Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of July 29-31:
1. Spend Time Outside
Then, either in addition to or in conjunction with #1, consider these other great events:
2. Winslow Annual Sidewalk Sale
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31
Where: Downtown
Why:
- Great deals.
- Poured sidewalks, nearly finished roads.
- Businesses that need your patronage still hanging on.
3. Willy Wonka Junior at BPA
When: Friday, July 29, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Why:
- Oompa Loompas.
- Roald Dahl: fun and odd and always funnily disturbing.
- The performers, all kids, are part of the BPA Theatre School. Each role is cast twice, and each cast gets to perform twice.
- Great music, great story. This is a stage adaptation with the songs from the film.
4. Hank Williams/Patsy Cline Tribute
When: Saturday, July 30, 5–10 p.m.
Where: Yeomalt Cabin, 900 Park Ave.
Why:
- It benefits the Housing Resources Board.
- Supper is available from 5–9 p.m., grilled by Roosters Café.
- Local bands play your favorite Hank and Patsy tunes.
For more information visit musiccommunityresources.com or call 842-1087.
5. Bluegrass Mini-Fest at Bloedel
When: Sunday, July 31, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Bloedel Reserve
Why:
- The regular Battle Point Park Bluegrass festival didn’t happen this year, so this is a smaller substitute. You still get the music and the lawn, but in this case the lawn is a little fancier.
- Three bands: The Tallboys, Deadwood Revival, and Runaway Train.
- Auntmama will emcee.
6. “History Comes Alive” Family Festival
When: Friday, July 29, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge History Museum grounds, 215 Ericksen Ave.
Why:
- Pioneer arts and crafts that were used to sustain families of native tradition, homesteaders, mill workers, and fishermen.
- Hands-on activities for the whole family.
For more information, call the museum at 842-2773.
And for something off the Island:
7. Silverdale Whaling Days
When: Friday, July 29th, through Sunday, July 31st
Where: Downtown Silverdale
Why:
- No whales are injured.
- Fireworks.
- Rotary Pancake Breakfast.
- Musical entertainment.
- Street Fair.
- Whale of a Run.
- The Dyes Inlet Dash 2011 (canoe race).
- Parade.
- Beer Garden.
- The Great Kitsap Duck Race
- Tour de Kitsap Bike Race
For specific information about times and locations, visit the Silverdale Whaling Days website: http://www.whalingdays.com/events.php.