Editor’s note: Wednesday before publication is the deadline for calendar additions, which must be emailed to calendars@ptleader.com by 5 p.m. Entries submitted after that deadline will not be published in the print edition. Events costing more than $5 are ineligible for publication.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Tony Flags Trio. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road.

Spoken word open mic at Finnriver. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard, 124 Center Road, Chimacum. Bring your favorite poetry, fiction or non-fiction to share. Limit your reading to five minutes.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Taproom Trivia. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing, 948 N. Park Ave.

Open Mic with Jillian. 7 p.m. The Keg & I, 1291 Chimacum Road.

Candlelight concert featuring classical guitarist Joe Euro. 7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St.

SVER performs epic Nordic folk music. 7-9 p.m. Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St. SVER consists of Olav Luksengård Mjelva on Hardanger fiddle, Anders Hall on fiddle and viola, Leif Ingvar Ranøien on diatonic accordion, Adam Johansson on guitar and Jens Linell on drums and percussion. Their imaginative soundscapes, grooves, and melodies will take you on a journey over the Norwegian fjords and mountains, into the lively pubs and back out into the deep forest.

Friday, Jan. 24

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe, 21 S. Water St., Port Hadlock. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Strange Brewfest. 5 p.m.-midnight. Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26 Hall, 209 Monroe St. For more information, visit strangebrewfestpt.com.

Tess Teel Duo. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant. Torch songs and smoky standards.

Goforth. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard. Americana, banjo music.

DJ Indigo & Slayde. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Deer Tick Story Slam. 7 p.m. Taps at the Guardhouse, Fort Worden State Park. Listen to Port Townsend’s best five-minute true-life stories.

Balfolk International Dance. 7-10 p.m. Quimper Grange. The first hour is Balkan dances, followed by polkas, schottishes, bourrees, waltzes, zwiefacher, troikas and more, all set to live music. All dances taught. Sliding scale starts at $5.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association Jam. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley Road, Chimacum. Come to play or just to listen.

Strange Brewfest. 1 p.m.-midnight. Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26 Hall. For more information, visit strangebrewfestpt.com.

Retrofiers. 5 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

Alex Dunn. 5-8 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard. Americana, folk.

Estrella Roja. 5-8 p.m. Port Townsend Brewing Company, 330 10th St.

Joel Gibson Jr. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant.

Daniel Macke. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Celtic-inspired instrumentals.

Scrios. 9 p.m. The Keg & I.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Monthly Sunday Story Craft Story Swap. 2-4:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St.

Andy “Badd Dog” Koch and the Roots Blues Duo. 2-5 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard.

Cult Movie Night. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Monday, Jan. 27

Jack Dwyer Music Mondays. 5 p.m. The Keg & I.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar, 842 Washington St. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Retrofiers. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant.

Thursday, Jan. 30

Taproom Trivia. 6 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

Open Mic with Jillian. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Friday, Jan. 31

Kristin Myers. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant.

First the Winter. 6-8 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard. Acoustic folk rock.

Painted Honey and Baylin the Kid. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Saturday, Feb. 1

Acoustic Detour. 5 p.m. Discovery Bay Brewing.

Visions in Motion 2020. 7 p.m. Key City Public Theatre, 419 Washington St. Artist Andrea K. Lawson and her team of teens and adults stir together music, visual art, dance, poetry and theater to celebrate how, from 1920 to 2020, creative expression has triumphed over oppression. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Squeaky and the Low Tones. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St. Free, 21-plus.

Sunday, Feb. 2

Visions in Motion 2020. 2 p.m. Key City Public Theatre. Artist Andrea K. Lawson and her team of teens and adults stir together music, visual art, dance, poetry and theater to celebrate how, from 1920 to 2020, creative expression has triumphed over oppression. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Cult Movie Night. 7 p.m. The Keg & I.

Monday, Feb. 3

Registration for Storyborne. Noon. Details to follow at storyborne.com.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Key City Jazz Trio. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz standards.

Friday, Feb. 7

First Friday Story Night: Loren Niemi. 7-9 p.m. Port Townsend Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan St.

Scott Cossu with Holly Reeves. 7:30 p.m. Rainshadow Recording, Fort Worden State Park. Tickets at scottcossupt.brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Daniel Macke. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Celtic-inspired instrumentals.

Visions in Motion 2020. 7 p.m. Key City Public Theatre. Artist Andrea K. Lawson and her team of teens and adults stir together music, visual art, dance, poetry and theater to celebrate how, from 1920 to 2020, creative expression has triumphed over oppression. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Gabe Hess. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse. Free, 21-plus.

Sunday, Feb. 9

Visions in Motion 2020. 2 p.m. Key City Public Theatre. Artist Andrea K. Lawson and her team of teens and adults stir together music, visual art, dance, poetry and theater to celebrate how, from 1920 to 2020, creative expression has triumphed over oppression. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Dinner Theater. 6 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Enjoy a themed four-course dinner from Alchemy Bistro while being entertained by Key City Public Theatre with a live theater show. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Monday, Feb. 10

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Dinner Theater. 6 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Enjoy a themed four-course dinner from Alchemy Bistro while being entertained by Key City Public Theatre with a live theater show. Tickets and more information available at 360-385-5278 and keycitypublictheatre.org.

Friday, Feb. 14

Barry Burnett. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Originals and standards.

“My Burly Valentine!” at the Castle. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Manresa Castle, 651 Cleveland St. A special burlesque Valentine’s Day at the Castle offers an evening of indulgence and passion, featuring entertainers Iva Handfull, Rummy Rose, Wanda Bones and Aleksandra, Mistress of Fusion. Reserve your seats now, and satisfy your hunger with the Castle’s fusion food options and cocktails. Pre-sale tickets at thecastleinpt.com.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Storyborne presents Heart Stories 2020. 4-7 p.m. Venues in downtown Port Townsend including the Cotton Building, the Pope Marine Building, the Jefferson County Museum of Art and History, and the Northwind Arts Center.

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Chicken Fried Swing. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse. Free, 21-plus.

Sunday, Feb. 16

Keith Scott. 7 p.m. Sirens, 823 Water St. Acoustic blues.

Monday, Feb. 17

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Key City Jazz Trio. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz standards.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Jack Dwyer. 6-8:30 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Folky originals and standards.

Friday, Feb. 21

TNT Guitar Duo. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Jazz improvisation.

Northwind Songs presents Buddy Mondlock. 7 p.m. Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St. Tickets at buddynwa.brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, Feb. 22

The Long Splice. 5-9 p.m. Ajax Cafe. Instrumental duo.

Reach for the Sky. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse. Free, 21-plus.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Monthly Sunday Story Craft Story Swap. 2-4:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library.

Monday, Feb. 24

Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar. Multi-genre solo guitar.

Saturday, Feb. 29

The Free Rangers. 7-10 p.m. Pourhouse. Free, 21-plus.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Tour of Chimacum High School Rotary Pavilion. 11:30 a.m. gathering at main entry to high school, noon start of tour. Chimacum Junior/Senior High School, 91 W. Valley Road.

Community conversations about Elizabeth Warren’s policy proposals: Breaking up big tech companies. 5-6 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard.

Port Townsend Main Street Program’s annual membership meeting and volunteer awards. 5:30-7 p.m. Old Whiskey Mill, 1038 Water St. RSVP by Jan. 17 to 360-385-7911 or admin@ptmainstreet.org.

Launch of “Dead Max Comix!” with local author and illustrator Dana Sullivan. 6-8 p.m. Port Townsend School of the Arts’ Grover Gallery, 236 Taylor St.

Housing Solutions Network video and discussion. 6-7:30 p.m. Cotton Building, 607 Water St. The Network is hosting a public screening of their short video about the local housing emergency, as well as solutions that individuals are creating to ​keep the community thriving. The screening will be followed by small group facilitated conversations to unlock the community’s ideas, resources and expertise, to create more housing opportunities.

Friday, Jan. 24

Biquette Interiors renaming celebration. 3-6 p.m. Formerly Potpourri Northwest Interiors, 1004 Lawrence St. New owner Jacqueline Mention purchased the 32-year-old uptown Port Townsend interior decor business in October, and invites you to help her celebrate this milestone, along with the changing of its name. Light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate the Duckabush River. 4-7 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard. Open house, with table displays on the river valley’s elk, fish and geology, staffed by agency and nonprofit representatives. Learn more about the habits of the Roosevelt elk that roam through the valley, as well as salmon restoration efforts and the unique Pleistocene geology of the area. Information on kayaking the Hood Canal, and Duckabush mushrooms, will also be available. Through a grant from the Northwest Fund for the Environment, free Finnriver appetizers and tokens for draft cider will be available for the first 30 people to attend.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library. Join the pajama story time with a stuffed animal friend. When the families go home to bed, the stuffed friends stay and have a party. Pick them up in the morning, and see what shenanigans have been afoot.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Student Wearable Art Show. 2-3 p.m. Key City Public Theatre.

Monday, Jan. 27

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

North Olympic Peninsula Third Annual Farming Film Festival. 6-8 p.m. Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. “Grow Food,” follows a new farmer who knows nothing about growing food, and who doesn’t have any land. A discussion period follows at the end of each film. Admission is free. The series runs Mondays from January through February. For a full film schedule, call 360-385-6544 or visit jclibrary.info.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Thursday, Jan. 30

Candidates for 2020 Rhododendron Festival Queen’s Court introduced to East Jefferson County Rotary Club. Noon-1 p.m. Old Alcohol Plant Restaurant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road.

Saturday, Feb. 1

National Sew Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26 Hall. No cost to take part, but if you want to sew, bring a sewing machine. Quilts of Valor provides fabrics, cutting tools and irons. To register for the event, go to www.qovf.org, and under National Sew Day, click “Public Registration.”

Sunday, Feb. 2

Art Wright’s black-and-white photography. 4-6 p.m. Old Alcohol Plant.

Monday, Feb. 3

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

“Communiversity” featuring Fred de Sam Lazaro. 5:30 p.m Centrum, 223 Battery Way, Fort Worden State Park. PBS NewsHour correspondent and executive director of the Under-told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Fred de Sam Lazaro has directed films from India and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the documentary series, Wide Angle, and has reported from more than 70 countries. He will discuss his work documenting the myriad causes and consequences of poverty and the work of change agents addressing them. Seating is limited to 300. For more information, call 360-385-3102 or visit Centrum.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Friday, Feb. 7

Winter Wanderlust: Camino de Santiago in Spain. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Christine Hemp launches her book “Wild Ride Home.” 12:30 p.m. Rose Theatre, 235 Taylor St. The Rose Theatre’s Feb. 4 reading event for “Wild Ride Home” has already sold out.

Monday, Feb. 10

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson addresses East Jefferson County Rotary Club. Noon-1 p.m. Old Alcohol Plant Restaurant.

Friday, Feb. 14

Winter Wanderlust: Cultural changes in East Africa. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Monday, Feb. 17

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Friday, Feb. 21

Winter Wanderlust: U.S. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Monday, Feb. 24

Port Townsend Women In Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Corner of Adams and Water streets. Silent, peaceful vigil.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Friday, Feb. 28

Winter Wanderlust: The land of fire and ice in Iceland. 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Port Townsend Education Foundation Soiree: Supporting Teachers, Inspiring Students. 5:30 p.m. social hour, silent auction and games. 6 p.m. dinner and live action. Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. Register at pteducationfoundation.org.

GROUPS AND CLUBS

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Jan. 24

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn. 10-11:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Faith. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Monday, Jan. 27

Toddler Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Babytime. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Mothersong. 2-3 p.m. Jefferson County Library.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Thursday, Jan. 30

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Jan. 31

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn. 10-11:30 a.m. Jefferson County Library.

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Progressive. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 1

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Thursday, Feb. 6

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Feb. 7

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Moral compass. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Clean Water District Advisory Council. 3-4:30 p.m. Pacific Room, Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan St.

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Feb. 14

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Scientific method. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Friday, Feb. 21

Port Townsend Conversation Cafe: Space exploration. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30 p.m. Port Townsend Community Center. No dues or fees. For more information, call 360-385-1137.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Overeaters Anonymous. 9-10 a.m. 190 N. Bay Way. Not a diet and calories club. For more information, call 360-437-2394.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, Jan. 22

“Divisive Issues of Our Time” lecture series, part three of four: Do Social Democracies Work? 6-7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. Presenter Ken Ing, a scholar on European social policy, will talk about Europe’s social spending policies, and how their success could be a lesson for the United States. This program is co-sponsored by the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Adult Learning Programs. For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit jclibrary.info.

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina, 103 Hudson St. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Thursday, Jan. 23

How to stop stress from killing you: Workshop with Pete Alexander. 7-9 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard.

Friday, Jan. 24

Spanish conversation night with Norma Avila. 4:30-6 p.m. Finnriver Cider Garden, Taproom & Orchard. Brush up on your Spanish speaking skills through conversation and games. All are welcome.

Monday, Jan. 27

“Post-Doom Inspiration — Finding Joy in Contracting Times” with Rev. Michael Dowd. 7-8:30 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors. 10 a.m.-noon. Tri-Area Community Center. SHIBA volunteers help with Medicare questions.

Spin Your Meter Backwards — Solar 101. 6-7 p.m. Port Townsend Vineyards, 2640 W. Sims Way. Learn about the latest technology and current incentives in solar power, while enjoying a glass of wine.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

“Divisive Issues of Our Time” lecture series, part four of four: Clearcutting Bretton Woods. 6-7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library. American University professor Joyce Francis reviews the dismantling of the liberal international order, and its implications for global security. This program is co-sponsored by the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Adult Learning Programs. For more information, call 360-385-6544 or visit jclibrary.info.

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Sunday, Feb. 2

Art Talk: Art in Play. 1 p.m. Northwind Arts Center.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Cooking with fruit by Jefferson Healthcare Executive Chef Arran Stark. 7 p.m. Tri-Area Community Center. Stark uses local produce to create delicious and healthy meals for patients and guests at the hospital’s Garden Row Cafe. This cooking demonstration is free and open to the public, and refreshments are provided. Sponsored by the North Olympic Fruit Club, a chapter of the Western Cascade Fruit Society.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Friday, Feb. 7

First Friday Lecture Series: Heidi Yantz on STEM and the women who persevered. 7-8:30 p.m. Northwest Maritime Center.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Friday, Feb. 14

Balkan Dance Party with Folkvoice Band. 7-9:30 p.m. Quimper Grange. Come dance the night away to Folkvoice from Seattle. Mostly Balkan dances taught, and maybe a few other types. Bring a snack to share if you wish. Sliding scale starts at $5.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Buddy Mondlock songwriting workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rainshadow Recording. Tickets at buddyworkshop.brownpapertickets.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Modern square dance classes. 6-8 p.m. Point Hudson Marina. As low as $5 prepaid. Contact Janolyn Keller at 360-670-5547 or janolyn@olypen.com.