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Artists are messy: Myth or money? Make the rounds at the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and see for yourself.

Artists are messy: Myth or money? Make the rounds at the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and see for yourself. Bainbridge Working Studios is open for business, too.

Sunshine pop band, Fine Prince, was formed in early 2014 during a state of reverie in the damp foggy grey of Seattle, and delivered into the tender green spring. See what they do with nature Friday at Rolling Bay Hall. They’re joined by John Dillon, who isn’t a man but a band that combines “a love of nostalgic synth pop with the languid rhythms of ’60s-era Laurel Canyon” (Nooga.com). Sound begins at 8.

Saturday and Sunday, watch masterpieces in the making. Local artists will converge on Winslow for plein air painting. If you stand still for too long, you just might make it onto a canvas.

Battle Point Park is always lovely, but change that “o” to “i” on Saturday: the park district presents SummerFest, an all-day extravaganza of live music, good food and activities. Entertainments costs $$, so it’s not exactly free. Buy your tickets in advance or at the door for a little more ($7 individual; $25 family).

Shake that booty! The Dusty 45s are serenading at the Bloedel Sheep Shed from 6 p.m. Sunday. According to Popmatters: “What we have here is a strange little group that mixes up fat Elvis-style Vegas horns, Carl Perkins guitar riffage, and country twang.” Fun, fun, fun for $30.