what’s on
Events and happenings around the West Sound
Poulsbo Film Festival
The Poulsbo Film Festival brings independent film and filmmakers to Poulsbo for a weekend of celebrating diverse stories from all across the United States. This three day festival will include 40+ feature length and short films, parties, filmmaker panels, networking, small town vibes and beautiful scenery. Submissions (due by July 31) will be judged by local & national filmmakers, artists, organizers and community members. This festival is brought to you by Kevin Sheen and Bittina Erickson with endless help from local businesses, community members, volunteers, sponsors, friends, family and film lovers. Submission Deadline: July 31. Festival Dates: October 14 - 16. More Info: poulsbofilmfestival.com
Frank Huang, Solo Classical Piano
The Bainbridge Community Piano Association’s Yamaha grand will be heard in all its glory under the hands of Frank Huang, piano soloist. A Seattle native, Mr. Huang has gained international recognition for his artistry and technical command. Waterfront Park Community Center, Bainbridge Island, Sunday, September 11, 4 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 youth. Info: firstsundaysconcerts.org
Prom Date Mixtape: The Ultimate Live 80s Tribute
An 80s tribute concert and neon party with dancing, balloon drop, confetti cannons, beach balls, and free neon party favors. Party with the best 80s tribute band in the Pacific NW! Saturday, September 10, 8 p.m. Tickets: $28. Info: admiraltheatre.org
Kitsap Fair & Stampede
The annual county fair and rodeo returns! Pat the bunnies in the 4H pavilion. Ride the Tilt-A-Whirl. And pig out on corn dogs and cotton candy. Can you think of a better way to end the summer? August 24 - 28. Info: kitsapfair.net
Olalla Americana Music Festival
The best music festival this side of the Cascades returns, featuring a full day of Americana music. South Kitsap Southern Little League Fields, August 20, noon - 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 advance, $35 at gate (16 & under free). Info: olallaamericana.com
Poulsbo Arts Festival
Celebrated for 25 years on the Poulsbo waterfront, the Poulsbo Arts Festival is complete with fine art and craft booths, live music program and a raffle. August 19 - 21. Info: cafnw.org/poulsbo-arts-festival
Hood Canal Summerfest & Car Show
The reimagined Taste of the Canal in North Mason will feature a car show, live music, food, entertainment and beer garden. Entry is just $5. Belfair State Park, August 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Info: northmasonrotary.org
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends
A regular at Battle Point Park’s free Sounds of Summer concert series, singer/songwriter and bluesman LeRoy Bell takes the stage again Wednesday, August 3, 7 p.m. Info: biparks.org
Bend in the Road
The Mountaineers Players continue their summer season with this musical inspired by the beloved novel Anne of Green Gables. Saturdays & Sundays, July 30 - August 21, 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 adults, $10 youth. Info: foresttheater.com
Kitsap Pride
Over 5,000 folx are expected at this year’s local celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. Kitsap County Fairgrounds, July 23, 4 - 9 p.m. kitsappride.org
Bainbridge Pride
Bainbridge Pride exists to ensure the Island is a safe, accepting and loving place for LGBTQIA individuals, families and allies. Features live performances, beer & wine garden, vendor village and dancing. Noon - 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 17 at Waterfront Park.
www.bainbridgepride.org
All Comers Track Meet
The Kiwanis of Bainbridge Island’s signature event is back after a two-year hiatus. Once again, they'll hold six community track meets, every Monday evening beginning July 11 and running through August 15. This year we have a great new venue: the Woodward Middle School track. Registration begins at 5:30 pm and races start at 6:00 pm. Runners of all ages are welcome.
Learn more: www.bikiwanis.org
Hansville Garden Tour 2022
Explore gardens throughout Hansville/Kingston on a self-guided tour. Treat yourself to a lovely day experiencing the tranquility and beauty within each garden. Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NW Food Truck Fest
Bring your appetite to this delectable celebration of kitchens on wheels, the only large-scale food truck festival in the West Sound. Enjoy foods, crafts, beer garden and live music. Kitsap County Fair & Event Center, July 8, 6 - 9 p.m. & July 9, noon - 8 p.m.
Grand Old 4th!
After two years off, Bainbridge Island’s biggest annual community festival is back! The festivities kick off with a Street Dance on July 3 and continue July 4 with a pancake breakfast, 5K fun run, classic car show, vendor fair, rides, live music and parade.
Francesco Crosara Quartet
Jazz pianist & composer Francesco Crosara will appear with an all-star quartet featuring trumpeter Nathan Breedlove, bassist Phil Sparks and drummer/vibraphonist Brian Kirk. Rolling Bay Hall, June 25, 7 p.m.
Bremerton Bridge Blast
Food, crafts, beer and bands. Enjoy a beautiful day on the Bremerton boardwalk on June 25 from noon - 10:15 p.m. Then watch from Evergreen Park as the Manette Bridge transforms into the largest bridge fireworks show on the west coast.
MAKE MUSIC DAY Celebration!
Join Music Discovery Center in the Global Celebration of Music. Free: Live Bands • Open Mic Concert • Food Trucks • Touch & Play Kid’s Circle. Music Lovers: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Info: musicdiscoverycenter.org
Bainbridge Juneteenth
Join our community celebration to honor the meaning and history of Juneteenth. Bring the whole family down to celebrate this important event. Order West African food from Aunt Dollys or bring your own picnic.
Midtsommer Fest (SanktHans)
Join in the Scandinavian tradition of the Summer Solstice. Enjoy folk dancing, traditional Norwegian cuisine, Viking parade, evening bonfire and Midtsommer proclamation by Sons of Norway Vikings.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival & People's March
All are invited to Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2022, a Saturday, June 18th community celebration in Evergreen Park, preceded by a “People’s March.” This annual event commemorates Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, the actual day that chattel slavery in the United States ended, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536727644582825/
Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
The biggest bikes and brews festival on the West Coast comes to the new Port Gamble Ride Park on June 18 & 19.
The Comedy of Errors
Carrying on the tradition of Shakespeare in the park, Bainbridge Performing Arts brings the Bard’s comic masterpiece to life at Bloedel Reserve, June 16 - July 3 at 7 p.m.
Young & Queer on the Rock
A Panel Discussion with the BHS Student Equity Team
Join students from the Bainbridge High School Student Equity Team for a panel discussion about what it’s like to be young, queer, and trans on Bainbridge Island.
We’ll share our experiences and answer your questions. All are welcome!
No registration required
Sunday, May 29, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:30pm, Frank Buxton Auditorium, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Beauty and the Beast
The Mountaineers Players are back, performing Beauty and the Beast. Be their guest for this magical musical love story at the enchanting Kitsap Forest Theater.
Photo courtesy of Kitsap Forest Theater
Red Shift Dance Party
Social dancing returns! Featuring a quintet specially tailored for social dances. Dressy casual.
Photo: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock
Moonlight Markets
Promoting curiosity, creativity and community, this popular evening artisans’ bazaar returns to the Bainbridge City Hall Lawn during the First Friday Art Walk. Live DJ. moonlight-market.com
May 6, 5-9 p.m.
June 3, 5-9 p.m.
July 1, 5-9 p.m.
Aug 5, 5-9 p.m.
Sept 2, 5-9 p.m.
Oct 7, 5-9 p.m.
The Filharmonic
This 5-piece all Filipino-American a cappella group was featured on NBC’s musical competition The Sing-Off, as well as the movie Pitch Perfect 2. The Filharmonic brings their unique blend of hip hop, pop and 90’s nostalgia to more than 150 college stages nationwide and was named the #1 college booked entertainment group of the year.
Photo courtesy of Clearwater Casino
Little Shop of Horrors
Try not to laugh at this hilarious horror-comedy-rock-musical about a bumbling florist who raises a plant with an insatiable thirst for human blood and flesh.
Photo courtesy of Western Washington Center for the Arts
Farmer’s Markets
April showers bring… fresh local produce, flowers and other goodies as farmer’s markets start up for the season in:
Bainbridge Island: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. City Hall Lawn
Kingston: Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Village Green
Bremerton: Thursdays, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Evergreen Park
Photo courtesy of Poulsbo Farmers Market