Buckle up, it’s another packed newsletter! It was hard to narrow it down. Saturday is stuffed because I liked ‘em all, so I had to put them in! We’ve got:

• Circus on Ice

• Candle Light Concert

• Trivia Night

• Comedy Shows

• Drive In Movie

• Pet Photography Fundraiser

• and a lot more…

Let’s get to it.

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

425 Cellars - The DogTones 5:30pm
Village Wines - Jaeden Luke 7pm
Goose Ridge - Ian Skavdahl 5pm

Friday

Prohibition Cellars - The Davanos 6pm
Efeste - Jaeden Luke 1pm
Northwest Spirits - Joshua Red Uttech 6pm
Tsillan Cellars - Kimo Muraki 5pm
Bake’s Place - The Chicago Transit Experience 8pm

Saturday

Obelisco - Steven Fletcher 7pm
Gard Vintners - Michael Powers 3pm
The Lime - 80’s Hair Nation
Mia Cafe - Asylum 7pm

Sunday

The Lime - Randy Hansen 8pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday Apr 10th 65°/46° 🌧️

National Hug Your Dog Day

🎪❄️ "Circus on Ice" – A Frosty Spectacle You’ll Never Forget!

Grab your scarf and prep your gasps—because this isn’t your average big top! "Circus on Ice" brings you clowns, jugglers, daredevil skaters, and enough glitter to bedazzle your soul. This family-friendly extravaganza will leave your jaw on the floor and your heart doing pirouettes. Don’t forget your mittens—things are about to get cool.
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM & 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 Northeast 6th Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
✨ Come for the flips, stay for the chills!

🎤🍔 Sam’s Open Mic Comedy – Laugh Till You Snort!

Ready to LOL in a dive bar that feels more like your buddy’s basement? Sam’s Open Mic is the laugh-a-minute chaos your week needs. With rotating hosts, featured comedians, and enough bar vibes to make you question your life choices—in the best way possible—this is the show where awkward silences become golden punchlines. Don’t be late or the sign-up sheet will mock you.
🕗 Time: Sign-Up at 8:15 PM | Show Starts ~9:15 PM
📍 Location: The Whiskey Mile, 11848 98th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🤣 Come sip, chuckle, and maybe spit-laugh your drink. It’s that good.

🕯🎶 Candle Light Showcase at Darby Winery – Wine, Vibes & Harmonies

Turn the lights down low and the charm up high—this is your backstage pass to heartfelt harmonies and wine-fueled feels. With only 30 cozy seats, this showcase is your VIP invite to chill out with singer-songwriters Flowers for Wolves, Colette Higgins, and Owen Evans. Expect stories, harmonies, and maybe a tear or two (from joy, not the wine).
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Darby Winery, 14450 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍷 Grab your glass, grab a friend, and sip into a night to remember.

Friday Apr 11th 54°/41° 🌦️

National Cheese Fondue Day

🌮🍷 SRW 3-Course Fiesta at Cava Azul – Let’s Taco Bout Dinner!

Seattle Restaurant Week just leveled up—Eastside style! Head to Cava Azul in Woodinville for a delish 3-course meal, tasty drinks, and cozy vibes. Whether you’re flying solo or dragging your foodie bestie, this dinner is all about meeting cool people over even cooler tacos (or enchiladas... we don’t judge).
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌮 Your taste buds called—they said RSVP now!

🧠📺 Trivia Night: The Office Edition – That’s What She Said!

Dunder Mifflinites, assemble! This trivia night is a love letter to your favorite paper company, complete with all the ridiculous quotes, cringe moments, and Dwight trivia you can handle. Bring your A-team (or your Office-obsessed cousin) and battle it out for eternal bragging rights.
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio, 14810 NE 145th St Bldg B, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
📝 Win or lose, just don’t spill the chili.

🎨🖼 Small Works, Big Talent – Art Show Entry Deadline Alert!

Artists, it’s go-time! The Picket Fence Art Studio is hosting its annual Small Works Show and your masterpieces need to be there. Whether you're an oil painter, graphite wizard, or colored pencil magician—submit your small-sized stunners and strut your stuff at this juried show.
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM deadline
📍 Location: Picket Fence Art Studio, 14700 148th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 This is your sign—get those tiny masterpieces in now!

Saturday Apr 12th 52°/41° 🌦️

National Grill Cheese Sandwich Day

🛍️🌼 Woodinville Market Fair – Spring into Shopping!

It’s baaaack! After hitting snooze for a few months, the Woodinville Market Fair is kicking off the season with handcrafted goodies, dazzling jewelry, face painting, and yes—vintage dinosaur posters (we’re not kidding). Rain or shine, inside or out, this vendor-packed extravaganza is your one-stop-shop for all things unique and artsy.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Sotheby’s International Realty, 16812 140th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🛍️ Bring your shopping bags—and your quirky vibe. You’ll need both!

🍻🎙️ Zane Lamprey: ANOTHER ROUND! Comedy Tour – Stand-Up + Craft Beer = Yes Please!

Ready to laugh till you spill your IPA? Zane Lamprey is bringing his brand-new stand-up set to Woodinville—and it’s packed with ridiculous stories, drinking games, and enough hilarity to cancel your hangover. VIPs even get pre-show games with Zane, so you can brag about it forever.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM)
📍 Location: Black Raven Brewing, 15902 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍺 Comedy + craft brews = the kind of math we like.

🎹🌍 Jazz + Latin Magic: Francesco Crosara & Jovino Santos Neto Live!

Two jazz legends, one unforgettable night. Italian piano virtuoso Francesco Crosara teams up with Brazilian maestro Jovino Santos Neto to blend jazz, Latin flair, and a whole lotta soul. Expect sparks to fly (musically, not literally—though we’re not ruling it out).
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎶 Jazz hands recommended, but not required.

🧘‍♀️🍷 Yoga & Wine with Debbie – Stretch, Sip, Repeat!

Downward dog and vino? Yes, please! Join certified yoga instructor Debbie at 425 Cellars for a chill, all-level flow session followed by a well-earned glass of wine. It’s the wellness-meets-wine mashup your weekend needs. BYO yoga mat—and maybe your favorite drinking buddy.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 425 Cellars, 14525 148th Ave NE #112, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘‍♀️ Sip happens. Make it mindful.

🌸🪴 Easter Nest Planter Workshop – Brunch & Bloom in Bellevue!

Get your hands dirty (in the most elegant way) while crafting a dreamy nest planter at Bis on Main. This classy craft sesh includes all the floral supplies and mossy magic you need—plus a special brunch menu that'll have your mouth watering faster than a bunny on espresso. Aprons included, Instagram bragging rights guaranteed.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM Check-in | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Instruction
📍 Location: Bis on Main, 10213 Main Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌿 Flowers, food, and fun? It’s a full bloom kind of day!

🎭🍕 Lagers & Laughs with Andrew Frank – Comedy + Carbs = WIN

Redmond, are you ready to giggle, guffaw, and gorge? National headliner Andrew Frank brings his clever, quirky comedy to Pint & Pie Public House for a cozy night of stand-up, slices, and community feels. This is the show where you laugh so hard you almost drop your pizza. Almost.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Northwest Brewing Pint & Pie Public House, 7858 Leary Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍕 Pizza. Pints. Punchlines. That’s the holy trinity.

🎨✨ DIY Art: Gel Printing Magic – No Press? No Problem!

Calling all art dabblers and texture lovers! Join artist Liz St. Andre for a chill printmaking session using gel plates, paint, and botanicals—no press required. Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned creator, you’ll leave with colorful prints and paint on your fingers (the good kind).
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Marketplace at Factoria (near Target), Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Print like a pro, even if your only tool is enthusiasm.

🐾📚 Free Kids Event: Pete the Cat Storytime Adventure – Cupcakes & Clues!

Calling all cool cats and their tiny humans! Join Pete the Cat for a morning of storytime, pretend treat decorating, crafty cupcake cards, and a scavenger hunt to find Pete’s missing cupcakes. There’s even a chance for grown-ups to win a $100 gift card—now that’s a sweet deal.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Lakeshore Learning, 3924 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐾 It's free. It’s fun. And Pete the Cat approves—need we say more?

🛍️🌸 Spring Market at Trillium Nursery Farm – Shop Local, Stroll Happy!

Get those spring vibes flowing at Trillium Nursery Farm’s Spring Market! Wander through vendor booths offering everything from handmade crafts to fresh, farmy goodness—all set in a charming rural backdrop. It’s the perfect place to buy yourself something pretty and pretend it was a gift.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Trillium Nursery Farm, 8335 196th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🛒 Treat yourself to handmade joy and spring sunshine!

🐰🏃 Beat the Bunny 5K – Run Like You Stole the Carrots!

It’s back—the race where the real MVP is a bunny trying to outrun you. This fun 5K challenge rewards everyone who crosses the finish line before the bunny with a prize (and serious bragging rights). Perfect for runners, walkers, and highly motivated carrot lovers!
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐇 Hop to it—this bunny doesn’t play!

🍽️🍷 SRW at Pomegranate Bistro – Three Courses of YUM!

Treat yourself to an upscale dining experience without the upscale price tag during Seattle Restaurant Week! Pomegranate Bistro is rolling out a mouthwatering 3-course dinner menu that’ll make your foodie heart flutter. You will want to make a reservation—this place is hotter than their crème brûlée.
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Pomegranate Bistro, 18005 NE 68th St #A-150, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍴 You deserve dinner that feels like a celebration!

🌌🌿 Night Hike at Lewis Creek – After Dark Adventure Time!

When the sun sets, the real party animals come out—literally. This guided night hike reveals the nocturnal wonders of Lewis Creek Park. Bring a flashlight and a sense of curiosity as you learn about the critters that rule the night. Bonus: you’ll totally impress your friends with your new nature trivia.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌙 Nature’s nightlife is wilder than any club.

🎥🚗 Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movie – Gran Turismo Under the Stars!

Buckle up for a night of high-speed drama and popcorn-fueled fun at Juanita Beach Park’s spring drive-in! Bring your blankets, cozy up in your car, and enjoy Gran Turismo on the big screen. It's BYO snacks (or secret snacks—no judgment).
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Parking opens) | 7:00 PM (Movie starts)
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎬 Your car is now your theater. Let the cinematic magic begin!

🌱🎶 A Seedy Affair – Gardeners, Unite!

Seeds, sunshine, and good vibes—what more could you want? Head to 21 Acres for seed swaps, garden planning, live music, nature crafts, and more. Whether you're a green-thumbed guru or just seed-curious, there’s something for every age and level of dirt enthusiasm.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌻 It’s a love story—between you and your future garden.

👣🎶 (Re)Union – Tap Meets Bollywood in a Rhythm Explosion!

Two powerhouse performance groups—Alchemy Tap Project and Project Convergence—join forces for a mind-blowing night of dance and music fusion. Expect tap, Bharatanatyam, jazz, hip-hop, Bollywood, and rhythms that’ll make your heart do somersaults. Seriously, your feet might start dancing on their own.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🔥 It's a cultural collision you do not want to miss.

🥾🌿 Family Hike at Evan’s Creek – Nature + Kids = YES!

Let the kiddos burn some energy on a 1.8-mile hike through Evan’s Creek Preserve, complete with nature games and a scavenger hunt. It’s fresh air, muddy shoes, and screen-free smiles galore! Bonus: parents get to pretend they’re super outdoorsy.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Evan’s Creek Preserve, 4001 224th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌲 Adventure awaits—just bring snacks and good vibes.

🤰 Bump, Baby & Beyond: The Prego Expo is Here! 🎉🍼

Ready to rock that baby bump like a pro? The Prego Expo is the ultimate one-stop shop for all things pregnancy and baby, giving growing families the tools, tips, and trendy gear to slay parenthood. Meet your fave baby brands, uncover must-have registry goodies, and connect with other awesome parents-to-be. Whether you're a first-timer or adding another cutie to the crew, this event has your back (and your belly)!
🕙 Time: Noon
📍Location: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t miss your chance to prep, shop, and have a baby blast—bump your way over there! 🎈👶

Sunday Apr 13th 60°/41° ⛅️

National Scrabble Day

🎨🎈 Paint & Sip: "Hot Air Balloon" at Love That Red Winery!

Float into your artsy era with this whimsical paint-and-sip session at Love That Red Winery! You'll get step-by-step guidance, all the materials you need, and a wine list that’ll make your brush strokes bolder. Whether you're a seasoned painter or your last masterpiece was a stick figure, this event is all about good vibes and creative fun.
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Love That Red Winery, 19501 144th Ave NE STE E400, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Paint, sip, repeat. Cheers to creative escapes!

🍵🫖 Tea Class: Selecting & Using Tea Vessels – Gongfu Greatness Awaits!

Calling all tea nerds and casual sippers—this class dives deep into the world of tea tools from ancient to modern. Learn all about porcelain, purple clay, silver, and glass vessels, and how each affects your brew like a mystical tea wizard. Whether you're a Zen master or still googling “Gongfu,” this class will steep you in flavor and tradition.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: TeaFairy Tea House, 2709 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍃 Elevate your tea game—your teapot deserves the spotlight!

🐣🌼 Spring Eggstravaganza – Fluffy Friends & Egg Hunts Galore!

Hop into the season with a farm-filled day of springtime joy at Kelsey Creek Farm! Kids will collect real eggs, feed some feathery duck friends, cuddle a bunny, and finish it all off with a cheerful egg hunt. This cozy parent-child event is pure wholesome energy—bring your boots and your bunny ears.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Kelsey Creek Farm Park, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐰 It’s egg-ceptionally cute. You’ll want pics. Lots of them.

📸🐶 Pet Photography Fundraiser – Strike a Paw-s!

Time to give your furry friend their moment in the spotlight! Bring your pet (and yourself if you like!) to The Whole Cat and Kaboodle for a professional photo session supporting Feral Care’s adoption and sanctuary efforts. It’s only $30 per pet, and all for a cause that makes tails wag.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Whole Cat and Kaboodle, 202 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐾 Because your pet’s cuteness should support a great cause—and look fabulous doing it!

Trivia

Redmond’s annual “Derby Days” originally started as a celebration of what event?

Last weeks question and answer:
The Sammamish River connects which two bodies of water? Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington

Whew, that was a lot. I’m loving all the events this spring. I can’t wait to see what’s around the bend once the weather gets better. Thanks for reading, I’ll see you next week.