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The Week Ahead
Get ready for a weekend of cultural celebration and artistic inspiration on Bainbridge Island! From the vibrant Cinco de Mayo Festival at Pleasant Beach Village to The After Party with Mark Pickerel at the BI Art Museum, and the enchanting Bainbridge Island Art & Artisan Home Fair at the Moonlight Market, you can’t go wrong with any of these events!
Featured Events:
🎉 May 3: Cinco de Mayo Festival
🎸 May 3: The After Party: Mark Pickerel
✨ May 6: Moonlight Market
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This week on Bainbridge Island, explore gardening insights at the Northwest Newcomers class, indulge in the theatrical magic of "The Book of Will" at Bainbridge Performing Arts, and join the star-studded excitement of the Oscar Viewing Party at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Don't miss out on these unforgettable experiences!
Featured Events:
🌱 Northwest Newcomers, Mar 6
📚 The Book of Will, Mar 8-24
🏆 Oscar Viewing Party, Mar 10
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Immerse yourself in a week of fun-filled activities on Bainbridge Island! Explore the thrill of friendly competition at Wednesday Weekly at Bainbridge Brewing Taproom, and satisfy your cravings for savory delights at Oink & Moo—a barbecue extravaganza. Don’t miss out!
Featured Events:
🏆 Bainbridge Wednesday Weekly Pinball Tournament, Feb 28
🖌️ Corks & Canvas: Springtime Chickadee, Mar 1
🔥 Food Pop-Up: Oink & Moo BBQ and CinnaRohls, Mar 3
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Embrace history, adventure, and community spirit on Bainbridge Island this week! From honoring the past at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial to pedaling through scenic landscapes at the Chilly Hilly Bicycle Ride, and immersing in cinematic excellence at the Seattle Black Film Festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Featured Events:
🌸 Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial - Day of Service, Feb 19
🚴♂️ Chilly Hilly Bicycle Ride, Feb 25
🎥 Seattle Black Film Festival, Feb 25
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Get ready for a week of non-stop celebrating here on Bainbridge Island! Indulge in a festive Fat Tuesday Celebration at Winslow Tasting Room on Feb 13, immerse yourself in the romance of A Valentine's Night in New Orleans at The Manor House on Feb 14, and experience the enchanting melodies of love at Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra's "Love Notes" Winter Concert on Feb 17 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Featured Events:
🎉 Fat Tuesday Celebration: Feb 13 at Winslow Tasting Room
💖 A Valentine's Night in New Orleans: Feb 14 at The Manor House
🎼 BSO Presents "Love Notes": Feb 17 at Bainbridge Performing Arts
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This week is buzzing with exciting events just waiting for you to dive in. Join the Lunar New Year Dinner at BIMA, a festive celebration of Asian culture, followed by Roses & Noses for a day of furry fun with pets and owners alike! And don't miss the Black History Month Soiree at BIMA, where we honor African American heritage and promote dialogue on social justice. Mark your calendars!
Featured Events:
🐉 🧧 BIMA Lunar New Year Dinner, Feb 9
🌹🐾 Roses and Noses, Feb 10
🖤✨ Black History Month Soirée, Feb 11
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Experience a week filled with cultural exploration and vibrant celebrations on beautiful Bainbridge Island! Join us for Pride Night at Winslow, Scratch Foam Print Making with Provisional Press, and Django's Birthday with Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers.’ From embracing diversity to unleashing your creativity and enjoying live jazz performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Featured Events:
Pride Night at Winslow, Feb 1
Scratch Foam Print Making with Provisional Press, Feb 3
Django's Birthday with Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’, Feb 4
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Dive into winter magic on Bainbridge Island! Explore nature's wonders at IslandWood’s Winter Skills of A Naturalist: Winter Botany Review, have a blast at Eleven Winery’s Game Night, and swap books with both new and old friends at Sip & Swap.
Featured Events:
Winter Skills of a Naturalist, Winter Botany Review, Jan 25
Game Night, Jan 26
Sip & Swap, Jan 27
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Join the laughter at "An Evening of Comedy with Dan Rosenberg & Friends," perfect your salsa moves with "Salsa Dance Lessons" at Eleven Winery, and gain insights into Medicare at the "Welcome to Medicare" session. From comedy to dance and health, this week’s events on Bainbridge Island has something for everyone!
Featured Events:
Welcome to Medicare, Jan 18
Salsa Dance Lessons, Jan 18
An Evening of Comedy with Dan Rosenberg & Friends, Jan 20
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As we dive into the diverse cultural scene of Bainbridge Island, an exciting week unfolds, featuring three events that highlight the island's strong dedication to diversity, art, and community service. Pride Night at Eleven Winery on January 11, an exuberant celebration embracing love and inclusivity in collaboration with the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Immerse yourself in the narratives woven by contemporary Black artists at the Black & Boujee Exhibition Opening Party on January 13. Give back to the community at Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 15 at Blakely Harbor Park.
Featured Events:
Pride Night at Winslow, Jan 11
Black & Boujee Exhibition Opening Party, Jan 13
Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, Jan 15
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Welcome to 2024! Embrace the New Year's spirit on Bainbridge Island with a blend of serene nature, lively tunes, and creative expressions. In the middle of a busy week, find solace and connection in the island's natural beauty at Bloedel Reserve’s Welcome Wednesday, kick off the weekend with delightful melodies by The Pontunes at Pleasant Beach Village, then unleash your creativity at The Crafting New Worlds with Found Images workshop at the Bainbridge Public Library.
Featured Events:
Welcome Wednesday, January 3
Free Friday Concert, January 5
Crafting New Worlds With Found Images, January 6
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The holiday season continues with New Years celebrations for the entire family to enjoy. Noon Year's Eve crafts and countdown, the glamorous Noon Year's Eve Gala with a balloon drop, and the invigorating New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. It's a celebration of joy, community, and a splash of island magic. Ring in the new year with your fellow islanders!
Featured events:
Noon Year's Eve Gala, Dec 30
Noon Year's Eve, Dec 31
New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, Jan 1
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The week before Christmas offers a variety of festive, cozy, and health-focused events. Bring your little ones to Pajama Storytime, exploring the world of literature through special nighttime storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for the winter season. Try your hand at architecting the best gingerbread house at Pleasant Beach Village’s Gingerbread House parties. Lastly, get outdoors with the Fort Ward Parkrun, taking in the beauty of Bainbridge Island.
Featured Events:
Pajama Storytime, Dec 19
Gingerbread House Parties, Dec 22
Fort Ward Park Run, Dec 23

