🎉 Happy New Year, Bainbridge Island! Kick off 2025 with some amazing local events that’ll make your week memorable. From films to nature walks and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone. Check out what's happening this week:

Featured events:

🎬 Island Film Group: To Catch a Thief Screening
🌲 IslandWood: Winter Skills of a Naturalist
🎨 Corks & Canvas: Vintage Skis Painting Workshop

Start your engines and get ready for a fun-filled Independence Day! Dance the night away at the Street Dance on July 3rd, and celebrate the 4th of July with our Grand Old Fourth Hometown Parade. Don't miss the 2024 Grand Old 4th Car Show, where classic cars will light up the sky.

Featured Events:

💃 July 3: Street Dance

🚗 July 4: Grand Old Fourth Hometown Parade

🎆 July 4: 2024 Grand Old 4th Car Show

This week on Bainbridge Island: classic car show with burgers and school donations, sewing class at the library, and a comedy night with Sam Miller and Lynette Manning. Explore, learn, and laugh with your community!

Featured Events:

🚗 June 25: Bainbridge Island Classic Car Cruise-In

🪡 June 29: Just Sew Series

🎤 June 29: Stand-Up Comedy with Sam Miller

This week is full of thrilling events with the chance to expand your artistic skills, deepen your knowledge, and discuss poetry. The Senior Center has teamed up with BIMA for an opportunity to dive into the art of papermaking. Bainbridge Yoga House has lined up a discussion group for lovers of poetry and reading. Last but not least, Islandwood has planned a three course meal accompanied by teaching you about sustainable food sources.

Featured Events:

🎨 Art in Action @ BISCC

📚 Being Together: Reading and Discussion Group

🍲 Dine & Discover — An Islandwood Dinner Series

Art, creativity, and expression. What’s happening this week on Bainbridge Island! With the opportunity to play music at the marketplace or simply enjoy the contribution of others, understand and partake in the therapeutic effects of art at BIMA, or join BIMA for a dining experience followed by a silent auction!

Featured Events:

🎤 Open Mic Night At Marketplace

🎨 Early Stage Memory Loss Through Art

🖼️ BIMA Bash: Live Auction & Gala

Get ready for a fun week of culture and history with the opportunity to connect with your inner mermaid, indulge in the art, poetry, and music of Japanese heritage, and play a role or watch the final presentation of Hamlet and macbeth!

Featured Events:

🎌 May 29: Japanese Heritage Night At Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

🧜 May 31: Mermaid Cove Fridays

🎭 June 1: Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoots Macbeth

Get ready to groove to the soulful rhythms of Jazz Jam Thursdays at the Marketplace, experience the electrifying performances of Cabaret at the Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, and discover the art of Highland dance with Discover Highland Dance. There's something for everyone on Bainbridge Island's vibrant cultural scene!

Featured Events:

🎷 Apr 24: Jazz Jam Thursdays at The Marketplace

🎭 Apr 25: Cabaret

💃 Apr 28: Discover Highland Dance

Get ready for a week of creativity and connection! Explore the art of woodworking while crafting your own charcuterie board, delve into the unexpected and humorous side of nature with Haiku EW!, and unwind to the smooth sounds of Chill & Groove.

Featured Events:

🧀 Apr 19: Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop

🦠 Apr 20: HAIKU EW!

🎸 Apr 20: Chill & Groove

Embrace creativity, family bonding, and live music on Bainbridge Island this March! Join us for Drink & Draw, where you can unleash your artistic flair, experience the joy of family at Fam Jam, and groove to live tunes at Eleven Winery.

Featured Events:

👩‍🎨 Drink & Draw, Mar 21

🎶 Fam Jam 2024, Mar 23

🎸 Live music at the Winery: Ian Skavdahl, Mar 24

This week, Bainbridge Island is delivering culinary delights, cultural experiences, and live music performances! Learn the art of sushi-making on Mar 12, then indulge in culinary delights at Dine & Discover—An Islandwood Dinner Series on Mar 16, and wrap up the festivities with a musical journey with JUN IIDA: Evergreen Tour also on Mar 16.

Featured Events:

🍣 Sushi-Making Class, Mar 12

🌿 Dine & Discover—An Islandwood Dinner Series, Mar 16

🎺 JUN IIDA: Evergreen Tour, Mar 16

Join these events on Bainbridge Island and embrace the spirit of community. "Mini Mu" at the Kids Discovery Museum is all about playful learning for kids and families. It's where curiosity and creativity come alive. Dance your heart out at the "All Hits Dance Party" at Eleven Winery. Groove to your favorite tunes and connect with fellow music lovers. At the "Story Slam," hosted by Bainbridge Island Reads and Weave, share your tales or be captivated by others' narratives. It's all about the power of storytelling to unite us. These events celebrate learning, dancing, and the art of storytelling, bringing our community closer together.

Featured Events:

MiniMu (FREE Infant and Toddler Program), November 8

All Hits Dance Party, November 11

Bainbridge Island Reads and WEAVE Presents: Story SLAM, November 13

We’ve got 3 very exciting events to share this week. The Bainbridge Island 5K/10K Trail Run invites runners to explore the island's scenic landscapes on September 30th. Meanwhile, the Beach Cleanup event, organized by Sustainable Bainbridge, offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation. Lastly, the Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum promises captivating cinematic experiences from around the world.

Featured Events:

Manhattan Short Film Festival, September 29-October 1

Bainbridge Island 5k / 10k Trail Run, Saturday September 30

Beach Cleanup, Saturday September 30

This week, we’re inviting you to a trio of unforgettable experiences. At the Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop, sip and create your own charcuterie board from sustainable Oregon Black Walnut. Join the Live Edge Mirror Workshop for a chance to craft a stylish mirror with expert guidance and a touch of artistic philosophy. And don't miss Larry Murante's soulful melodies at the Winery, where you can savor Eleven wine and the joy of live music. These events celebrate creativity, sustainability, and the island's vibrant arts scene.

Featured Events:

• Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop, Friday September 22

• Live Edge Mirror Workshop, Saturday September 23

• Live music at the Winery - Larry Murante, Sunday September 24