Friday Night at the Beat!

5 p.m. — Gates Open

5:15 p.m. — Opening Remarks by Salem for Refugees

5:30-6:30 p.m. — World Refugee Day Performers: Uhuru Choir & Oregon Edendeni

6:45-7:30 p.m. — Rich McCloud: Rich (seen above) is a powerful performer with stellar lyrical content and a fresh, vibrant sound that combines rap, soul, hip-hop, pop, blues-rock, folk, poetry and a fiery spirit to bring inspiration to listeners worldwide.

The Severin Sisters

7:45-8:30 p.m. — The Severin Sisters: Touring and entertaining throughout the Northwest, The Severin Sisters have been dazzling audiences with their Americana music for more than 15 years. Twin sisters Amy and Heidi front the band joined by their younger sister Haley. Their bluegrass instrumentals and three-part harmonies wow audiences of all ages.

DJ Prashant

8:45-9:45 p.m. — DJ Prashant & the Jai Ho! Dance Troup: Originally from Mumbai, India, Prashant’s effervescent personality and charisma instantly strike a chord. He is known for an open-format DJ set highlighted by interactive dance lessons that compel everybody to rock the dance floor to an irresistible blend of the world’s greatest dance music.

Paradise of Samoa

10-11 p.m. — Fire Show featuring Paradise of Samoa & Thermogenesis: Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture displayed not only in mythology but also in dance.

11 p.m. — Friday Night at the Beat closes

Amphitheatre food vendors and the Beer & Wine Garden open 5 to 10 p.m.

Friday Night at the Beast costs $10 or purchase a weekend pass for $15.