ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT museums, music & theatre

San Juan Islands Museum Of Art

Music On The Lawn

On Wednesday nights in July and August, Island Rec offers this fun, free concert series on the lawn of the San Juan Historical Museum. Dance under the stars to contemporary Blue Grass, Rock or Latin Indie Funk.

405 Price Street, Friday Harbor • 360.378.4953

Friday Harbor Film Festival

More working artists live in San Juan County than in any other county in Washington State, making the island a highly enjoyable and culturally rich haven for locals and visitors alike. There are seven unique galleries in walking distance to the ferry dock! The self-guided artist’s studio tour in early June offers a glimpse into the world of visual artists. An entire section at the local bookstore is dedicated to the isle’s authors. There is live music at the San Juan Brewery, Herbs Tavern and the Farmer’s Market on weekends. And there’s more:

San Juan Historical Museum

Located on the historic James King farmstead in Friday Harbor, the museum features exhibits of 19th and early 20th century life on the Island, as well as an array of historic island buildings, including the original county jail on the museum’s lawn. San Juan Historical Museum is home of the Annual 4th of July Pig War Community Picnic, the Music on the Lawn Summer Concert Series and the Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration.

405 Price Street, Friday Harbor • 360.378.3949

Music In The Park At The Port

On Summer Saturday afternoons music floats through Friday Harbor, as the Port hosts its free concert series at Fairweather Park. Bring a blanket and a picnic or sit outside one of the nearby cafes and enjoy.

209 Spring Street, Friday Harbor • 360.378.2688

Palace Theatre

The historic Palace Movie Theater, a favorite with the island’s kids, shows contemporary movies and sells popcorn, candy and soft drinks. Call their number for current show-times.

209 Spring Street, Friday Harbor • 360.370.5666

Dedicated to promoting arts from the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, this cute island art museum offers exhibitions of contemporary, local artists highlighting the unique beauty of the area and a sense of place. On most Saturdays IMA hosts free family art days for kids under 12. Participants get to take home their art that day.

504 Spring Street, Friday Harbor • 360.370.5050

San Juan Island Sculpture Parkroche Harbor

In the woods near Roche Harbor Resort is the John S. McMillin Memorial mausoleum. Erected by the founder of the quarries and Hotel de Haro, the mausoleum is hidden on a hill and only accessible by walking a trail through a nearby graveyard. The center of the mausoleum is a table surrounded by six chairs as crypts for the ashes of the McMillian family, representing their reunion after death. The site is on the National Registry of Historic Places and should be shown respect.

9043 Roche Harbor Rd, Roche Harbor • 206.935.5919

The Friday Harbor Documentary Film Festival, held in October, prides itself on presenting stories from the Pacific Rim and beyond to entertain, inspire, educate and enlighten. It is great fun to stroll from venue to venue with dessert and cocktail breaks in between, meeting filmmakers and joining the fancy gala. Throughout the year, in a series called “Best of the Fest”, films from the festival are shown at the Grange Hall for free.

10 First Street, Friday Harbor • 360.298.1939

Salish Sea Early Music Festival

Every month talented chamber musicians from around the Salish Sea come together at Brickworks to perform period instrument chamber music from six centuries.

Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor

Island Stage Left

The non-profit theater troupe provides top quality, professional theater to islanders and visitors, always free of charge. Island Stage Left is best known for its Summer “Shakespeare Under the Stars” series in the woods off Wold Road. In the fall, winter and spring the company produces a wide range of plays both old and new, performing in different venues.

1062 Wold Road, Friday Harbor • 360.378.5649

Whale Museum

Friday Harbor’s Whale Museum, just a few blocks from the ferry landing, is a fantastic, hands-on, natural history museum and the first to be dedicated to a species living in the wild. Besides exhibits depicting the Resident orcas’ history, habitat and challenges, there are real whale skeletons, artwork, models and artifacts on display, as well as a family tree of the Residents. The museum offers a map of recent sightings, educational and research programs. You can even adopt a whale!

62 First Street, Friday Harbor • 360.378.4710

San Juan Community Theatre

The Community Theatre is a state of the art facility, offering a wide variety of performances, events and educational opportunities year-round. These include several fully-staged productions, stage plays put on by the middle and high school, The Met Live in HD, choral, classical and contemporary music performances as well as workshops on acting and directing.

102 2nd Street, Friday Harbor • 360.378.3210

San Juan Channel Water Views

Embraced by nature, this stylish custom single level home boasts a warm, lofty and well-designed open concept in a neutral palette with the emphasis on simplicity, warmth and casual elegance. Meticulous attention to detail.

Views overlooking San Juan Channel to Mt Baker and the Cascades. Private setting in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town. Colorful low maintenance landscaping and an attached carport. Inspirational and inviting. Five-minute walk to downtown amenities and the ferry landing. #2042294

Exquisite Modern Farmhouse On Wescott Bay

Elegant waterfront home on Westcott Bay. Stylish two-story 2832 sf, 4BD/3.5BA home with attached 2-car garage thoughtfully combines modern materials with sensible form and function. Exquisitely sited on the shore of Wescott Bay with 120’ of low bank waterfront and mooring buoy, minutes from Roche Harbor amenities. The bay’s stunning natural beauty is clearly visible through floor to ceiling windows. Enchanting outdoor spaces soothe and relax while providing easy access to water activities. The dream comes true. #2057086

Offered at $1,043,000 by Annette Schaffer

Offered at $2,825,000 by Greg King & Company

Unique Parcel On San Juan Island

Come to a place of quiet privacy and breathtaking beauty. This enchanting, partially cleared, easily accessed, 3.03 acre hilltop parcel defined by old growth Douglas Fir and Madrone, with embracing views over the Straits to Canada, truly exemplifies the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Close to Snug Harbor. Shared well. Power available. The perfect setting for moments that last a lifetime. Pause. Breathe. Listen. Visualize. #2042004

Perfect Island Getaway Or Investment

Walking distance to downtown and the ferry. This condo is an ideal way to own a piece of the island. This 401sf, 1 bedroom/ 1 bath condo has a nice open floor plan, full kitchen and bedroom with large closet.

Owners’ association offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool ( not open since the beginning of COVID ), workout room and new laundry facility. More affordable to own than to rent. Seller will carry with 20% down, 5% interest, amortized for 30 years, due in 5 years. #2046469

Offered at $369,000 by Annette Schaffer

Offered at $199,500 by Annette Schaffer

Modern Lake Edna Home

2BD/2BA built 2017: new metal roof and stain 2019. Open floor plan. Efficient with heat pump and BU generator, propane stove and range. 3BD septic allows for expansion. 768 sf quality garage built in 2022 can be used for shop space. Plug for charging electric vehicles, easy to heat with lots of extra storage. Fruit and Nut Trees include cherry, pear, apple, filbert, walnut and more. Common areas include open space and Lake Edna. #2038023

Offered at $789,000 by Vail McClure

Build Your Valley Dream Home

Beautiful private parcel with vistas over the valley and distant mountain views. Build your dream home surrounded by large trees and rocky, moss-covered outcroppings. Stunning Old growth Garry Oak. Great location: just minutes to town, yet quiet and peaceful, with sunrise views. Private drilled well. Power on Lot. No CCRs. Seasonal creek. 3BD septic design valid until 2025. #2037943

Offered at $289,000 by Vail McClure

Beautiful Home With A Beautiful View

You have arrived to your island home!

Big water views from this sunny south facing single level custom home. Walk to town. Large open living room, kitchen and dining room. Two bedrooms and with an addition of a wall you could have three bedrooms, all with their own bath. Large music room . Or office.. . Or playroom with separate entrance. There is a daylight basement (196sf) with its own patio. Property is beautifully landscaped, well maintained and move in ready. #2046279

Offered at $1,250,000 by Annette Schaffer