The Weekend Beckons with Summer Solstice

Friday, June 18

“One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75 or more can sit in a magic nightclub located on stage during the performance!  They’re called VIP seating: Very Important Patron. Call The Funhouse at 376-7177 for details. Tickets at the Orcas Center box office at 376-ACT1 or go to www.orcascenter.org to buy tickets, which are $28 and $15 (students).

The Sunshine Boys starring Fred Whitridge and John Mazzarella opens at the Grange. Performances Friday and Saturday this weekend and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the next. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store or on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door.  For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

Saturday, June 19

Island Hardware and Supply 43rd Anniversary, 7:30 a.m. to- 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Our Children/Our Future!   Kiwanis Breakfast (7:00 am – 10:30 am)  Contests, Crafts, Radio Controlled Car Racing … New Building Products … FREE Knife/Scissors sharpening (Limit 6) …. FREE Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sodas & Coffee … Door Prizes … enjoy the sounds of Dr. Dirty & The Band du jour … 20% Discount on All Cash Sales (Except power tools, fuel & Specialty items). Call 376-4200.

Farmers Market in Eastsound Village Green 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Summer Solstice Parade, noon at Eastsound.”Dance Party” theme. This colorful whimsical procession once again glides and swirls its way 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. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Oddfellows Hall on Haven Road at 11 a.m. Participation is limited to those on foot, bicycles, wagons, carts and people powered floats. Please no motorized vehicles, horses or commercial elements including advertisements or signage. 376-4066.

Writers Roundtable — The Art of Nature Writing –from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Join fellow writers as we read then write poetry and prose inspired by nature. Expect to leave with at least two solid starts on new poetry or prose. All are welcome.

Orcas HipHop Festival from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Come celebrate the hiphop culture.  This event is for all ages and will feature a BBQ, graffiti wall, and performances by Bloodshot, The Productionists, My Dad Bruce, members of 206 Zulu, The Knowgooders, Johnny Concrete, Designated Hitters, and Western Goodz.  Cost:  $8 cover charge.

“One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75 or more can sit in a magic nightclub located on stage during the performance!  They’re called VIP seating: Very Important Patron. Call The Funhouse at 376-7177 for details. Tickets at the Orcas Center box office at 376-ACT1 or go to www.orcascenter.org to buy tickets, which are $28 and $15 (students).

The Sunshine Boys starring Fred Whitridge and John Mazzarella opens at the Grange. Performances Friday and Saturday this weekend and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the next.Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store or on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door.  For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.