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FESTIVALS & STUFF
TASTE OF KITSAP The annual two-day foodie festival featuring food trucks, vendors, all female-fronted live bands and more, Aug 7-9, free, all ages, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Full entertainment line up and more at tasteofkitsap.com
KITSAP FARM TOUR The 4th annual free, self-guided tour, celebrating the region’s farms, food, agrotourism and community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug 8 and 9, presented by the WSU Kitsap Extension, Visit Kitsap Peninsula and the Kitsap Community Agricultural Alliance at farms throughout the peninsula. More at extension.wsu.edu and on the socials @kitsapfarmtour
CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS The annual Suquamish Tribe gathering, celebrating and honoring Chief Seattle with a gravesite ceremony, powwow, coastal jam, salmon bake, royalty pageant, canoe races, softball, basketball, golf, corn hole and horseshoe tournaments, teen dance, elders walk, 5k fun run, vendors and more Aug 14-16, free, all ages, hosted by the Suquamish Tribe. More at Suquamish.nsn.us
KITSAP FAIR & STAMPEDE Featuring the PRCA-sanctioned Kitsap Stampede Rodeo, Xtreme Bulls, Junior Livestock Auction and equestrian and livestock showmanship competitions, two stages of live entertainment, carnival rides and games, plus craft and food fair vendors, magic shows, motorcycles, hypnotists, garden classes, the voice of the fair Cris Larsen and more Aug 26-30, all ages, tickets start at $14 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds, Bremerton. Tickets and more at kitsapfair.org
FARMERS MARKETS
POULSBO FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is March 28. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru December, located in the parking lot of the Gateway Fellowship church at 19801 8th Ave NE in Poulsbo. More at poulsbofarmersmarket.org
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru November, located in Town Square at City Hall on Bainbridge. More at bainbridgeislandfarmersmarket.com
PORT ORCHARD FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru Octo- ber, located on the Port Orchard Waterfront Park. More at pofarmersmarket.com
PORT TOWNSNED FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru October 31, located on the 600 block of Tyler Street between Lawrence and Clay Streets in the Uptown neighborhood. Additional Wednesday afternoon markets open in June. More at jcfmarkets.org
BREMERTON COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is May 7. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays thru October, located at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. More at bremertoncommunityfarmersmarket.com
SEABECK COMMUNITY MARKET Opening Day is May 3. The market is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month thru September, located at the Seabeck Community & Event Center, 15565 Seabeck Hwy NW in Seabeck. More at seabeckcc.org
CHIMACUM FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is May 3. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. thru October 25, located at Chimacum’s only four-way stop in the grassy area behind the Chimacum Corner Farmstand. More at jcfmarkets.com
THE KINGSTON PUBLIC MARKET Opening day is May 10, The market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays thru October, located next to the ferry terminal in Kingston. More at kingstonpublicmarket.com
SILVERDALE OLD TOWN MARKET Opening day is May 16. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, located on the Old Town Silverdale Waterfront. More on the socials @silverdalefarmersmarket
NEW MIDWEEK MARKET from the Port Orchard Farmers Market opens July 1, and will run 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays thru September 30 at the South Kitsap Helpline, Port Orchard. More at pofarmersmarket.org
VINTAGE/CRAFT MARKETS
BREMERTON NIGHT MARKET ‘Pride On The Pier’ featuring vendors, food trucks, live music and more from 5-9 p.m. June 5, plus ‘Red, White & BBQ’ 5-9 p.m. July 3, and a ‘Funktober’ glowstick party 5-9 p.m. Oct 2 on the Bremerton Boardwalk. More at bremertonnightmarket.com
PORT ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET Opens it season this month w/ local vendors, artists, food vendors, live music, fire trucks and more from 6-10 p.m. June 20, with markets also scheduled for July 11, Aug 22 and Sept 12 and the Port Orchard waterfront. More at pobsa.com
BAINBRIDGE MOONLIGHT MARKET opens its season this month w/ vendors, food and more 5-9 p.m. June 5 with future markets scheduled for June 26, Aug 7 and Sept 4 on the Bainbridge Island Lawn at City Hall. More at moonlight-market.com
KINGSTON SUNSET MARKET features local vendors, live music and more from 4-8 p.m. the first Saturday of the month thru October at Kiwanis Park, Kingston. More at kingstonsunsetmarket.com
DEEP DRAFT BREWING Opens its Summer Second Sunday Market series featuring local vendors, live music, BBQ, craft beer and more 3-7 p.m. June 14 with future markets scheduled for July 12, Aug 9 and Sept 13. More at deepdraftbrew.com
COMMUNITY STUFF
SLUG FEST Celebrating slugs through crafts, games and more including slug races, slug trivia and the Great Peninsula Conservancy, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug 8, free, all ages, hosted by Kitsap Regional Library at the Village Green Park, Kingston. More at krl.org
SALMOM HABITAT RESTORATION A Walk & Talk about the past, present and future of restoration efforts on Minter Creek, a salmon stream that drains the central southern portion of the Kitsap Peninsula into Henderson Bay, 10 a.m. Aug 15, hosted by the Great Peninsula Conservancy. Free, all ages, registration required. RSVP at greatpeninsula.org
STAR PARTY IN THE PARK with members of the Bainbridge Island Astronomy Association on hand with telescopes and a member of the Port Gamble S’klallam Tribute sharing native stories about the constellations, 7:30 p.m., Aug 25, free, all ages, hosted by KRL at Buck Lake County Park, Hansville. More at krl.org
NEXUS A monthly gathering for creatives meets every 4th Wednesday January thru October at various Port Townsend locations, 5 p.m. Aug 26 at Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum
MAGIC SHOW w/ Tobias Weinberger from the Traveling Spectacular, magic for families with kids of all ages, 1 p.m., Aug 27, free, all ages, presented by the Port Townsend Public Library at Chetzemoka Park, Port Townsend. More at ptpubliclibrary.com
DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA Featuring Seattle Drag Queens Crystyl Jewel Box, Amora Namor and Purr Sister, 6-8 p.m., Aug 27, $25, End of Summer party at Eleven Winery, Bainbridge. Tickets and more at elevenwinery.com
THE CRANE TRUCK CIRCUS A touring show of aerialists, musicians, acrobats, clowns and illusionists performing from a flatbed truck with a hand cranked crane for aerial acts and a 100 year old baby grand piano who performs on small farms, tribal centers, immigrant communities, nursing homes and more, doors at 3:30 p.m., Aug 30, all ages, $5-25 sliding scale suggested donation, no one turned way for lack of funds at Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum
THE JOY OF HANDWRITING A hands-on workshop celebrating the art of handwriting from medieval to modern, bamboo quills, calligraphy pens and a variety of lettering techniques with master draftsman, member of the Puget Sound Book Artists Mark Hoppmann, 11 a.m., Sept 3, free, all ages at the Poulsbo Kitsap Regional Library. More at krl.org
COGA COMBAT GAMES MMA Battle at the Bay, doors at 5 p.m., Sept 5, 18+, tickets start at $59 at in the Clearwater Casino Events Center. Tickets at clearwatercasino.com
KITSAP DESTRUCTION DERBY Playday, Championship Night and Season Finale, opening ceremonies at 5 p.m.,Sept 12, tickets start at $22 for adults, at the Kitsap Fairgrounds, Bremerton. More at kitsapdestructionderby.com
WEST SOUND ROLLER DERBY HOME BOUT Sept 19 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. More at westsoundrollerderby.org
RECURRING MEET-UPS
THE WRITER’S PATH A casual, friendly local writers’ group of meets on the first Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 pm and the third Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., all ages, under 18 accompanied by an adult at the the Tipsy Blackbird in Bremerton.
DAMN FINE RUN CLUB meets Tuesdays, open to all paces, all experience levels, runners and walkers welcome, starting at 6 p.m. covering a four mile paved loop on sidewalks (with options to go shorter or longer) starting and ending at Damn Fine Pizza, Port Orchard. Registration, details and more on Strava
SEATTLE INDIES KITSAP SOCIAL a group of video game developers who meet every last Tuesday of the month at Ashley’s Pub (21+) at 6:30pm in Bremerton. Beginners and hobbyists welcome! Seattle Indies is a community for folks involved in all aspects of indie game development in the greater Puget Sound area. More info at seattleindies.org
KITSAP BIKE POLO CLUB meets for pick up games at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the corner of 17th and Elizabeth Ave in Bremerton, weather permitting, visitors welcomed. Details on the club’s discord at https://discord.gg/TQSzgrhyhn
GAMING STUFF
TABLETOP / RPG
GAME WIZARD & BLUE SKY HOBBIES Hosts a rotating series of group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming every night of the week including sessions all day Saturday and typically starting at 12 p.m. Sunday in downtown Bremerton. Weekly schedule and more on the socials @gamewizardandblueskyhobbies
CARTROPOLIS TCG Hosts rotating group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming special release events and tournaments including free and buy-in events throughout the month in Silverdale. Monthly events and more on the socials @cartropolistcg
DISCORDIA GAMES Hosts rotating group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming events throughout the month, including a Magic The Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier June 22 on Callow Ave, Bremerton. Weekly/monthly events and more on the socials @discordiagames
ASHLEY’S PUB A 21+ gaming pub hosts rotating RPG, Tabletop and Pinball events including Tuesday night Spinning Yarns craft groups, Wednesday night Game & Greets and monthly IFPA Target Match Play Pinball June 19 in downtown Bremerton. Weekly/monthly events and more on the socials @ashleyspub
PLUS: Open tables for wargaming and occassional events at Comic’s Keep, Bremerton. Open tables for card games and occasional Magic The Gathering events at Kollector’s Haven, Port Orchard. Open tables for wargaming at Kitsap Comics and Games, Silverdale. And D&D (and TTRPG) and MTG sessions for teens, tweens and families at a variety of locations at Kitsap Regional Library.
CIVIC STUFF
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5 p.m.
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
BAINBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5:45 p.m.
BREMERTON SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 5 p.m.
SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL Meets for the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays for regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. in the Norm Dicks Center Council Chambers with study sessions at 5 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Special meetings will be called only if necessary on 5th Wednesdays. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/691/Council-Meetings MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
POULSBO CITY COUNCIL Meets the first three Wednesdays of each month at 5 p.m. in the Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://cityofpoulsbo.com/city-council-council-meetings/ MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: cityclerks@cityofpoulsbo.com
PORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for regular meetings at Port Orchard City Hall with study sessions at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesdays. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://portorchardwa.gov/city-council-meetings/ MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: cityhall@portorchardwa.gov
BAINBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Meets the first four Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at Bainbridge City Hall. Generally no meetings are held the 5th Tuesday of the month. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1101/City-Council-Agendas MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: council@bainbridgewa.gov
COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETINGS
KITSAP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the Kitsap County Commissioners Office, Port Orchard. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/AgendaMasterSchedule.aspx MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov
WHAT’S ON BKAT?
[Watch BKAT on Comcast Channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3 or 70; live-stream 24/7 from http://www.bkat.org. BKAT produced videos on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@bkat. Re-play government meetings from the current year by clicking on Gov’t Mtgs icon at http://www.bkat.org]
Inside Bremerton featuring the Kitsap Lake Park renovations: What does it take to transform Bremerton’s only lakeside park into a vibrant community destination? Join Park Director Tim Barker for a behind-the-scenes look at the newly renovated Kitsap Lake Park. Airs starting July 23 at 10:30am.
Engaging Kitsap Episode 15: Erin Malone, City of Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate: Check out Colleen Miko’s in-depth conversation with Erin Malone, Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate, about all things poetry. Airs starting July 16 at 7:30pm.
BKAT Art Share featuring Poet Laureate Erin Malone: #1: Erin reads her poem “The Returned.” #2 Erin reads her poem ” Vespers.” Airs starting July 10 at various times. Available on YouTube.
INSTANT TELEVISION SERIES (each episode runs approximately 4 weeks)
Conversations with a Community Leader: Host David Walters speaks with Cori Kauk, Executive Director of Bremerton Foodline. Airs starting July 18 at 11:30am.
Afternoons with Ash Black: Host Ash Black speaks with Maxine Maxwell and Crash FistFight about the Musician’s Hangout. Airs starting July 20 at 12:00pm.
Bremerton Creates: Host Cynthia Engelgau interviews Arts Commission Liaison AJ Williams about the City of Bremerton’s Poet Laureate program. Airs starting August 1 at 4:30pm.
Trash Talk: Host Reama Bubblez talks with Charleston Business District Treasurer Britt Feldman. Airs starting August 5 at 9:00am.
Conversations with a Community Leader): Host David Walters speaks with Jake Carter, Director of Construction at Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County. Airs starting August 15 at 11:30am.
What’s Krakin Kitsap: Host Joseph Adams speaks to artist Love Jones about her music. Airs starting August 15 at 9:00pm.
OPEN MIC STUFF
~Open Mic / Weekly Music~
BROTHER DONS JAM plays Sundays at 5 p.m., all ages, no cover at Brother Dons, 4200 Kitsap Way Bremerton
THE RISING SONS (Acoustic Duo) plays 5-7 p.m., Mondays, all ages, no cover at Sully’s Bistro, Suquamish
THE TAMMY FROST TRIO plays at 7 p.m. Thursdays, all ages, no cover at Brother Dons, 4200 Kitsap Way Bremerton.
BUSHEL AND BARREL CIDERHOUSE open mic music at 6 p.m. Thursdays, with singer/songwriter showcase the first Thursday of the month, all ages, no cover at 201 NW Beaver Ridge Poulsbo
THE BRASS KRAKEN hosts Live Music Sundays, presented by RoundMusic at 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 21+ at 18779 Front St. NE #7407 Poulsbo.
HOOD CANAL BREWERY open mic music at 7 p.m. Mondays, all ages, no cover at 26499 Bond Rd NE Kingston
RUBY SLIPPER BAR & GRILL open mic music at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 21+, no cover at The Ruby Slipper 3965 Bethel Rd Port Orchard
DEEP DRAFT BREWING open mic music at 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month, all ages, no cover at 3536 W Belfair Valley Rd Bremerton.
THE MANETTE SALOON open mic music, hosted by Jack Parker, at 8 p.m. the last Friday of each month, 21+, no cover, 2113 E. 11th St. Bremerton.
DOWNPOUR BREWING open mic music from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays at 10991 NE State Hwy 104 Kingston.
RIMBERT ILLUSTRATION Open Mic, 6-8 p.m. Second Fridays, hosted by Jack Parker, 617 N Callow Ave, Bremerton.
BAINBRIDGE BREWING ALEHOUSE open mic music, hosted by Vin, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, all ages at Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse, Bainbridge
~Open Mic Comedy~
REMEDY SPEAKEASY weekly comedy open mics, hosted by Comedy in Kitsap, with sign-ups at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesdays, featured closer each week, all ages, no cover at 602 4th St Bremerton. More on the socials @remedyspeakeasy
DOG DAYS BREWERY comedy open mic, hosted by Comedy in Kitsap, 7 p.m., all ages, no cover the First Friday of the month at 260 Fourth St Bremerton. More on the socials @comedyinkitsap
~Open Mic Poetry~
BUBZ POETRY OPEN MIC with sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., reading from 7-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, all ages, no cover w/ former Bremerton Poet Laureate Tia Hudson at Bubz Cafe, Bremerton
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP 2-4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, all ages, no cover at the Sylvan Way Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton. More at krl.org
PUB GAMES
~Trivia / Bingo~
PENINSULA BEVCO BINGO NIGHTS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, 21+, 110 Harrison Ave. Port Orchard.
RIDGELINE BREWING hosts Trivia at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, all ages, 941 N. Callow Ave. Bremerton
KITSAP QUIZ NIGHT hosted by Josh Farley, 7 p.m., May 18, third Thursdays, 21+, no cover at the Manette, Bremerton
TRACYTON PUBLIC HOUSE hosts Twisted Trivia at 7 p.m. Mondays, free to play, 21+, with a special Star Trek Vs. Star Wars Trivia Night Feb. 21 at 403 NW Tracy Ave. Bremerton.
THE BRASS KRAKEN hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. Mondays, free to play at 18779 Front St #7407 Poulsbo.
MCCLOUDS GRILL HOUSE hosts Bingo from 5-7 p.m. followed by Let’s Get Quizzical at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, free to play, all ages, 4111 Wheaton Way in Bremerton.
THE FLOAT hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, 14511 Sherman Dr. NW Gig Harbor.
THE CLOVERLEAF hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, free to play, 21+ at 1240 Hollis St Bremerton.
THE GARAGE hosts XXX-Rated Bingo at 6 p.m. the First and Third Wednesdays of the month, 21+ free with drink or food purchase at 6812 Kitsap Way Bremerton.
PENINSULA BEVERAGE COMPANY hosts Bingo and Trivia on alternating Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 21+ at 110 Harrison Ave Port Orchard.
RIDGELINE BREWING hosts a Cribbage Tournament at 5:45 p.m. Mondays, free to play, all ages, friendly game, 941 N. Callow Ave. Bremerton
BAINBRIDGE BREWING hosts Trivia Time Live 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, all ages at the Bainbridge Brewing Taproom, Bainbridge