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How to Celebrate the 4rth of July on Bainbridge Island
Happy (almost) 4th of July! We wanted to make sure you feel ready to celebrate like a local—especially if this is your first time experiencing Independence Day here on Bainbridge Island. It’s one of the biggest community events of the year, packed with fun and tradition, but it can also get a little hectic if you don’t know what to expect.
The Week Ahead
Looking for midweek plans or a weekend adventure on Bainbridge? From low tide discoveries to creative afternoons in the vineyard and brain-teasing trivia nights, this week’s lineup is full of ways to connect, unwind, and have some fun!
Featured Events:
🎨 Artvana Paint & Sip
🧠 Trivia Night
🐚 Low Tide Beach Exploration
The Week Ahead
Not sure how to spend your week on Bainbridge? Whether you're in the mood to recharge in nature, snack on wood-fired pizza, or catch some live reggae in the vineyard, there’s something happening for everyone!
Featured Events:
🌿 Follow the Sun: A Forest Therapy Walk
🍕 One Two Kai Pizza Pop-Up
🎵 Ian Ayers
The Week Ahead
Looking for something to do on Bainbridge this week? Whether you're feeling crafty, ready to party for a cause, or craving live music in the sunshine, the island has something for you!
Featured events:
🌈 Rainbow Refashion: A Pride Upcycling Workshop
🎨 Make It POP! at BIMA – The Artful Party & Gala
🎶 Live Music at the Winery: JT Underwood
The Week Ahead
This week on Bainbridge, inspiration comes in many forms. You might find it in the stillness of a garden path, the swirl of color on a canvas, or the raw energy of live guitar under an open sky. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet escape, a creative night out, or an afternoon filled with rhythm and soul, the island has something memorable lined up for you.
Featured events:
🌿 Welcome Wednesday
🎨 Corks & Canvas: California Poppies
🎸 Live Music: Rafael Tranquilino
The Week Ahead
Bainbridge is brimming with creativity, rhythm, and fresh air this week — and there’s something for everyone! Whether you're picking up a pencil, dancing to dreamy indie rock, or starting your Saturday with a scenic 5K, it’s a great time to get out and join the fun.
Featured events:
🎨 Life Drawing Studio at BIMA
🎶 Warren Dunes in Concert
🏃♀️ Fort Ward parkrun
The Week Ahead
Looking to add a little laughter, music, and meaning to your week? Whether you’re shouting “Bingo!” with a glass of wine, rocking out for a good cause, or catching quick-hit comedy in true Carson-era style, Bainbridge Island has a seat saved just for you. Here’s what’s happening around town:
Featured events:
🍷 Drag Bingo Night
🎸 Grand Jam to save the Grand Forest
🎤 The Johnny Five Show
The Week Ahead
Ready to shake up your week with something a little different? From crafting your own candles to catching live tunes with a glass of wine in hand—or even enjoying a playful twist on classical music—Bainbridge Island’s got you covered. Here’s what’s happening around town:
Featured events:
🕯️ Light & Bloom: Candle Making Class at Eleven Winery
🎼 Notes of Spring with Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra
🎤 Live Music: The Lisa M & M Kelly Duo at Eleven Winery
The Week Ahead
Looking for something fun and creative to do this week? Bainbridge Island Museum of Art has an exciting mix of events for all ages! From a festival celebrating printmaking and book arts to a lively First Friday gathering and a hands-on teen workshop, there’s plenty to explore.
Featured events:
📚 DogEar Festival 2025
🎨 First Fridays at BIMA
✍️ Teen Art Saturdays: Haiku Comics
The Week Ahead
Looking for inspiration this week? Bainbridge Island has a lineup of art, culture, and music that’s sure to spark your creativity! Whether you want to sketch from live models, meet an incredible artist, or experience an afternoon of chamber music, these events are perfect for art lovers of all kinds.
Featured events:
✏️ Life Drawing Studio
🎨 Meet the Artist: Young Kim
🎻 Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
The Week Ahead
Kick off the week with three exciting events on Bainbridge Island! A perfect mix of creativity, culture, and music, offering something for everyone. Whether you're interested in exploring world music, tapping into your artistic side, or experiencing vibrant African rhythms, you won’t want to miss these events:
Featured events:
🎨 Drink & Draw at Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse
🎶 Jim Cauter Presents: Ravi Shankar – Bridging Worlds Through Music
💃 Gansango Music & Dance Performance
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Let’s welcome March with three exciting events on Bainbridge Island! A mix of music, storytelling, and community connection. Whether you’re interested in global percussion, a fun night of bingo, or the sounds of Irish American folk, there’s something to enjoy:
Featured events:
🥁 Around the World in 80 Drums
🎲 Bingo Night 2025
🎶 Melanie Beth Curran Live Performance
The Week Ahead
Discover the wonders of science, indulge in exquisite culinary delights, and embrace sustainability at Bainbridge Island's upcoming events! From Open Mic Science to Pretty in Pink Dinner and Rosé Pairing and Fix-It Saturday, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Featured Events:
🔬 Apr 9: What is Open Mic Science?
🍷 Apr 12: Pretty in Pink Dinner and Rosé Pairing
🔧 Apr 13: Fix-it Saturday
The Week Ahead
Discover Bainbridge Island's vibrant cultural scene with a blend of mindfulness, laughter, and creativity! Experience serenity at Bloedel Reserve's "Mindfulness Meditation" sessions, immerse yourself in laughter with "Groucho" at Bainbridge Performing Arts, and unleash your creativity at "The After Party: Day Soul Exquisite" at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Come along and be part of the fun.
Featured Events:
🧘♂️ Mindfulness Meditation & Poetry, Apr 3
🎭 Frank Ferrante's "An Evening with Groucho", Apr 4
🎉 The After Party: Day Soul Exquisite, Apr 5
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Are you ready for an eclectic mix of experiences this week on Bainbridge Island? Dive into the thought-provoking world of empathy and music with "Omoiyari: A Song Film by Kishi Bashi". Then, get ready to groove with DESEO CARMIN's fusion of Latin, Flamenco, and Funk music, promising an electrifying performance led by bandleader Stella Rossi. Finally, join the festivities at Pleasant Beach Village's Easter Brunch Scavenger Hunt, where culinary delights and family-friendly adventures await against the island's picturesque backdrop.
Featured Events:
🎶 Omoiyari: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi, Mar 30
🎤 DESEO CARMIN, Mar 30
🧺 Easter Brunch & Scavenger Hunt, Mar 31
The Week Ahead
Get ready to dance, groove, and celebrate on Bainbridge Island this week! From sizzling salsa lessons to a disco dance party and soulful Latin jazz, Bainbridge has it all. Check out this week's featured events.
Featured Events:
Salsa Dance Lessons, August 17
Disco Dance Party, August 18
WEPA (Free Saturday Concert), August 19
The Week Ahead
Discover the thrill of Bainbridge Island with three exciting events happening this week! Savor Cajun delights at Taste Da Boot Pop-Up in Eleven Winery. Immerse yourself in Jenner Fox Trio's soulful House Concert. Beat the Monday blues at Fletcher Bay Rooftop Manic Mondays. Fun, food, and music await!
Featured Events:
Taste Da Boot Pop-Up, July 29 and 30
House Concert with Jenner Fox Trio, July 30
Fletcher Bay Rooftop Manic Mondays, July 31

