Artist Reception: Kathleen Frugé Brown – Recent Paintings

Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley  -- One of the most remarkable plein air painters in the Northwest is Kathleen Frugé Brown. Choosing her subject matter carefully, she stays away from the tried and expected and focuses instead on the surprising and unexpected. Finding beauty in the chaos of everyday woods and brambles, Kathleen makes every brushstroke an exuberant and reverent response to nature. Please […]

American Roots Music Series

Deception Pass State Park, West Beach Amphitheater  -- Randal Bays is well known in the worldwide Irish music community as a fiddler and guitarist. He has performed with many of the great Irish musicians of our time, touring North America and Europe. Joining Bays are wife Susan Waters on fiddle and vocals and sons Willie […]

Live Music: Jess

Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville  -- Back by popular demand, singer songwriter Jessica “Jess” Drugge and her wife Marci Hastings, moved to Coupeville from West Seattle in December 2017. Jess’ performances are a mixture of originals and covers. Recently described as Coffeeshop Rock-Acoustic, Jess has carefully handcrafted her originals. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com.

Solving the Mystery of Paying for College

Oak Hall, 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor  -- Whether your plan for college is to complete a degree, earn a certifi cate, or enhance your career and your earning potential, a college education is a big investment of your time, effort, and money. And right now, you may be concerned about the hardest part of that equation – money. Skagit […]

National Lighthouse Day

Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville  -- It was on this day Congress approved an act for the establishment and support of lighthouses. Celebrate National Lighthouse Day at our extraordinary and vintage Admiralty Head Lighthouse – one of the most photographed views on Whidbey Island. There will be activities, a children’s craft, tour the lighthouse tower and our gift shop will be open. Discover […]

Explore Summer: Make & Take Aliens

Coupeville Library  -- Get ready for stories of extraterrestrials and then create your own alien to take home. For children ages 6 and up and their caregivers.

Street Dance: The Nick Mardon Trio

Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd, Langley  -- This talented trio from off-island blends the sound of electric blues with pop, jazz, funk, and rock and more styles. Nick Mardon fronts the band with melodic vocals and a distinguished guitar sound. The rhythm section features Greg Olson on the electric bass and Andy Emery on drums and percussion. Rain or shine! Dances move […]

Lit for Fun Book Group

Freeland Library  -- Join us for a discussion of Mark Sullivan’s “Beneath a Scarlet Sky,” the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. For adults.

Summer Sensory Play

Coupeville Library  -- Celebrate summer with fun, interactive sensory stations. Wear clothing that can get messy. For toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers.

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Whidbey Island Rendezvous

4778 Monkey Hill Rd., Oak Harbor  -- Experience American history at the Whidbey Island Rendezvous, which focuses on the fur trade era. Event includes traders, campers, muzzleloader shooting competitions, tomahawk and knife throwing, cooking competitions and more. Visit the on-site museum to learn more about this time in our nation’s history. No charge to attend but there are fees to enter the shooting […]