Saratoga Orchestra Presents “Rhythms of Nature IV: Percussion, Prose, and Poetry” – Celebrating Whidbey Island’s Earth and Ocean Month Location: Greenbank, WA The Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island is thrilled to present the fourth annual “Rhythms of Nature – Percussion, Prose, and Poetry” concert on April 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Main Barn at Greenbank Farm. This highly anticipated event, celebrating Whidbey’s Earth and …
Location: Langley, WA Catch art historian Rebecca Albiani diving into the fascinating world of Ai Weiwei! This Chinese art rebel uses everything from sculpture and photography to architecture in his boundary-pushing work. Learn how he’s become the face of protest art with pieces that challenge both Chinese and global politics. Albiani will unpack Ai Weiwei’s …
Location: Langley, WA Portland Taiko brings powerful Japanese drumming with an Asian American twist to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts! From humble beginnings in 1994 with just one homemade drum and car tires for practice, this dynamic group has grown into a cultural powerhouse. They’ve headlined festivals across North America, released three CDs, and …
Location: Whidbey Island This Memorial Day Weekend of May 24 – 25, 2025, experience the magic of this Renaissance fair! With jousting tournaments featuring armored knights, a bustling medieval marketplace filled with artisan crafts, and continuous live entertainment including minstrels, jesters, and folk dancers. Visitors can participate in hands-on workshops and demonstrations of traditional crafts, …
Location: Oak Harbor A fantastic way to celebrate the season is to support your local community theatre! Gift the experience of the dramatic arts, a present for the soul. This year Whidbey Playhouse presents “A Christmas Carol” adapted by Stan Thomas, directed y Alex Montoya & Kevin Wm. Meyer. Produced by Sarah Jayne Gallella. Buy …
Location: Freeland Prepare for a Viking Raid at Hierophant Meadery on Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Sea Wolf Voyages and Hierophant Meadery, this event promises an immersive Viking experience for all! Sea Wolf Voyages will be showcasing The Sieann, a stunning 20-foot Viking-inspired vessel, crafted from carved wood, fiberglass, and brass, complete with Viking warrior horns …
Location: Langley, WA The orchestral spotlight shines on Whidbey Island this summer as the Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute (PNWCI)returns for its ninth annual session, August 4-9, 2025. Hosted in the charming seaside town of Langley, the six-day intensive workshop draws orchestra conductors from around the world for a week of musical growth, collaboration, and performance. Led by internationally acclaimed conductor, composer, …
Location: Langley, WA JAM ON! Join in the Bluegrass Jam on March 12 at 6:30PM in Zech Hall. Open air jam space for intermediate and expert bluegrass players, with seating space for listeners! No entrance fee, with WICA bar open for refreshments
Experience AMERICANA at the 2026 Whidbey Island Film Festival, a spirited journey through a century of American life on screen. From the enduring charm of Modern Times to the heartfelt storytelling of Fried Green Tomatoes, the lineup captures work, community, reinvention, struggle, music, and imagination. Classics, musicals, period dramas, and inventive comedies come together to …
Location: Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Join us at Meerkerk Gardens for our annual Octoberfest! Dogs on a leash are welcome. Wander Meerkerk Gardens and enjoy the changing fall scenery. The festival happens from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 7 just as the gardens start flashing fabulous fall color. Enjoy the sights, sounds and …
Location: Greenbank, WA Meerkerk Gardens welcomes back the annual Bluegrass Festival in August! Get ready for some great music, delicious food and toe-tappin’ fun. The Bluegrass Festival at Meerkerk Gardens is August 8th. The festival is from noon till 4 p.m. Come take in the sound of bluegrass from three groups on the gazebo stage …
Location: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), Langley A three day celebration of the many voices of the guitar! The festival kicks off with a full concert Friday night, and is followed by two days of shorter concerts (about 45 minutes each), featuring exceptional guitar talent from around the region. For more information visit: …
