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This is a digital publication celebrating all the best of Waitsburg, Washington. We’re here to help you find fun things to do, explore the neighborhood, and put you in touch with the amazing creatives, makers, and businesses that call this great (and tiny) city home.

 
 
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OPEN BOARD GAME TIME @ THE LIBRARY
STORYTIME + COLORING @ THE LIBRARY
HAMNET @ LIBERTY THEATER
BLUEGRASS JAM @ HOTEL HARDWARE
ART OPPORTUNITY @ THE LIBRARY
ITÄ WINES @ ROYAL BLOCK
ART TALK @ ROYAL BLOCK
DINOSAURS EXHIBIT @ THE LIBRARY
TTPRG @ THE LIBRARY
STORYTIME + COLORING @ THE LIBRARY

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THE SIREN is an observer of arts and culture celebrating all the best of Waitsburg, Washington. We’re here to help you find fun things to do, explore the neighborhood, and put you in touch with the amazing creatives, makers, and businesses that call this great (and tiny) city home.

 

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PERFECT MATCH
PERFECT MATCH

SATURDAY, FEB 14, 4-7PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Join us for Valentine’s Day tapas paired with Walla Walla wines. No reservation or partner necessary!

21+

ROMAN HOLIDAY VALENTINES
ROMAN HOLIDAY VALENTINES

FEBRUARY 14, 6:15 DOORS / 7:00 MOVIE
LIBERTY THEATER, DAYTON
TICKETS ONLINE

Come join us at The Liberty Theater for a night of romance as we are offering a FREE showing of the 1953 film classic ROMAN HOLIDAY at 7:00 pm February 14. 
(In place of our regular movie for 1 night ONLY)
 
This special night will begin when the doors open at 6:15 pm. Regular concessions including our popcorn drizzled with real butter (optional) will be available along with these special offerings for purchase:

Gelato will be available for purchase from Colville Street Patisserie

Flowers to purchase for your Valentine from Paige's Floral and Gifts

Champagne, Wine and Sparkling Cider will be served as well!

Hotel Hardware in Dayton is offering a savings of $30 on any room when you stay on Feb 14 and when you book direct at www.hotelhardware.com​

MOVIE SPONSORED BY HOTEL HARDWARE

ART TALK: 'Esquina' by Jorge Velarde
ART TALK: 'Esquina' by Jorge Velarde

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7
6 - 7 PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

‘Esquina’, by Jorge Velarde is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist who will be joining from Ecuador via Zoom. 

Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary.

Come early to sample wines from Itä Wines 3-6pm!

21+

WINE TASTING WITH ITÄ WINES
WINE TASTING WITH ITÄ WINES

SATURDAY, FEB 7, 3 - 6PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

We're excited to have our friend Kelsey Albro Itämeri pour her high elevation, low intervention wines. These are some of the most interesting and unique wines in the Valley.

Flights, BTG and BTB available.

Come for the wine and stay for the art talk that follows at 6pm!

21+

RETURN OF THE VINTAGE MARKET
RETURN OF THE VINTAGE MARKET

Beginning in March, the 2026 Vintage Market season will begin with a change of venue and expanded dates. Hosted in the Duke + Remington building the first weekend of most months, the series of Vintage Markets will have a theme to help unify the collection of goods on offer for each event. The market will run Fridays through Sundays.

Community members, artists, makers, and local businesses are invited to participate. Click here for all of the information and to get on the email list.

OYSTERS + BUBBLES + MARTINIS
OYSTERS + BUBBLES + MARTINIS

SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 3-6PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
21+

Prepare yourself for a seafood feast complete with oysters on the half shell, geoduck sashimi-style, and oyster stew on Saturday afternoon at the Royal Block.

Amy and Jeri from PINSTRIPE WINES will be pouring their glorious Méthode Champenoise bubbles. Local legend Jim German will also be making magic behind the bar shaking Icelandic Björk Martinis. And for those celebrating a successful Dry January, there will be NA Sparkling Tea by MaraBela.

Come celebrate the end of dry (and snowless) January with us in style!

STONE + SKY YOGA
STONE + SKY YOGA

WAITSBURG TOWN HALL

Stone + Sky Yoga has a stellar lineup of sessions happening at Town Hall. From Hatha and Yin to restorative-focused sessions, Susan Wildey will guide you through the poses and postures with calm intention, support, and humor. If the week has run you ragged, try the gentle Candlelight Sessions on Thursday or Friday evenings for a special treat.

There are multiple membership packages available, and discounts for teens and seniors. Book your sessions and review the membership options at StoneandSkyYoga.com

TONGUE + GROOVE
TONGUE + GROOVE

SATURDAY JAN 24, 4-8PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET

Monthly food and music night featuring street food specials and instrumental retro space cowboy blues!


4-6pm Food special: Ramen

6-8pm Live Music: Jazzy blues grooves by the amazing Michael Kelly Band

No cover | 21+


DANIEL LOPEZ x COCINA BARELAS x BOBCAT ROOM
DANIEL LOPEZ x COCINA BARELAS x BOBCAT ROOM

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 5PM-9PM
HOTEL HARDWARE

Here to spice up your January, Hotel Hardware is hosting amazing Spokane-based artist DANIEL LOPEZ, a.k.a. Godffiti and perennial favorite COCINA BARELAS for New Mexican-style tacos paired with BOBCAT ROOM agave-based cocktails.

2x1xWALLA WALLA VALLEY ARTISTS EXHIBIT
2x1xWALLA WALLA VALLEY ARTISTS EXHIBIT

COMBINE ART COLLECTIVE
130 E ROSE ST#102, WALLA WALLA
JANUARY 9 - MARCH 1

We are so delighted to see our very own KIMI BRUZAS’ wonderful collage work (above) featured as part of the 2 x 1 x WALLA WALLA VALLEY ARTISTS ART EXHIBIT at the Combine Art Collective. Over 40 talented artists from the Walla Walla Valley will participate, each sharing two unique creations, and the show continues through March 1, 2026. The Opening Reception is from 4 – 6PM on Friday, January 9.

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