Orcas Will Get a Big Bang! Part Two!

PART TWO: EVENTS ON FRIDAY JULY 5 and SATURDAY JULY 6
(to see events on July 3 and July 4 click here)

Friday July 5

JP and the OK RHYTHM BOYS at DARVILL’S BOOKSTORE
at 3:30 p.m.

ABBEY ROAD LIVE! at ORCAS CENTER
at 7:30 pm

Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typical Beatles look-alike tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw and spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and more obscure favorites.Tickets: $25, $19 Orcas Center members, $11 students. 360-376-2281 ex 1

JUSTIN FROESE & FRIENDS at DOE BAY CAFE
at 7:30 pm

No tricks, no gimmicks and no novelties: purely the power of an artist and his songs. Audiences know Justin Froese as a communicator whose thoughtful lyrics and music compose a compelling emotional bridge. As an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, this Seattle-based artist casts a musical aura that is joyous and jubilant; pensive and personal. Space is limited so call 360.376.8059 for dinner reservations or join us at our new bar on Friday. Making a weekend of it? Call the front desk at 360.376.2291 to reserve your cabin, yurt, or campsite!

KARAOKE AT THE LOWER TAVERN
from 9 to 11 p.m. on Prune Alley

Saturday July 6

ORCAS FIRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
from 7 – 11 am at Eastsound Fire Station

The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit the Orcas Fire Volunteer Association.

FUNHOUSE COMMONS 5K FUN RUN & KIDS 1K FUN RUN
at 9 a.m. from Village Green to Eastsound Fire Hall

Run/Walk! Support The Funhouse Commons, get some exercise, and enjoy the summer weather.Proceeds benefit the Funhouse Commons. Race day registration at 8 a.m. $35 entry fee. Kids 1k also ends at Fire Hall, $5 entry fee. Race will finish at the Fire Hall’s annual pancake breakfast. Preregister to get a T-shirt! Prizes sponsored by Orcas Outfitters. Call 360-376-7177. Registration starts at 8 am or preregister online at funhousecommons.org

ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY BAND
at 10:30 a.m. on North Beach & A Street

COMMUNITY PARADE IN EASTSOUND
Parade starts at 11 am

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to be part of the annual Community Parade Sign up for an entry at the Chamber office or online at orcasislandchamber.com (Scroll to the July 4 Parade listing to find entry form.) The fun takes places in Eastsound … get there early! 376-2273

FREE ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM TOURS
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum on North Beach Road

ANNUAL LIONS CLUB SALMON BBQ
From 1 – 7 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station

The menu includes smoked salmon or chicken with a baked potato, coleslaw, a roll and lemonade or iced tea. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for kids on the day of the event; advance tickets are $15 and $10. They will be available in front of Island Market on the weekend and from a booth at the Farmers’ Market. All proceeds go to fund LIONS’ local programs such as scholarships for graduating seniors.

JUSTIN FROESE & CELLAR DOOR at DOE BAY YOGA STUDIO
at 7:30 pm

Teaming up with Justin Froese tonight, The Cellar Door, an indie band out of Seattle. The Cellar Door has a driven pop sound with an earthy vocal core, and they long to sing about fantastic things. Space is limited. Making a weekend of it? Call the front desk at 360.376.2291 to reserve your cabin, yurt, or campsite!