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Events on the islands.
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Tuesday, August 11
All dayOICMF – Embraced by SchubertOtherOrcas Center·Orcas2026 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)
8:00 AMPilates & Fasciaevery Tuesday at 8:00 AMWorkshops & ClassesHeld Space Movement Studio·OrcasWith Laura Kussman.
9:15 AMVinyasa Yogaevery Tuesday at 9:15 AMWorkshops & ClassesHeld Space Movement Studio·OrcasWith Melanie Trygg.
- 10:00 AMContemporary DanceSunday, Tuesday at 10:00 AMOrcas Center·Orcas
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/
- 11:00 AMTech Tuesdayevery Tuesday at 11:00 AMOrcas Island Public Library·Orcas
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.
- 12:00 PMFree Community Lunchevery Tuesday at 12:00 PMCommunityOrcas Island Community Church·Orcas
Every Tuesday at 12:00pm-1:30pm
- 4:00 PMFriends of Orcas Island Library Board Meeting2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PMCommunityOrcas Island Public Library·Orcas
Friends of the Orcas Island Library is a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome.
- 6:00 PMKnit and Fibercraft Nightevery Tuesday at 6:00 PMWorkshops & ClassesOrcas Island Public Library·Orcas
Join expert knitter Katie Johansen to learn, work on a project, and socialize.
7:00 PMThe OdysseySea View Theatre·OrcasThe Odyssey Playing at Sea View Theatre Experience the epic journey of The Odyssey, the highly anticipated new film written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Based on Homer’s legendary epic poem, the film follows Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he battles mythical creatures, divine forces, and impossible odds on his long journey home after the Trojan War. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside an all-star cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron, The Odyssey brings one of history’s greatest adventures to the big screen with breathtaking visuals filmed using new IMAX technology. Catch The Odyssey at Sea View Theatre on Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 7pm, with an additional 3pm matinee on Saturday. Don’t miss this cinematic event on the big screen. TICKETS (https://seaviewtheatre.eventive.org/films/6a214a3352747c9b02432442)
8:30 PMOpen Mic Nightevery Tuesday at 8:30 PMThe Lower Tavern·OrcasWeekly open mic. Sign up at the bar.