Life on Bainbridge | September 2022
Long summer days are beginning to shorten, but events on the island have not slowed. From live music to hiking, and stand-up comedy, check out what Bainbridge Island has going on this September!
Thursdays | Live Music at Eleven Winery
Enjoy a summer afternoon with wine and live local music every Thursday. September artists include Carly Ann Calbero, Alana Davis, Jean Lenke Duo, and Kurt Lindsay.
Sep 1, 6-8pm | Open Mic Poetry at Fletcher Bay Winery – Coppertop Tasting Room
Bring your own work, a poem you love, or just come to listen to the poetry and support the artists.
Sep 2, 6-8pm | First Friday Art Walk
Stroll the streets of downtown and enjoy art, film, food, and community on the first Friday of every month. Bainbridge Island’s Art Walk features galleries, studios, museums, shops, and restaurants showcasing the creative talent of PNW artists.
Sep 2, 5-9pm | Moonlight Market at Bainbridge Island Town Square
Take advantage of these warm nights by grabbing a cold beer and some delicious gourmet food while enjoying the music and perusing the dozens of booths that unfold around you. As a family-friendly event, everyone will have a great time!
Saturdays, 10am-2pm | Bainbridge Island Farmers Market
Every Saturday, rain or shine, enjoy over 40 local vendors, including farmers, food vendors, live music, and crafters with artisan-made goods.
September 10, 11am – 10pm| The Bridge Festival
The event’s purpose is to showcase Bainbridge Island’s creativity as a designated creative district by Washington Arts Commission (ArtsWa). This all-day festival will feature multiple stages with live music, performing arts, dance, and artisan craft booths. There will be food vendors, a wine bar, a beer garden, interactive art activities for kids, and more!
September 17, 7:30pm | Stand-Up Comedy with Dean Edwards
Join Dean Edwards from Saturday Night Live and Dan Rosenberg for a night of stand-up comedy.
Edwards is a stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer, musician and voice artist. His work as a voice actor includes Scottie Pippen and Spike Lee in Celebrity Deathmatch, a robot in Robotomy, and Donkey in Scared Shrekless after Eddie Murphy was unable to reprise the role (Edwards had impersonated Murphy on stage). He also appeared in Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Halftime Special as Savion Glover and Don Cheadle, in Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding as Father Mark, and The Sopranos.
September 18, 7am | Love & Hiking Date for Couples
Looking for a new date activity? Enjoy a hike at your own pace, with fun digital activities along the way! Recommended to hike at The Bloedel Reserve, but you can take the activities to a trail of your choice.
September 24, 4- 8pm | 10th Annual Whiskies for Wildlife
Bainbridge Organic Distillers presents the 10th Annual Whiskies for Wildlife, all proceeds benefit Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF). Featuring more than 225 Scottish single malt whiskies and world-class single malt, grain, blended and antique whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United States of America, and more. Sumptuous small plates devised especially for this event by the Manor House’s Executive Chef, Joe Benish, to complement the whiskey offerings, will be served at several stations throughout the hall and patio overlooking beautiful Rich Passage. There will, of course, also be a raw oyster bar with fresh, local Port Madison Petites harvested that morning. It will be an afternoon to remember!
