I'm a part-time San Juan Islander and a regular visitor to SJIMA. Over the years, I have been…read moreincredibly impressed by the professional presentation of art at SJIMA. I go to a lot of museum exhibitions. I found SJIMA to present an exhibition that is better than any museum in Washington; better than SAM, better than Bainbridge, etc. I'm not sure what has changed; maybe staff is getting complacent, but the last two exhibitions have been incredibly disappointing. The current exhibition of Andy Eccleshall is flat, does not flow and the lighting is terrible. It really is a disservice to Eccleshall as his work is fantastic. The work in the glass room in front looks like a college student's exhibition. The volume of work in the small room is overwhelming and average at best. Again, something must have changed because the last two exhibitions are not up to what my expectations are for SJIMA. I will probably check out the next one but if it is at the level of the last two, I won't be wasting my time or money again.

NOT the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Due to some of the pictures and reviews, I thought the…read moresculpture garden was here. It is not. The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park is on the other side of the island at 9083 Roche Harbor Road San Juan Island, WA 98250. This museum was great, but not the one we were looking for.

What a great little theater,even has a balcony section for added seating…read more Went and saw the production of hallelujah girls on Sunday. What an amusing presentation. It is a story of a spa shop owner and friends dealing with life and business ownership. Crazy cast of characters.. with so little to do on island don't miss a show or two when you're here A special thanks to Becky Armstrong for letting us know the dates and Lisa at the theater that helped us so much with our mother..

Great venue to catch a show! Located right in downtown Friday Harbor…read more They often have rush tickets an hour before the show...and cheap! I would definitely go back next time I am in Friday Harbor!

Most people visit East Sound using the ferry. But for those who flew in will find the museum…read moreinteresting with old displays of past aviation. It's a good place to spend an hour or so.

It's the only movie theater on Orcas island and one of the only 2 in rural San Juan County. Good…read morevalue, very friendly service and good prices on popcorn, candy etc. Movies are only screened on Friday and Saturday night due to the small population. The theater is small but the screen appears very large and the sound quality is good. This is a great resource for the community and for the tourists that visit. So have fun, pig on popcorn and support this community asset. The theater has some interesting village features. For instance there are no tickets. The lady at the booth, takes your cash and says "Thanks, come on in."

The Sea View theater is a favorite of mine. They put real butter on your popcorn which amazes me…read moreand their small is actually small and not like $15. It's very much a small town movie theater that only shows Fridays and Saturdays and carries only one movie. In the summer they usually show two (early one for kids, late one for adults), but I'm not sure if that continues. The people who run the theater are very nice and there is plenty of room in the theater (which usually isn't crowded).

We had a really wonderful experience attending the Orcas Island Chamber Musical Festival here. The…read morecenter has a beautiful theater with clear sight lines and spectacular acoustics. The lobby and reception area were also spacious, bright, and welcoming. Another lovely feature of the venue is local art for sale around the space. It gives it the feel of a gallery. Excellent venue.

Great music venue for everyone. We came here for couple of flute concerts over the years.read more

Island Artflow is new on Orcas Island. I took my visiting cousin to this class and we had so much…read morefun. Cuz said she could now paint outside the box. Rachel is a very skilled artist and teaches an informative class with easy to follow technique. There was several there who had taken past class offerings and were back for more. Look Island ArtFlow up next visit to Orcas. If you are lucky enough to live here (like I am) come to a class soon.

I love attending the Island Artflow paint and wine nights! Rachel, the instructor makes everyone…read morefeel welcome and relaxed and everyone just goes with the flow!! A great activity for date night, with friends or even solo! There's always a bunch of friendly people around!!

Nice little theater in town. When we were there, they had 2 showings of 2 movies. They have…read moreconcessions with butter popcorn and chocolate popcorn. Unsure if the sweet popcorn is rotated or if chocolate is it. They do have an additional add on to popcorn - nutritional yeast.

Reasonable prices good popcorn. But it's hard to accept that when outside of this theater setting…read morethe other owner (the wife) comes off/appears to be prejudice. I won't be putting any more of my money into this theatre especially for a individual who treats people of color as if they're beneath her in their own place of business. Treat others as you wish to be treated especially if you're asking for a service to be provided for you. God bless your troubled heart.

If you are looking for an usual experience on Orcas Island do not forego visiting this very special…read moreprivate museum that has over 800 works of art from 250 San Juan Island artists. It features the largest collection of HELEN Loggie's work and an extensive collection from James Hardman all in an exquisite architectural setting on the water with breathtaking views complete with follies. It is breathtaking and will provide you with inspiration and awe along with thanks that people like Leo Lambiel exist in this world.

Leo Lambiel's guided tour of his awesome home cum museum is awesome, and well worth the $20 fee per…read moreperson. His taste in art by San Juan Islands artists is eclectic -- inspiring, humorous, ironic, abstract, representational -- in a range of media. The house reflects his own craftsmanship in construction and decoration, and grew from its origins as a cabin to a mansion of many rooms, soaring ceilings, windowed walls, and outdoor stairways. Leo's folly is the grotto, which he continues to work on after 17 years. Wine also is his passion, and his wine room has patterned walls made of used corks. Altogether, a wonderful tour.