ARTS & CRAFTS

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: The 15th Annual Bainbridge Island arts and history event, slated for Dec. 5-7, has openings left for artists in all media. Those interested in jurying for participation can contact Sharon at (206) 842-6883 or email sharonrs@aol.com. Info: www.christmasinthecountry.info.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 297-2670.

CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION NORTHWEST: is seeking artists and studios to participate in the North Kitsap Art in the Woods tour, slated for Nov. 7-9. Entry fee is $100 per artist or $100 per studio. Info: Larry at (360) 779-9880 to register. Info: www.cafnw.org.

A IS FOR ARTISTS GALLERY: A not-for-profit artist owned and run gallery on Bainbridge Island is seeking artists. Info: www.AisforArtistsGallery.com or call (206) 842-2434.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Kingston Art Gallery, a cooperative gallery, is expanding and looking for fine artists and art teachers to fill its planned classroom and gallery space. Info: Patty at (360) 297-2095 or e-mail pawsmac@mac.com.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS: Association meets from 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School — 2220 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., visitors, first-timers welcome. Info: Call president Loretta Anderson at (360) 876-1415.

GLASS ART JUNKIES: A group with interests in all kinds of glass art from beaded to fused and stained glass meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Susan at (360) 598-4600.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Life Drawing (the human figure) classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. each Monday at the Bremerton Eagles at sixth and Washington. Cost is $10 per class. Info: (360) 377-7296.

AUDITIONS

CSTOCK AUDTIONS FOR: The musical version of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe will be from 12-5 p.m Nov. 1 and from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2 in the A-frame building of the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Auditions open to ages 8 and up, prepare a song and provide the music. Info: Contact the director Gary Spees at gar2967@msn.com

SING A SONG: The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit, community service, four-part chorus that sings for community events and local groups, is starting a new season and are looking for singers in all parts. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave in Bremerton. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

COMEDY

SLIP 45 COMEDY NIGHT: Features Mike Wally Walter and Susan Jones at 8 p.m. tonight at the Shipwreck Lounge at Slip 45, 715 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, $8 cover. Next week’s comedian: James Heneghen. Info: www.slip45.com, www.myspace.com/slip45music.

KIDS

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN: The Dauntless Bookstore will host a hauntingly good time from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 31 with games, crafts and treats in its children’s bookhouse, followed by trick-or-treating throughout town and free admission to the Gamble Museum. Admission is $5 per family, a can of food per child. Info: www.dauntlessbooks.com, (360) 297-4043.

EAGLE HARBOR PRESENTS STORYTIME WITH: Andrea von Botefuhr, reading from her children’s book “The Land of Smaerd” (dreams, spelled backwards) at 11 a.m., Nov. 8, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Free, appropriate for kids 3 and up. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

HALLOWEEN STORYTIME: Eagle Harbor Books presents local authors Kathryn Galbraith and Deb Lund along with George Shannon, celebrating new books, spooky stories and mask-making for Halloween at 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. For children ages 3 and up. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

‘ARTHUR’S WORLD’: An exclusive installation based on Marc Brown’s books and the PBS series “Arthur’s World” will be at KiDiMu, 305 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge Island. $5 admission, free for members or kids 12 months or younger. Info: www.kidimu.org or call (206) 855-4650.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY: The Poulsbo branch of the Kitsap Regional Library presents baby storytime (ages 1-18 months) at 1 p.m. each Tuesday and toddler storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 779-2915.

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble, in the Kitsap Mall, hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

DANCE

LATIN NIGHT DANCE: A pot luck dinner precedes this month’s Fourth Saturday Latin Dance Night at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road on Bainbridge. At 7:30 p.m., guest instructor Gene Magallenes and Sheila Phillips from Educated Feet will give a lesson in Salsa followed by a DJ’s latin dance. Cost is $5 for teens, $10 for adults, bring a dish for the potluck. Info: www.educatedfeet.net or e-mail sheila@educatedfeet.net.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Will be held at 10:30 a.m. (on West Coast Swing) and 11:30 a.m. (on Argentine Tango) Nov. 6, 13 and 20 at the Bremerton Elks on at Sixth and Washington Ave. in downtown Bremerton. An afternoon dance will follow. Pre-registration required. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at the facility of the Kitsap Square Dance Association, 6800 Old Belfair Highway in Gorst. Partners not required. Pre-registration recommended. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BYU DANCERS IN BREMERTON: The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dancers will be performing “Capture the Magic” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St. in Bremerton. Tickets are available by calling (360) 779-6564.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Jerry and Becky Deeter begin another set of six-week classes through Central Kitsap Community Schools Sept. 25 through Nov. 6. Basic class will be from 7-8:15 p.m., followed by intermediate from 8:15-9 p.m. at Fairview Jr. High School, 8107 Central Valley Road in Bremerton. Cost is $70 per couple, $60 for seniors. Info: Call Jerry at (360) 779-4686 or CK Community Schools at (360) 662-1638.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard, dancing to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or call (360) 876-2338.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

NORWEGIAN ART: Peninsula Music and Arts Society will present Andrea Paup, a Stanford-educated, Norwegian art specialist and current docent at the Seattle Art Museum, giving a demo on Norwegian Art at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the conference room of the Poulsbo Library, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Free presentation, donations welcome. Info: Call Helen at (360) 779-5030.

INKJET PRINTING, THE STATE OF ART: A free gallery talk by fine art photographer and digital printing expert Tyler Boley will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts galler, 151 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-3132.

OCAL ARTIST CARRIE GOLLER: Is exhibiting her works throughout the month at the Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.carriegoller.com.

THE GALLERY AT GRACE HOSTS: “People I Know” oil and dry brush watercolor paintings by Ken Sullen throughout October at 8595 NE Day Road on Bainbridge. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Info: Call (206) 842-9997.

‘THE TREES’: Artist Steven Fogell and poet Bonnie J. Wallace collaborate in “The Trees” an exhibit of paintings and poetry hanging in the lobby gallery of the Bainbridge Performing Arts playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. in Bainbridge. The exhibit will hang throughout the month of October.

THE aCATemy AWARDS: The Verksted Gallery in downtown Poulsbo is hosting a feline-themed show, featuring new works by gallery artists and the entries of an annual photo contest throughout the month of October at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com or call (360) 697-4470.

TRADITIONAL SEASCAPE ARTIST ROY CARR: Will display his work through the month of October, at Custom Picture Framing, 839 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: Call Mallory at (360) 876-1031.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS GALLERY: Features four artists new to the co-op during the month of October in its upstairs showroom, in addition to “Inner Thoughts” the art of Barbara J. Mills and Janthina DuSavage in the basement gallery. Both shows will hang through Nov. 1 at 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.collectivevisions.com or call (360) 377-8327.

PRINTMAKERS INVITATIONAL: The Roby King Gallery’s hosts its annual printmaking exhibition featuring woodcuts, linocuts, monotypes and more from a variety of artists throughout October at 176 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.robykinggalleries.com or call (206) 842-2063.

THREE BY THREE: Three new works by three local fine wood furniture and sculpture artists — Robert Spangler, Howard Todd and Cecil Ross — will be featured throughout October at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

WORD: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts artists explore what happens when the meaning of words and how they look overlap in it’s show “Word,” up throughout October at 151 Winslow Way in Bainbridge. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-3132.

‘DIA DE LOS MUERTOS:’ Carrying on the tradition of the now defunct West Side Burrito Connection and Metropolis galleries, the Artists for Freedom and Unity presents the ninth annual Day of the Dead grisly group art show. The show will hang through the end of October at the AFU, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS SHOW: An exhibit featuring artists from the South Kitsap Artists Association will hang through Oct. 30 at the Sidney Musuem and Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call (360) 876-3693.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO AND GALLERY: Features “A Tribute to Baseball,” a collection of memorabilia from Wally Heffner, featuring the American, National and Pacific Leagues, the 1955 and 56 World Series, the Negro Leagues and more history from the game in the Pacific Northwest. The show will hang through the month of October at Checkers, 18881 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: Call Jim at (360) 697-2559.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

NIGHTMARE ON BRIEN DRIVE: The Haunted Bainbridge Commons takes up residence from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 at 370 Brien Dr. near waterfront park on Bainbridge. Recommended for ages 13 and up with tricks by the Island Metro Parks and Rec. and treats by Mud Puddle Coffee. Tickets are $5 plus donation of a food item for Helpline. Info: Call Shannon at (206) 842-2306 ext. 25.

A HAUNTED WRECKING YARD: S.I.C Customs Inc. presents the 2008 Scrapyard Massacre from 7 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday in October at the Belfair Auto Wrecking Yard, two miles south of Bremerton National Airport, off to the right of Highway 3. Tickets are $12 at the gate, $2 off w/ food donation. Info: www.myspace.com/scarpyardmassacre.

KITSAP HAUNTED FAIRGROUNDS: Will be spooking from 5-11 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in East Bremerton. There will be one hour of lights on spooking followed by the full scare from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $20 VIP. Info: www.kitsaphauntedfairgrounds.com.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED SHIP: The Bremerton Historical Ships Association is hosting its third Annual Haunted Ship to raise funds for maintenance and restoration of the USS Turner Joy. The Turner Joy, located on the Bremerton Boardwalk, will be haunted from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 29-30, 5:30-11 p.m. on Halloween. $5 admission. Info: Call John at (360) 478-6223.

LITERARY

THE WALT AND MILLY WOODWARD STORY: Island native and author Mary Woodward presents “In Defense of Our Neighbors,” an extraordinary story of a local fight for social justice at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 as part of the Kitsap Regional Libraries Speakers Forum at the Bainbridge branch, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Cost is $10, $40/series. Info: www.krl.org, (206) 842-4162.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale to benefit the library coffers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.bifriends.org.

LIVING LIBRARY: Check out a new point of view by stopping by the library for a one-on-one conversation with a volunteer “living book” who is likely to have a lifestyle, occupation, culture or viewpoint different from your own. “Book” titles include a Muslim, U.S. Marine veteran, a young gay male, a practitioner of voluntary simplicity, former FBI agent, an anti-violence activist and an atheist. Part of One Book, One Community. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR: O Magazine, Glamour, Good Housekeeping essayist and cancer survivor — Kelly Corrigan will be reading from signing her new book “The Middle Place” at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Bremerton High School performing arts center, 1500 13th St. in Bremerton. Presented by the Bremerton Education Association. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: www.kellycorrigan.com, or call (360) 377-6168 or (360) 307-0115.

SHERMAN ALEXIE WILL BE: Reading from his most recent book, the Washington State Book Award winner “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” at 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Following that appearance, Alexie will speak at an event sponsored by West Sound Reads and the Suquamish Foundation at 7:30 p.m. at the Suquamish Tribal Center Gymnasium, 15838 Sandy Hook Road in Poulsbo. Info: www.eaglehaborbooks.com or call the Bainbridge bookstore at (206) 842-5331, or www.libertybaybooks.com or call (360) 779-5909.

CHILDREN’S POET LAUREATE JACK PRELUTSKY: Will be coming to Kitsap, combining his humorous poems and songs for an audience of kids of all ages at 3 p.m., Oct. 25 at Central Kitsap High School, at the top of Anderson Hill in Silverdale. Co-sponsored by Barnes and Noble, part of the Month of the Book at KRL. Info: www.krl.org.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at Austin Chase Coffee, 9621 Mickelberry Road in Silverdale for support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Call Bob at (360) 830-4968.

LIBERTY BAY BOOKS: Has updated its listing for its book groups. All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books — 18881-D on Front St. in Downtown Poulsbo. Revised listings are as follows:

Joy Luck: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly

Daytime: 10 a.m. Second Tuesday monthly

Non-Fiction: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Evening: 7 p.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Books and Brew: 7 p.m. third Friday monthly, ages 21-39.

Mystery: 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday monthly

Info: www.libertybaybooks.com, (360) 779.5909 or e-mail

libertybaybooks@embarqmail.net. 

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

ADULT WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP: Has openings for interested writers. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3431 Lowell St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: E-mail blsacre@juno.com or call (360) 598-2375 after 7 p.m.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Seattle folk singer Ali Marcus will play at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by the inaugural Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell Tribute from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Sunday, Oct. 26, will be Kay Watkins’ CD Release for “Children of God” at 6 p.m., followed by the regular open mic at 7:30 p.m. All shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com or call (206) 842-6725.

WINTERLAND HOSTS: Mos Generator with Sower of Discord, Floating Goat and Slave Traitor at 9 p.m. Oct. 24 followed by Y.I.A with The Them and The Extinct at the same time Oct. 25. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks or call (360) 479-5686.

THE MANETTE PRESENTS: A free James Hunnicutt acoustic show at 8 p.m. Oct. 22 and a free Bret Phillips acoustic show at the same time Oct. 23, followed by Joey James Dean at 9 p.m. Oct. 24 and Seattle DJs Gena Lee, Sean Majors, Dave Era and more at the same time Oct. 25. All shows are 21+ with a $5 cover for James Dean and the Seattle DJs at the Manette, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon or call (360) 782-0801.

TONIGHT AT THE CHARLESTON: Primal Premonitions w/ Ed, Ted and Fred, Rowan and Seasons Gray at 7 p.m. followed by Talk Johnny, Libretto, Madrid and Subdivision at the same time Oct. 23, Mortal Remains with We Move Mountains, Wake the Fallen and We Are Monsters Oct. 24 and The Hershey Squirts with The Americommies and The Distracted Oct. 25. On Sunday, Oct. 26, Ashtray with 47 and Mark Sparkles. All shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, 7 p.m., $5 cover at the Chuck, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

BIG MOUTH HOSTS: A Halloween Costume Party with Kane Hodder, Ken Parker, Madrid, …Is Electric and Oceans at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Jackson Hall, 9161 Washington Ave. in Silverdale. All ages, $8 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/bigmouthmusic.

THE GLOBAL BEAN FEATURES: Valerie Markell and her honey voice at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 followed by Natalie Poss’ broad range at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and acoustic guitarist William Thomas Anderson at 8 p.m. Oct. 25. All shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Global Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road, Ste. 101 in Silverdale. Info: www.theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

TIZLEY’S HOSTS: Me and the Boys at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 followed by The Mojo Blues Band at the same time Oct. 25. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, killer food and no cover at Tizley’s Europub off of Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Info: www.tizleys.com, www.myspace.com/tizleyseuropub.

COLDNOTE: Will be throwin’ down at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Shipwreck Lounge at Slip 45, 715 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, $5 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/coldnote1, www.myspace.com/slip45music.

THE AFRODISIACS: Are coming to the Clearwater Casino to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 24 at the Beach Rock Lounge, followed by HD Fusion from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 25. Both shows are 21+, no cover at the Clearwater in Suquamish. Info: www.clearwatercasino.com

FIRST SUNDAYS AT THE COMMONS: Presents The Onyx Chamber players, a chamber music ensemble featuring piano, violin, cello and viola playing Beethoven and Brahms at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Bainbridge Island Commons. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 seniors, $10 for students. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org, www.onyxchamberplayers.com.

MOONDOGS, TOO HOSTS: James-a-billy, James Hunnicutt and the Revolvers and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 9 p.m. Oct. 24, 714 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, no cover. Info: www.myspace.com/moondogs_too.

tunes with special guest David Denz at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge. Tickets are $15. Info: www.islandmusic.org.

JAZZ AT THE BAYSIDE BROILER: Upstairs on the wharf, 18779 Front Street, Poulsbo, will feature the jazz trio The Lindsays from 6-8 p.m. every Friday and Don Wiens’ mellow jazz on Tenor Sax from 5:45-8:45 p.m. every Saturday. Info:www.baysidebroiler.net.

JAZZ WITH MARK LEWIS: Local jazzman is performing with a slue of different Northwest jazz musicians from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays throughout the month at the El Coral Mexican restaurant in Bremerton. Info: www.marklewismusic.com or call (360) 692-2540.

BELLA LUNA PIZZERIA: Located on the slab in Suquamish hosts an open mic from 6:30 p.m. to close ever Tuesday and Thursday for both songs and spoken word. Info: www.bellalunapizza.com or call (360) 598-5398.

THE JAZZ HOUSE: Located at 322 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton, provides live jazz from a house band starting around 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Info: Call (360) 373-2006.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

THE GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY: Hosts a 3-4-mile hike with biologist Stephanie Bailey through the Green Mountain Beaver Pond wetland complex at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 2. Limited to 15 participants. Non-GPC members welcome, but membership encouraged. Info: www.greatpeninsula.org or call (360) 373-3500.

FREE HERB SEMINAR: Laura Pittman-Hewitt will be giving a craft demonstration and sharing favorite recipes for herb-based vinegars and oils and more from noon to 3 p.m. today as the Master Gardeners present Herb-Fest at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Eagles Nest. Info: Call Debra Ady (253) 857-9094 or e-mail adydebra@hotmail.com.

DRAGONFLY FARMS NURSERY: Located at 34881 Hansville Road in Kingston hosts a farmers market featuring local artisans from noon to 4 p.m. every Friday. Info: www.dragonflyfarmsnursery.com or call (360) 638-1292.

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

FILM

‘THE NUTCRACKER:’ Olympic Performance Group will be hosting a family screening of their 2007 production of “The Nutcracker” at 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Bainbridge Cinema. OPG directors/choreographers Anna James Percival and Sara Cramer will be hosting. Tickets are $5. Info: (206) 842-1205 or e-mail info@bainbridgeballet.com, www.olympicperformancegroup.org.

THE ORCHARD THEATER PRESENTS: “Religulous” along with “Choke,” “Fireproof” this week Oct. 24-30, along with a Weekend Weird showing of “The Exorcist (1973)” at 9:15 p.m. only Oct. 24-26 at 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard. For ticket and show time info, go to www.orchardtheater.com.

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE FEATURES: Just one film this week as “Battle in Seattle” — filmmaker Stuart Townsend’s piece on the 1999 WTO riots — comes to Bainbridge Oct. 24-30, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. For tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com.

THEATER

‘THE COMPLETE WORKS: Of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” runs for one more weekend, starring Daniel Estes, Liam Sanchez and Shane C. Hall, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25, 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at WWCA, 521 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: www.wwca.us.

‘MACBETH’: A dark and militant adaptation of the Shakespeare Classic will run through Oct. 26 with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Tickets are $24. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, or call (206) 842-8569.

THE EDGE IMPROV: The Bainbridge Performing Arts residence improv troupe will be tickling funny bones again at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1 at the BPA Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Tickets are $15 general, $10 for seniors, students, youth, military and teachers. Info: www.theedgeimprov.com, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-8569.

BPA THEATRE SCHOOL PRESENTS: ‘Broadway Musical Adventures” a celebration of the most beloved Broadway musicals of all time at 5 p.m. Nov. 5, followed by “Saving Juliet” at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at the Bainbridge Performing Arts Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Admission for “Musical Adventures” is free, $10 for “Saving Juliet.” Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, (206) 842-8569.

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA:’ The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest will present “The Complete History of America Abridged,” a wacky comedy just in time for elections, directed by Darren Hembd Oct. 30-Nov. 15. All performances will be at the Panda Inn, 4180 Kitsap Way in Bremerton, $25 for the show and a meal. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

KITSAP OPERA PREVIEW: The Kitsap Regional Library hosts an opera preview of “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart, a comedy of manners, at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Herringer Meeting Room at the Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way in East Bremerton. The actual performances will be Nov. 21 and 23 at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center. Info: Call (360) 405-9100.

MISC.

SUSTAINABLE BAINBRIDGE HOSTS: A panel of experts discussing how to achieve a smaller carbon footprint and more sustainable options for the City of Bainbridge Island at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Bainbridge Commons, 402 Bjune Dr. near Waterfront Park. Free. Info: www.sustainablebainbridge.net or call (206) 842-4439.

‘WHAT KITSAP COLLECTS:’ The Kitsap County Historical Society presents a new exhibit called “What Kitsap Collects: A Unique Perspective,” opening Nov. 7 with a reception from 6:30-8 p.m. at the musuem, 280 Fourth St. in Bremerton. Free. Info: www.kitsaphistory.org

LYME DISEASE: An overview and informative talk by Susan L. Marra, MS, ND, will be from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Bainbridge Island Senior Center, 370 Brien Drive on Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-4215.

A TOUR OF THE GALAXIES: The Battle Point Astronomical Society will present a free planetarium show examining new discoveries about our own gallery and investigating our nearest neighbors at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Ritchie Observatory in Battle Point Park on Bainbridge. Info: www.bpastro.org or call (206) 842-9152.

WHISKEYS OF THE WORLD: The One Ten Lounge in Port Orchard will feature five scotch and bourbon whiskeys with drink ideas, food pairing ideas and an educational session from Ari Shapiro from the Masters of Whiskeys at 5 p.m. tonight, 110 Harrison Ave., Port Orchard. Tickets are $25. Info: www.onetenlounge.com or call (360) 895-3079.

ANNUAL WILD MUSHROOM SHOW: The Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society presents an evening of mushroom tasting, grow kits, books and more from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Free, donations accepted. Info: www.kitsapmushrooms.org.

‘OPERATION SLEEPING BAG:’ Monica’s Waterfront Bakery in Old Towne Silverdale is accepting donations on behalf of the Taking It To The Streets ministry in their second annual sleeping bag drive. Sleeping bags and monetary contributions will be accepted at 3472 NW Byron St. in Silverdale through the fall. Info: www.waterfrontbakery.com or call (360) 698-2991.

PORT GAMBLE GHOST WALKS: Are slated throughout the month of October, exploring Port Gamble by flashlight, searching for ghosts throughout a town with a history of supernatural activity. Tours are slated for 7 p.m. today, Oct. 25 and 31. Reservation required, $10 per person. Info: (360) 297-8074 or go to www.portgamble.com and select “Events.”

‘THE BIG ONE’: A traveling earthquake exhibit from the University of Washington’s Burke Museum will be at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, 215 Erickson Ave., through December 31. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

CHESS PLAYERS: The Kitsap Regional Library in downtown Bremerton hosts games with resident players from the Kitsap County Chess Club from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 377-3955.

VIOLINISTS TO FIDDLERS: Interested in turning your violin into a fiddle? An interest list is being compiled for an old-time fiddle workshop with Ken Waldman and and Tania Opland. Info: (206) 842-2306.