Tamara Picks:  Anacortes Art & Jazz Jam

PORT GARDNER MUSIC presents Latin, salsa, jazz band Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao on Thurs., Aug. 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jazz, neo-soul, rhythm and blues with Soul Passport on Sat., Aug. 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and original folk, rock roots, Americana with Ian McFeron Band on Sun, Aug. 8th from 2 to 4 p.m.

DOWNTOWN DUELING PIANO’S will available for your listening pleasure all weekend – you must stop by at least one of the eight down locations.

MOAGS Second Annual Northwest Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on Sat, Aug 7th from 9 to 4 rain or shine.  Last year over 3,000 people attended.  Contact Paul with any questions at nwneverett@gmail.com or 425-319-9111.

ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL goes all weekend in the streets, fine art on the waterfront, all kinds of music all day, regional food, ethic food and artist doing their thing.  If you missed BAM this year – you can make it up now.  Perfect way to spend a rainy day!

SEAFAIR RACES and the “Thunder in the Air Show” with the Blue Angeles takes place all weekend.  The for more information called 206-728-0213 or http://seafair.com/

JAZZ JAM hosted by Bob Strickland for jazz fans and players at the Prohibition Grille, 1414 Hewitt Ave., on Sun., Aug. 8th from 5 to 8 p.m.  No cover charge, all ages welcome for good southern style food and hospitality.