The Siren

09/03/2026

Hello friends! We’re working our way to a well-deserved 3-day weekend, and it’s going to be a fun one! Friday morning kicks off VINTAGE MARKET at Duke + Re*****on with a focus on fall fashion. Leather, jackets, knits, button-downs, cozy wraps, and a fresh drop of Tate Art Waitsburg’s sashiko-stitched jeans have arrived to take you through the changing season in style.

Friday night it’s all about music in its various forms. Start it off with a visit to ATELIER WAITSBURG, who recently began opening their doors on Fridays and Saturdays at 4pm. They offer lovely wines from Holocene (PNW), Beatus and Clos Lointain (France), and have a nice selection of vinyl for your listening pleasure. The BLUEGRASS JAM is at Hotel Hardware this week, where Padraic’s exceptional craft cocktails can be found if you enter through the Bobcat Room entrance. Closer to home, Whiskey C is honoring Dolly Pardon during their FIRST FRIDAY KARAOKE. There will be prizes, Chicken & Dumplings on the menu, and most importantly, pie!

Saturday night we look forward to a conversation with Brooklyn artist Rachel Papo and will discuss her photography work ‘Preparing For Hand Gr***de Throwing’. At age eighteen she served in the Air Force as a photographer, and returned nearly 15 years later to photograph a body of work captured in the book SERIAL NO. 3817131, published in 2008. Join the ART TALK conversation, and show up to Royal Block early to sample some beautiful and unusual orange/amber/copper wines from Washington, Oregon, and Chile!

Enjoy!

VINTAGE MARKET @ DUKE + RE*****ON
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 10:00 AM

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE @ LIBERTY THEATER
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Regular showtimes.

BLUEGRASS JAM @ HOTEL HARDWARE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FIRST FRIDAY KARAOKE @ WHISKEY C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026. 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

ART TALK @ ROYAL BLOCK
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Auction items! Fun!

08/27/2026

Waitsburg’s special events calendar remains uncluttered this weekend with just enough novelty to make sure you’re paying attention.

Friday night, the Bluegrass Jam is at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Walla Walla. Grab a meal, soak in some Americana, and make a night of it. If that’s not enough drama for you, head to Liberty Theater in Dayton to watch Reagan and Gorbachev toe the line of nuclear annihilation in ‘The Brink of War’.

Saturday morning brings you an opportunity to explore what transportation looked like before 1915 with the Horseless Carriage Club of America. The ‘Brass Brass Walla Walla’ tour will be in the area August 28 - 31 with an estimated 17 cars arriving from surrounding states. They’re scheduled to swing by Bruce Museum Saturday morning, so get your coffee to go and stroll on down to the museum for a peek.

Sunday afternoon, there’s a great opportunity for kids and families to play games, listen to live music by area youth, and enjoy a meal at Waitsburg Fairgrounds. We hear rumors of hotdogs and snow cones, and we hope it’s all true! Admission, all activities, and a meal are covered with $10 on entry, and proceeds go to help support the administrative and insurance cost of RYES. For those unfamiliar, they provide the umbrella non-profit status for eight different area youth groups. From basketball and football to Urban Forestry and Youth in Government, it’s a very worthy cause.

Enjoy!

BLUEGRASS JAM @ MARRIOTT HOTEL
AUGUST 28, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

THE BRINK OF WAR @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST 28, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2026. Regular Showtimes.

HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB @ BRUCE MUSEUM
AUGUST 29, 2026. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

RYES RHYTHM & FUN FESTIVAL
AUGUST 30, 2026. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

08/21/2026

This weekend brings another fun lineup to the ‘Burg! Friday night kicks off with the BLUEGRASS JAM at Wolfling Coffee, 7PM. This is an all ages venue, and a favorite for staying cool and gathering with friends.

Saturday morning is the final FARMER’S MARKET of the season at Preston Park. Pick up your flowers and get all the goods, 9AM - 1PM.

The Royal Block has a great TONGUE + GROOVE planned Saturday Night. Chef Kenny Rudolph is bringing ASIAN BAO BUNS to the table from 4-7PM, and Waitsburg’s own singer / songwriter PAUL GREGUTT will be playing an eclectic acoustic set of classics and original tunes from 6-8PM. No Cover, 21+

Enjoy!

BLUEGRASS JAM @ WOLFLING COFFEE
AUGUST 21, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FARMER’S MARKET @ PRESTON PARK
AUGUST 22, 2026. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

TONGUE + GROOVE @ ROYAL BLOCK
AUGUST 22, 2026. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

08/14/2026

The lineup this weekend is short and sweet— just like Wolfling’s dessert in a glass, ‘Key Lime Pie’.

While most of the kids camps and special programs have wrapped up for the summer, Weller Public Library’s kids programming is still going strong with their regular activities, plus a fun drop-in JURASSIC SUN PRINTS art project on Saturday.

The BLUEGRASS JAM had a last minute switcheroo from the Mikkelsen Barn to the TVAMP space on Main Street for tonight. Further afield, SPIDERMAN: BRAND NEW DAY is playing at the Liberty with all the regular show times.

Other than that, it’s all the usual fun with perfect weather for cool beverages, grabbing a bite with friends, splashing in the river, lazing in the shade, and soaking up the final weeks of summer.

Enjoy!

BLUEGRASS JAM @ TVAMP
AUGUST14, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SPIDER-MAN @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST14, 2026 – AUGUST 25, 2026. 7:00 PM

JURASSIC SUN PRINTS @ WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUGUST 15, 2026. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

08/09/2026

OBSERVED: Sunday coffee posse stopping for a cup of giddy-up.

08/07/2026

Through the smoky haze of wildfire season, harvest continues and we’re making the most of summer. The fun for young thespians this week is the Missoula Children’s Theater production of ALADDIN. This week is rehearsals culminating with performances on Friday night and a Saturday Matinee. Reserve your tickets online.

For a little change of venue, Ten Ton is hosting the BLUEGRASS JAM on Friday night. This is an all ages event, and if the air clears enough to claim patio seating at Royal Block, you might be able to hear them while enjoying a refreshing beverage. Just down the street, Walla Walla DJ will be firing up FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE at Whiskey Canyon starting at 9PM.

Saturday morning is the FARMER’S MARKET, and they continue to have a lovely array of goods, treats, and even some fresh local produce! While you’re in the neighborhood, it’s also the perfect time to pop in at WAITSBURG GARDEN CENTER–– a fresh load of juicy local melons has just arrived, Walla Walla Sweets are in stock, and they have some great deals on plants.

Finally, Liberty Theater has THE ODYSSEY on the big screen for a second week, but no showing on Friday as kids will be taking the stage.

Enjoy!

BLUEGRASS JAM @ TEN TON
AUGUST 7, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

ALADDIN PERFORMANCE @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST 7, 2026. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

KARAOKE @ WHISKEY CANYON
AUGUST 7, 2026. 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM

FARMER’S MARKET @ PRESTON PARK
AUGUST 8, 2026. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

ALADDIN PERFORMANCE @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST 8, 2026. 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

THE ODYSSEY @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST 8, 2026 – AUGUST 12, 2026. *No show Friday night

YWCA FUN FACTORY @ TEN TON STUDIOS
AUGUST 10, 2026. 9:30 AM

07/30/2026

What a fun weekend we have lined up! Friday’s BLUEGRASS JAM is at their most refreshing location–– Wolfling Coffee. Grab a cool beverage, claim a comfortable corner, and enjoy the live music. All ages, 7PM. Further afield, the Liberty Theater is showing a star-studded cinematic version of THE ODYSSEY, and naturally we’re looking forward to seeing the Sirens scene.

Friday through Sunday is the D+R VINTAGE MARKET, 9AM-2PM. This month’s focus is books, art paper goods and ephemera, and there’s a swoon-worthy selection of vintage children’s books, very special DIY collage kits including mounting board and frames from TATE ART WAITSBURG, art posters, and ephemera.

Saturday, Weller Public Library has a fun STONE AGE SKETCH activity for the kids, 9AM - 2PM. BROCKMEYER FAMILY WINES will be pouring their award-winning wines at the Royal Block from 3 - 6PM. And finally, ART TALK returns at 6PM with artist Dennis Masback who will be joining via Zoom. The work up for consideration is Untitled #10013, an acrylic on wood. For those familiar with his current color-drenched figurative work, the restraint of this abstract piece from 2000 demonstrates quite an evolution in process. We can’t wait to hear all about it.

Enjoy!

TTPRG @ WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
JULY 30, 2026. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

VINTAGE MARKET @ DUKE + RE*****ON
JULY 31, 2026 – August 2, 2026. 10:00 AM

BLUEGRASS JAM @ WOLFLING COFFEE
JULY 31, 2026. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

THE ODYSSEY @ LIBERTY THEATER
JULY 31, 2026 – AUGUST 12, 2026. Regular Showtimes.

STONE AGE SKETCH @ WELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUGUST 1, 2026. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

BROCKMEYER FAMILY WINES @ ROYAL BLOCK
AUGUST 1, 2026. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

ART TALK @ ROYAL BLOCK
AUGUST 1, 2026. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

YWCA FUN FACTORY @ TEN TON STUDIOS
AUGUST 3, 2026. 9:30 AM

ALADDIN AUDITIONS @ LIBERTY THEATER
AUGUST 3, 2026. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

07/25/2026

OBSERVED: An impromptu reading at Royal Block Friday morning with cultural journalist (Condé Nast) and novelist Boris Kachka. He’s in the area working on an article about Walla Walla and Waitsburg, and we’re delighted that he had a moment to share with us.