Sumi-e artist Darlene Dihel shows traditional, abstract, calligraphy and mixed-media work this month in “Simply Sumi-e” at The Art Space Gallery at Backbone, a chiropractic business in Gig Harbor.

The artist reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine will be from 4-7 p.m. May 5; the show is on view 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-6 p.m. Tuesday through May 30.

Free. 7108 Pioneer Way, Suite A, Gig Harbor. 253-858-2474, backbonerestored.com