Events on the islands.

Weekly open mic. Sign up at the bar.

With Kelly Francis

Looking for the perfect outfit to celebrate Independence Day Weekend? Island Hoppin’ Brewery is hosting what may be the island’s very first community tie-dye party on Wednesday, July 1 ! Guests are invited to create their own custom red and blue tie-dyed Orcas Island T-shirt—perfect for showing off island spirit all holiday weekend long. Shirts will be provided (priced by size, up to $22 ) and are available in sizes ranging from infant to 3XL . Dog bandanas will also be available, so even four-legged family members can join in the fun! Resident artist Heidi will be on hand to help participants create their own unique designs. The festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue while supplies last , so arriving early is encouraged. After the tie-dye fun, guests are invited to stick around and cheer on the U.S. National Team as they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at 5pm It’s the perfect opportunity to get creative, celebrate the holiday, and leave with a one-of-a-kind

With Maria Poblet.

Weekly trivia. Form a team or play solo.

Join the Orcas Senior Center on Thursday, July 2, from 11am-1pm for a community celebration featuring free hot dogs, ice cream, live music, and plenty of summer fun. The event is a heartfelt thank you to the generous donors, volunteers, and community members whose support has helped make the Senior Center’s renovation progress possible. Attendees are invited to tour the building, see the exciting improvements underway, and celebrate all that has been accomplished together. Thanks in part to the generous sponsorship of Island House Dental, guests can enjoy food, music, and the company of friends and neighbors. The Senior Center will also be decorating for the Fourth of July Parade, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities. Bring your family and help celebrate the community spirit that continues to make Orcas Island such a special place.

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/

With Andrea Preiss.

Contact Andrea Reback for more information: areback@orcaslibrary.org https://www.orcaslibrary.org/event-listings/first-friday-book-club-6ej25

Join Ms. Brook for two special Adult & Family Art Camp Days at Lum Farm on July 2 and July 3 from 4-7pm Participants will enjoy an afternoon of creativity in a beautiful farm setting, with time to make art, visit the animals, and return for more artistic exploration. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. A variety of projects will be available, including: Wolf Kahn-inspired landscape drawings using chalk pastels David Hockney-inspired landscape paintings on canvas or paper Fourth of July crafts made from recycled materials, including birds and flags Additional art projects to choose from Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking for a fun and creative activity with family and friends, this camp offers a welcoming space to create, connect, and enjoy the beauty of Lum Farm. Ms. Brook looks forward to sharing her art camp and inspiring setting with the community.

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artists: Potters of Orcas Group Community Show: Color, Texture & Pattern Art Opening: Friday, June 26th; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: June 26th – July 28th The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center announces the opening of “The Ones That Made It”, a curated show of wood-fired ceramics by local artists Michael Rozzi, Mathew Haeuser, Yuriko, Sam and Ayame Bullock, Sharon Ho, Sean Roberts, Penny Sharp and Mary Jane Elgin on July 3, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Intrigued by the traditional craft of firing pottery using wood as fuel, they custom-built a kiln on Orcas and began firing in 2020. Each piece is an exploration of form and surface marked by the lick of fire, and the burning ash flying through a closed chamber for 18-20 hours. Every firing provides lessons for the next, leading this group of nine on a winding path of trial and discovery. “The Ones That Made It” will be on display from July 3 to July 28. Live entertainment and complimentary refreshments will be provided at the opening on Friday. Please join us! To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

With Attune.You.

Weekly karaoke. The mic is yours until close.

Join us around Fishing Bay in Eastsound on Friday, July 3rd at dusk immediately following the 4th Annual Community Picnic for the return of the Eastsound Independence Day Fireworks Show!

Head on over to the San Juan Historical Museum after the parade for the 5th Annual July 4th Tractor Show. Enjoy vintage tractors, vehicles and farming equipment on display for your viewing and listening pleasure. We will also be serving up Mariner dogs, chips and pop, plus a beer garden featuring San Juan Island Brewing Company's finest. All food proceeds fund bringing San Juan Island history to you. Fun for all ages!

After the 4th of July parade, please join the Friends of the Library at the County Fairgrounds for our annual Cakewalk fundraiser. The annual 2026 Pig War picnic is great fun for everyone and will be held from 11:30 am to 4 pm. The Cakewalk will be located by the food vendors and will run from 11:30 AM until the end of the picnic, or until we run out of cakes. Come join us for some fun for the whole family and maybe win delicious treats to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.

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/

Every Sunday at 10:00am in person or online at www.orcaschurch.org

With Tabitha Rose.

With Lily Ostle.

With Tabitha Rose.

With Ivona Edry.

With Laura Kussman.

With Melanie Trygg.

Join a tech helper from Orcas Online to answer and tech questions you may have. Please bring in the specific device you need help with and make sure you have access to the necessary passwords.

Every Tuesday at 12:00pm-1:30pm

Sign up at orcaslibrary.org/teen-reads to get your monthly Book Box, filled with the book + some themed treats! Boxes ready for checkout the first week of the month.

Join expert knitter Katie Johansen to learn, work on a project, and socialize.