The Brothers Jam

The Brothers Jam, a Portland-based band whose repertoire is inspired by legendary rockers and giants of the jam band scene, will play a show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Open Space.

David Gans, celebrated musician, songwriter, and music journalist, will join the band for this special performance at Open Space. Gans has a wealth of expertise in music and live performance, which he displays not only onstage but also in his role as co-host of Sirius XM’s “Tales From the Golden Road” and host of the syndicated radio show “The Grateful Dead Hour.”

Visit openspacevashon.com for tickets to the show.

Artist meet-up

Vashon Island Visual Artists (VIVA) will hold a social event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Vashon High School’s lunchroom. The event will give artists a chance to meet potential studio mates for VIVA’s upcoming Spring Studio Tour, which will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-4 and 10-11.

VIVA is currently accepting applications from artists and galleries for the studio tour, with a maximum of 45 stops to be included on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.

Visit VIVArtists.com for more details.

Norwegian lecture and photos

Finn Brobakken, of Norway, will present a short lecture and photographs detailing “Places you didn’t know to visit in Norway” at the Vashon Lutheran Church twice this month.

The first lecture is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19; the second is at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.

Brobakken will give impressions of a variety of smaller, lesser-known locations that may be of interest to tourists visiting Norway. He also promises that no lutefisk will be served in conjunction with the event.

Meow Meow

Music fans might remember that at Pink Martini’s 2024 concert at VCA, a performer named Meow Meow made a boisterous guest appearance. But that was only a glimpse of the wild world of cabaret chanteuse Meow Meow.

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, islanders will have the opportunity to fully experience the post-postmodern diva that is Meow Meow — a performer described by the London Daily Standard as “part Joan Collins, part Lady Gaga, and part Liza Minnelli.”

Visit vashoncenterforthearts.org for tickets to the show.

Contra dance

Attend a contra dance from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Vashon Havurat, located at 15401 SW Westside Hwy.

Contra is a walked social dance — a square dance cousin that originated in New England. You don’t need a partner or know-how; the caller teaches each dance before the musicians start fiddling. Bring water, layers, and shoes that fit the definition of being “midway between slip and grip.” Contra dances at the Havurat are currently being held every second and fourth Saturdays. Dances will also take place March 8 and 22, and into April.

Contact dpdolstad@gmail.com to receive regular information about the dances.

Alice in Wonderland

Tumble down the rabbit hole with the cast of “Alice in Wonderland,” to be presented by students of Vashon Center for the Arts’ youth musical theater program, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Vashon Center for the Arts.

The Sunday matinee performance is billed as “sensory friendly,” geared toward audience members who are seniors, very young, or have sensory sensitivities.

Visit vashoncenterforthearts.org for tickets.

Acrobatic Conundrum

Acrobatic Conundrum, a virtuoso ensemble of circus artists, will present “The Circus of Second Chances,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Open Space for Arts & Community.

Ensemble members Emma Curtiss, Melissa Knowles and Terry Crane will perform astounding circus stunts throughout the evening. The 85-minute show, appropriate for all ages, features rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, hand-balancing, live baking, and clowning.

Max Sarkowsky, a theater artist who grew up on Vashon, is the sound, audio and scenic designer for the show.

Visit acroconundrum.planningpod.com for tickets to the show.