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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April 2025

Bingo Night at Cafe Aurora

Food, Drinks, Friends, and a Fun Night of Bingo! Order food between 5:00-6:15pm and claim your spot. There is limited food served after bingo begins, promptly at 6:30pm. 21 and over. Happening Every Wednesday!
02 Apr
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cafe Aurora
123 North Beach RoadEastsound, WA, 98245United States

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove On Screen at Orcas Center

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley. For more info, […]
03 Apr
6:00 pm
Orcas Center-On Screen
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Doe Bay Open Mic Night

The Doe Bay Café invites you to one of Doe Bay’s longest standing traditions…..Open Mic! Doors open at 5p. Music at 6:30p! Weekly on Thursdays!
03 Apr
6:30 pm
Doe Bay Cafe
107 Doe Bay Rd, Olga, WA 98279

Gathering of the Eagles Benefit Dinner and Art Auction

oin Friends of the San Juans, the Odd Fellows of Orcas Island, and Carrie Bowman for a special benefit dinner and art auction in support of this years Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey to be held May 17-26. Are you an island artist interested in contributing to the cause? Call 503.548.7845 or 360.391.7560 for […]
04 Apr
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Spring Swing at Odd Fellows Hall

Do you like music from the Big Band Era? Do you like to dance?! Then join the 17-member Orcatrazz Band for some Big Band sounds, playing music from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and many others. Admission by donation. This is an event not to be missed!
05 Apr
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

Conversations with Mortality Film Series: New Rules for End of Life Care + An Irish Goodbye

Join the Threshold Collective for a special four-week series exploring the end of life in all its different expressions. Each event will have a film, discussion, and opportunity to learn about local resources. The Threshold Collective will be in the Madrona Room from 3:30-5pm sharing information on a variety of topics. There will be a table […]
06 Apr
3:30 pm
Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Community Art Show: Art and The Elements

For this community art show, Orcas Center is exploring Elements – all mediums portraying, or incorporating, one or more of the four elements of AIR, EARTH, FIRE AND WATER. This show runs from March 31-April 22. Community art shows are open to all island artists, beginner and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island […]
07 Apr
All Day
Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Orcas Island Cheese Club Monthly Tasting

A monthly gathering to explore unique artisan cheeses from around the world paired with exciting wines in a relaxed, community-driven setting. It is a casual, drop-in, standing-only event. The perfect happy hour! MEMBERS This tasting is free for CHEESE club members. Each member can bring a plus one. NON-MEMBERS $35 price per person, including two […]
10 Apr
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Doe Bay Wine Company
109 North Beach Rd.

Doe Bay Open Mic Night

The Doe Bay Café invites you to one of Doe Bay’s longest standing traditions…..Open Mic! Doors open at 5p. Music at 6:30p! Weekly on Thursdays!
10 Apr
6:30 pm
Doe Bay Cafe
107 Doe Bay Rd, Olga, WA 98279

Dry With A Twist at Matthew’s Smokehouse

Playing selections from Henry Mancini’s incredible soundtracks from the ’50s and ’60s, as well as other lost classics from the midcentury, Dry With a Twist captures both the easy groove and sly playfulness of the vinyl hits that once set the mood in cocktail party locales ranging from your parents’ basement bar to lofty bachelor […]
11 Apr
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Matthew's Smokehouse
75 Inn Ln, Eastsound, WA 98245

Playfest at the Actor’s Theater

Join the Actors Guild for an exciting showcase of original 10-minute plays written, directed, and performed by Orcas Island’s very own community members—both seasoned performers and newcomers alike! Experience a collection of diverse, compelling, and entertaining short plays—each one packed with heart, humor, and creativity—all created right here on Orcas! This annual tradition is being […]
11 Apr
7:00 pm
Orcas Grange
3398 Orcas Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Windborne

Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy […]
11 - 12 Apr
7:00 pm
Orcas Center Main Stage
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest On Screen at Orcas Center

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy from National Theatre Live. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar […]
12 Apr
6:00 pm
Orcas Center-On Screen
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Conversations with Mortality Film Series: Griefwalker

Join the Threshold Collective for a special four-week series exploring the end of life in all its different expressions. Each event will have a film, discussion, and opportunity to learn about local resources. The Threshold Collective will be in the Madrona Room from 3:30-5pm sharing information on a variety of topics. There will be a table […]
13 Apr
3:30 pm
Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Community Art Show: Art and The Elements

For this community art show, Orcas Center is exploring Elements – all mediums portraying, or incorporating, one or more of the four elements of AIR, EARTH, FIRE AND WATER. This show runs from March 31-April 22. Community art shows are open to all island artists, beginner and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island […]
14 Apr
All Day
Orcas Center
917 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245
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Annual events.

Throughout the year, Orcas plays host to all sorts of community gatherings, festivals, and special events that inspire, entertain, and just plain bring people together the island way.

Celebrating the longest day to the shortest, uplifting community, and standing in solidarity, you’ll find occasions to celebrate music and art, literature and film, inclusivity, holiday vibes, beer, and the scaries.

Special note: Orcas loves a parade. Prepare to show up and show out.

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