
What to Do in Yakima Valley (August 18-20)
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are Yakima Valley listings for events, concerts, family-fun activities, bizarre shows, stuff for gamers, karaoke fun, and regional Indigenous cultural learning experiences for the weekend of Friday, August 18, thru Sunday, August 20th.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH
1 . Karaoke Night
Game and Grog Bar, 118 S 1ST ST, YAKIMA
Karaoke begins at 9 p.m.
2. Flower Arrangement with Tyra
Freehand Cellars, 420 WINDY POINT DR, WAPATO
This is a $45 class and is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
3 . Public Roller Skate Sessions
Skateland, 2506 OLD TOWN RD, UNION GAP
You can buy tickets online here. Fridays - 7 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. session: $10.95.
4 . Live Music on the Patio
Hoops Bar, 2103 W LINCOLN AVE, YAKIMA
Hit up the patio at this iconic dive bar and listen to some bands rock out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. August 18th - Rod Giles Band at 7 p.m.
5 . Wa’paas Weave Class
Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 TIETON DR, YAKIMA
Join in understanding and respecting our region's local Indigenous People's culture and traditional ways of healing, while learning how to weave, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend!
6 . Paranormal Cirque
Yakima Sundome, 1301 State Fair Park
18+ show. A spooky acrobatics show. Tickets are $30 and up. 7:30 p.m.
7 . Bachata, Cumbia, and Salsa Dance Lessons
The Bistro at The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N NACHES AVE, YAKIMA
18+ only. Upscale Party Dress Code please! DJ MO’ plays the music while the Yakima Salsa Dance Company instructors show you how to do the dances the RIGHT way. $15. The free dance lesson is from 9:30-10 p.m. only. No-lesson dancing from 10 p.m. to close at 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH
1 . "Last Call" Weekend to Pick Berries
Blueberry Hill Berries, 1540 W WAPATO RD, WAPATO
This is the "last call" to pick berries for the season. 7 a.m. to noon
2 . "Inside Out" Art Gallery Exhibit
Larson Gallery, 1606 W NOB HILL BLVD, YAKIMA
Explore acrylic, pastel, and ceramic paint art pieces from Susan Harris, Darcie Roberts, and Bernadette Crider. Open Friday 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m.
3 . Rock Band Night
Game and Grog Bar, 118 S 1ST ST, YAKIMA
21+ only. Get some drinks and play video games with others.
4 . Public Roller Skate Sessions
Skateland, 2506 OLD TOWN RD, UNION GAP
You can buy tickets online here. Saturday - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. session: $9.95, and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. session: $10.95. Sunday - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. session: $9.95
5 . Live Music on the Patio
Hoops Bar, 2103 W LINCOLN AVE, YAKIMA
Hit up the patio at this iconic dive bar and listen to some bands rock out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. August 19th - Stoney Lonesome Band.
6 . Paranormal Cirque
Yakima Sundome, 1301 State Fair Park
18+ show. A spooky acrobatics show. Tickets are $30 and up. 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
7 . 420 Paint Night
Creative Yakima, 2115 A W LINCOLN AVE, YAKIMA
21+. $10 to reserve your spot, light snacks, bongs, trays, and pipes will be provided.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH
1 . Public Roller Skate Sessions
Skateland, 2506 OLD TOWN RD, UNION GAP
You can buy tickets online here. Sunday - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. session: $9.95
2 . Paranormal Cirque
Yakima Sundome, 1301 State Fair Park
18+ show. A spooky acrobatics show. Tickets are $30 and up. 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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