MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S, a comedy about three inept people trying to murder each other, runs through July 22 at the Whidbey Playhouse. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $14; contact 679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com. The Playhouse is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.