Scherler Sundays
Next: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Runs until Sunday, August 30, 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Price
- Free
Free, all-ages outdoor concerts every Sunday afternoon in July and August. Independent music in downtown Olympia behind the Carnegie Library.
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Scherler Sundays is flipping the music festival format on its head. By being funded nearly entirely through grants and sponsors, the non-profit Free Music Olympia is able to offer nine ABSOLUTELY FREE and ALL AGES shows in the heart of Downtown Olympia, in a parklet behind the historic Carnegie Library (7th Ave SE and Franklin). Food and beverages available on-site. All shows start at 3pm unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 at 3pm
Kusikia
Urgent Tacoma post-punk legends re-emerge as a trio for their first downtown Olympia appearance in over a decade.
IROIRO
Led by founding members of 1990s trip-hop titans IQU, delivering theremin-and-synth-driven grooves deemed by The Stranger as "Seattle's best rock band."
Moth Logic
Angular, dissonant, lockdown-born analog post-punk from Unwound founding member Brandt Sandeno making their series debut.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 at 3pm
The Neighborhood Kids
High-energy Gen-Z Mexican-American immigrant hip-hop collective traveling from San Diego to unleash a powerful boom-bap explosion championing social justice.
Temper
High-velocity, poignant teen hardcore combo fronted by powerhouse vocalist Caetano Ruiz.
Triviot
Frantic old-school punk en español from a local group born directly out of Three Magnets' weekly pub music trivia night.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 at 3pm
Califone
Tim Rutili’s (Red Red Meat, Ugly Casanova) 28-year-old vehicle for experimental Americana and musique concrète.
Eli Moore
The LAKE co-founder and principal songwriter steps into the spotlight to debut his pristine solo LP The Power Line with a full touring ensemble.
Yarrow
Atmospheric, psychedelic farm-born blues and folk rock celebrating their debut studio album release.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 at 3pm
Toody Cole and Her Band
Living legend of DIY doom rock performing timeless classics from her iconic projects Dead Moon and Pierced Arrows.
Spiders From Uranus
Fierce, modern punk rock weaponized by veterans of Olympia’s 1980s old guard (Young Pioneers, Heliotroupe).
James Maeda
Local Olympia music historian delivering rare, contemplative originals with backing vocalists Sara Pete and Olivia Ness.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 at 3pm
Mazigazi
High-energy Olympia electro-tribal roots dance duo delivering multilingual party anthems for troubled times.
Rainbow Bridge
A very special reunion of the infectious, late-aughts Olympia surf-punk-pop duo featuring Adam Croce and Bridget O'Brien.
Grupo Impecable
Brilliant teenage música norteña trio from Lacey returning by popular demand.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 at 3pm
Oh, Rose
One of the region's most beloved indie-rock families showcasing their new, jangle-laden EP For Art.
The Flying Leaves
Outdoor-loving audio technicians turned rapid-fire, decade-jamming rock-and-roll outfit in their series debut.
JoAnn Thorn
Haunting, legendary local folkie bringing storytelling and songs from her celebrated 1980s catalog.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 at 3pm
Dean Wareham and His Band
Indie icon (Galaxie 500, Luna) performing a monumental set of slowcore masterpieces and dream-pop classics alongside Britta Phillips and Roger Brogan.
Jon Hyde Band
Portland pedal-steel master taking center stage with his solo band to showcase his latest catalog.
Fern Spores
Whimsical, sisterhood-powered "mossy rock" trio performing a special string-band arrangement before hitting the studio.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 at 2pm
OLYMPIA MUSIC HISTORY PROJECT SHOWCASE
Special Event Note: This particular date is an expanded festival-within-a-festival running from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Alongside the music, the block will host a bustling community bazaar featuring dozens of local craft and food vendors.
The Blow: Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne bring their electro-pop performance art back to home turf for their first major Olympia appearance in nearly two decades.
Calamity Jane: Formed in 1988 and key trailblazers of the Riot Grrrl movement, founding members reunite for their first performances in 35 years.
C Average: Olympia's premier garage-prog face-melters celebrating 30 years by recreating their historic, turn-of-the-century KAOS live radio set.
Tall Toad: The prominent 1990s Yelm rock-and-roll machine takes the stage for their first public performance since 1999.
The Mona Reels: Celebrating 25 years of hook-heavy indie pop with instant classics from their upcoming double album.
Chris "Sandman" Sand: Deep-hearted cowboy poet blending humor, hip-hop, and country to address social ills.
Witchypoo: A decade-spanning conceptual art spectacle resurrected from the 1990s by founder Slim Moon with an unpredictable, sprawling lineup.
SUNDAY AUGUST 30 at 3pm
The Rumba Madre
High-octane Latinx punk band from Nashville/Bay Area tearing through a hyper-stylized tour of global Latin history.
Arrington DeDionyso's Malaikat Dan Singa
Legendary No-Wave/post-punk combo intersecting Gamelan and dancehall rhythms to unleash your inner dragon.
The BeeHees
Returning Moroccan-fronted ensemble blending Casablanca blues and traditional guembre instrumentation with local heavy hitters, sung in Darija Arabic.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 at 3pm
Kusikia
Urgent Tacoma post-punk legends re-emerge as a trio for their first downtown Olympia appearance in over a decade.
IROIRO
Led by founding members of 1990s trip-hop titans IQU, delivering theremin-and-synth-driven grooves deemed by The Stranger as "Seattle's best rock band."
Moth Logic
Angular, dissonant, lockdown-born analog post-punk from Unwound founding member Brandt Sandeno making their series debut.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 at 3pm
The Neighborhood Kids
High-energy Gen-Z Mexican-American immigrant hip-hop collective traveling from San Diego to unleash a powerful boom-bap explosion championing social justice.
Temper
High-velocity, poignant teen hardcore combo fronted by powerhouse vocalist Caetano Ruiz.
Triviot
Frantic old-school punk en español from a local group born directly out of Three Magnets' weekly pub music trivia night.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 at 3pm
Califone
Tim Rutili’s (Red Red Meat, Ugly Casanova) 28-year-old vehicle for experimental Americana and musique concrète.
Eli Moore
The LAKE co-founder and principal songwriter steps into the spotlight to debut his pristine solo LP The Power Line with a full touring ensemble.
Yarrow
Atmospheric, psychedelic farm-born blues and folk rock celebrating their debut studio album release.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 at 3pm
Toody Cole and Her Band
Living legend of DIY doom rock performing timeless classics from her iconic projects Dead Moon and Pierced Arrows.
Spiders From Uranus
Fierce, modern punk rock weaponized by veterans of Olympia’s 1980s old guard (Young Pioneers, Heliotroupe).
James Maeda
Local Olympia music historian delivering rare, contemplative originals with backing vocalists Sara Pete and Olivia Ness.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 at 3pm
Mazigazi
High-energy Olympia electro-tribal roots dance duo delivering multilingual party anthems for troubled times.
Rainbow Bridge
A very special reunion of the infectious, late-aughts Olympia surf-punk-pop duo featuring Adam Croce and Bridget O'Brien.
Grupo Impecable
Brilliant teenage música norteña trio from Lacey returning by popular demand.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 at 3pm
Oh, Rose
One of the region's most beloved indie-rock families showcasing their new, jangle-laden EP For Art.
The Flying Leaves
Outdoor-loving audio technicians turned rapid-fire, decade-jamming rock-and-roll outfit in their series debut.
JoAnn Thorn
Haunting, legendary local folkie bringing storytelling and songs from her celebrated 1980s catalog.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 at 3pm
Dean Wareham and His Band
Indie icon (Galaxie 500, Luna) performing a monumental set of slowcore masterpieces and dream-pop classics alongside Britta Phillips and Roger Brogan.
Jon Hyde Band
Portland pedal-steel master taking center stage with his solo band to showcase his latest catalog.
Fern Spores
Whimsical, sisterhood-powered "mossy rock" trio performing a special string-band arrangement before hitting the studio.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 at 2pm
OLYMPIA MUSIC HISTORY PROJECT SHOWCASE
Special Event Note: This particular date is an expanded festival-within-a-festival running from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Alongside the music, the block will host a bustling community bazaar featuring dozens of local craft and food vendors.
The Blow: Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne bring their electro-pop performance art back to home turf for their first major Olympia appearance in nearly two decades.
Calamity Jane: Formed in 1988 and key trailblazers of the Riot Grrrl movement, founding members reunite for their first performances in 35 years.
C Average: Olympia's premier garage-prog face-melters celebrating 30 years by recreating their historic, turn-of-the-century KAOS live radio set.
Tall Toad: The prominent 1990s Yelm rock-and-roll machine takes the stage for their first public performance since 1999.
The Mona Reels: Celebrating 25 years of hook-heavy indie pop with instant classics from their upcoming double album.
Chris "Sandman" Sand: Deep-hearted cowboy poet blending humor, hip-hop, and country to address social ills.
Witchypoo: A decade-spanning conceptual art spectacle resurrected from the 1990s by founder Slim Moon with an unpredictable, sprawling lineup.
SUNDAY AUGUST 30 at 3pm
The Rumba Madre
High-octane Latinx punk band from Nashville/Bay Area tearing through a hyper-stylized tour of global Latin history.
Arrington DeDionyso's Malaikat Dan Singa
Legendary No-Wave/post-punk combo intersecting Gamelan and dancehall rhythms to unleash your inner dragon.
The BeeHees
Returning Moroccan-fronted ensemble blending Casablanca blues and traditional guembre instrumentation with local heavy hitters, sung in Darija Arabic.
Dates
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