National Geographic photographer Sam Abell will lead a free lecture and photography presentation June 4 at the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART SCHOOL 7-9 p.m. at the art school, where he also will be teaching for the 16th year. The art school is located at 15 N.W. Birch St., Coupeville. In celebration of the school’s 30th anniversary, there will be a photo exhibition and sale of images made by students who have studied under Abell. For information, go to www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org

WHIDBEY ISLAND SURFACE DESIGN artists Fine Gelfand, Barbara Kuznetz, Nancy Loorem-Adams, Diane Reardon and Laura Stangel-Schmidt will exhibit fiber and mixed media art at Oak Harbor Library in May. Call 360-675-5115 for information.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Along the Water’s Edge,” a gallery of watercolors by Anacortes watercolorist Peggy Woods. This is Woods’ debut show on Whidbey. Woods’ paintings are known for realism and detail. Art has always been an integral part of her life. For information, call 360-222-3070 or email info@robschoutengallery.com

Auditions for “LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL” are from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, and 6:30-9:30 Monday, May 23 at Whidbey Playhouse, by appointment. Auditioners should come prepared to sing a 16-bar solo and a short memorized monologue. Character descriptions are at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. Sunday auditions by appointment. Open auditions are Monday evening. Call-backs are 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For an appointment for Sunday, or more information, call 360-679-2237, or email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com

Mark Lucero is PENN COVE GALLERY’S featured artist for May. Lucero will attend the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 30, at which time he will discuss the methods and meanings behind his paintings.