Lots to Do this Weekend in Fickle Summer Weather — Cool!

Friday, June 22

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research – Microplastics Assessment – Noon.

“One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock and the British Invasion! Proceeds benefit Funhouse Commons 7:30 at Orcas Center, tickets at www.orcascenter.org

Caribbean, Salsa and Reggae at Agave Restaurant with dj Bruce Pavitt. Come for dinner and drinks, stay for music and dancing. Doors open at 4:30, music begins at 9 pm. No cover charge. 376-1422 or agave-orcas.com

Friday, June 22

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research days – Microplastics Assessment – Noon.

“One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock and the British Invasion! Proceeds benefit Funhouse Commons 7:30 at Orcas Center, tickets at www.orcascenter.org

Carribean, Salsa and Reggae at Agave Restaurant with dj Bruce Pavitt.  Come for dinner and drinks, stay for music and dancing.  Doors open at 4:30, music begins at 9 pm.  No cover charge.  376-1422 or agave-orcas.com

Live music with Ron Meyers at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant, starting at 6 p.m. Call 376-1040.

The Solvents at Doe Bay Yoga Studio  An “indie rock” group from the Olympic Peninsula, the Solvents’ songs come alive in a strange and intriguing sonic landscape, where multi-layered guitars, marimbas, and organs collide with violins and reverb-drenched drums, starting at 7:30pm. There is no cover charge for this FREE event!  A Cash Bar serving beer, wine, specialty cocktails, snacks, and pizza will be set up in the Yoga Studio. Come early for dinner in the Cafe!  To make dinner reservations, please call Call 360-376-2291 or www.doebay.com

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on-screen at the Seaview Theater. A group of British retirees who decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. They arrive at the  Marigold Hotel and are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past. Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy. Rated: PG-13. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Call 376-5724.

Saturday June 23

“Made in America” Island Hardware Celebration. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Kiwanis Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, popcorn, cake, sodas & coffee.  There will be discounts, vendor displays, free knife & scissor sharpening, contests, radio controlled car racing, art, door prizes and music by Dr. Dirty & the Band du Jour. Come and have fun!

Orcas Island Farmers Market from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green. Join Orcas farmers and crafters as they celebrate the beginning of what promises to be our best season yet. Spring produce, plant starts and fresh offerings from our island crafters. For more information, contact Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342.

Orcas Island Garden Club’s Homestead Tour Saturday & Sunday,  11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  “The Homestead Tour” of five farms and gardens on the east side of Orcas Island, with emphasis on beauty, history and the sustainable horticulture of fruits, vegetables, herbs and livestock. Tickets are $20, available at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, and online at brownpapertickets.com/event/243303.  For more information, see orcasislandgardenclub.org.

Orcas Angels Fish-Friendly Environmental Car Wash, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Key Bank (weather permitting). Proceeds benefit Orcas Angels 501(c)3 non-profit community philanthropy.

14th Annual Summer Solstice Parade at noon. Gathers at the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Road at 11:15 a.m. and marches at noon to the Village Green. Simple rules: please no motorized vehicles, no written words, no livestock in the parade. A fun, family friendly event to kick off summer, Orcas style. The theme this year is “Go Garden Go!” – a celebration of food, farmers, plants, pollinators and everything in, around and about the garden.The always colorful, whimsical procession will once again glide, swirl and dance on Main Street and up North Beach Road. Immediately following the parade, Orcas performance artists will entertain with music and dance at the Stage on the Green.

Live music with Ron Meyers at the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant, starting at 6 p.m. Call 376-1040.

Dinner music at Agave Restaurant with “True to Fuji.” A strings ensemble featuring guitar, violin and cello to accompany your dinner.  Running from 7pm to 9pm.  No cover. 376-1422 or agave-orcas.com

“The Accordion Babes” at Darvill’s Bookstore! Live  from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on-screen at the Seaview Theater. A group of British retirees who decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. They arrive at the  Marigold Hotel and are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past. Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy. Rated: PG-13. 7:30 p.m.  Call 376-5724.

“One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock and the British Invasion! Proceeds benefit Funhouse Commons. 7:30 at Orcas Center, tickets at www.orcascenter.org

Sunday, June 24

Orcas Island Garden Club’s Homestead Tour   11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  “The Homestead Tour” of five farms and gardens on the east side of Orcas Island, with emphasis on beauty, history and the sustainable horticulture of fruits, vegetables, herbs and livestock. Tickets are $20, available at Driftwood Nursery, Darvill’s Bookstore, and online at brownpapertickets.com/event/243303.  For more information, see orcasislandgardenclub.org.

Creepy crawlies and the World of Insects  Darvill’s Kids Event. From 2 to 3 p.m., Fun with Bugs! Stories, crafts & treats. Call 376-2135.

Celebration of Life for Magda Mische, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center.