Play, picnic, create, and frolic this summer at the Olympic Sculpture Park! SAM presents an entire magical summer season packed full of programs that combine visual art, movement, music, community, and a sprinkle of fairy dust. All Summer at SAM programs are free, public, and suitable for all ages. There is no outside alcohol permitted in the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Thursday evenings bring the party with performances by Seattle-based musicians, hands-on art activities to inspire your creativity, and rotating local food trucks.
This season of Summer at SAM features live music and performances presented in partnership with Sonic Guild, art-making curated by The Cutie Foundation and warm up beats by DJ Clover.
Sonic Guild Concerts
All Star Opera
All Star Opera is a seven-piece hip-hop band from Seattle, WA, blending thoughtful lyricism with live instrumentation and genre-bending energy since 2016. Fronted by MCs Flow Carter and Oz, the group weaves introspective rhymes with soulful hooks, backed by a dynamic ensemble of musicians. Flow Carterâs vocals and trumpet work add depth and versatility, pushing the sound beyond traditional Hip Hop into a rich fusion of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. Known for their powerful live shows and commitment to artistic evolution, All Star Opera is more than a rap groupâtheyâre a band in every sense of the word.
AJ Suede
AJ Suede is a Seattle-based musician boasting a catalog of over 40 albums and EP's. He has been referred to as Seattle's most prolific rapper/producer by The Seattle Times and KEXP on numerous occasions. Suede has also shared the stage with the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Marc Rebillet, Open Mike Eagle, and many more.
Art Activities
Make a fairy trinket with rotating artists curated by The Cutie Foundation.
6â6:30 pm | Neukom Vivarium Tour
Tour Mark Dion's Neukom Vivarium.
Dinner & Drinks
Grab a bite during the concert from local food truck Off the Rez. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase from Shooby Doo Catering in the PACCAR Pavilion.