Kent Reggae Jam

This year, Main Street Kent and the Crooked River Arts Council have teamed up to present Kent Reggae Jam, an event that promises “reggae rhythms, free flowing jams and other island sounds” to 13 different venues in downtown Kent. This year’s lineup features Outlaws I & I at Ray’s Place, the sounds of the Grateful Dead with The JiMiller Band at the Water Street Tavern, the Rhodes Street Rude Boys at Tree City Coffee and Pastry, Armstrong Bearcat Band’s rock and blues jam at the Venice Café. Admission is free. Check the website for a full schedule. (Niesel) kentreggaejam.com.