Meet FrinGe Brewing owner Jeff Lazzari at The Barnacle! Learn how this creative Whatcom County brewing company is pushing craft beer into new territory with limited release brews like Blackberry Jam IPA and collaborative projects like Stage Fright Imperial Stout. Special pricing on beer flights and beer cocktails during the event.

No cover charge. Ever.

Join us for a live set with the multi talented Ira Echo. No cover.

Experience pop music with a touch of classical by this accomplished violin and piano/harp duo. No cover.

Join a leader in the non-alcoholic spirits movement. Chris Abbott, co-founder of The Pathfinder Hemp and Root will meet guests to discuss how this uniquely pacific northwest amaro-like botanical product is made. Chris will answer questions, provide pourings, and share his story at this meet the maker event.

An evening of festive winter tunes with multi-instrumentalists Jen Trujillo, Kellen Comrie, and special guest Mary Wachter on violin.

Multi-instrumentalists Jen and Kellen return for an evening of improvisational jazz, blues and rock. Piano, bass, percussion, vocals, guitar and violin. Journey along where the music flows with a mix of originals and covers with a wintery twist. An evening of festive cocktails and jazzy improv.

No Cover

Mysterious and buttery island tunes with Jen Trujillo and Kellen Comrie.

The multi-instrumentalists return for more fun with musical toys! Piano, bass, percussion, vocals and guitar mix it up with originals and covers. This duo loves to explore rock, blues, folk, jazzy improv and what arises in the moment. Time to see Kellen play piano and percuss simultaneously while Jen holds the groove on a bass or guitar with her smoky whimsical vocals as the frosting on the cake.

No cover.

Meet the Crew from Reuben’s Brews

The team from Reuben’s Brews is pouring limited release brews. Learn about this Seattle brewer celebrating 10 years of craft brewing in the Pacific Northwest. Beer tastings, flights, and cocktails. No cover. Featured as part of the Hops on the Rock Orcas Island beer festival.

As the season turns, The Barnacle is ramping up live music, poetry, spoken word and more at the bar.

Live music with Cedar & Sage is back! — a local Orcas-based duo consisting of Miles Spiker and Summer Barbone. A carpenter and a gardener; a woodworker and an herbalist; a multi-instrumentalist and a dancer; both Spiker and Barbone are deeply connected to the wild magic of the natural world. Their music reflects their close-to-earth lifestyle. The duo is inspired by fresh dirt, sawdust, and crackling fires. No cover.

Meet the makers of Garden Path Fermentation Beers

Garden Path Fermentation is providing guided tastings at this not-to-miss intimate cocktail hour. Hyper local ingredients from the Skagit Valley, oak vessels and 100% native yeast are the star with this local brewer. No cover. Featured as part of the Hops On The Rock Orcas Island beer festival.

Also check out Garden Path at our partner restaurant Matia, Friday, November 11th for Hops On The Rock Beer Makers Dinner. Tickets available at www.matiarestaurant.com

As the season turns, The Barnacle is ramping up live music, poetry, spoken word and more at the bar. Jen Trujillo and Kellen Comrie bring their love of the craft together for one unforgettable evening of music.

For Jen, “scatting is utter nonsense… as so many other instruments are when they ride solo, improv, wander.” Her music is curious about THAT. Sure, sometimes it's a bit weird and off, but Jen would rather ride the fun factor wave for better or for worse. She plays covers and originals, vocally driven jazz and rock, but mostly finds footing “in the groove of things.” Jill of all trades, humble in her instrumental “master-of-none,” Jen is excited to continue to be part of the community of music.

KELLEN COMRIE. AGE: 26. DRUMMER. “Airplanes are my ailment and drums are my medicine.” You know him. You love him. Kellen is a longtime drummer who plays in multiple bands as well as teaches. HIS PAST: “I began taking drum lessons at age 10 in Vancouver BC, Canada. I moved to Orcas at 14 with my family and have since had no shortage of musical opportunities and support from this incredible community.” HIS FUTURE: “My passion for flight runs just as deep as my passion for music. I am nearing the end stages of my flight training and will soon be a licensed pilot. If I could have it my way, I’d fly airplanes every day all day, and play drums every night all night.”

No cover.

As the season turns, The Barnacle is ramping up live music, poetry, spoken word and more at the bar.

Live music with Cedar & Sage — a local Orcas-based duo consisting of Miles Spiker and Summer Barbone. A carpenter and a gardener; a woodworker and an herbalist; a multi-instrumentalist and a dancer; both Spiker and Barbone are deeply connected to the wild magic of the natural world. Their music reflects their close-to-earth lifestyle. The duo is inspired by fresh dirt, sawdust, and crackling fires. No cover.

Currently based in New Orleans, Ira Echo is a musician, movement artist mostly known for their performances with jazz ensembles on violin. Ira currently performs in duos with New Orleans’s bass player, Martin Masakowski, and Argentinian guitarist Salvador Avila and as a solo artist utilizing percussion, looping, and found sounds. Ira performs at The Barnacle for two nights only, Thursday Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 at 7pm. No cover.

Read more about Ira’s impressive performance history and listen in at www.iraecho.com.

Currently based in New Orleans, Ira Echo is a musician, movement artist mostly known for their performances with jazz ensembles on violin. Ira currently performs in duos with New Orleans’s bass player, Martin Masakowski, and Argentinian guitarist Salvador Avila and as a solo artist utilizing percussion, looping, and found sounds. Ira performs at The Barnacle for two nights only, Thursday Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 at 7pm. No cover.

Read more about Ira’s impressive performance history and listen in at www.iraecho.com

Jaqueline and John are a folk singing duo from Flagstaff, AZ who categorize their music as “rooted in soulful lyrics and creative instrumentation, and continues to grow and change with the tides of our inspirations.” This summer, they head out on their DIY west coast tour to celebrate Jacqueline's debut solo EP release. In their words: we’re both frequently covered in dirt and fond of early mornings, pancakes, and songwriting over coffee. Read on here: https://www.jacquelineandjohnmusic.com/

Choose-your-own-adventure-style live music concert featuring musicians Pedro Lopez and Kellen Comrie. Pick from the magic menu of songs, answer the question of the day, deposit your slip, and watch the music come to life!

New! Songs!

The Way - Fast Ball

Jesus Etc - Wilco

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots - The Flaming Lips

Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips

Yesterday - The Beatles

Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley

No Children - The Mountain Goats

Palmcorder Yajna - The Mountain Goats

All These Things That I Have Done - The Killers

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For - U2

Be Good Or Be Gone - Fionn Regan

Be My Baby - The Ronettes

Click the link for the full song list.

Private whiskey cocktail classes are now available at The Barnacle with owner Michael Cleveland. Explore whiskey flavor profiles, and learn the basics to craft balanced whiskey cocktails at home. Enjoy the company of your favorite people and taste a unique selection of whiskey and bourbons from all over the world.

1.5 hour class,  Includes tasting and take-away gift. $250 for two people, $100 a head after that.

Email laura@thebarnacle.com to reserve.

Stroll over to join OILF and enjoy visiting and local authors. Meet the writers, get books signed, and enjoy a selection of literate libations specially crafted for the event. Two opportunities featuring different writers for fest. Free.

6-6:45pm “Evergreen: Grim Tales & Verses from the Gloomy Northwest,” with Maya Jewell Zeller, Margot Kahn, Laura Read, and Nathaniel Youmans

7-7:45pm Readings, music, and conversation with the cofounders of St. Ōde Press and contributors to “Ōde: Orcas Island,“ with Ayn Carrillo-Gailey, Toby Cooper, Sara Farish, Theresa Marl, and Jill McCabe Johnson

*photo courtesy of OI Lit Fest

Hosted by Libby Garcia and Xitlalic!

Welcome storytellers, writers, comedians, poets, actors and poets alike; bring your words — written or performed — to this unique literary open mic! Our house musician will accompany and fill in the gaps. There will be drink specials, and acts of vulnerability; Lit Fest ticket raffle. 10 minute limit per performer;  NO COVER

Choose-your-own-adventure-style concert. If you haven’t caught this fun musical night don’t miss out. Featuring musician Pedro Lopez. Pick from the magic menu of songs, answer the question of the day, deposit your slip, and watch the music come to life!

Click the link for the song list.

Amaro lovers are invited to join Fast Penny Spirits at The Barnacle. This Meet the Maker event will include tasting flights and specialty cocktails featuring this Sicilian inspired amaro that embraces wildcrafted, and sustainable ingredients from here in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about how they got started, why amaro, and their process in this casual and intimate setting.

Seatings at 5pm and 7:30pm. Enjoy a 4 course aphrodisiac themed dinner.

Now we don our gay apparel. Prize for ugliest and most fabulous holiday sweaters. Bring a gift (under $20) for the gift exchange. Let’s make the Yuletide gay. All are welcome. Limited occupancy. No cover.

Join us for a benefit night to bring awareness and support to Protectors of the Salish Sea. Proceeds support their work to bring long lasting harmony and true peace to the Salish Sea. Live DJ performance by Vibralocity. Charitable beverages, information, and good vibes. Hosted in partnership with SURJ . No cover.

We decked the halls with Kique on piano, eggnog, mulled wine, and seasonal treats. It’s a holiday party we are throwing for ourselves and you are welcome. Relaxed night of music and holiday spirit. No cover.