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The Edge Improv
2025-06-07 19:30, 2025-07-05 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave N., Bainbridge Island, 98110
The Edge Improv has been making on-the-spot comedy in the Pacific Northwest for the last 30 years and is one of the longest-running improv groups in the region.
Age: All
Price: $17-$20

YA Book Release Party: Rayne Lacko’s The Secret Song of Shelby Rey
2025-06-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Bainbridge Public Library
Local author Rayne Lacko joins us for a conversation about the writing process and her recently-released YA novel, The Secret Song of Shelby Rey with book signing to follow.
Age: Teens
Price: Free

Island Film Group: Pride (2014)
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
The Island Film Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month to watch a movie followed by an informal discussion. Join us this month to celebrate Pride season with a heartwarming British drama about a group of LGBTQ activists who unite with miners during the strike of summer 1984.
Age: All
Price: Free

Rainbow Refashion: A Pride Upcycling Workshop
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Bainbridge Public Library
Revamp your wardrobe and let your rainbow spirit shine for Pride season! Craft a bracelet and button, bring your favorite items of clothing and add patches, ribbons, sequins and more, all supplies provided.
Age: All
Price: Free

Peace Chalk Party
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Come together with fellow community members to “chalk in” the empty spaces created by the outline of our giant peace sign. Enjoy live music, Kona Ice, and (of course) bubbles.
Our friends from Kitsap Public Health District will also be set up in the Community Room with Glow-Germ, a clever teaching tool that helps kids understand the importance of thorough hand washing.
Get to know someone new, or just come hang out in this restorative space.
Artistic expression will be encouraged. Sidewalk chalk provided.
This event will take place in the lower parking lot.
Age: All
Price: Free

Monday Teen Space
2025-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
Hosted by Bainbridge Public Library
“Hang out after school in our main meeting space for fun, festivities, and Fritos. Study or read, kick back with our old-school video game consoles, watch a movie, or join in a tabletop game. Snacks provided.”
Price: Free
Age: Teen

Suquamish Tribes Use of Native Plants
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:45 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Learn about the Suquamish tribes practical and medicinal use of native plants, including devil’s club, salal, western sword fern, and western red cedar.
This program is in partnership with educators from the Suquamish Museum.
Age: All
Price: Free

Poetry Reading & Open Mic
2025-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Bainbridge Public Library
Join us for a night of poetry! Tonight’s program will feature reader Julia B. Levine followed by an open mic.
Julia B. Levine is the author of six collections of poetry, including Small Disasters Seen in Sunlight (LSU, 2014), winner of the 2015 Northern California Book Award. Her most recent, Lullaby for the Sixth Extinction, winner of the Wolfson Press Award, will be available in Fall 2025.
Open mic under 4 minutes each. Sign up begins at 6:45 PM. Ages 14+ please.
Hosted by Michele Bombardier, Bainbridge Island’s first poet laureate, author of What We Do. www.michelebombardier.com
Presented in partnership with Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Bainbridge Island Rotary Club, Bainbridge Public Library, The City of Bainbridge Island, Town & Country Markets and the Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate Program www.bainbridgeislandpoetlaureate.org
Age: 14+
Price: Free

Tween-Teen Book Club
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
Each month, we take a different theme, pick out books to read and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 6th – 8th, who heavily read teen/young adult novels. Registration required due to space limitations.
Age: Grades 6-8
Price: Free (Register)

Macbeth - Bainbridge Performing Arts
2025-06-26 19:00 - 2025-06-29 19:00, 2025-07-10 19:00 - 2025-07-13 19:00 | Bloedel, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Immerse yourself in the dark and thrilling world of Macbeth, William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of ambition, power, and fate. Follow the journey of Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general, whose encounter with three enigmatic witches ignites a fiery ambition within him. Spurred on by their prophecy and his equally ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he sets forth on a bloody path to seize the throne.
Thursday – 07:00 PM PDT
Friday – 07:00 PM PDT
Saturday – 07:00 PM PDT
Sunday – 07:00 PM PDT
Age: All
Price: $30-$35 (Note: There is a Pay What You Can option on June 26th)

Teen Pride Movie Afternoon
2025-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
Watch a movie, make pride crafts, eat snacks. Movie to be selected by teen patrons!
Age: Teens
Price: Free

Vuelta la Luna Circus
2025-07-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Performances by circus professionals will be followed by interactive clinics to teach basics such as aerials, juggling and photo ops with circus equipment.
Age: All
Price: Free

Macbeth - Bainbridge Performing Arts
2025-07-03 19:00 - 2025-07-06 19:00 | Bloedel, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Immerse yourself in the dark and thrilling world of Macbeth, William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of ambition, power, and fate. Follow the journey of Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general, whose encounter with three enigmatic witches ignites a fiery ambition within him. Spurred on by their prophecy and his equally ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he sets forth on a bloody path to seize the throne.
Thursday – 07:00 PM PDT
Saturday – 07:00 PM PDT
Sunday – 07:00 PM PDT
Age: All
Price: $30-$35

Teen Lounge and Makerspace
2025-07-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Chill out from the heat and play games, hang out, and use our tools and materials to make and create.
Age: Grades 6-12
Price: Free

Suquamish Basket Weaving
2025-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Basket weaving is an art that goes back hundreds of generations in the Suquamish tribe. Learn how cedar, spruce, and other materials are used to create useful and beautiful containers such as salmon trap, berry, and cooking baskets .
This program is in partnership with educators from the Suquamish Museum. A simple paper weaving activity will be offered at the end of the presentation. Ages 8 + please.
Age: 8+
Price: Free

Island Film Group: Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Washington
The Island Film Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month to watch a movie followed by an informal discussion. Join us this month to celebrate the 45th anniversary of a classic musical biopic that snagged its lead the Best Actress Oscar.
Age: All
Price: Free

#Richard-III by William Shakespeare
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
A contemporary spin on Shakespeare’s famous history play about Richard of Gloucester’s attempt to overthrow his brother from the English throne. Be ready for a relatable, modern take that celebrates the joys of classic local theatre while commenting on our world today.
This play will be shorter in length than the original version and include lots of opportunities for the audience to connect with actors much in the same way they did in Shakespeare’s own day.
This program is in partnership with Grassroots Shakespeare NW. Recommended for ages 8+. Doors will open at 3:30 and seating will be available on a first come basis.
Age: 8+
Price: Free

Bring it Together Kitsap
2025-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
There is a national epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Our partners at Doc Luvs the Kids are bringing the community together in order to provide partnership, connectedness, and a sense of belonging to everyone in Kitsap County. Join us for monthly gatherings with food, games, and activities for all.
Age: All
Price: Free

Hiking Group- Forest to Sky and Battle Point Cancelled
2025-07-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington
This Hike has been cancelled.
Join Bainbridge Youth Services for mindful hikes that support mental wellness and connection with nature. Open to all High school students (including incoming freshmen).

Gentle to moderate hikes on island trials
Supportive, judgement-free community
Picnic lunch provided
Space to reflect and connect
Guided by BYS counselors Megan and John

Please RSVP to ensure we can provide the appropriate amount of lunches.
Participants will earn a special BYS Hiking sticker. Must be present at a BYS hike to receive.
Meeting at the Grand Forest West parking lot off of Miller Rd.

Gather & Game
2025-07-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Enjoy our library of board games or table top role playing games or bring your own to share. Collect the best birds with Wingspan, brush off your classic Checkers moves, imerse yourself in friendships with BFF! Best Friends Forever, and more. From collaborative to competitive, drop in to enjoy our diverse collection of games for all ages.
Age: All
Price: Free

Poetry Reading & Open Mic
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Bainbridge Public Library
Join us for a night of poetry! Tonight’s program will feature a guest reader followed by an open mic.
Open mic sign up begins at 6:45 PM. Open mic under 4 minutes each! Ages 14+ please.
Hosted by Michele Bombardier, Bainbridge Island’s first poet laureate, author of What We Do. www.michelebombardier.com
Presented in partnership with Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Bainbridge Island Rotary Club, Bainbridge Public Library, The City of Bainbridge Island, Town & Country Markets and the Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate Program www.bainbridgeislandpoetlaureate.org
Age: 14+
Price: Free

Artist Talk: Michael Stasinos
2025-07-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Michael Stasinos’ extremely detailed urban landscapes pursue the culture and “anthropology” of a place. What isn’t seen at first comes to life as one gets closer to the canvas and discovers a new world. Capturing a moment in time through observation and meditation, Michael is a visual archeologist, digging up clues in the minutia of detail and debris that he observes and documents while painting on location. With an introduction by Chief Curator Greg Robinson, Michael will speak about his current work and process in conversation with BIMA’s Education & Community Engagement lead, Jenna d’Anna, with audience Q&A. All guests are welcome to attend the Summer Exhibition Artists reception and party to follow!
Age: All
Price: Free

BIMA Summer Camps – Graphic Novels for Teens
2025-07-21 09:30 - 2025-07-25 15:30 | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Explore the essentials of creating a graphic novel, from designing dynamic characters and immersive settings to storyboarding and integrating text. Students will draw inspiration from BIMA’s book arts collection, graphic novels, and the world around them as they draft their own illustrated scenes.
Each day of camp includes a supervised lunch break & recess at the Waterfront Park.
Age: Teens
Price: $425 (Register)

Teen Free Paint Workshop
2025-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, Washington, 98110
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your painting skills, join us for a hands-on workshop and discover new art skills. Materials provided while supplies last.
Age: Grades 6-12
Price: Free

Show Brazil
2025-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Bainbridge Public Library
Explore Brazilian music and culture in a highly energetic performance.
Age: All
Price: Free
