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Great Decisions Foreign Affairs Discussion Series
Sundays: February 15, 22; March 8, 15, 22, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Public Library — 1270 Madison Ave N
Join community discussions on key global issues led by academic moderators. Refreshments provided.
Website: Learn more about the Great Decisions Foreign Affairs Discussion Series at Bainbridge Public Library

Black History Month Soirée 2026
February 21, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Celebrate Black culture through music, performance, art, and community connection.
Website: Learn more about the Black History Month Soirée at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

5th–8th Grade Bainbridge Wrestling Program
March 2 – April 30, 2026
BHS Wrestling Room
Free after-school wrestling program focused on athletic growth, discipline, and teamwork.
Contact: Dan Pippinger

Fix-It Fair: Sustainable Bainbridge & BARN
March 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
BARN — 8890 Three Tree Ln NE, Bainbridge Island
Need something fixed? Bring it by 12:30 p.m. to this free community repair event.
Website: Learn more about the Fix-It Fair hosted by Sustainable Bainbridge

Tethered: Artist Talk with Aimee Lee
March 14, 2026 | 3–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Artist Aimee Lee explores Korean hanji paper traditions, heritage, and contemporary practice.
Website: Learn more about the Tethered artist talk with Aimee Lee at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Deeply Rooted: Artists’ Talk & Film Screening with George & David Lewis
April 4, 2026 | 3–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
A conversation and film screening reflecting on decades of garden design, sculpture, and place-making.
Website: Learn more about the Deeply Rooted artists’ talk and film screening at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Crafting Futures: Artist Panel Discussion
April 11, 2026 | 4–6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Panel discussion exploring the meaning of “emerging artists” with regional craft leaders.
Website: Learn more about the Crafting Futures artist panel at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Finding Yourself in Art: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
April 19, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Author Tara Campbell leads a creative writing workshop connecting art, observation, and storytelling.
Website: Learn more about the Finding Yourself in Art workshop at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Ricardo Ruiz: Poetry Reading & Reception
April 30, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Poet Ricardo Ruiz shares bilingual poems exploring migration, labor, and resilience.
Website: Learn more about the Ricardo Ruiz poetry reading at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Working the Remanent: Artist Talk with Alisa Banks
May 2, 2026 | 4–6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Book artist Alisa Banks explores memory, history, and cultural heritage through “root reading.”
Website: Learn more about the Working the Remanent artist talk with Alisa Banks at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Nature onto Silk: Korean Eco-Print Master’s Lecture
May 3, 2026 | 2–3 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Fiber artist Youngnam Kim shares her process using plants, indigo, and silk.
Website: Learn more about the Nature onto Silk Korean Eco-Print Master’s Lecture at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Pacific Island & Melanesian Heritage Celebration
May 17, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
A community-led gathering celebrating storytelling, culture, and creative expression.
Website: Learn more about the Pacific Island & Melanesian Heritage Celebration at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Strawberry Fields Forever: Picker Cabin Stories
May 17, 2026 | 2–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Film screening and discussion sharing stories of Filipino, Indigenous, and farmworker communities.
Website: Learn more about Strawberry Fields Forever: Picker Cabin Stories at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Asian Monologues 2026
May 17, 2026 | 5–7 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Local Asian American artists share personal stories through performance vignettes.
Website: Learn more about Asian Monologues 2026 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

EVE: Screening + Conversation
June 6, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art — 550 Winslow Way E
Animated film EVE followed by a conversation with the filmmakers exploring identity and acceptance.
Website: Learn more about the EVE screening and conversation at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Fort Ward parkrun
Every Saturday | 9 a.m. | Year-round
Lower Fort Ward Trail
A free weekly 5K open to walkers, runners, volunteers, and spectators.
Website: Learn more about the Fort Ward parkrun weekly 5K community run