Good morning, Walla Walla.

Austin Jenckes and Cody Beebe will open for Foreigner at Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days on Wednesday, Aug.

27—marking the final show of their Pacific Northwest tour as they plan a set that mixes rock and country with both electric and acoustic segments.

Shakespeare Under the Stars will launch its first outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Echolands Winery in Walla Walla at 7 p.m. from Aug 28-31 and Sept 4-7—17 local and visiting actors will perform with a live bluegrass band and the show will move indoors to the barrel room if needed. Audience seating is free on arrival while reserved seats on the Poet’s Porch will be sold in advance starting Aug 1.

Local colleges are facing state and federal funding cuts that reduce grants and create uncertainty in staffing and programs.

Walla Walla Community College will manage the impact by holding open vacancies—private colleges like Whitman face challenges with declining international enrollment due to changing visa rules.

The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up

7-9:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10-$15 — Celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead with a screening of their iconic film featuring exclusive bonus content.

3 Doors Down Concert

7-10 p.m. — Walla Walla County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down as they bring their hits to Walla Walla.

Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade

6-8 p.m. — Walla Walla County Fairgrounds — Free entry — A vibrant family-friendly parade featuring antique cars, decorated trucks, and appearances from the Fair & Frontier Days Royalty.

Petty Fever Live at SOFH Walla Walla

6-9 p.m. — Sleight of Hand Cellars — $30 — Enjoy a night of live music from the best Tom Petty tribute band to kick off a weekend of wine and fun.