DOWNTOWN EVENTS CALENDAR
See what’s happening Downtown.
Downtown is where the city comes to life.
Plan to attend or volunteer at one of our signature annual events.
Yard & Plant Sale
Scour for vintage treasures at our annual Yard Sale--this year expanded to include a Plant Sale.
Get a jump on your garden; no need to wait for June.
All proceeds support the Kirkman House Museum.
Live Music: Andru Gomez
Andru Gomez is an Americana songwriter based in Moscow, ID. Blending folk, blues, gypsy jazz and harmonica, his performances mix raw acoustic energy with thoughtful melodic phrasing, creating a layered sound that feels bigger than a solo act. Listen to "Drunk at Church" on Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
No Cover. Discounts on Glass Pours and Bottles
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Andru Gomez 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Workshop with East Alder Table
Roll, fill, and cook your own fresh pasta in this hands-on class designed to build confidence and technique from the ground up.
Fresh Pasta Night is all about learning the fundamentals — from mixing and rolling dough to shaping, filling, and cooking pasta that’s silky, tender, and made entirely by hand. You’ll start by creating fresh pasta dough, then roll it out and cut tagliatelle ribbons with the right texture and thickness. From there, you’ll move into filled pasta, crafting ricotta ravioli with toasted walnuts for added richness and depth.
To bring everything together, you’ll prepare a vibrant roasted tomato sauce with garlic confit and fresh herbs — a simple, bold pairing that lets the pasta shine. While you work, the chef team will round out the table with a full, thoughtfully prepared spread: roasted chicken with garlic and caper dressing, seasonal vegetables, a fresh salad, warm focaccia, and a classic dessert to finish.
It’s a hands-on, flour-dusted kind of night — equal parts skill-building and shared meal, where you’ll leave with new techniques and probably a little pasta dough on your sleeve.
Mack Wilberg "Requiem"
Join us for an evening of reflection, beauty, and hope as the Walla Walla Choral Society presents Mack Wilberg’s Requiem. Wilberg’s luminous setting moves seamlessly between moments of quiet prayer and sweeping choral power, offering a deeply human meditation on remembrance and peace.
The program also features the heartfelt plea for our world in Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, alongside choral masterworks including Beati quorum via by Charles V. Stanford and the tender, expressive Entreat Me Not to Leave You by Dan Forrest. Together, these works create a journey of longing, comfort, and connection – brought to life by voices from our own community and an orchestra of about 20 local musicians.
Bingo for Shelter Pets
Join us for a fun night out in support of local pets! Bingo for Shelter Pets is back on Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at The Red Monkey, 25 W. Alder St. Gather your friends, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of bingo with a purpose.
Reserve your spot by calling 509-522-3865.
Guests will have the chance to win a variety of prizes generously donated by local businesses while supporting the animals in our care. Every game played helps provide food, shelter, and medical care for pets at Blue Mountain Humane Society.
This event is a simple way to make a real impact for homeless animals in our community while enjoying a relaxed and social evening.
Hope to see you there!
Natural Grocers Walla Walla Grand Opening
Since 1955, Natural Grocers has focused on serving communities where access to affordable, high-quality natural and organic food can truly make a difference.
Natural Grocers will kick off the festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Blue Mountain Action Council—its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders and store Crew. Doors will open promptly at 8:27 a.m., where customers will be welcomed to a fun and celebratory shopping experience.
Come check it out, enter to win prizes, and learn about their memberships.
Our Mr. Matsura
On May 20th, 2026, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Our Mr. Matsura, directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Beth Harrington. This program is supported in part by Friends of the Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Our Mr. Matsura is the story of Frank (Sakae) Matsura, the orphaned son of a samurai, who emigrated to Washington State in 1901, eventually settling in remote Okanogan County. There he embedded himself in a community of Native people and newly arrived settlers and immigrants, including miners, ranchers, shopkeepers, and cowboys. In short order, he became the region’s leading photo-chronicler and, to many, its most beloved citizen. Matsura not only made engaging photographs of people, events, and landscapes, but he also revealed facets of himself through scores of unusual self-portraits. Upon his untimely death at the age of 39, he was mourned in the largest funeral anyone in the area had seen to that date. Through his lens, Frank Matsura offered up remarkable retellings of life in the American West and gave people new ways of thinking about themselves. A century later, the people of the county and the Colville Confederated Tribes still have pride and a sense of connection to the work he created.
Five years in the making, Our Mr. Matsura includes the thoughts and family memories of a wide array of people from the Colville Confederated Tribes and the small Washington communities of Okanogan, Omak, Conconully, and Brewster, as well as extended family members in Japan and experts from around the world. The film not only celebrates the life of this amazing immigrant photographer, but also the lives of the people who have helped uphold his memory in the century since his death.
360 ALLSTARS
Join the excitement as 360 ALLSTARS dares and thrills on Gesa Power House Theatre stage on Friday, May 22 at 7PM. This show is sponsored by Darcie Furlan, and is supported by ArtsWA, Creative West, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Australian musician Gene Peterson founded Onyx Productions in 2011 to produce his own work, and things took off two years later when he launched the megahit variety show 360 ALLSTARS, with Peterson himself providing live percussion. A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, the show connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
From elite performers in BMX, freestyle basketball, breakdancing, and acrobatics and MORE – you don’t want to miss it. This high-energy, family-friendly show has now been seen by over a million people worldwide!
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Gary & Erika Winston 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Supper Club: Chesed Farms and East Alder Table
Join us as we welcome Sundown Hazen of Chesed Farms for an evening of cooking and conversation centered entirely around his mushrooms.
We’ll begin the night with a welcome reception featuring, you guessed it, mushroom focused passed bites and drinks before sitting down together for a four-course communal dinner, each course highlighting a different varietal grown right here in the Valley.
Party on the Patio
Dance the night away with our red, white, and blue themed party on the party May 23rd 9pm - Midnight.
Enjoy tunes with DJ Esparza and drink and snack specials all night long!
21+ event, no cover.
Delmas Friends & Neighbors Event
The Robertson Family would like to invite our fellow downtown businesses to join us at Delmas On The Plaza Tuesday, May 26th from 3-6pm and introduce you to our new tasting room!
We will serve wines sourced from our Family Estate, SJR Vineyard. Bottles available for purchase will be offered at an industry discount ($20 off per bottle).
Trivia Night: Weird Sports Facts
Join us for Trivia Night at Nine Hats, happening the last Tuesday of every month from 5–7 PM in our downtown Walla Walla tasting room and bubbles lounge.
Expect an evening of great wine, lighthearted competition, and plenty of laughs. Each month features a rotating lineup of fun, off-beat trivia themes. It’s the kind of trivia you didn’t know you knew (or needed).
Bring your team or join one when you arrive and compete for bragging rights, winners take home Nine Hats-themed prizes.
Pour Decisions: Tilting at Windmills with Rasa and East Alder Table
Featuring 2023 Rasa “Tilting at Windmills” (96 Points) For this tasting, we’re joined by Billo Naravane, owner and winemaker and one of fewer than 500 Masters of Wine worldwide.
Billo will guide the experience alongside us, sharing insight into the blend, its structure, and the thinking behind its evolution in barrel. The 2023 Tilting at Windmills is layered and structured, aged to bring polish to its tannins while preserving vibrancy and lift. Built from Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, it opens with kirsch, cassis, roasted herbs, graphite, and warm spice. It is generous yet grounded, powerful without heaviness.
We’ll explore how richness softens tannin. How spice amplifies fruit. How umami deepens the wine’s savory edge. How each bite shifts the expression in the glass. This is a guided tasting built around one wine and a full progression of pairings. Generous, interactive and meant to be shared.
Good wine. Good food. Pour Decisions.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Shelby Dole 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Clowning from the Heart: Book Signing Event at Book & Game
Join Sparkle the Clown for a joyful book signing event—Clowning from the Heart—at Book & Game on May 30th from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Enjoy fun balloon animals and a joyful afternoon together. Don't miss it - share some smiles and celebrate the magic! About the Author Clowning from the Heart shares the inspiring true story of Cindy Love-Sprengel, who followed an unexpected calling to become “Sparkle the Clown.” For over 35 years, she brought joy, hope, and compassion to hospitals, schools, parades, and beyond—touching lives through simple acts of kindness and faith. This heartfelt memoir reveals how being present, seeing others, and leading with love can spark healing in even the hardest places.
Cindy’s journey is a beautiful reminder that ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact. Now living in Walla Walla with her husband, Cindy continues to spread joy through her story, her faith, and her creative spirit.
Demo Class: Spring Salmon at East Alder Table
Spring in Washington means the return of salmon — and with it, one of the most important ingredients in the kitchen.
This class is about seeing the whole picture. You’ll experience salmon from start to finish as our chef team works through the breakdown of whole, seasonal fish and demonstrates how different cuts are handled, prepared, and cooked with intention. This experience leans more into demonstration and guided tasting than hands-on cooking.
Guests will gather around the workshop as the class unfolds, with opportunities to ask questions, step in, and engage more directly throughout. Along the way, you’ll taste multiple preparations of salmon, learning how technique, temperature, and timing shape the final dish.
As the evening progresses, the East Alder Table team will round out the table with a seasonal spread designed to complement what you’ve learned — bringing everything together into a full, shared meal. It’s an immersive, workshop-style experience focused on building confidence with fish, deepening your understanding of technique, and enjoying the process along the way.
Danny Dash Andrews: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Join Gesa Power House Theatre as the legendary King of Pop returns to the stage in spirit this May at “The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, MJ Live.” Catch America’s #1 Michael Jackson impersonator Danny Dash Andrews on Saturday, May 30, at 7PM. With tickets starting at just $25, you will not want to miss this experience!
This thrilling concert experience will deliver an electric performance to commemorate one of the most influential performers of all time. Andrews channels Michael Jackson with “stunning precision,” nailing his signature sound, style and dance moves. This non-stop show is designed to take fans of all ages on a journey through all four decades of MJ’s legendary career. The production will feature a full live band and state-of-the-art sound and lighting to recreate the spectacle of one of Jackson’s worldwide concerts.
Upgrade to the VIP + Meet & Greet Package for the full experience, available in the Rows 1&2, which include luxuries such as:
Priority VIP Meet & Greet with “MJ” after the show
An autographed 8×10 poster
A personal photo with MJ using your own device
Bubbles & Games
Slow down your Sunday and join us for Bubbles & Games at Nine Hats, happening the last Sunday of every month from 12–4 PM.
It’s the perfect excuse to sip, play, and unwind in our downtown Walla Walla tasting room. Bring your favorite game or choose from our collection - checkers, chess, backgammon, cribbage, and playing cards - and settle in for a relaxed afternoon with friends.
Enjoy $1 off every glass of bubbles while you play, and explore our wines available by the glass or bottle. Whether you're feeling competitive or just in it for the sips, Bubbles & Games is your new Sunday tradition.
Caravan of GLAM
The ladies of Caravan of GLAM return to the Gesa Power House Theatre stage on Friday, June 5 at 7PM!
The Caravan of GLAM is a flamboyant cabaret act featuring drag, burlesque, acrobatics, and comedy. Expect the unexpected as each show is customized to the venue and no two shows are ever the same.
The Caravan of GLAM formed in 2013, appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2015, were featured in the documentary film Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, and were scouted by ABC for a new dance-based reality competition. The Caravan of GLAM tours the United States and Canada, and individual members also perform and tour as solo artists. Recommended age to attend this show is 16+.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Public Library “Schools Out For Summer” 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Walla Walla Pride Festival
Walla Walla Pride Festival Returns Downtown for Its Sixth Year
The Walla Walla Pride Festival returns to Downtown Walla Walla on Saturday, June 6, 2026, celebrating its sixth year as a free, family-friendly community event. Building on the success of last year’s downtown festival, the event will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Square Park (116 E Main St.). All are welcome.
This year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” reflects Walla Walla Pride’s commitment to unity, resilience, and collective care. The theme emphasizes the power of coming together to support our LGBTQ+ neighbors and build a more inclusive, connected Walla Walla Valley for everyone.
Our 2026 festival will feature live performances, speakers, music, local vendors, community booths, and activities for all ages. While food and beverage vendors will not be located inside the festival area, attendees are encouraged to support local businesses and experience Walla Walla during the event by exploring the many restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops of our downtown district.
Walla Walla Pride is a community-driven, volunteer-led organization. Continued support from our partners, including the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, Visit Walla Walla, local businesses, and community partners, makes it possible to host an inclusive and accessible celebration in the heart of our city.
If you would like to get involved with this year’s festival, you can do so by donating to Walla Walla Pride, becoming a partner or a festival vendor, joining our volunteer team, or even simply attending the festival. Every form of support helps strengthen our community in Walla Walla.
“Pride reminds us that community is built through connection, visibility, and care,” said Jeremy Mendenhall, organizer and administrative chair for Walla Walla Pride. “Each year, this festival grows because people show up for one another. Stronger Together reflects both the heart of Pride and the spirit of Walla Walla.”
Sip & Stroll
Join us for a beautiful evening.
Sip & Stroll is an excellent way for you to try downtown wineries for the evening while the tasting fee is waived. With the purchase of a ticket, you can try six different wineries. So grab your girlfriends, spouse, or co-workers and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest downtown wineries, and a beer parlor. This summer we have added retail shops and restaurants to the event. See their special offerings below.
Participating Tasting Rooms:
Capital Call Vitners
Forgeron Cellars
Henry Earl Estates
House of Smith
Maison Bleue Tasting Room
Mercer Wine Estates
Plumb Cellars
Rasa Vineyards
The Distillery Collective
Turtle Wines
Walla Walla Beer Parlor
Participating Restaurants & Retail:
Noble Disorder
Sweet Basil Pizzeria: Sip & Stroll special — 2 slices of pizza for $6
Tickets on sale below until 4pm day of the event. After online sales close, you can still purchase tickets at Heritage Square starting at 5pm.
Buy your tickets online and pick them up at Heritage Square starting at 5 pm on the day of the event.
Wiener Weekend Walk Downtown
Downtown Wiener Walk! The official kickoff to Saturday’s Walla Walla Wiener Weekend celebration!
Join us for the official kickoff to Walla Walla Wiener Weekend!
We’ll meet at the Walawála Plaza and take a group Wiener Walk through downtown Walla Walla on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
After the walk, attendees are invited to stay downtown, grab dinner, and enjoy connecting with fellow dachshund lovers. This is a relaxed, no-host meetup — just a fun way to build community and celebrate our favorite long-bodied friends before Saturday’s big event!
This page will be updated with featured downtown restaurant specials and participating businesses.
We can’t wait to kick off the weekend with you!!
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Marika Straw 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
All My Sons
On June 17th, 2026, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents All My Sons, filmed live from the West End.
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
Third Fridays on Second Ave: Kate Freja-Nelson
Musical expression has inspired Kate since a young age. Growing up listening to a diverse range of music, inspired by The Beatles, Jack Johnson, the sound of the 90s and nature, she expresses her soul with intimate songwriting and eclectic covers. Expressing vulnerability and paths we choose as we navigate through life, Kate provides authentic sounds from the heart.
No cover. Discounts on glass pours and bottles.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Denny Sedam 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBD
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Rachel Montgomery 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Sip & Stroll
Join us for a beautiful evening.
Sip & Stroll is an excellent way for you to try downtown wineries for the evening while the tasting fee is waived. With the purchase of a ticket, you can try six different wineries. So grab your girlfriends, spouse, or co-workers and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest downtown wineries, and a beer parlor. This summer we have added retail shops and restaurants to the event. See their special offerings below.
Participating Tasting Rooms:
Capital Call Vitners
Forgeron Cellars
Henry Earl Estates
House of Smith
Maison Bleue Tasting Room
Mercer Wine Estates
Plumb Cellars
Rasa Vineyards
The Distillery Collective
Turtle Wines
Walla Walla Beer Parlor
Participating Restaurants & Retail:
Noble Disorder
Sweet Basil Pizzeria: Sip & Stroll special — 2 slices of pizza for $6
Tickets on sale below until 4pm day of the event. After online sales close, you can still purchase tickets at Heritage Square starting at 5pm.
Buy your tickets online and pick them up at Heritage Square starting at 5 pm on the day of the event.
Walla Walla Movie Crush
The Movie Crush is America's most intoxicating annual showcase of short-form cinema and was recently named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Moviemaker Magazine.
Approximately 100 short films will screen over the three days of the 10th annual Movie Crush this summer, packaged in hour-long thematic blocks. You'll see narratives, documentaries, animation, music videos, dance videos, experimental films created by Oscar® winners and nominees along with the greatest up-and-coming talents.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with “Just Plain Darin” 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Third Fridays on Second Ave: Michael Agidius
Michael Agidius has been immersed in music since childhood, beginning with choir solos at age four and later studying piano and saxophone with a focus on jazz and classical styles. After a 31-year career teaching music in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, he went on to build and direct the big band program at Walla Walla University for 14 years. Since retiring in 2018, he has focused on performing, bringing his talents to jazz, blues, rock, country, and regional ensembles including the Walla Walla Symphony and Pendleton Round-Up Mounted Band.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Curtiss G 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Blood Of Gods 2026 Annual Merrymaking
It's back! It's thirsty! The Blood Of Gods Annual Merrymaking returns on Saturday, July 18 in the heart of Walla Walla, WA!
THIS ISN’T A WINE FESTIVAL.
IT’S A SUMMONING.
Blood of Gods returns for its fifth year with the gates thrown open and the volume turned up. Heavy metal. Wild, feral wines. Art that doesn’t behave. For one day in Walla Walla, all of it collides into something louder, stranger, and more alive than anything you’ll find on a tasting-room calendar.
You don’t show up to watch - you step inside. You taste with the winemakers. You talk with the artists. Conversations bleed into pours. Music bleeds into the pulse. Strangers become familiar somewhere between the first sip and the last song.
If you think wine should thrill, music should shake the walls, and culture should be made by the people in the room - not sold back to them later - then you already belong here.
...Welcome to Blood of Gods. 🍷⚔️
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Gary & Erika Winston 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Calico Bones 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Coyote Joe 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Sip & Stroll
Join us for a beautiful evening.
Sip & Stroll is an excellent way for you to try downtown wineries for the evening while the tasting fee is waived. With the purchase of a ticket, you can try six different wineries. So grab your girlfriends, spouse, or co-workers and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest downtown wineries, and a beer parlor. This summer we have added retail shops and restaurants to the event. See their special offerings below.
Participating Tasting Rooms:
Capital Call Vitners
Forgeron Cellars
Henry Earl Estates
House of Smith
Maison Bleue Tasting Room
Mercer Wine Estates
Plumb Cellars
Rasa Vineyards
The Distillery Collective
Turtle Wines
Walla Walla Beer Parlor
Participating Restaurants & Retail:
Noble Disorder
Sweet Basil Pizzeria: Sip & Stroll special — 2 slices of pizza for $6
Tickets on sale below until 4pm day of the event. After online sales close, you can still purchase tickets at Heritage Square starting at 5pm.
Buy your tickets online and pick them up at Heritage Square starting at 5 pm on the day of the event.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Rogue Lobster 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Third Fridays on Second Ave: Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly has played professionally in the Northwest since the early 1990s. He was a part of the Seattle-based blues bands Albro Swift, Deacon Blue, and Milagro. He presents music that grooves slowly and runs deep. He plays at a loud enough volume to enjoy but never overpowering — loud enough to hear but never intrusive.
No cover, discounts on glass pours and bottles.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Diego Romero 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Andru Gomez 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
No Music - Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend: Friday Night Cruise
Wheelin’ Walla Walla is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and we want to invite you to bring your classic car, truck, or motorcycle and help us celebrate! We know 2026 is going to be spectacular!
Come join us on September 11-12, 2026 and see over 500 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. All years, makes and models are welcome! If you have never been, it is quite a sight!
Friday, September 11th at 6pm | Friday Night Cruise
Saturday, September 12th 9am - 3pm | Show ‘n Shine on Main Street. Activities include Raffle, 50/50, Poker Walk, Car show, Food vendors and car product vendors are located throughout downtown on Main Street, and live music brought to us by 104.5 BOB FM throughout the day.
If you are a spectator, this is a free, family-friendly event. We hope you will join us!
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
No Music - Wheelin’ Walla Walla Car Show
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend: Saturday Show n' Shine
Wheelin’ Walla Walla is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and we want to invite you to bring your classic car, truck, or motorcycle and help us celebrate! We know 2026 is going to be spectacular!
Come join us on September 11-12, 2026 and see over 500 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. All years, makes and models are welcome! If you have never been, it is quite a sight!
Friday, September 11th at 6pm | Friday Night Cruise
Saturday, September 12th 9am - 3pm | Show ‘n Shine on Main Street. Activities include Raffle, 50/50, Poker Walk, Car show, Food vendors and car product vendors are located throughout downtown on Main Street, and live music brought to us by 104.5 BOB FM throughout the day.
If you are a spectator, this is a free, family-friendly event. We hope you will join us!
Third Fridays on Second Ave: Total BS
Two former rock stars from the 90’s come together to play all original songs. …Wait, that’s just BS. Total BS is Ben & Steve.
No cover. During our Third Friday live music series, glass pours and bottles are always 10% off!
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with “Just Plain Darin” 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Gary & Erika Winston 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBA
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBA
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBA
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBA
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music TBA
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Veterans Day Parade
There's nothing quite like the magic of a community parade to honor our Veterans.
Walla Walla's annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for November 11 at 11:11am. Come out and show your support for our Veterans.
Thank you to Moreno & Construction Walla Walla for sponsoring this great community event!
Holiday Parade of Lights
The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation is pleased to present the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5th at 6:00pm.
Always held on the first Saturday in December, this event features a huge variety of lighted entries and thousands of spectators who help herald in the start of the holiday shopping season.
The parade begins promptly at 6 pm at the corner of Alder and Fifth Street. The parade travels east on Alder to Spokane, Spokane to Main Street, and Main Street to Sixth. The Jolly Old Elf Himself, SANTA CLAUS, will bring the parade to a close as he makes his way into Downtown Walla Walla.
Interested in participating in the parade? There is no longer a fee to participate, so click the link to sign up below!
Thank you to Nelson Construction for sponsoring this great community event!
Tipsy Thursdays Comedy Show
Every 2nd Thursday at 8, JokesWithJunior features a different group of comics monthly coming from all over the PNW!
May for Rosé at East Alder Table
One Big Wave. Family Style.
Cold bottles and buckets of fried chicken hit the table. Smashed potatoes crisped with garlic and herbs, a crunchy broccolini salad with lemon and toasted breadcrumb, snap peas with pistachio and pecorino, bright greens, warm olives, pickles, and Parker House rolls fill it out.
It’s a full spread, meant to be passed, piled high, and gone back to. We’ll start you with a welcome pour. After that, rosé is available all night in every form. Still, sparkling, and in cocktail form, by the glass or by the bottle. A full beverage list will also be available, but this menu is built with rosé in mind.
Bring a friend and claim a seat. Cold bottles and buckets of fried chicken on a Thursday night. Enough said.
One Book One Coast: A Talk by Marlene Ramsey, Ph.D.
Join us to learn about Executive Order 9066 and the forced removal of Japanese Americans to incarceration camps during World War II, with an emphasis on the camp at Minidoka, Idaho.
Marleen Ramsey, Ph.D. will speak on this history as part of Walla Walla Public Library's participation in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 130 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington. Marleen teaches at Gonzaga University, has taught classes and given lectures on the Japanese imprisonment camps, and has studied the Minidoka camp for her novel My Mother Told Me Stories, set at Minidoka.
Through this shared reading experience, communities are encouraged to explore themes of identity, patriotism, family, loyalty, and resilience while strengthening connections through dialogue and learning. As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around one book to create opportunities for conversation, reflection, and meaningful connection across neighborhoods, cities, and state lines. About the book: They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today.
Sip & Stroll
Join us for a beautiful evening.
Sip & Stroll is an excellent way for you to try downtown wineries for the evening while the tasting fee is waived. With the purchase of a ticket, you can try six different wineries. So grab your girlfriends, spouse, or co-workers and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest downtown wineries, and a beer parlor. This summer we have added retail shops and restaurants to the event. See their special offerings below.
Participating Tasting Rooms:
Capital Call Vitners
Forgeron Cellars
Henry Earl Estates
House of Smith
Maison Bleue Tasting Room
Mercer Wine Estates
Plumb Cellars
Rasa Vineyards
The Distillery Collective
Turtle Wines
Walla Walla Beer Parlor
Participating Restaurants & Retail:
Noble Disorder
Sweet Basil Pizzeria: Sip & Stroll special — 2 slices of pizza for $6
Tickets on sale below until 4pm day of the event. After online sales close, you can still purchase tickets at Heritage Square starting at 5pm.
Buy your tickets online and pick them up at Heritage Square starting at 5 pm on the day of the event.
Film: And So It Begins
On May 13th, 2026, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents a screening of And So It Begins. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Theatre, and supported in part by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
In a decades-long nonfiction saga of the Philippines, director Ramona Diaz presents the latest chapter on her homeland as the despotic reign of President Rodrigo Duterte is coming to an end. And So It Begins proffers unbridled access to all the key players in the months leading up to the country’s 2022 presidential election. With her keen observational eye and deep knowledge of the socio-political history and landscape, Diaz continues to find her own forms of storytelling as political disruption.
Taking place in the thick of the Covid pandemic, And So It Begins is a shape-shifting story of the raucous collective act of joy expressed in a quirky resistance movement that pits itself against the haunting specter of increasing autocracy. Weaving together multiple narratives against the backdrop of a gloves-off campaign for the most powerful office in the land, what emerges is a dazzling cinematic portrait of a beleaguered nation fighting for its very soul.
One Book One Coast: Community Book Discussion of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
The community is invited to join us to discuss George Takei's book, They Called Us Enemy.
With multiple physical copies of the book available to borrow at the library and unlimited digital copies of the eBook available from April 1 through June 6 on the Libby app by Overdrive.
Teresa Tamura, author of Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp, will be participating and offering special insights as part of Walla Walla Public Library's participation in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 130 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington.
Through this shared reading experience, communities are encouraged to explore themes of identity, patriotism, family, loyalty, and resilience while strengthening connections through dialogue and learning. As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around one book to create opportunities for conversation, reflection, and meaningful connection across neighborhoods, cities, and state lines.
About the book: They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today.
Countdown to Pride Dance Party
Kick it off Loud, Proud & Unforgettable.
Saturday May 9th, 2026. 7-10 pm.
21+ ID required
The countdown to Pride starts HERE—and you’re invited! Grab your crew, bring your best look, and get ready to dance your face off under the sunset. 2nd floor rooftop
• Outdoor Dance Floor
• Golden Hour views (weather permitting) Drink specials benefiting Walla Walla Pride Cocktails
• Mocktails
• Beer
• Wine DJ Skiddle spinning the Vibe Music
• Community
• Pure Queer Joy All Night 💖 $10 Suggested Door Donation Support Pride.
Give what you can - every dollar helps make Pride happen. Keep the magic going with special rates at the Marcus Whitman Hotel
The Aunties
Gesa Power House Theatre is humbled to welcome The Aunties to our stage on Saturday, May 9 at 7PM for a contemporary Indigenous storytelling experience.
This programming is brought to you in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the Washington Stories Fund grant at Humanities Washington, ArtWalla Art Builds Community Grant, the Betty Kinsman Fund at The Kinsman Foundation, and a Spark Good Local Grant from Walmart #2492. This event is also sponsored by Friends of the Theatre.
The Aunties is an invitation to come together to honor the women that shape, heal, and uphold Indigenous communities through an evening of contemporary storytelling, shared live from the stage alongside familial and archival photographs and works of legacy. The Aunties project is shared at sites across the Blue Mountain region, featuring stories by Indigenous women who call the local area their home and who have dedicated their life’s work in service to their community. We come together to honor the contributions and enduring legacy of Native women, whose stories inspire new narratives and guide new generations of leaders. We join in community to reflect on our collective history to nurture hope for a brighter future.
Storytelling from the live performance will be preserved on film to become the heart of a narrative-driven documentary series that captures the artistic, cultural, and visual integrity of the places and people from which auntie stories emerge.
Artisan Pop Up Market
Join us for Sip & Stroll and discover talented Walla Walla Valley artisans, featuring Fiber Art-Jewelry-Hand Embroidery-WoodCrafts.
Sip fabulous wine while enjoying an inspiring evening of community, connection, and beautifully crafted artisan work.
Downtown Farmers Market
Delicious. Delightful. All local.
Farmers Market 9:00am - 1:00pm
Live music with Diego Romero 9:00am - 12:00pm
Whether you're shopping for local ingredients, discovering unique handmade items, or enjoying a meal with friends, the market is a place to connect, explore, and savor the local flavor. Meet the vendors here.
Meet you at the market.
Thank you to our sponsor Inland Cellular: The official Internet Provider of the Downtown Farmers Market.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join Us for an Evening of Food, Music, and Dance Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on Tuesday, May 5th!
Enjoy a delicious taco bar, live music performed by talented local students, and a special prime-time performance from the local ballet folklorico group, Estrellas De Mexico. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable night filled with vibrant culture and community spirit.
Roast & Toast with Seven Hills Winery
We’re bringing the heat and the heart to the barrel room and crush pad for a lively afternoon of rhythmic live music, bold flavors, and world-class wines.
Whether you’re a long-time Club Member or a guest discovering the valley for the weekend, come “roast and toast” the new season with us. We are transforming our space into the ultimate springtime fiesta—the perfect setting for sipping, savoring, and celebrating the best of May.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 12:30-3:00 pm
Where: Seven Hills Winery
Price: $125/guest | Club savings applies towards ticket price & wine purchases (up to 4 tickets per membership)
Ticket includes lunch, wine and $25 towards a purchase of $100+ during the event
Downtown Farmers Market 2026 Opening Day
Delicious, delightful and all local. Here you'll find fresh cut flowers, flower baskets, beautiful crafted artisan items and, of course, local produce.
We are kicking off the 2026 season like never before, here's what you need to know:
Farmers Market Opening Day May 2nd from 9am - 1pm
Live music with Coyote Joe 9am - 12pm
Meet the Artist, Michael Morris, designer of the 2026 FM Poster 10am - 12pm
Meet you at the market!
Ladies of Laughter
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents stand-up comedy by Ladies of Laughter on Friday, May 1 at 7PM. This show is sponsored in part by ArtsWA. Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to partner with Ladies of Laughter in promoting new and professional comediennes from all walks of life, to share their humor with audiences and help jumpstart their careers, as they bring the funny to Walla Walla.
Since its inaugural year, the Ladies of Laughter contest’s past participants include Amy Schumer and “Big Bang Theory” star Melissa Rauch. This year’s comedians include:
Poppy Champlin, comedically trained from Chicago’s Second City Training Center and the 2024 National Winner. Poppy was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame and has opened for such comics as Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Bill Hicks, and Rosie O’Donnell.
Stephanie Blum, a former physiologist from Brooklyn and winner of the Pro Division of the Ladies of Laughter Competition award at Madison Square Garden! Stephanie won New York’s Funniest Teacher Contest, CBS’s Star Search, and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival’s “Breakout Performer.
Make Your Strand Count Artist Reception
You’re invited to join us for the new mixed media exhibit including work of artists Tricia Harding and Lynn Woolson.
Sam Miller & Witty Winos Comedy Show
Another night of comedy from #justjokeswithjunior.
This night is headlined by Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has two kids, (one of them is on purpose) he's been married for 15 years, and has been clean and sober for 17 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it's like to be a sober parent.
Hosted by Junior with features from other funny comics from all over the PNW, you're in for a treat!
Mad Hatter Tea
Imagine savoring an afternoon tea steeped in Victorian elegance without traveling to England or British Columbia.
That daydream will become a reality at our Mad Hatter Tea. For those unfamiliar with the etiquette of a Victorian tea, we offer a down-home American version that encourages you to enjoy and not to fret. In keeping with the Mad Hatter theme, choose to arrive in the most extravagant, fantastical hat that you can find or pick one from the museum’s collections.
Once seated, admire the fine china adorning your table, share a laugh with your tablemates over their hat choices, and savor scones, tarts, and finger food over a leisurely pot of tea.
Come on your own or invite family members or friends. Prizes will be given for the best hats.
The Sunny Hours in Concert
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, April 25 at 7PM as Lyric Works, LLC presents THE SUNNY HOURS IN CONCERT!
With the first rain of notes from The Blue and Green Waltz, you’ll be whisked along on a vibrant musical journey: from lively swing melodies – to poignant ballads – to towering anthems as soaring and captivating as the Cascades themselves.
The music – from The Sunny Hours new, original musical – tells the story of a bright and determined high school girl in swing-era Seattle, Catherine, who plans a future that bucks the convention of her times.
As we follow Catherine from her gritty Seattle younger days, through her life’s twists, turns, challenges and triumphs, the expressive music, and rich visual backdrops, paint a vivid picture of her remarkable experiences…and brings Catherine’s uplifting character and resilience to life.
This is a charming story, based on real Washingtonians, and crafted by Washington State talent. The Book and Lyrics are by Tri-Cities native Eileen Voiland; music written by Seattle-based composers Nancy Erickson Lamont and Shawn Schlogel.
The concert will be performed by Tri-Cities WA based group Adrienne Fletcher, Hannah Evans, Samantha Gustafson, Ted Miller, Jason Morgan and Julie Wiley, most of whom originated roles in The Sunny Hours Tri-Cities premiere, and are very excited to be performing on the wonderful Gesa Power House Theatre stage!
Persistent Local Market
The Persistent Local Market is an indoor local marketplace showcasing local producers and artisans, and a gathering space for our community.
The goal is to strengthen our local economy though increase sales opportunities for local producers, to foster ongoing engagement from community members.
Join us at the Showroom on Colville from 10am - 2pm every Saturday January - April.
Rough Around the Edges Comedy Show
44 years of comedy coming to Walla Walla on April 24th at @houseofsmithwines.
With Showtime, MTV, America's Funniest Ppl and more accolades to his name, it'll be a great time with @mikewallywalter . With comics from central Washington @dirtydave187 and @comedian_nick and our host @tannercarey__ , prepare for a night of edgy, hard hitting Humor.
A bit rough around the edges, if I say so myself. #justjokeswithjunior
Justice Media FilmFest
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6PM for a reception and screening of Northwest Film Forum/Unincarcerated Productions’ Justice Media FilmFest.
Justice Media FilmFest is a one-night celebration of justice-centered storytelling, presented in partnership with the San Quentin Prison Film Festival and featuring short films from the past year’s festival and the premiere of Lockdown, a narrative short written and co-directed by incarcerated participants in the Inside/Out Media Lab at the Washington State Penitentiary. Some of the justice-impacted filmmakers will be in attendance and speaking about their work, and there will be special video messages from the currently incarcerated filmmakers as well.
Doors will open at 6:00pm for a reception, followed by film screening at 7:00PM.
Making Movies
Don’t miss this night of sensational music, as MAKING MOVIES takes the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00PM for an unforgettable night of music and culture. Tickets for this event start at $40 ($20 for students). This event is supported by Creative West. This program is also supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (now also known as “ArtsWA”) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Rooted in the rich traditions of Panamá, a crisol de razas (an immigration program), the band’s sound is an embodiment of those diverse cultures, and its music encompasses the entirety of the Americas. The band interweaves styles as divergent as cumbia and blues, salsa, soul, and rock’n’roll – all boiled down into their own original sound.
The work of MAKING MOVIES includes collaborations with legendary artists like Rubén Blades, performances at major international festivals, and tours with notable acts such as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Maldita Vecindad, and Flor De Toloache, and has been featured on NPR.
Founder, Enrique Chi—a songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and activist—is also producing AMERI’KANA TV, a National Endowment for the Arts-funded documentary that explores an alternate history of American music and is set to release alongside their new studio album in 2026.
La Guitarra Flamenca de Gustavo Alonso López
Gustavo Alonso López is a North American guitarist and composer located in Walla Walla.
For reasons musical, personal, and cultural, Flamenco is the cornerstone of his creative practice. His music emerges from Flamenco’s grassroots oral tradition and the institutionalized Western notation system, borrows concepts from classical music and jazz, and blurs lines between composition and improvisation.
He has released three full-length studio albums, Punto Lejano (2014), Espasón (2023), and Sonanta Con Metales (2026). His work has received support from the Fulbright US Student Program, ArtWalla, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, Artist Trust, Audiosocket, and the Ucross Foundation. He also serves as a Studio Music Instructor in Guitar at Whitman College.
No cover, donations welcome.
6th Annual Putt Putt Pour Mini Golf
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind mini golf tournament in historic downtown Walla Walla!
On April 18, join us for a Heroes and Villains adventure as you putt your way through a custom-designed course winding through some of downtown’s best wineries, breweries, and restaurants. Enjoy a lively day of golf, great drinks, and friendly competition, all while supporting United Way of the Blue Mountains and our work to strengthen the community.
Gather your team, show up in costume for a chance to win Best Dressed, and get ready for an unforgettable day downtown.
This is a 21+ event.
One day. One course. Plenty of villains. Hopefully more heroes.
Persistent Local Market
The Persistent Local Market is an indoor local marketplace showcasing local producers and artisans, and a gathering space for our community.
The goal is to strengthen our local economy though increase sales opportunities for local producers, to foster ongoing engagement from community members.
Join us at the Showroom on Colville from 10am - 2pm every Saturday January - April.
Live Music: Adam Kirtley
Singer-songwriter Adam Kirtley has been making music in the valley for almost 25 years. You might recognize him from the bluegrass/Americana band Rogue Lobster or rocking out with Stereo Bird.
These days, Adam’s solo shows shine a light on his own songs—original tunes full of storytelling, heart, and plenty of soul. With years of playing under his belt, he brings an easy mix of talent and authenticity that makes every show feel like a good hang with great music.
No Cover. Discounts on glass pours and bottles.
Film: Spacewoman
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Spacewoman on Wednesday, February 15, 2026, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by Friends of Gesa Power House Theatre, and a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Astronaut Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft. Born on the other side of the tracks in upstate New York, she smashed many glass ceilings in the US Air Force and at NASA in her career, culminating in four increasingly dramatic and dangerous space shuttle missions. With an incredible set of archival materials, intimate interviews, and a moving score by Marcelo Zarvos, Hannah Berryman’s nail-biting film shares the emotional journey experienced by Eileen’s family, and explores what level of risk is acceptable in human endeavour.
Film: Frankenstein
On Sunday, April 12th, at 2PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents a screening of Frankenstein, filmed live at the Royal National Theatre.
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development, and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.
This production stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Dr. Strange, The Imitation Game) as the Creature, filmed live at the Royal National Theatre in London in 2011. Writer Nick Dear aims to tell the story, at least initially, from the creature’s point of view. “We do start with the moment of creation,” he says, “but not told from the perspective of the scientists, which is how it’s usually told; we tell it from the perspective of the experiment rather than the experimenter.
“A great deal of what we’re trying to do in this show is to explore what it feels like to be that experiment.”
Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience
On Saturday, April 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Wild Rumours back to the stage! Just as Cirque du Soleil elevates the circus to an art form, Wild Rumours transforms Fleetwood Mac’s music into a captivating masterpiece. Wild Rumours focuses on the apex Buckingham-Nicks era material, creating an authentic concert experience with dramatic crescendos and moments of quiet intimacy.
The band, comprised of an all-star cast of Seattle-based musicians, takes liberty with the material, adding their personal stamp on some of the greatest pop music ever created. Friday Night, Wild Rumours will play the very set that Fleetwood Mac played on Aug 29, 1977 at the Forum in LA when Rumours held the No.1 spot on the Billboard charts!
Join us as Wild Rumours will play a signature set of Fleetwood Mac’s monster hits of the 70s and 80s.
Artisan Pop Up Market
Wonder Makers, a curated alliance of handcrafted artisans, invite you to join us for our first Pop-Up Market of 2026.
Shop unique handcrafted creations and meet our talented Walla Walla Valley makers. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of community, connection, and shopping while discovering the beautiful handcrafted pieces our artisans have to offer.