Last Friday more than 100 people filed into the Open Space for Arts & Community, where four performers filled the cavernous performance hall with hip hop and rap.
Vashon Allied Arts will hold an evening of singing to honor the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is often recognized on his birthday, Jan. 25.
Vashon performers Delilah Pearl & The Mantarays will hold a Saturday show and event at Snapdragon to mark the release of their first CD.
The Moonshine, a string band out Portland, will play at the Red Bike on Saturday evening.
Heron’s Nest will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday night with music, prizes activities, drinks and appetizers as a thank you to the island for supporting the nonprofit over the last three decades.
For the 24th year in a row, a local event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on his birthday, Jan. 15.
Café Luna will continue showing paintings by Kathy Larsdotter.
World-renowned classical guitarist Enrique Henao will play a benefit concert on Friday night. The concert was organized by King Caramel’s Hedy Anderson and will be held at The Sugar Shack, the former Little House building and the new location of her business.
The Open Space for Arts & Community will launch a new program called “Lit Lounge” at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Local country-rock musician Allison Shirk will release her debut album “Break My Heart” during a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Red Bike.
First Friday will happen twice in January. The first cruise will take place on Friday, Jan. 2, with two galleries and several businesses remaining open. On the following Friday, Jan. 9, a second gallery walk will take place, with other galleries and art spots participating.
The Vashon Film Society will present “Awake,” a documentary about the swami who brought yoga to the West, at 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Vashon Theatre.
Long time favorite Vashon band Loose Change will welcome in the New Year with non-stop dancing tunes at 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Red Bike. Leader and vocalist Troy Kindred will be joined by two female singers and backed by a tight 10-piece band that includes keyboards, lead guitar, bass, drums and a dynamic three-piece horn section.