Orcas Center

Contemporary Dance meets Sundays 10-11:15am and Tuesdays 10-11:15am at the Orcas Center Dance Studio. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

Contemporary Dance meets Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200533831Orcas Center Presents on Center Stage: The Ocean Hates You Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): $70, $40, or $25, ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) The Ocean Hates You A former Marine Biologist turned comedian gives a voice to the ocean — and it’s not happy. This comedic and interactive show dives into humanity’s messy relationship with the sea: the pollution, the overfishing, the bad decisions and why now more than ever, it’s time for change. Performed by former marine biologist turned comedian, Forrest Shaw, the hour-long presentation combines elements from the two professions to create a unique and humorous perspective on the planet’s oceans. It’s what would happen if a Netflix Comedy Special married a Ted Talk and had an environmentally conscious baby. Each show incorporates multi-media and interactive features including curated video and audience trivia. It’s a sharp, funny, and honest look at the chaos we’ve created and the extraordinary life that still manages to thrive beneath the waves. Come laugh, think and leave more in awe and less of a problem. Shaw is a stand-up comedian and writer whose career began after spending a decade as a marine biologist in his hometown of Miami, Florida where he led the Manatee Protection Program and managed large water-quality and habitat-monitoring projects throughout the region. His fieldwork spanned seagrass communities, coral reef habitats, and sea turtle nesting, and he frequently collaborated with state and federal agencies on critical coastal ecosystem studies. As a comedian Forrest has been featured at Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Moontower Comedy Festival, Clusterfest, Just For Laughs Montreal and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival. He’s performed on Conan, Live From Gotham and Jim JeQeries and Friends and his debut special, Poor Decisions can be seen on Amazon. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200533831

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Ska Island + Desolation Sound Sunday, July 12, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Ska Island + Desolation Sound Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Ska Island takes the stage, with Desolation Sound opening. Ska Island is a Pacific Northwest supergroup that plays vintage Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae. The band regularly performs across the Salish Sea and often features regional reggae legend Adrian Xavier, touring to celebrate the roots of 1960s and 1970s Caribbean music. Opening the show is Desolation Sound, whose music they call “Salish Rock,” inspired by the beauty and remoteness of their island home of Friday Harbor, Washington. The band consists of Scott Sluis on drums, Darvis Taylor on bass, Gene Nery on lead guitar and Daniel DeShon on vocals and guitar. Their third record arrives on King Tide Records on July 10.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200538391SunMoonSun Presents: The Dream Temple: Ambient Immersive Friday, July 17, 8p.m. – 10p.m. Madrona Room [PURCHASE TICKETS] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200538391) The Dream Temple: Ambient Immersive An evening for deep relaxation, self reflection and community connection in a safe and fun container. 100% live improvised ambient and otherworldly healing music by: Bluetech, Rafe Pearlman, and Chris Haugen. Bring a yoga mat / pillows / backjack / waterbottle – whatever you need to be comfortable. Rafe Pearlman — Composer, Vocalist, Instrumentalist Rafe Pearlman began his singing career in the Alaskan wilderness, and the wildness of that origin has never left his voice. His exploratory vocal practice has taken him to stages across the globe—India, Hong Kong, Israel, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Mexico, and throughout the United States—including a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He appeared on America’s Got Talent, which led to a touring collaboration with the Earth Harp Collective, the world’s largest stringed instrument. In Malaga, Spain, he performed accompanied by a full orchestra at MOSMA, the international festival of film composers, alongside Hollywood composer Tyler Bates. Rafe’s voice is featured on soundtracks for Netflix, Direct-TV,  NBC and Thunder Road Films, and on Sony’s top video games. Rafe will be a new voice on the upcoming season of Motherland: Fort Salem, creating vocal spells for the cast of characters. Rafe recently was awarded an artist residency at the Orcas Center Theater to create a new evening length show inspired by his childhood in Alaska featuring his music and visual art, entitled “KANU”. Rafe is a performer, composer, speaker, and creative vocal coach. His musical intention is to inspire a vision of a world in harmony and unity, celebrating diversity, sustainability, and equality for all beings.  He has been a long time resident of the Salish Sea area and feels a deep personal and artistic ties to this place as home.  (rafepearlman.com (http://rafepearlman.com/))   Bluetech (Evan Marc Bartholomew) — Electronic Composer & Sound Designer Evan Marc Bartholomew, known as Bluetech, is a widely respected figure in the electronic music world whose work spans deeply atmospheric ambient and downtempo music to progressive, groove-oriented dance music. His sound is characterized by rich emotional texture, intricate sound design, and a unique atmospheric quality that blends organic elements with cutting-edge digital production. His debut album Prima Materia (2003) established his reputation in the ambient music scene; subsequent releases including Sines & Singularities, Phoenix Rising, and Liquid Geometries have earned him two decades of critical acclaim. His albums Sci-Fi Lullabies and Holotrope both charted in Billboard’s Top 5 and Top 10 Dance/Electronic Albums. Bluetech has collaborated with legendary artists including guitarist Steve Hillage (System 7, Gong, The Orb) and has released dance music on labels including Get Physical, Iboga, and Proton/Apollo, with his work charted by Carl Cox, Mixmaster Morris, and Laurent Garnier. He has performed at premier global festivals including Symbiosis, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Rainbow Serpent, and Ozora. Beyond music, he is a skilled graphic designer, illustrator, and 3D animator with commissions from Microsoft, HP, Sony, and the City of Seattle, and a partner in Triangularis, an immersive multimedia design and installation agency. He is the founder of Behind the Sky Music, a record label for forward-thinking electronic artists. (bluetechonline.com (http://bluetechonline.com/)) Chris Haugen – Guitarist, Composer Chris Haugen is a guitarist, producer, and composer whose atmospheric instrumental music has found a home in the meditation, focus, and relaxation spaces. Known for his fluid touch on guitar and Weissenborn lap steel, his sound is immersive, spacious, and deeply textured — “haunting and otherworldly, like a time capsule from a lost kingdom, perhaps Atlantis.” (SF Chronicle) A recording artist for Real Music, his catalog has accumulated over 30 million streams across major platforms. Artist pick: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RSAHvR47mvjc7kIpGwD58?si=91a0a1d8905946b3 www.chrishaugen.net (http://www.chrishaugen.net/) https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200538391

Celebrating Orcas Center Volunteers, Lawn Party! Saturday, July 18 4 to 7 p.m. On Orcas Center’s Front Lawn FREEHave you given your time  to Orcas  Center? If so, we want to celebrate you ! Anyone who has lent a hand and helped our performing arts center thrive is invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Lawn Party. There will be burgers, beverages, games, music and festivities for all ages during this very special gratitude event. Please join us. Examples of volunteers include: actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, backstage crew, lighting technicians, sound engineers, set builders, costume designers, food and beverage servers, board members, ushers, box office, art installers and more. After the gathering, head over to the Black Box for our next  Antidote  dance party for 18+.

Orcas Center Presents in the Black Box: ANTIDOTE3 Saturday, July 18, 8p.m. – 12p.m. $10 at the door ANTIDOTE3 After Orcas Center’s Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party on Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., head over to the Black Box for Orcas Center’s next Antidote dance party. Our third Antidote will be a neon-pagan rave featuring Bluetech and and a lineup of local DJs. Saturday, July 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight. $10 admission for +18. Cash bar for those +21. Orcas Center hosts regular “Antidote” dance parties, with a different themes every time.

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Thunderpussy + Maka Gallinger and 808 Ohana Sunday, July 19, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Thunderpussy + Maka Gallinger and 808 Ohana Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe & Maureen Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, features many artists from the Doe Bay Artist in Residence program (www.doebay.com/music-and-art/). It celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Thunderpussy headlines, with Maka Gallinger and 808 Ohana opening, on July 19. Thunderpussy is an all-female rock band from Seattle, Washington. Composed of vocalist Molly Sides, guitarist Whitney Petty, bassist Leah Julius, and drummer Michelle Nuño, the band draws its sound from the swagger and energy of 1970s rock. Opening the show are Maka Gallinger and 808 Ohana. Maka Gallinger is a Hawaiian advocate, activist, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and accomplished performer from the Big Island of Hawaii, known for her unique ukulele play style, versatility, and powerful voice. Her music blends tones of reggae, Latin and island sounds with lyrics that uplift and inspire. Together with her husband Petroglyph, Maka leads 808 Ohana, a multigenerational band whose music features native sounds with tones of reggae and messages that carry the voices of the Kanaka Oiwi and their community.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200537782Orcas Center Presents on Center Stage: Casey Skinner’s: You Can’t Hide Saturday, July 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. [ Finding the Funny Workshop ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200537780) Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): $70, $40, or $25, ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) Casey Skinner’s: You Can’t Hide Orcas Center’s summer of comedy continues with another hilarious show for two nights of laughs. You Can’t Hide follows comedian Casey Skinner and his true story of accidentally landing in “the most dangerous hotel in America” — the infamous Cecil Hotel — and the hilariously unhinged events that brought him back for one final night, with a murderer on the loose. Imagine Mr. Bean in The Shining. Equal parts stand-up and storytelling, the show begins as a naive hotel stay and gradually becomes a deeper comedic exploration of shame, vulnerability, and the chaos that erupts when your problems become too big to hide. You Can’t Hide plays July 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. on Center Stage. Skinner is an LA-based comedian who has performed at The Comedy Store and The Improv, appeared on Bravo, E!, Netflix, and the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, and produced television for Netflix, Discovery, and Max. His style has been described as an ADHD Nate Bargatze. Workshop : Finding the Funny in Your Life On Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 p.m. in the Madrona Room, Skinner will lead a two-hour storytelling  workshop , Finding the Funny in Your Life, open to all. Participants will learn how to mine their own embarrassing and unexpected moments for comedic material and leave with a draft of one funny true story. To sign up, go here: https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200537780 https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200537782

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Charlie Porter Quintet Sunday, July 26, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Charlie Porter Quintet Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. through Aug. 30. On July 26, the Charlie Porter Quintet headlines, with Rumbo Tumba opening. GRAMMY Award-winning trumpeter and composer Charlie Porter has been a vibrant force on the jazz scene for over two decades. Recognized for his distinct artistic vision, Porter merges narrative design, sophisticated long-form composition, and boundary-pushing collaboration to continually expand the possibilities of modern jazz. Described by DownBeat as “fluid, expressive, and magnificent,” Porter has released six acclaimed albums as a leader, including Immigration  Nation , which was named one of  DownBeat’s Best  Albums of the Year. As a bandleader and performer, Porter has graced major festival stages and anchored legendary New York jazz venues like The Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club, and Birdland, performing alongside Joe Zawinul, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars. This summer, Porter launches his seventh album, Sci-Fi Standards, Vol. 1: The Future We Knew, reimagining classic science-fiction cinema themes through a modern jazz lens. Opening the show is Rumbo Tumba, the electroacoustic project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado. For over 13 years, Salgado has captivated global audiences, touring more than 30 countries on every continent. A true one-man band, he plays, records, and mixes a stunning variety of native South American handmade instruments in real time using Live Looping technique, transporting audiences to the purest places in nature.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200536733Orcas Center Presents on Center Stage: James and the Giant Peach, Jr. Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at noon and 6 p.m. FREE dress rehearsal July 31 at noon (Tickets Required (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200536733)) Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): $50, $30, or $20, ($10 *student/senior/veteran tickets available) *$5 ticket price for children under 12 on Saturday, Aug. 1, at noon James and the Giant Peach, Jr. (featuring an all-local kids cast!) As the culmination of Orcas Center’s summer theatre intensive, a group of young thespians is presenting a production of “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” It’s a fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. The musical was adapted for student performance by the educational musical theater firm iTheatrics, under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald. It will be performed on Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1, at noon and 6 p.m. at Orcas Center. There is a free dress rehearsal on July 31 at noon. Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, the play is based on the beloved book by Dahl and tells the story of a young orphan who finds a loving family in a most peculiar way. Sent by his  mean , conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, James discovers a magic potion which results in the growing of a tremendous peach that rolls into the ocean, and is occupied by some not-so-normal characters. From the center of the gigantic fruit, James and the unlikely crew launch a journey of enormous proportions. Together, they discover that while we are all born into a family, we then go on to create a family of our own. Directed by Chelsea Sherman and Jamey Moriarty, the production features a cast of island kids who are participating in an intensive performing arts and theatre tech camp. Both cohorts will work together to produce and perform the 1-act musical on Orcas Center’s stage. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200536733

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artists: Orcas Artist Studio Tour Art Opening: Friday, July 31st; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: July 31st – August 25th All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, July 31st from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Reposado and Nick Drummond Sunday, August 2, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Reposado and Nick Drummond Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Reposado headlines, with Nick Drummond opening on Sunday, Aug. 2. Reposado is a Seattle-based Afro-Latin funk band fronted by singer and bandleader Jean-Paul Builes. Centered in the crowd and creating a movement of connection and vulnerability, the band encourages everyone to rise and let loose. Their sprawling ensemble has employed over 40 musicians since its inception, and their live performances are renowned for their irresistible, full-throttle energy. Opening the show is Seattle singer-songwriter Nick Drummond, a staple of the Emerald City. Playing solo sets at festivals such as Oak Harbor Music Fest, Little Big Fest, Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, and Oregon Country Fair, among others, he has captivated audiences in venues large and small for years. His weekly residency at Seattle’s Mermaid Lounge has become a can’t-miss event, and he provides a sound much larger and more intricate than one expects of a solo performer.

2026 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (all artists and repertoire subject to change) Dueling Strings Friday August 7, 7:00pm 6:00 Pre-Concert Talk: Redwood String Quartet Saturday August 8, 5:00pm 4:00 Pre-Concert Talk: Redwood String Quartet $40 Adult $10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200532413) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS (https://oicmf.org/purchase-tickets/) Click here for Friends of Joyce Tickets (https://oicmf.org/friends-of-joyce-tickets-for-young-people-and-families)

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Saltydog, Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba Sunday, August 9, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Saltydog, Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Saltydog headlines, with Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba also performing on Sunday, Aug. 9. Saltydog is a funk-jam improvisational exploration that takes the audience and band on a journey through playfully crafted, folk-driven tunes inspired by everyone from The Talking Heads and The Band to classic country and jam-band staples. The  band spawned  on the banks of Duluth’s ice-covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy revue features Calvin Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters. Their second album Pepper dropped in spring 2024, and the band is set to release their third album in winter 2026. Also performing is Honey of the Heart, a Northern California-based band and community collective fronted by singer-songwriters Maren Metke (vocals, guitar, ukulele) and Justin Ancheta (vocals, guitar, multi-instrumentalist). Formed in 2014, their genre-blending sound incorporates folk, soul, jazz, and world-flamenco into rich harmonies, focusing on matters of the heart and aiming to inspire and uplift listeners. Rounding out the evening is Pamwe Marimba, an eight-piece ensemble of passionate advocates of Zimbabwean marimba music, with roots in New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Their repertoire ranges from traditional Shona music to original compositions, each piece a celebration of the marimba’s versatility.

2026 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (all artists and repertoire subject to change) Embraced by Schubert Tuesday August 11, 7:00pm 6:00 Pre-Concert Talk: Inspired by Orcas Island w/ Thurmond Russell and Joe Giarrusso Wednesday August 12, 5:00pm 4:00 Pre-Concert Talk: Inspired by Orcas Island w/ Thurmond Russell and Joe Giarrusso $40 Adult $10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200532415) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS (https://oicmf.org/purchase-tickets/) Click here for Friends of Joyce Tickets (https://oicmf.org/friends-of-joyce-tickets-for-young-people-and-families)

2026 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (all artists and repertoire subject to change) Orcas~trations: Four Piano Spectacular Friday August 14, 7:00pm Saturday August 15, 5:00pm $45 Adult $10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200532416) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS (https://oicmf.org/purchase-tickets/) Click here for Friends of Joyce Tickets (https://oicmf.org/friends-of-joyce-tickets-for-young-people-and-families)

2026 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (all artists and repertoire subject to change) Intonations Tuesday August 18, 7:00pm 6:00 Pre-Concert Talk: A conversation with Jake Heggie Wednesday August 19, 5:00pm 4:00 Pre-Concert Talk: A conversation with Jake Heggie $40 Adult $10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200532417) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS (https://oicmf.org/purchase-tickets/) Click here for Friends of Joyce Tickets (https://oicmf.org/friends-of-joyce-tickets-for-young-people-and-families)

2026 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (all artists and repertoire subject to change) Love Triangle Friday August 21, 7:00pm Saturday August 22, 5:00pm $40 Adult $10 Ages 6-18 (OICMF concerts are not appropriate for children under 6) There is an additional $2 per-ticket fee CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200532418) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS (https://oicmf.org/purchase-tickets/) Click here for Friends of Joyce Tickets (https://oicmf.org/friends-of-joyce-tickets-for-young-people-and-families)

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Up Up Up! plus Dana Lyons and Kaleidoscope Kid Faire Sunday, August 23, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! Up Up Up! plus Dana Lyons and Kaleidoscope Kid Faire Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Up Up Up! headlines, with Dana Lyons also performing on Sunday, Aug. 23. Also on the lineup is a Kid Faire, hosted by Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center. Up Up Up! is a nonprofit self-contained touring circus show that brings outdoor circus performances to small farms, immigrant communities, tribal community centers, refugee support groups, nursing homes, women’s shelters, and more. Their ensemble of seven performers creates whimsy, beauty, and hilarity accessible to audiences of all ages. Performing its sixth annual one-hour, all-ages, outdoor circus show, the production features aerialists, musicians, acrobats, clowns, and illusionists — complete with a crane truck for shenanigans and a jumble of instruments for live music. Also performing is Dana Lyons, the Bellingham-based “environmental troubadour” who carries on the legacy of artist-activists such as Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Best known for his hit comedy song “Cows With Guns,” Lyons is a singer, guitarist, and recording artist who has toured the world for thirty years promoting environmental and social justice causes.

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artist: Peter Carlson Community Show: Light & Shadow Art Opening: Friday, August 28th; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: August 28th – September 22nd All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, August 28th from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: General Mojo’s plus Robert Sarazin Blake and His High, Wide & Handsome Band Sunday, August 30, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/): Free, by donation! General Mojo’s plus Robert Sarazin Blake and His High, Wide & Handsome Band Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky. All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. General Mojo’s headlines, with Robert Sarazin Blake and His High, Wide & Handsome Band also performing on Sunday, Aug. 30. Dig the sounds of General Mojo’s, with their staple androgynous ethereal vocals guiding the way through a sonic mosaic of psychedelia, a funky backbone beat, and a live show that brings the heat. Be on the lookout summer ’26 for the release of three new singles, “Sippin’ on Sunshine,” “Hopeless Love,” and “Kinky Love” in collaboration with Natalie Colvin. General  Mojo’s invites  you to join in on their cosmic trip through the astral planes of sound and vibration. For three decades, Robert Sarazin Blake has toured across the US, Canada, Ireland, Germany, and beyond, performing old songs, new songs, and whatever the moment calls for. He has released 13 albums, earning praise from critic Robert Christgau. With The High, Wide & Handsome Band, Blake puts on his party hat, and the band puts a beat behind the stories.

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artist: Marcia Spees Community Show: Of The Water Art Opening: Friday, September 25th; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: September 25th – October 21st All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, September 25th from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artists: Carla Stanley Class Community Show: 6 x 6 x $60 Art Opening: Friday, October 23rd; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: October 23rd – November 18th All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artist: Debra Babcock Community Show: Mixed Media Art Opening: Friday, November 20th; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: November 20th – December 22nd All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.