Port Townsend events

Thursday, November 12

When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Northwind Art-Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Bold, sunlit paintings by Karen Hackenberg and road trip-like images from Michael Brophy fill Northwind Art's gallery in this fall exhibition. Both artists have distinct perspectives on the natural environment; both make large-scale paintings as well as compact ones. Come explore during gallery hours from 12-5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, and find out more at NorthwindArt.org. This exhibit is…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Port Townsend Public Library 1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA (map)

The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offers guidance and access to some cloud-based tools. Artists may bring their own computers and materials or use public computers and resources at…

  • Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Pizza Bar Thursdays! Join us every week from 4-8PM for mouthwatering Detroit-style pizza, salads, and appetizers. When the sun's out, grab a slice and soak up the vibes in our beautiful Garden! Also enjoy live music by local group Harbor Jazz from 5pm-7pm. We're doing pizza to-go too! Call 360-302-6984 for pickup orders.

  • Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Bossa Nova jazz live in our Bottle Shop (or Garden on warm Summer evenings) every Thursday night. Sip on a cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy scrumptious small plates, all while taking in great tunes. We hope to see you there!

  • Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm PST.
Where
Imprint Bookshop 820 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Join Nikki McClure for an evening where she will read from her latest book "A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home". She will share stories of how she makes her art and books and there will be time for questions and conversation. Nikki McClure lives with her family along the shore of the Salish Sea in Olympia. There she sails and swims and makes picture books as well as a yearly calendar. She is a…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST.
Where
Port Townsend Public Library 1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA (map)

Karen Polinsky’s latest book is the 3rd Edition of Dungeness which features a new essay by Sherry Macgregor, a S’Klallam elder and scholar on Coast Salish canoe culture. Dungeness, a 19th century coming-of-age mystery solved by local history, is inspired by Mary Ann Lambert, the turn-of-the-century S’Klallam chronicler. Together, Sherry and Karen will examine how curiosity about our local history…

  • Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12 2026, 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST. ↻
Where
The Uptown Pub 1016 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA (map)

Free to Play! Name that tune and artist in a fun environment. You can make a team of up to 5 people! Different every week!

  • Free
  • 21+

Friday, November 13

When
Friday, Nov 13 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Flagship Landing Building 1001 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Exhibit admission is free; donations are welcome. These photos and words are the product of a five-day trip taken by Nicholas England and Mike Kalichman in September of 2025. They visited parts of Seattle, the Skagit River, Fidalgo Island, and Lopez Island. We share here some of what they found. Like much of the work done at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, this project inspires us to…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Friday, Nov 13 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Northwind Art-Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Bold, sunlit paintings by Karen Hackenberg and road trip-like images from Michael Brophy fill Northwind Art's gallery in this fall exhibition. Both artists have distinct perspectives on the natural environment; both make large-scale paintings as well as compact ones. Come explore during gallery hours from 12-5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, and find out more at NorthwindArt.org. This exhibit is…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Friday, Nov 13 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Pizza Bar Fridays! Join us every week from 4-8PM for mouthwatering Detroit-style pizza, salads, and appetizers. When the sun's out, grab a slice and soak up the vibes in our beautiful Garden! With live piano by Jonas Myers from 5-7pm We're doing pizza to-go too! Call 360-302-6984 for pickup orders.

  • Free
When
Friday, Nov 13 2026, 9:00pm - 11:30pm PST.
Where
The Uptown Pub 1016 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA (map)

Alternative indie rock band, Cold Comfort, emerged organically from a collaboration of five longtime friends during their first year of living in Seattle after moving away from a small town called Port Townsend. While in their youth, impromptu jams around a fire or rainy late nights in the living room were the foundation and seed that is still growing even over a decade later.

  • Free
  • 21+

Saturday, November 14

When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Indulge in mouthwatering dishes made with local ingredients and refreshing drinks in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Gather your friends and family for a delightful start to your weekend at Bishop Block Bottle Shop! Call for reservations: 360-302-6984 Or Resy

  • Free
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm PST.
Where
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building 4907 Landes St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Join us for this free community gathering, where people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. For this event, we will have volunteers donating their time to help repair small appliances and electronics, textiles/clothes, bicycles, other household items, and tool sharpening. Limit of 2 items per person. If you know the specific part needed to repair…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 11:00am - 4:00pm PST.
Where
Camp N Car 31 Workman St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Camp N Car Open House 2026 Once a year we tidy up the shop, put the coffee on, and open the doors. Come spend a Saturday with us in Port Townsend: tour the shop, climb into some vans, and talk builds with the people who make them. - Saturday, November 14 · 11 AM – 4 PM - 31 Workman St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 What's happening -Shop tours and live product demos - Campervans and DIY builds on…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Flagship Landing Building 1001 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Exhibit admission is free; donations are welcome. These photos and words are the product of a five-day trip taken by Nicholas England and Mike Kalichman in September of 2025. They visited parts of Seattle, the Skagit River, Fidalgo Island, and Lopez Island. We share here some of what they found. Like much of the work done at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, this project inspires us to…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Northwind Art-Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Bold, sunlit paintings by Karen Hackenberg and road trip-like images from Michael Brophy fill Northwind Art's gallery in this fall exhibition. Both artists have distinct perspectives on the natural environment; both make large-scale paintings as well as compact ones. Come explore during gallery hours from 12-5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, and find out more at NorthwindArt.org. This exhibit is…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST.
Where
The Chapel at Fort Worden 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Olympic Music Festival presents a Cello & Chamber Music Masterclass with renowned cellist and instructor Matthew Zalkind. Making World-Class Music Accessible to Our Local Young Musicians _ experience mentorship in action during the Junior Fellows Masterclass. Celebrate our local musicians as they showcase their talents and receive valuable feedback. A FREE Community Event, open to the public.…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Pizza Bar Saturdays! Join us every week from 4-8PM for mouthwatering Detroit-style pizza, salads, and appetizers. When the sun's out, grab a slice and soak up the vibes in our beautiful Garden! With live music from local artists from 5-7pm. We're doing pizza to-go too! Call 360-302-6984 for pickup orders.

  • Free
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST.
Where
Taps at the Guardhouse 300 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Taps at the Guardhouse Presents Steven W. Young! Saturday, November 14th from 4pm-6pm Steven W. Young plays a familiar, yet eclectic mix of rock and country music from your favorite artists to complement his extensive catalog of captivating original songs that can be heard on all streaming platforms. Visit StevenWYoungMusic.com for current tour dates, music, performance videos and social links.…

  • Family Friendly
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST.
Where
The Bishop Hotel 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Rosewood Bridge: Guitar Duo w/ Julian Catford and Trevor Hanson At the Bishop Hotel Saturday November 14th 5-7pm. Two amazing and accomplished guitarists, we play a mix of Jazz, Latin / Brazilian, original music, classical and some quirky pieces. We like to improvise and play off each other’s ideas – so unusual things can happen, and our experiments create a surprising musical tapestry. Every…

  • Free
  • 21+
When
Saturday, Nov 14 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Quimper Grange 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (map)

Roots Fusion is excited to announce fall fusion dances at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St, Port Townsend, WA. Join us October 4th, November 14th, and December 5th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and settle into the friendly, winter-warmth of PT’s fusion dance community. $7–14 sliding scale. See you soon! Roots Fusion provides a safe, consent-forward space for freeform partner dancing. View our dance…

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Sunday, November 15

When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Indulge in mouthwatering dishes made with local ingredients and refreshing drinks in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Gather your friends and family for a delightful start to your weekend at Bishop Block Bottle Shop! Call for reservations: 360-302-6984 Or Resy

  • Free
When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Flagship Landing Building 1001 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Exhibit admission is free; donations are welcome. These photos and words are the product of a five-day trip taken by Nicholas England and Mike Kalichman in September of 2025. They visited parts of Seattle, the Skagit River, Fidalgo Island, and Lopez Island. We share here some of what they found. Like much of the work done at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, this project inspires us to…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Northwind Art-Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Bold, sunlit paintings by Karen Hackenberg and road trip-like images from Michael Brophy fill Northwind Art's gallery in this fall exhibition. Both artists have distinct perspectives on the natural environment; both make large-scale paintings as well as compact ones. Come explore during gallery hours from 12-5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, and find out more at NorthwindArt.org. This exhibit is…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 1:05pm - 10:40pm PST. ↻
Where
The Hilltop Tavern 2510 W Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (map)

Huddle Up, 12s: It’s Game Day Potluck Time! 🏈💙💚 Blue jerseys, loud cheers, and an epic spread—football season doesn't get any better than this. We turn the Tavern into the ultimate tailgate zone for the upcoming Seahawks matchup, and we want your kitchen MVPs to fuel the 12th Player energy. Whether your specialty is slow-cooker meatballs, game-winning guacamole, Beast Mode sliders, or a…

  • Free
  • 21+
When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST.
Where
Fort Worden - Joseph F. Wheeler Theater 25 Eisenhower Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (map)

***To keep this series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for the event; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Join us for the Future of Oceans Lecture “Return of the Giants of the Salish Sea: The Status of Gray and Humpback Whales” Presented by John Calambokidis The Salish Sea is home to many species of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and…

  • Free
When
Sunday, Nov 15 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Bishop Block Bottle Shop & Garden 714 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Pizza Bar Sundays! Join us every week from 4-8PM for mouthwatering Detroit-style pizza, salads, and appetizers. When the sun's out, grab a slice and soak up the vibes in our beautiful Garden! We're doing pizza to-go too! Call 360-302-6984 for pickup orders.

  • Free

Monday, November 16

When
Monday, Nov 16 2026, 9:00am - 4:30pm PST. ↻
Where
Jefferson County, WA Courthouse 1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting (first 4 Mondays of every month, unless Monday is a Holiday, then the meeting is Tuesday) This is a Hybrid meeting with Virtual and in-person attendance at Jefferson County Courthouse – Commissioners’ Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA

When
Monday, Nov 16 2026, 9:30am - 12:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Port Townsend Masonic Hall 1338 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (map)

Sketching and painting the human figure from life is an essential art skill that many artists continue thoughout their lives. Quimper Arts hires local model, who generally pose nude but occasionally clothed. All artists, including beginners, are welcome. There is no instruction but many participants will give helpful tips if asked. Each session costs $15 for the general public, $10 for Quimper…

When
Monday, Nov 16 2026, 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Northwind Art-Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Bold, sunlit paintings by Karen Hackenberg and road trip-like images from Michael Brophy fill Northwind Art's gallery in this fall exhibition. Both artists have distinct perspectives on the natural environment; both make large-scale paintings as well as compact ones. Come explore during gallery hours from 12-5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, and find out more at NorthwindArt.org. This exhibit is…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly
When
Monday, Nov 16 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Port Townsend Masonic Hall 1338 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (map)

Sketching and painting the human figure from life is an essential art skill that many artists continue thoughout their lives. Quimper Arts hires local model, who generally pose nude but occasionally clothed. All artists, including beginners, are welcome. There is no instruction but many participants will give helpful tips if asked. Each session costs $15 for the general public, $10 for Quimper…

Tuesday, November 17

When
Tuesday, Nov 17 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST.
Where
Northwind Art School Building 324 Fort Worden State Park Building 324, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Join teaching artist William Reichle in creating your own one-of-a-kind suncatcher! All materials and tools are provided. In this two-hour class, you will make your own arrangement of pressed flowers and learn how to frame it between two pieces of pre-cut and pre-ground glass. You’ll have a choice between the circle, arch, and triangle shapes in class. In this workshop, you’ll gain guided…

When
Tuesday, Nov 17 2026, 7:00pm - 9:00pm PST. ↻
Where
Taps at the Guardhouse 300 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Come Along for Pub Sing at Taps at the Guardhouse! Every Third Tuesday from 7pm-9pm. Sing along to your favorite songs in a jaunty fashion every third Tuesday at Taps. Singing loud and proud is encouraged. Bring a friend or two and spend the night leaving your inhibition behind. If you want to lead a song, find this month's host, Chuck Lentz, and put your name on the list. Songs should have a…

  • Free
  • Family Friendly