Ladies Intermediate Tennis
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00-11:00am at Buck Park
Free, drop-in, ages 16 and older.
Orcas Library Storytime
May 17th from 11:00am-11:30pm
The Kitchen & Live Music at Orcas Island Winery
May 17th at 4:00-7:00pm
Join our beloved longtime island chefs Jasmine and Charles from The Kitchen at Orcas Island Winery for their summer return! The first pop up is tomorrow featuring their most loved dishes, including nori, specially crafted N/A beverages and their well-loved sweets. Plus, enjoy live music from local artist, Sam Sloane of The Northship. As always, families welcome!
Chamber Meet-Up at The Exchange
May 17th at 5:30pm
Join fellow business owners, operators, solopreneurs, farmers and food growers, and nonprofit members at The Exchange for a special tour of the Exchange Gallery and the latest news from Orcas Recycling Services director Pete Moe. The Chamber will also share important updates and plans for events through the remainder of the year, including our Shop Local campaign!
Salish Sea Folk Arts Fest at Moran State Park
May 17th & 18th
Come out to Moran State park for folk fest fun for islanders and visitors alike. Hostel style cabins and private lodging options and meals. This will be a small, welcoming community gathering limited to 150 participants. Excellent teachers, beautiful forest and lake location, and heritage skill-sharing. The main Fest is Saturday, May 18 with a full day of workshop options on Friday and more on Saturday. Special 2-3 night lodging options. Free kids activities on Saturday. All ages and abilities welcome. Tickets are available at https://518folkfest24.eventbrite.com and include the day pass for the full Folk Fest Fair and an afternoon of music.
Salish Sea Folk Arts Barn Dance
May 17th at 7:00pm in the Old Gym
This tradition on Orcas is a popular gathering of all ages and features caller Amy Carroll, a familiar dance host with live music. If you need a refresher, or are a beginner, Amy is hosting a how-to class at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at https://517folkfest24.eventbrite.com. Kids under 18 are free.
On Screen at Seaview Theater: Civil War
May 17th & 18th at 7:30pm
Rated R.
Adult Intermediate Tennis
Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Buck Park
Free, ages 18 and older.
Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm at The Village Green
Featuring live music every Saturday. Come explore lots of local produce, plant starts, artisan crafts, flowers, delicious food, and many more goodies every Saturday through September.
Turtleback Kids Sale
May 18th from 11:00am-3:00pm
Turtleback Kids is having it’s last weekend and you can save up to 70%
off this Saturday!
On Stage at Orcas Center: The Orcas Choral Society
May 18th at 7:00pm & 19th at 2:00pm
From the sublime to the downright silly, Orcas Choral Society’s spring concert, Songs of Shadow and Light, features works of contemporary English composer John Rutter.
Indoor Pickleball
Sundays from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Old Gym
$2 drop in enrollment.
Chess Day at Orcas Island Library
May 19th at 4:00pm
The Orcas Island Public Library is launching its first annual Chess Day this Sunday. All ages and levels of experience are welcome, and for beginners, a chess coach will show them the ropes from 3pm to 4pm. The tournament will start at 4pm, and players will be matched based on skill level. A fun, low-pressure event, where everyone attending will be the winner of a free pizza!
Indoor Volleyball
Wednesday/Sunday from 7:30-9:30pm in the Old Gym
Ages 16+, $2 drop in fee.
