Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of entertainment and culture, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Send items to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.
Art shows
Maple Valley Arts Festival: June 14 (noon-7 p.m.) and June 15 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Lake Wilderness Lodge. Juried art show, artists’ demonstrations, live performance area. Information: www.maplevalleyarts.com
Festivals
Maple Valley Days: June 13-15, Lake Wilderness Park. Festival grounds open at 3 p.m. June 13, noon June 14 and 10 a.m. June 15. Parade on Witte Road June 14 at 10 a.m. Information: www.maplevalleydays.com
Fifth annual Black Diamond Miner Days: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13. Features merchants’ sidewalk sale Friday-Sunday. Saturday activities include Eastern Star Lunch, barbecue cook off, chili cook off, wine tasting and casino night. Vendor booths available; call for details. Festival events located downtown, including Black Diamond Lodge, 32523 Third Ave., and Black Diamond Elementary School, 25314 Baker St. Information: MikeD37@gmail.com or farinehart@msn.com.
Music
Friday Night Jazz: 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month. The third Friday of each month features Doug Ostgard Quartet. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. Information:360-886-2131.
Cutters Point Coffee: Live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., 16739 SE. 272nd St., Covington. Information: (253) 639-3458.
Kent Summer Concert Series: July 8-Aug. 14. Free live music around Kent. Includes: Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, “Take-Out Tuesdays” at Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, “Wednesday Picnic Performances” at Town Square Park, at the corner of Second Avenue and Harrison Street; 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, “Thursdays at the Lake” performances at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St. 253-856-5050 or artscommission@ci.kent.wa.us.
Nightlife
Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. Inforrmation: www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.
Museums
Black Diamond Historical Society Museum: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 32627 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. Information: 360-886-2142, museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org or www.blackdiamondmuseum.org.
White River Valley Museum: EJune 14, “Quilt Restoration and Preservation” class and tour. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $1-$2; free on Wednesdays. 918 H. St. SE., Auburn. 253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org.
