The Weekend: Too Much Fun!

Friday, August 17

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival running through Aug. 26, filled with exciting world premiere music and world class musicians. For the complete concert schedule and repertoire visit www.oicmf.org or call 376-6636. To purchase, call 376-2281

Planning Commission Holds Shoreline Workshop,8:30 a.m. at County Council Hearing Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Public welcome, but closed to public comment.

Artists Studio Tours — Visit the working studios of 35 premier Orcas Island Artists. View demonstrations and see first hand how and where those special techniques are being mastered. Meet the artists and purchase their most recent work. Watercolors, stone cutting, woodwork, forging, encaustics, ceramics, fiberarts, sculpture, photography, jewelry, printmaking, paintings and more. More Info: https://www.orcasartiststudiotour.com

Vendor Selection Committee for the Orcas Transfer Station meets from noon to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.

Five Lights by Sea Lighthouse Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Come aboard and let Dan & Denise Wilk of Orcas Island Eclipse Charters escort you around the San Juan Islands to explore the various lighthouses in our region, including Cattle Point, Lime Kiln, Turn Point, and Patos. .Only $75 per person. Call 376-6566

Live music with Ron Meyers at the Deer Harbor Inn Friday and Saturday night at 6 p.m. Call 376-1040

Louisiana Funk and Soul with Baton Rouge’s Henry Turner, Jr and Flavor at Agave Restaurant. Performing 8 pm – Midnight. $5 cover. phone 376-1422

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel, starting at 6 p.m. Come enjoy island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests, who play Friday nights at the Orcas Hotel. Call 376-4300

Farm Night at Maple Rock Farm from 6 to 9 p.m. We still have beautiful tomato starts available and a wide selection of garden ready veggie starts and produce for sale as well as our delicious wood fired pizza! Come on out and see the farm and relax for awhile. We are on, rain or shine! For more information and directions, visit our website www.maplerockfarm.com.

“Ice Age: Continental Drift” on-screen at the Seaview Theater Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences – a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these upheavals, Sid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates determined to stop them from returning home. Voices of: Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah. Rated: PG. 7:30 p.m. Call 376-5724

Saturday, August 18

Orcas Island Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Eastsound Edibles Walkabout.” Join James from Bullocks Permaculture for a tour of Eastsound you won’t forget. Learn what great and unexpected things you can eat in your own backyard. Join James at the Bullocks booth at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Plus, Orcas’ own Jan Koltun will be in the Market Booth from 10:30ish until 1:00ish teaching the art of lavender wand making. Jan is a fantastic teacher with all the patience necessary to guide you through making your very own wand! Please join Jan.For more information, contact Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager at 317-8342.

Jack Prelutsky at the Writer’s Roundtable from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. All are welcome. 376-4985.

Coffelts Summer Farm Tour There is always much to see and learn on this guided ramble around the farm with Coffelts farm staff. A fun and educational family activity. By donation. No reservation necessary, just show up. form 2 to 3:3-0 p.m. Location: 1071 Crow Valley Road.

Orcastrazz Jazz Band at Agave. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Please phone 376-1422 for more information and reservations.

Sunday, August 19

A Musical Carnival! Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 15th Anniversary with its second-ever free outdoor concert on the Village Green! Come celebrate with Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals, featuring pianists Orli Shaham and Jon Kimura Parker, with special guest author and narrator Jack Prelutsky. Adam Stern conducts the OICMF Orchestra in a program also featuring the Orcas Choral Society in Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, Chee-Yun in music by Piazzolla, and Rod Gilfry in selections from Broadway! starting at 2 pm at Eastsound Village Green

The Ultimate Louisiana Party Tour featuring Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor! Enjoy Louisiana Reggae, Funk, Soul and Blues. Featuring a taste of Louisiana with catfish, red beans and rice! Guest bands and vendors. $20 cover. 5 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Orcas Island Lions Blues and BBQ By the Bay fundraiser, celebrating 40 years of service presents ‘The Fat Tones’ rock and blues band! Doors open @ 5pm and the band starts @ 6pm. at Rosario Resort’s Beach House (formerly the Discovery House) BBQ pork sandwiches for sale and beer and wine. Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for sale at Ace Hardware, Darvill’s Bookstore, Kay’s Antiques and Rosario Resort.