Another hot one this weekend 😅. Skip the Seattle traffic jams and road closures (I’m looking at you 405 southbound) and head for the lake or the mountains! Grab a cold drink and let’s dive in…

• Thursday July 17th 86°/59° ☀️

  • 🎸 Blues Under the Stars! 🎶

  • 💃 Swing into Summer Fun! 🎷

  • 🎤 Rock the Dock with Herding Cats! 🐾🎶

  • 🎼 Chill Beats & Bites at the Park! 🌳🎤

  • 🌈 Rainbow Wisdom: Be a Better Ally 💡💬

• Friday July 18th 83°/58° 🌤️

  • 🎤 Stand-Up & Sip Night at the Brewery! 🍻🤣

  • 🎭 Unscripted LOLs at the Improv Comedy Festival! …

  • 🍷 Sip Happens at Kirkland Uncorked! 🎉

• Saturday July 19th 77°/56° 🌤️

  • 😂 Comedy + Carbs? Yes, Please! 🍝🎭

  • 🧙‍♀️ Eastside Alchemy Market: Crafty & Magical! ✨ …

  • 🏎️ Shiny Cars & Sharp Shots: Photography Meetup � …

  • 🦅 Falcons, Feathers & Farming! 🌾

  • 🥾 Outdoorsy Pero Latinos: Hike at Snow Lake! 🇲🇽 …

  • 🌍 Seattle International Culture & Arts Festival � …

  • 🎬 Outdoor Summer Movies at Juanita Beach! 🍿🌅

  • 🎨 ARTdoors: Crafting in the Park! ✂️🖍️

  • 🎺 Puget Sound Alphorns Concert 🎶🗻

  • 🖌️ Paint, Picnic & Protect! 🎨🌿

• Sunday July 20th 77°/57° 🌤️

  • 🛼 Let the Good Times Roll: Indoor Skating Fun! 💫

  • 🎉 Kirkland Summer Soirée: Block Party Magic! 🎈🎶

  • 🌲 Guided Nature Walk at Tradition Plateau 🍄🌿

  • 🪟 Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop ✨🧰

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

425 Cellar - Jarrett Renshaw 5:30pm
Village Wines - Lori Lynner 7pm
Locust Cider - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Northwest Brewing Company - Goldy & Foss 7pm

Friday

Obelisco - Sedona Rose 7pm
Watts Brewing Company - JR Berard 6:30pm
Prohibition Cellars - Between 2 Gregs 6:30pm
Two Vintners Winery - Leadfoot Granny 6pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
J Bell Wine Co - Emmy Saxton 3pm
The Lime - Radio 80 9:30pm

Saturday

Obelisco - Steven Pontius 7pm
Chelan ridge Winery - Gin-Gin 5pm
Wit Cellars - Annie Eastwood & Billy Stapleton 5pm
Northwest Cellars - Larry Murante 5pm

Sunday

The Junction - Outside The Lines 1pm
Obelisco - Brian James 4pm
425 Cellars - Curtis James 3:30pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday July 17th 86°/59° ☀️

National Lottery Day

🎸 Blues Under the Stars! 🎶

Step into a summer groove at Gas Station Blues—where soulful tunes meet open skies and good vibes. Every Thursday night, the Historic Shell Station transforms into the ultimate blues haven. Grab a chair, a picnic, and your coolest dance moves—this free, all-ages show is a community favorite for a reason. Don’t forget to catch it online if you can’t make it in person!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 232 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪕 Bring your groove and a lawn chair—summer blues never sounded so good!

💃 Swing into Summer Fun! 🎷

Dance your heart out with live jazz, a free swing lesson, and good old-fashioned community charm at this outdoor extravaganza! The Jumpin’ Jennies bring the beats, and pro dancers from across the region bring the moves. Even if you’ve got two left feet, instructors Jennifer Lee and Undre Reed will get you grooving in no time. No partner needed, just show up ready to boogie!
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue City Hall Plaza, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💃 Let’s swing, spin, and smile under the summer sky!

🎤 Rock the Dock with Herding Cats! 🐾🎶

Get ready for a high-energy night by the lake with Kirkland’s Downtown Summer Concert series! Sip wine, shop the pop-up market, and vibe to Seattle’s favorite classic rock cover band—Herding Cats. With Jon Bolton on vocals & drums, Mike Mattingly shredding guitar, and Dune Butler thumping bass, it’s a full-blown summer jam session. Great music + lakeside breeze + wine garden = guaranteed good time.
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎸 Come for the tunes, stay for the wine—and don’t forget your dancing flip-flops!

🎼 Chill Beats & Bites at the Park! 🌳🎤

Join the Sammamish crowd for a breezy night of live music under the trees at Pine Lake Park. Whether you bring your own picnic or snag something tasty from the food truck, you're in for a relaxing evening. This concert is totally free and family-friendly, so pack up the lawn chairs and chill out with neighbors and nature. Music, food, and fresh air—what’s not to love?
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Pine Lake Park, 2401 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎵 Come for the tunes, stay for the sunset vibes!

🌈 Rainbow Wisdom: Be a Better Ally 💡💬

Ready to upgrade your allyship skills? This interactive workshop at the Issaquah Senior Center will teach you how to support older LGBTQ+ adults with knowledge, kindness, and sass (in a good way). Discover how small changes in awareness can lead to big shifts in community connection and well-being. Whether you're new to allyship or already waving the rainbow flag, there's something here for everyone.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Issaquah Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🏳️‍🌈 Show up, speak up, and stand proud—because better allies make brighter communities!

Friday July 18th 83°/58° 🌤️

National Sour Candy Day

🎤 Stand-Up & Sip Night at the Brewery! 🍻🤣

Grab a cold pint and a hot seat for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy at Watts Brewing Company! JR Berard and Jenna Nobs are taking the mic—and probably no prisoners—with hilarious sets that’ll have you howling between sips. The Impeckable Chicken food truck will be there too, because laughter is better with fried chicken in hand. It's local, it’s live, and it supports real artists—what’s not to love?
⏰ Time: Show starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Location: Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE #E110, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Come for the beer, stay for the belly laughs—get your tickets before they sell out!

🎭 Unscripted LOLs at the Improv Comedy Festival! 🎟️🤣

Get ready for spontaneous silliness and unpredictable punchlines at the Eastside’s premier Improv Comedy Festival! Three top-tier improv groups take the stage each night to create hilarious scenes based on audience suggestions—yes, that means you’re part of the show! These aren’t your grandma’s jokes (unless she’s into wild, uncensored improv).
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎤 Come shout suggestions and prepare to cry-laugh—because anything can happen on stage!

🍷 Sip Happens at Kirkland Uncorked! 🎉

Get ready to wine down at Washington’s ultimate summer wine fest! Kirkland Uncorked takes over Marina Park all weekend with 75+ local wineries, a buzzing street market, and waterfront views to swoon over. With a 21+ tasting garden for the grown-ups and an all-ages market for everyone else, this is a festival that knows how to please a crowd. Come thirsty, leave happy (and maybe a little giggly).
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (continues all weekend – opens at 11:00 AM on Sat & Sun)
📍 Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍇 Wine not make it a weekend? Swirl, sip, and savor your way through Kirkland!

Saturday July 19th 77°/56° 🌤️

National Words With Friends Day

😂 Comedy + Carbs? Yes, Please! 🍝🎭

Maltby Pizza & Pasta is serving up laughs with a side of marinara at their Comedy Show & Dinner night! Enjoy a delicious meal and an evening of hilarity from three top-notch comedians—all for just $39.95. It’s the kind of night where your stomach might hurt from both overeating and over-laughing. Just try not to snort-laugh into your breadsticks.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Maltby Pizza & Pasta, 8813 Maltby Road, Snohomish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍕 Come hungry, leave happy—this is dinner theater done deliciously right!

🧙‍♀️ Eastside Alchemy Market: Crafty & Magical! ✨🛍️

Looking for potions, prints, and peculiar treasures? The Eastside Alchemy Market is your one-stop shop for all things whimsical and handmade! From charming crafts to unique gifts, local artisans are bringing their A-game—and possibly some crystals. Come for the vibes, stay for the weirdly perfect candle you didn’t know you needed.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🔮 Magic, makers, and marvelous finds—don't miss this enchanting experience!

🏎️ Shiny Cars & Sharp Shots: Photography Meetup 📸🚗

Calling all shutterbugs! Join Kenmore Camera for a morning of high-horsepower and high-res photos at Redmond Town Center’s most spectacular car event of the season. July 19 is Italian Car Day—so expect Ferraris, Lambos, and a whole lotta lens envy. Optional meetup after to swap tips, tricks, and drool-worthy shots.
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
📷 Come for the horsepower, leave with the photo of the year!

🦅 Falcons, Feathers & Farming! 🌾

Meet John the Falconer and his magnificent birds of prey at this interactive and awe-inspiring event in Woodinville. Learn how these raptors help local farmers and see these winged wonders up close in two free shows. No tickets, no fuss—just you, nature, and some seriously cool birds. Warning: you might fall in love with an owl.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
📍 Location: 21 Acres Center, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪶 Fly in and geek out—these birds are the real deal!

🥾 Outdoorsy Pero Latinos: Hike at Snow Lake! 🇲🇽🌲

¡Vamos a la montaña! Join the Latino community for a scenic and social hike to Snow Lake. With cafecito, pan dulce, and hiking buddies waiting at the trailhead, this isn’t just a walk—it’s a vibe. Moderate difficulty, major views, and even a rideshare form for maximum convenience. Sandwich aplastado optional (but recommended).
⏰ Time: Meet at 8:15 AM, hike begins ~9:15 AM
📍 Location: Snow Lake Trailhead, Alpental Access Road, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🥾 Grab your boots, grab your snacks, and vamos a explorar!

🌍 Seattle International Culture & Arts Festival 🌸💃

Ready to travel the world without leaving Bellevue? This vibrant festival features 24 dances from 6 amazing cultural groups, celebrating the beauty of global traditions through music, movement, and pure joy. It’s like a passport to international fun—with zero jet lag. Bring your curiosity, your dancing shoes (optional), and your appreciation for culture in full color!
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Crossroads Park, 999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌎 Come for the culture, stay for the rhythm—this festival is a global celebration done right!

🎬 Outdoor Summer Movies at Juanita Beach! 🍿🌅

Movie night under the stars? Yes, please! Grab your blanket or lawn chair and head to Juanita Beach Park for a double feature on a giant LED screen. Family-friendly films, lakefront views, and zero admission fee? It’s like a drive-in without the car—pure summer magic.
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Migration, PG) & 8:00 PM (Madame Web, PG-13)
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎥 Come early, get cozy, and enjoy cinema under the sky!

🎨 ARTdoors: Crafting in the Park! ✂️🖍️

Drop in, hang out, and get your hands messy at ARTdoors—a laid-back outdoor art-making experience for all ages. Whether you join the planned craft or bring your own masterpiece-in-progress, this is creativity in the wild. No registration, no stress—just art and good company.
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2010 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Art in the park? Yes way—drop by and let those creative juices flow!

🎺 Puget Sound Alphorns Concert 🎶🗻

Take a trip to the Swiss Alps—no passport required! Experience the hauntingly beautiful sound of the traditional alphorn right in the gardens of Boehm’s Candies. It’s free, it’s one-of-a-kind, and yes, it’s the perfect excuse to eat chocolate while listening to giant wooden horns.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Boehm’s Candies Chapel Garden, 255 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎺 Sweet sounds + sweet treats = a delightfully alpine afternoon!

🖌️ Paint, Picnic & Protect! 🎨🌿

Start your day painting the natural beauty around Lake Sammamish with artist Shayla Hufana, break for a delicious catered lunch, then wrap things up with a heartwarming beach clean-up. This event is all about creativity, community, and giving back to the land that inspires us. No experience? No problem. Just bring an open heart and a willingness to hold both a paintbrush and a trash bag.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧼 Come for the art, stay for the impact—this is nature appreciation at its finest!

Sunday July 20th 77°/57° 🌤️

National Ice Cream Day

🛼 Let the Good Times Roll: Indoor Skating Fun! 💫

Lace up your skates and hit the floor at this new roller rink, brought to you by the passionate crew of ex-Skate King skaters and local volunteers! This isn’t just retro—it’s revival. With multiple skate sessions and a mission to build community on wheels, it’s time to roll into some pure joy.
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🛼 Whether you're a disco roller or just getting your balance—this rink is ready for you!

🎉 Kirkland Summer Soirée: Block Party Magic! 🎈🎶

The Central Houghton Neighborhood is throwing one seriously epic bash—and the entire city of Kirkland is invited! We're talking two bands, five food trucks, local vendors, glitter tattoos, a pet parade, and enough bubbles to float away on. With 750–1,000 neighbors expected, this soirée is anything but small-town.
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Northwest University, 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎊 Bring your friends, your dog, your kids, and your party spirit—it’s the neighborhood celebration of the season!

🌲 Guided Nature Walk at Tradition Plateau 🍄🌿

Join Ranger Casey Shane for a stroll through Tradition Plateau and learn all about native plants, local wildlife, and (yes!) his favorite fungi. It’s part forest hike, part ecology class, part mushroom appreciation hour—and 100% a great way to connect with the great outdoors.
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Highpoint Trailhead, 26415 SE 79th St, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍄 Get out, breathe deep, and geek out with a park ranger who really knows his trees.

🪟 Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop ✨🧰

Make your own stained glass suncatcher from start to shiny finish! This small-group workshop walks you through the copper foil method step-by-step, and you’ll leave with a handmade piece of art and the skills to make more. It’s hands-on, satisfying, and a little bit sparkly—just like you.
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: NBA&I Center for Creativity, 1533 Bendigo Blvd North, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Shine bright, craft hard, and walk out with art that literally glows in the sun!

Trivia 🤔

Redmond is known as the “________ Capital of the Northwest.”

Last weeks question and answer:
Woodinville is located in which county? King County

That’s a wrap. Stay cool and keep your fingers crossed that no more transformers blow from all the AC units kicking on! See ya next week.