Things To Do on Bainbridge Island This Week – May 19-25
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 19
Toddler Story Time at the Library
10:30 am @ Bainbridge Island Public Library (1270 Madison Avenue North)
Get a jump start on reading at this early literacy story time geared just for toddlers (ages 0-6). Lots of full body movement, songs, stories and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skills. Admission: Free
Tuesday, May 20
Tuesday, May 20smARTfilms Series: Buena Vista Social Club
7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (550 Winslow Way East)
BIMA’s smARTfilms series fosters community conversation through the merger of visual art, film and narrative. Wim Wenders’ documentary begs that we delve deeper into the images, sounds and culture of Cuba through the adventures of musician Ry Cooder during his 1996 travels there. Legendary ‘soneros’ musicians including 90-year-old singer/guitarist Compay Segundo and Omara Portuondo, “the Cuban Edith Piaf,” are filmed and recorded in their home country and abroad in scenes that capture the beauty, and tenderness of the music, musicians and their country of origin. A hosted discussion will follow the film. Admission: $10 adults; $6 students
Wednesday, May 21
Travelogue: Indochina Then, Vietnam Now
7:30 – 9:00 pm @ Bainbridge Island Public Library (1270 Madison Avenue North)
In May of 1954, Grant Winther was a Lieutenant in the Navy, stationed on a small aircraft carrier, delivering planes and helicopters to Indochina for the French to use in the battle of Dien Bien Phu. The delivery point was Saigon. That was 60 years ago. During that time a generation was decimated by constant wars—an estimated 5 million Vietnamese killed. So what is Vietnam like today? It is a young country full of young people with young ideas. Grant and his wife, Barbara will show you how the country and its people have changed. Co-sponsored by Bainbridge Public Library and the Traveler. Admission: Free
Thursday, May 22
Eye on Artist: Tracy Lang
6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (550 Winslow Way East)
Join BIMA for an evening presentation with Tracy Lang, artist of the Tsunami Papers exhibition currently on view in the Beacon Gallery. She will premier a short documentary film Aaron McKnight And discuss her work, process and inspiration. Space limited-preregistration strongly recommended. Admission: $6 adults; students admitted free with preregistration.
Friday, May 23
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast
7:30 – 9:00 am @ IslandWood (4450 Blakely Avenue NE)
Join the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce for breakfast again when US Congressman Derek Killmer will fill attendees in on the latest goings on in the other Washington. This month’s breakfast sponsor is Puget Sound Energy. Please note that this breakfast event is later in the month than usual due to IslandWood’s schedule. Admission: Please Inquire
Saturday, May 24
Library U: Collecting – The Unruly Passion
10:00 – 11:30 am @ Bainbridge Island Public Library (1270 Madison Avenue North)
Herb and Dorothy is a 2008 documentary film. He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With their modest means, the couple managed to build, in their tiny New York City apartment, one of the most important contemporary art collections in history. Meet Herb and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and discipline have defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector. Free but registration required. Admission: Free
Sunday, May 25
Sensory Sunday at Kids’ Discovery Museum
10:00 – 11:30 am @ KiDiMu (301 Ravine Lane)
On May 25, children affected by autism or a similar sensory challenge are invited to explore KiDiMu with their families. They will enjoy a supportive and less crowded environment as well as therapist guidance. The program is offered on the fourth Sunday each month, between 10 and 11:30 a.m., before the Museum opens to the general public. Please register in advance. Admission: $6 for non-members per person; Free for members;
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!