Things To Do on Bainbridge Island This Week – May 26-June 1
It’s time for BILA’s regular list of Things To Do on Bainbridge Island This Week. With everything to see and do, we think you’ll want to spend a few nights on our Bainbridge Island! For a full list of our Bainbridge Island vacation rentals, go here.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Meat at Island Wineries
12:00 – 5:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island’s eight artisanal wineries
It’s charcuterie weekend at Bainbridge Island’s eight artisan wineries. Enjoy salami, sausage, ham and bacon with flavors far beyond your average grocery store cold cuts. Come MEAT the winemakers on Bainbridge Island as they prepare a charcuterie delight to pair with their wines! Admission: Inquire
Tuesday, May 27
smARTfilms Series: Sound of Noise (2012)
7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (550 Winslow Way East)
In this recently released Swedish absurdist comedy, situations, props and circumstance demand both a second look and listen. Police officer Amadeus Warnebring was born into a musical family with a long history of famous musicians. Ironically, he hates music. His life is thrown into chaos when a band of crazy musicians decides to perform a musical apocalypse using the city as their orchestra. Reluctantly, Warnebring takes the case. A hosted discussion will follow the film. Admission: $10 adults; $6 students;
Wednesday, May 28
Bainbridge Library Book Group – Daughter of China by Meihong Xu
7:00 – 8:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Public Library (1270 Madison Avenue North)
The stunning true tale of a remarkable woman trained as an elite soldier in the Chinese army, her forbidden love for an American, and her seemingly impossible escape — with his help — from the nation to which she had pledged her life. New participants always welcome! Admission: Free
Thursday, May 29
Paved with Gold: Gratitude in Our Veins
7:30 pm @ Webster Hall at The Island School (8553 NE Day Road)
A series of immigration stories, songs and dramatic pieces based on family experiences of The Island School’s fifth grade class. Students reenact journeys from Western Europe, Ukraine, Viet Nam and others. A vibrant and moving production now in its sixth year. Everyone welcome! Admission: Free
Friday, May 30
Rye & Barley at the Bainbridge Island Brewery & Taproom
4:00 – 7:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Brewery (9415 Coppertop Loop)
Enjoy singing backed by guitars, bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran and harmonica. Performed at Bainbridge Island Brewery & Taproom, Rye and Barley play a fast paced mix of traditional Irish ballads, sailing shanties and pub tunes. Admission: Free
Saturday, May 31
Accordion Bookbinding Workshop with Carolina Veenstra
1:00 – 5:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (550 Winslow Way East)
Learn the essentials of accordion bookbinding and become familiar with paper selection, folding techniques and applications of this versatile form. Supplies are included in the workshop fee, and students will leave with at least one completed book. Space is limited – preregistration is strongly recommended. Admission: $50
Sunday, June 1
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents Pura Vida!
7:30 pm @ Bainbridge Performing Arts (200 Madison Avenue North)
Get out your dancing shoes for a toe-tapping Latin music spectacular starring British violinist Emma McGrath! The BSO will perform some of the best Latin classical music of all time. Enjoy works from Spain, Mexico, Chile and more. Admission: $19 for adults; $16 for seniors, students, military and teachers; each youth receives free admission when accompanied by a paying adult;
Have an event you think we should feature on the Bainbridge Island Lodging Association‘s “Things To Do” Weekly Calendar? Send it to us at: info@bainbridgelodging.com. Thank you!