Island News
Local headlines from around the San Juans
Take a magical trip to the Renaissance in Orcas Center’s next show
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Guitar virtuosos Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso at Orcas Center
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Seven Orcas Island artists featured in Santa Monica exhibition
Seven Orcas Island artists are showing their work in Southern California this fall in “Orcas Island A|B Collective,” an exhibition at The Shala, the gallery and showroom of Tim Clarke Design in Santa Monica. The show opened Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 9.
Summer intern Mona Evans digs into Orcas Island’s past
Submitted by the Orcas Island Historical Museums.
YouTube creator and New York Times bestselling author Peter Santenello visits Orcas Island
When Peter Santenello asked to film on Orcas Island, Edee Culper was hesitant to expose her home to his four million YouTube subscribers. His promise to capture real island life ultimately convinced her to introduce him to the island’s incredible people.
Art show opening on Friday, Oct. 23: ‘The Art of Expression’
The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center announces the opening of a new show on Oct. 23, 5:30-7 p.m., featuring works from “Art with Carla,” a weekly event at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Wonderful art is the result when community members come together to express themselves. “The Art of Expression” will be on display to Nov. 18. Meet Stanley and the artists, enjoy live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and a wine bar at the opening.
A night of improv with island friends
“Orcas Improv: Last Thursday Night” is the place for improvised comedy on the island, held on the last Thursday of every month. The next event is Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Black Box. Improv groups and players borne from the classes and Monday evening Improv Jams (Whalewreck) at Orcas Center perform fully improvised bits, made up, on the spot, based on audience suggestions and stories and transformed right before your eyes and ears. From food items to scientific subjects, we’ll take you
Annual Halloween Dance at Odd Fellows Hall
Submitted by Odd Fellows Hall.
OIHM starts reading club: ‘Cabin on the Island’
Submitted by the Orcas Island Historical Museums.
Antidote dance party gets wicked this Halloween
On Friday, Oct. 30, Orcas Center transforms for a night of dark beats, wild costumes and serious dancing. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., come lose yourself in the music and celebrate Halloween the Antidote way.
Moreno family’s Day of the Dead celebration returns to the Village Green Nov. 1
The Moreno family continues its tradition with its fourth annual Day of the Dead celebration on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Village Green.
Can you spell f-u-n? The 4th Annual Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee returns
Submitted by the Orcas Island Public Library.
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens come to Orcas with Barb Faville
Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.
A very special night of drumming with TAIKOPROJECT
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
C Street Brass returns to the islands for two free community concerts
Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
‘Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative’ | One-act play
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Library received grant from Brooklyn’s Books Unbanned
Submitted by the Orcas Island Public Library.
Islands’ Sounder and Journal of the San Juans receive General Excellence in 2026 WNPA Better Newspaper Contest
San Juan Group newspapers combine for 24 awards, including a sweep of Crime & Court Story reporting
Radio show ‘On the Rock’ at the Grange
Submitted by Melinda Milligan.
The 6th Annual Island Market and Funhouse Commons Gingerbread House Contest
Submitted by the Funhouse Commons.
David B. Williams comes to Orcas Island for ‘In the Range of Fire and Ice’
Submitted by the Orcas Island Public Library.
Japanese music masters Také to Ito perform at Odd Fellows
Submitted by the Odd Fellows Hall.
A night of fingerstyle guitar with Calum Graham
Submitted by Orcas Center.
October artist at the Orcas Library
Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.