MLK Celebration 2026

Schedule of Events

This FREE celebration fills the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art with amazing activities all day:

12PM – 5PM – Community Art Project

Come boldly harvest your hopes and add them to our community art project.

12:30-2:15PM – Social Justice Social

Come join friends and advocates carrying on the legacy of Dr. King. Learn about the work being done and join community conversation.

12:45-2:15PM – “Villaging Our Voices” Healing Circle

In this time of uncertainty come together to cultivate and harvest hope.

2:30-5:00PM – Community Celebration Program (registration required)

Performances of music, dance, art and poetry that honor the legacy of Dr. King. Admission to the auditorium is limited

1:30-4:00PM – Social Justice thru Art Workshop — Harvesting Hope for a ‘Dream Deferred’ (registration required)

Come join Kitsap Black Student Union and explore various modes of social justice expression thru various art modes including group dance. Dress comfortably, wear socks. Materials and snacks provided. To register for this workshop, text 360-990-3372.

Kitsap Great Give

A person dancing while two others stand in front of a gold backdrop to pose for photos

Black History Month Soirée 2026

Schedule

  • 6:00 | Event opens + food from Taste of the South available (serving food from 6-9!)
  • 6:30 | Tap Dance Performance by Elleanna Smith
  • 6:40 | Welcome Speech by Karen “Akuyea” Vargas
  • 7:00 | Spoken Word by Faraji Bhakti
  • 7:10-8:00 | Soirée Connect
    • Live Music by The Sovereign Sound
    • Black Love Market
    • Community Organizations
    • Live Painting by Onaytonie
    • Appetizers from Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Store
  • 8:00-9:00 | Dancing and Celebrating
    • Music by DJ Love Jones

Black Love Market Vendors

Community Organizations

  • Buffalo Soldiers
  • High Performing Black Girl
  • James W. Washington Jr Foundation
  • LATCH/Black Muse
  • Young Black Homeowners
  • Zeta Phi Beta – Eta Mu Zeta

BIMA Bash! 2025