and City Center Drug in Aberdeen

Harbor Drug in Hoquiam

Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores

 

May
17
Sat
Classic Film Series: Jaws @ 7th Street Theater
May 17 @ 7:30 pm
Classic Film Series: Jaws @ 7th Street Theater | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

Director Steven Spielberg had a total of less than a dozen hours of television and one feature film under his belt in 1974 when he took on a project that would dramatically change his life and seriously scare millions. “Jaws” became the top grossing movie of 1975, won three Academy Awards and sent Spielberg’s career skyrocketing. The film will screen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17 at Grays Harbor’s historic 7th Street Theatre in downtown Hoquiam.

Based on the novel by Peter Benchley, “Jaws” is the tale of a huge great white shark that begins feeding on swimmers, and the efforts of an unlikely trio to battle the beast. The Oscar-winning theme music by John Williams remains instantly recognizable nearly 40 years after it was first heard. The line of dialogue that became part of the pop culture idiom was actually ad-libbed by star Roy Schieder,  “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Sharkey’s of Ocean Shores has teamed with the 7th Street Theatre to offer a variety of “Jaws” and shark-themed merchandise, and 10% of sales will go to the theatre. There will also be a person in a shark costume available for fun photos.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. showings. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance from Brown Paper Tickets and at Harbor Drug in Hoquiam and City Drug in Aberdeen.

 

The Glass Menagerie @ Driftwood Theater
May 17 @ 7:30 pm

The Driftwood Players will enact “The Glass Menagerie,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Debbie Scoones. The drama is in two acts and is appropriate for all ages.

The mother is a faded tragic remnant of Southern gentility, striving to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her grown children.  Her methods are ineffective and irritating, causing problems in the household.  The world of illusion that she has striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses about them after a gentleman caller pays a visit.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the door if available, and at the following locations:

Valu-Drug in Montesano

Top Foods and City Center Drug in Aberdeen

Harbor Drug in Hoquiam

Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores

 

May
18
Sun
The Glass Menagerie @ Driftwood Theater
May 18 @ 1:30 pm

The Driftwood Players will enact “The Glass Menagerie,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Debbie Scoones. The drama is in two acts and is appropriate for all ages.

The mother is a faded tragic remnant of Southern gentility, striving to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her grown children.  Her methods are ineffective and irritating, causing problems in the household.  The world of illusion that she has striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses about them after a gentleman caller pays a visit.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the door if available, and at the following locations:

Valu-Drug in Montesano

Top Foods and City Center Drug in Aberdeen

Harbor Drug in Hoquiam

Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores

 

May
30
Fri
Relay For Life Grays Harbor @ Hoquiam High School
May 30 @ 6:00 pm
Relay For Life Grays Harbor @ Hoquiam High School | Hoquiam | Washington | United States

The Relay For Life of Grays Harbor is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease. Click below for more details about our event!

Learn more about Relay For Life Grays Harbor here.

Jun
6
Fri
Third Annual Mystery Night Theater @ Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy this mystery night theater fundraising event. For more information, contact Donna Hallock.

Jun
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jun
28
Sat
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 28 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride @ Quinault Rainforest
Jun 28 @ 7:00 am

Join the community along with the Lake Quinault Cancer Society and pedal with purpose during the 25th Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride.

For more information about this family-friendly bike ride, click here.

Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride @ Lake Quinault School
Jun 28 @ 7:00 am
Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride @ Lake Quinault School | Amanda Park | Washington | United States

Join the community along with the Lake Quinault Cancer Society and pedal with purpose during the 26th Lake Quinault Rainforest Cancer Fund Bike Ride.

This is the 26th year of the ride, which happens rain or shine (usually shine!). The funds raised by this activity are used to assist members of the Quinault/Neilton/Amanda Park area who are diagnosed with cancer or have some other catastrophic illness or life event.  The funds can be used for gas money, meals, lodging and more. Funds can also be used to assist when a resident experiences a different catastrophic event like a house fire or serious accident.

The ride is non-competitive, un-timed, and appropriate for all ages, and is a very popular event with lots of riders who return every year. Helmets are required. It starts and ends at the Lake Quinault School in Amanda Park.  The route goes from the school to North Shore Road, up to the Park bridge and back down the South Shore Road and back to the school.  The route is approximately 30 miles, with half being paved roadway and the other half well-packed gravel.  Riders get to experience the beautiful Quinault valley in it’s full glory, with beautiful views, wildlife sightings and lots of fresh air to enjoy.  There are comfort stations at 2 spots along the route which provide bathroom facilities, snacks and water. “Sag wagons” patrol the route as well, ready to offer assistance or a ride to anyone in need.  Food services, lodging and camping are available at various locations at the lake.

T-shirts are available for an additional $10 each. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended if you want to be sure of a t-shirt, as a limited number are made each year.  You can call 360-580-1206 or email mgstamon@comcast.net for additional information or to obtain a registration form.

Jun
29
Sun
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 29 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jul
3
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Jul
5
Sat
Seafood Shindig @ Ocean Shores Lions Club
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Coastal Interpretive Center is having a fundraising event called the “Seafood Shindig.” The event will feature local Quinault Tribal members preparing salmon in the traditional way. It will be served with coleslaw, garlic bread, water or pop, and dessert. Spaghetti will be offered as an alternative if someone would rather not have salmon. Galway Bay Pub is partnering to offer additional beverages for sale in an outside beer garden. We are selling tickets for three timeslots (2:00, 4:00, and 6:00). Tickets are available at Coastal Interpretive Center, Ocean Shores Visitor Center, The Dusty Trunk, Sipping Serendipity, Gordon’s Antiques, and in Aberdeen at GH Wine Sellars and the Visitors Center.

In addition to the dinner, we will be having a silent auction and raffle items during each time slot. We hope that lots of our locals see the benefit of keeping the Interpretive Center open for all to enjoy.

Jul
24
Thu
Chicago the Musical @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts
Jul 24 @ 7:30 pm
Chicago the Musical @ Bishop Center for Performing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

“Chicago” tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses, Velma and Roxie, locked up in Cook County jail. Devilish and delightful, “Chicago:” is and indisputable Broadway landmark, with one great showstopper after the next.

Jul
25
Fri
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration: Artists Reception @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be  followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.

Chicago the Musical @ Bishop Center for Performaing Arts
Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm
Chicago the Musical @ Bishop Center for Performaing Arts | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

“Chicago” tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses, Velma and Roxie, locked up in Cook County jail. Devilish and delightful, “Chicago:” is and indisputable Broadway landmark, with one great showstopper after the next.