Arts Briefs | July 16 edition

Published 11:26 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Croaker at the Wine Shop

Island-based acoustic quartet, Croaker, will perform a “brew-grass” inspired set of music at 6:30 p.m. on July 16 at the Wine Shop. Join Kim Thal on fiddle, Eric Frith on guitar, Danny Powers on bass and Andre Sapp on mandolin and guitar for hazy harmonies and acoustic grooves.

Croaker will also perform sets on July 23 and July 30 at the Wine Shop.

For more information visit vashonevents.org.

VIVA member show

Vashon Island Visual Artist’s (VIVA) 9th annual member show — which will take place between September 4-27 — is calling for artists to submit entries by July 17. The show, “Best of Vashon,” will celebrate the variety and quality of visual artists on the island, inviting artists to submit their best creations. The show is open to all current VIVA members, and those interested in submitting work can join or renew their membership before the deadline to participate. For more information and to fill out an entry form, visit VIVArtists.com.

Masters of Irish Music Concert Series

As a part of the Masters of Irish Music Concert Series, musicians Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen will perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 24 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.

Both acclaimed musicians, Larsen and Grey have spent over a decade in collaboration, weaving sounds that are full of color and texture. Kallet is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, and Larsen plays the Irish flute, tin whistle, concertina, fiddle, piano and harmonium player in addition to being a singer.

For more information about the event and to reserve a seat, email Jan Strolle at janstrolle@comcast.net or call (206)-228-0730.

Subconscious Population

Vashon-based band Subconscious Population will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at the Vashon Sugar Shack. Fronted by island artist Ron Hook, Subconscious Population is known for their genre-bending grooves that have established them as an enduring musical force on the island.

Keyboardist Tony Mann will join the July 24 performance, adding an extra kick to the band’s distinctive sound.

Food and drinks will be available during the show, which is 21+. For more information visit vashonevents.org.

Some’tet

Join Some’tet for an evening of music at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 at Durong. Blending elements like west-coast cool jazz, South American rhythms and soulful vocals, the group’s inventive sound is always fresh for audiences. The event is 21+ with limited seating, so arrive early. Some’tet will also perform on August 2 and August 9.

For more information about the event visit vashonevents.org.

The Bird King

The Vashon Repertory Theatre will present a whimsical new play, “Oscar’s Journey: The Fall and Rise of the Bird King,” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 2 at Open Space for Arts and Community. The play is based on Oscar the Troll — the wooden sculpture at Point Robinson Park created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo — following his journey in becoming the Bird King. The original production features an original script by Bryan Willis, music composed and performed by Kat Eggleston and is directed by Charlotte Tiencken.

For more information about the play and to purchase tickets visit openspacevashon.com.

Encaustic art demonstration

Swiftwater Gallery will host three encaustic artists for a demonstration at 6 p.m. on August 7. Encaustic painting is a centuries-old technique that mixes molten beeswax, colored pigments and damar resin, which is then applied to a surface. The demonstration will feature encaustic artists Carolyn Candy, Valerie Roberts and Marc Pease and is open to everyone.

The Big Print Event

On Sunday, August 9, The Blue Heron parking lot will transform into an open-air printmaking studio as dozens of island artists come together for an all-day printmaking event. Between noon and 5 p.m. artists will ink their hand-carved designs to create prints inspired by the theme “Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water.” Islanders are welcome to join the fun, experience the thrilling printmaking process and meet local artists. Prints created during the event will be displayed and on sale at Vashon Center for the Arts during the 2026 Summer Arts Fest.

For more information about the free, all-ages event, visit vashoncenterforthearts.org.