As we move deeper into January, Bainbridge Island offers a few meaningful ways to spend the week—whether you’re looking to make something with your hands, share a laugh, or gather in reflection with neighbors. From creative practice and live comedy to a community-wide celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy, these events invite connection in different forms, all close to home.

This Week’s Events:

🎨 Community Art

🎤 Dan Rosenberg & Friends

✊ MLK Celebration 2026

Bainbridge is buzzing with energy this week — and you won’t want to miss a minute of it! From fast-paced flipper action to hands-on creativity and comedy that’ll leave you in stitches, it’s the perfect time to dive into something new.

Featured events:

🎮 Wednesday Stern Army Pinball Tournament
🪵 Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop
🎤 Taylor Williamson Stand-Up

The rapid weather change has dramatically pulled my professional focus. We are now in fall routines at school and at work, I’m wrapping up our summer sales season, helping clients make transitions in this off season and look at systems for the spring listing season. It’s a new world— and one that is best suited to tea, soft pants and slippers. Here are three items that have helped my thinking about productivity this month.

This week, we’re taking you on a journey through music, art, and the flavors of our charming community. Explore Bainbridge’s vibrant spirit in our latest blog post. Join a harmonious blend of Open Mic Nights, artistic adventures with Corks & Canvas, and the mouthwatering offerings at the Farmers Market.

Featured Events:

• Open Mic Night at The Marketplace, September 7

• Corks & Canvas - Mount Rainier, September 8

• Farmers Market Bainbridge Island, September 9

August has always feels like it has two distinct personalities— it’s the core of summer and yet the end of the month clearly has a crispness in the air and displays the first turning leaves. It’s easy to feel like the glass is half empty with these fleeting days.

My recommendations this month fall along this very duality— such appreciation for the life and laziness of summer and also the imminent hustle of the coming school year. Parenting for me these days has felt like this too. My emerging adults are one moment carefree children and the next pause brings big emotions and insecurity.