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 April
27
Events for April
29
Events for April
30
Events for May
1
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
2
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
3
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist Laurel Holmes presents “Moss & Rouge” at The Boardwalk Collective
The Boardwalk Collective
Events for May
4
Events for May
5
Sail Orcas Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Sail Orcas
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
6
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
7
5:00 pm
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Presents Louis XIV Musicians
Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
Events for May
8
Events for May
9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
10
Events for May
11
Events for May
12
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
13
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
14
Events for May
15
Events for May
16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
17
Events for May
19
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
20
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
21
1:00 pm
Maximize Your Future: Essential Estate Planning Workshop with Barbara Nesbet, JD, MBA
Orcas Senior Center
5:00 pm
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Concert from the Court of Frederick the Great
Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
Events for May
22
Events for May
23
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
25
No Events
Events for May
26
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Discover Your Artistic Talent: Watercolors Class for Beginners at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
27
1:30 pm
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® Class at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
28
Events for May
29
Events for May
30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for May
31
10:30 am - 10:30 am
Revitalize Your Body and Mind with Tara Plank’s Yoga Workshop
Orcas Senior Center
Dive into the details...
May 2025
Spring Give Orcas
The Spring GiveOrcas Campaign launches this week and runs from May 6 – 15, 2025 The spirit of giving is alive and well on Orcas Island! The 2025 Spring GiveOrcas Campaign kicks off Tuesday, May 6, and runs through Thursday, May 15. At GiveOrcas.org the entire community is invited to come together to support the […]
Leadership San Juan Islands Flagship Community Leadership Development Program
Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) has announce the return of their Flagship Community Leadership Development Program and is recruiting for Class XVII with applications due in late August. Space is LIMITED to twenty, so apply early! Since 2004, LSJI has contributed to the vitality of San Juan County by helping community members become better leaders […]
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 […]
Beginner Violin Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 5-8)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beginner Guitar Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 8-12)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
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 […]
Fidelio (Met Opera) On Screen at Orcas Center
Fidelio’s unusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit made it the obvious choice for several important productions marking the end […]
Beginner Violin Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 7-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Group Ukulele Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 7-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
Floating Ukulele Jam
Happy Spring! The Floating Ukulele Jam is back! Grab your uke, your voice, a song or two to share, and your friends and relations and join your friends on the interisland ferry on the traditional Third Thursday – May 15. Boat is scheduled to depart Friday Harbor at 5:40pm, Orcas at 6:55pm, Shaw at 7:10pm. […]
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 […]
Kids’ Chorus Music Classes at The Funhouse (Ages 6-11)
Spring music classes will run from the beginning of April through the end of May. Instruments provided! Enroll today! Beginner Violin (ages 5-8 and 7-11), Group Ukele ages (7-11), Beginner Guitar (ages 8-12), and Kids’ Chorus (ages 6-11). Las clases de música de primavera se impartirán desde principios de abril hasta finales de mayo. ¡Instrumentos […]
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 […]
Orcas Island Community Church Tea and Luncheon
The Orcas Island Community Church Women’s Ministry invites island women to tea and lunch at Odd Fellows Hall. Enjoy a salad bar and small bites, music, dance, poetry, activities, photo booth, and a short meditation. Ladies age 10 and over are welcome to be part of this fun-filled afternoon. This is a free event, but […]
Orcas Choral Society Spring Concert
Transport your soul in music as the Orcas Choral Society presents, “Glory, Grandeur & Gospel” for voices and brass. The three-fold concert will include surround-sound voices and brass reminiscent of European cathedrals featuring contemporary composer John Rutter’s Gloria for voices and brass, antiphonal choral and brass works from the 16th Century by Giovanni Gabrieli, and […]
Darvill’s Love + Relationships Book Club
Save a spot in Darvill’s first-ever Love + Relationships Book Club (codename: Blush) where you’ll dive into Emily Henry’s highly anticipated Great Big Beautiful Life. RSVP to reserve a spot, then get ready for a fun, frank, and fresh conversation led by writer Ayn Gailey on the evening of Sunday, May 18, at Darvill’s. Refreshments will be served. Space is […]
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 […]
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