Downtown Summer Nights

We had such a great time with them last year, we had to have them come back. American Honey are coming back to Downtown Summer Nights this Thursday (June 22) for a free concert.

When I heard Shane Smith & The Saints were coming to Downtown Summer Nights, I couldn't be more excited.

With clouds looming and rain pattering, Thursday night's Downtown Summer Nights opening started out looking pretty ugly. But as the music started, the skies brightened -- and all of a sudden everything started looking like a lot more fun. Yakima's Entice the Mice followed by Portland's Scott Pemberton Band shook out solid sets for the Front Street faithful, turning the annual downtown concert seri

If the Rose City of Portland is now better known as 'Portlandia' because her residents are constantly striving to "Keep Portland Weird," then one of its natives, Scott Pemberton, is doing his part.

Every Thursday night from 6-9, downtown Yakima turns into the hottest concert series of the summer and, best of all, it's free to attend. It's Downtown Summer Nights, presented by Stewart Subaru and Downtown Association of Yakima.

The last time Yakima got a big snow -- about a year ago to the day -- photographer/designer Tanna Edler took this picture of downtown, and it quickly became a local favorite.

Yakima put Downtown Summer Nights to bed for another year Thursday night, but not before savoring one of the most memorable shows of the 2016 season.

If there were ever a night to wear a cowboy hat, this week's Downtown Summer Nights -- our last of the season -- would be that night! Even if you never wear cowboy hats, you should this Thursday. Just channel your inner Ted Nugent and you will be fine going to our free concert on North Front Street. Here's why ...

We just might've saved the best for last. Downtown Summer Nights closes out the 2016 season Thursday evening on North Front Street with Redwood Son and Yakima homeboy Zach Hinson. It'll be a night of country, Americana and real-life musical storytelling. Yeah -- wear your boots, if you want.

THAT smoked! Seattle's Rafael Tranquilino and Yakima's Avion treated Downtown Summer Nights to one of the hottest shows of the summer Thursday evening, bringing Latin-spiced rock and gritty blues to North Front Street. The crowded packed the whole street, enjoying the music savoring the food, drinks and vendor booths until the sun went down...