City Of Gig Harbor: 2021 Summer Sounds At Skansie And Movies In The Park Cancelled For Remainder Of Season

Press release from the City of Gig Harbor:

August 19, 2021

Out of an abundance of caution, and in light of Pierce County's rising COVID case rate due to the Delta variant, the City of Gig Harbor is canceling the remaining lineup of summer series of concerts and movies at Skansie Park for 2021.

Both events, Summer Sounds at Skansie and Friday Night Movies in the Park, are presented at downtown’s Skansie Brothers Park, set along the waterfront in the shadow of Mount Rainier. Below, we outline the remaining dates that are canceled for the 2021 season. We look forward to bringing the event back in-person in 2022, and hosting events for the holiday season when able to do so safely.

Summer Sounds at Skansie

The City of Gig Harbor's free waterfront live music concert series attracts those arriving by land or sea, and is a favorite among boaters. This year, we are pleased to have been able to host six concerts for the 2021 season, including Surf Wax Americans, Redemption, Sounds Like Dolores, Sweet T & Justice, The Beatniks and Flock of Beagles at Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights. 

Canceled Concert Schedule:

• August 24 – The Paperboys – a freewheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands, and Canadian roots influence this band, they’ve been called everything from Cajun slamgrass to worldbeat. Paperboys.com 

• August 31 – Nate Botsford - Country recording artist Nate Botsford and band bring the party with recognizable hits that span genres and original songs. natebotsfordmusic.com 

Friday Night Movies in the Park 

The Friday Night Movie Series presents well-loved favorites for all ages, presented at 8:30p to the end of the film, with Kitsap Bank providing popcorn. 

Canceled Movie Schedule: 

• August 27 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – “life moves fast.” This ultra-classic about cutting class, being young, and having fun is suited to all ages. Rated PG-13, 1 hr 43 minutes. 

We hope to see you again in 2022. For further details or questions, please contact: communications@gigharborwa.gov. 

This press release was produced by the City of Gig Harbor. The views expressed here are the author’s own.