Happenings.
What's up Orcas?!
This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island.
From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.
Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.
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The Event Calendar.
Monthly Weekly Daily List
Events for June
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Events for June
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9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
3
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
4
Events for June
5
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
7
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Peter Fisher and the Orcas Historical Museum Present “A Call to Action: The Preservation of Madrona Point”
Orcas Center Main Stage
Events for June
9
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
10
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
11
Events for June
12
No Events
Events for June
13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
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Events for June
15
5:00 pm
Summer Concert Series: Hank Lemon & Naked Giants, Navid Eliot, Tekla and Jeff
Eastsound Village Green
Events for June
16
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
17
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
18
Events for June
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No Events
Events for June
20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
23
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
24
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
25
Events for June
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Events for June
27
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for June
29
Events for June
30
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
1
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
2
Events for July
3
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for July
4
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Dive into the details...
May 2025
Orcas Island Music Festival
OrcasFest is the creation of Tashi Litch, Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, to share their passion for folk music, and their love of community and dancing. OrcasFest aims to create an intimate listening experience, a festive jamming atmosphere and with plenty of dancing. This event is a weekend of music that is open to islanders […]
Orcas Island Farmers Market
The 2025 Summer Farmers Market promises to be better than ever! All Summer long you can head down to the Village Green every Saturday from 10am-2pm and support your favorite vendors, farmers and food growers, and catch some amazing musical talent from the stage. Opening Day May 3: Dobro Brian May 10: Speece’s Pieces May […]
Revitalize Your Body and Mind with Tara Plank’s Yoga Workshop
Join Tara Plank for an energizing LYT Yoga Workshop on Saturday, May 31, from 10:30am-11:45am at the Orcas Senior Center. This core-focused vinyasa practice, inspired by LYT Yoga and developed by a skilled physical therapist assistant, follows a specialized blueprint based on neurodevelopmental principles. The workshop is designed to correct postural imbalances and enhance movement […]
Orcas Pride Drag Brunch
Join all your favorite performers for an all-ages Drag Brunch in the Dining Room for two performances on Saturday, May 31 with two seatings: 11am to noon and 1pm to 2pm. Full brunch buffet and celebratory cocktails available as well as all the delicious goodness you’ve come to expect from the Orcas Hotel Cafe!
Queer New Year Dinner Theatre – Orcas Island Pride
Can’t make it Friday? Don’t think one night is enough?! Celebrate Orcas Pride with a second epic evening from Rowan Ruthless, Hoochie Papa, UhOh XOXO, Shiksa Mess, and your favorite local island drag stars! Tickets available at https://www.ticketsource.com/orcas-pride Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. This is an 18+ events. Questions? Find more info […]
June 2025
Orcas Pride Day of Connection, Creation, and Collective Futures
Join Orcas Pride at Odd Fellows Hall for an all-ages mashup of performances and hands-on creative collaboration, storytelling, and making for the first day of Pride Month. Activities will include music, story telling, zine-making, seed sharing, wool crafting and much more! It will be a space to meet and set intentions for the future!
Actor’s Theater Open Auditions for Death Trap
The Actors’ Theater of Orcas Island announces open auditions for the production of the mystery-thriller DEATH TRAP, written by Ira Levin (The Boys from Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Rosemary’s Baby) and directed by Robert Hall. Sidney Bruhl, once renowned as a brilliant playwright has had a string of failures. When a manuscript from an apparently […]
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting Mondays from 9:30-11am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in drawing and watercolors, will guide you through the techniques she has perfected. Participants are kindly requested to contribute a nominal fee of $10 per session. Please bring your own basic supplies. For more […]
Actor’s Theater Open Auditions for Death Trap
The Actors’ Theater of Orcas Island announces open auditions for the production of the mystery-thriller DEATH TRAP, written by Ira Levin (The Boys from Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Rosemary’s Baby) and directed by Robert Hall. Sidney Bruhl, once renowned as a brilliant playwright has had a string of failures. When a manuscript from an apparently […]
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program, developed by the Oregon Research Institute. Tai Ji Quan is scientifically proven to enhance physical […]
Explore Evening Vinyasa Yoga at Orcas Senior Center with Karol Wilson
Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength, function, flexibility, and balance. Karol, a recent addition to the Orcas community, emphasizes a welcoming environment where practitioners […]
Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive
In many disasters and critical need scenarios – like natural disasters or large-scale accidents – a significant amount of blood is required immediately. However, with widespread blood shortages, most blood centers do not have the blood on the shelves to handle this type of emergency. That’s why Bloodworks Northwest is collecting additional units of blood […]
Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group at Orcas Senior Center
Gather in a supportive, non-judgmental space to process grief and mourning with the Drop-In Peer Grief Support Group Wednesdays at 10am at Orcas Senior Center. This group is designed to help normalize your feelings, facilitate healing, and provide understanding. This is a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. For […]
Experience the Joy of Middle Eastern Dance at Orcas Senior Center
Join Middle Eastern dance classes with Robyn W. Gordon on Wednesdays at 6pm at Orcas Senior Center. Open to all ages and skill levels, these lessons are designed to suit individual paces, with foundational moves practiced continuously to build confidence. Robyn trained for a decade under a Turkish master dancer and has performed widely at […]
National Theatre Live: Present Laughter On Screen at Orcas Center
Present Laughter (NT Live – PG) The multi-award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) comes to the Orcas Center Screen! As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as […]
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as availability fills up rapidly. The range of services offered encompasses hearing assessments, personalized consultations, hearing aid programming, and various […]
Anchor Into Your Worth: A Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Give yourself the gift of stepping away from life’s daily demands. Unplug, get present, and anchor into your worth. Let this be your pre-summer reset—a weekend of self-discovery that sets the tone for a summer you consciously create. Inclusions: 10+ hours of yoga/wellness instruction, wholesome vegan healing food, housing, and access to hot tub, beach, […]
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Unleash your creativity at Art with Carla Fridays, 1-3pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level. Carla’s lifelong passion for drawing, backed by an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communications from […]
Needlework Circle at Orcas Senior Center
Join this weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax and chat, you’ll find a wonderful selection of donated yarn, needles, books, and plenty of […]
Orcas Island Jazz Festival and Orcas Center Present: Pearl Django
With a performance history spanning more than 29 years and having released 15 CDs, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and […]
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