Summer is here! So excited for everything that’s coming up. I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend and got recharged because this weekend is packed with a lot to do! Avoid the Seattle traffic and check out some of the stuff we’ve got going on in our backyard.

• Back to Back Improv Shows

• Chocolate and tea

• Guided hikes

• Wallflowers concert

• Rosé Revival

• Forest to Fork

• Pollination Fest

• Car show

• 100 Things To Do In Washington Before You Die

and a lot more. Let’s get to it.

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

425 Cellars - Brian James 5:30pm
Goose Ridge Woodinville - Kurt Lindsay 5pm
Locust Cider Woodinville - Aidan Rufer 5pm

Friday

Bayernmoor Cellars - Ian Jones 4pm
Obelisco Estate - Brian James 7pm
Prohibition Cellars - Vibemind 7pm
Two Vitners - Marilyn & the G Strings 6pm
Chelan Ridge - Alex Britton 5pm
Northwest Spirits - Rocci Medawar 5pm
The Lime - The Cover UP 9:30pm
Bake’s Place - Andy Stokes 8pm

Saturday

Two Vitners - Just Clark 2pm
Chelan Ridge - Emmy Saxton 5pm
Pub 85 - No Rules 8pm
The Lime - The Hipsters 9pm
Remlinger Farms - Leon Bridges 6:30pm
Vino Bella - Copastetic 7pm

Sunday

Locust Cider Woodinville - James Coates 1pm
Chelan Ridge - James Coates 1pm
The Lime - Herding Cats 8pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday May 29th 64°/47° ⛅️

National Paperclip Day

🎙️ Intrepid Storytelling: A Night Of Inspiration 🌟📖

Get ready for a heartwarming evening where the mic becomes a magic wand. This night of storytelling is about sharing truth, laughter, goosebumps, and maybe a few happy tears. Whether you love hearing personal tales or secretly dream of telling your own, this event is full of soul and sparkle. Be inspired and maybe even leave thinking, “Hey, I’ve got a story too!”
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Woodmark Meetings & Events, 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your ears, your heart, and a friend who loves a good story!

😂 Stand Up Comedy Night with Geoff Lott 🎤🍺

Step into a night of punchlines, pints, and pure ridiculousness. Geoff Lott is a comedic cocktail of dad jokes, wisecracks, and Gen X grit that'll keep you laughing into next week. Featuring the ever-lively Cameron Mazzuca, this show is like a comedy hug from someone who still pays for Spotify Premium. Trust us, it’s way funnier than anything on Netflix tonight.
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Savage Brewing Company, 12815 NE 124th St #I, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Snag a ticket, sip a brew, and laugh like nobody’s judging!

🥂 Farm Fresh Feast: Gourmet Fun(draiser) 🌾🎶

It’s farm-to-fabulous at this one-of-a-kind feast! You’ll sip, snack, and swirl your way through a delicious evening while helping Hopelink do amazing work in your community. With live music, a gourmet dinner, wine pairings, and games—this isn’t your average fundraiser. It’s more like dinner with benefits... the charitable kind.
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Columbia Collective, 14030 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Save a seat, fill a plate, change a life!

🍷 Sip and Learn: Southern Italy Edition 🇮🇹🌊

Explore the toe and heel of Italy—through wine! 🍇 This tasting journey introduces you to the surprisingly refined vinos of southern Italy, where once-basic blends now shine with sophistication. If you’ve only known Chianti and Pinot, it’s time to upgrade your palate, island-style.
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Capri Cellars, 88 Front Street, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get your swirl on—it’s vino o’clock in the Med!

Friday May 30th 77°/52° ☀️

National Nail Tech Day

🍫 Chocolate & Tea Pairing Class – The Ultimate Flavor Matchmaking 💕☕

Tea and chocolate: the power couple you never knew you needed. Join two flavor gurus as they walk you through velvety vegan chocolate meets steamy steeped goodness. Whether you’re a chocophile, tea lover, or just here for the snacks—it’s a luxurious afternoon of sweet sips and nibs.
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Paisley’s Tea Room, 317 NW Gilman Blvd #49, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Sip, savor, and secure your spot before it melts away!

💚 Girls Night Out: Golf Swings & Girl Things ⛳🍸

Ladies, this night is all about tees and togetherness! Whether you’re a golf goddess or haven’t held a club since mini-golf in '07, this is your time to connect, sip curated cocktails, and hit some virtual greens. Designed by women for women, this event is like a spa day—but with golf balls and a lot more laughter.
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Evergreen Golf Club, 14603 NE 87th Street, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Swing by and say hi—it’s the girls’ night you didn’t know you needed!

🧁 Family Baking Class: Dessert Goals Unlocked 👩‍🍳🍓

Roll up your sleeves and unleash your inner pastry chef! In this hands-on baking bonanza, you and your little one will whip up fruit crisps, biscuit toppings, and build core childhood memories—served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No experience? No problem. Just bring your sweet tooth and a sprinkle of enthusiasm!
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Whisk it all for a chance to bake, bond, and bite into bliss!

📘 100 Things To Do in Washington... Before You Die 😲🗺️

Ready to become a full-fledged Washington explorer? Join local author Gina Tarnacki for a fun and free evening celebrating her bucket-list-worthy book. You’ll discover hidden hikes, quirky spots, and even give a shoutout to Brick & Mortar Books itself. Spoiler alert: you’re going to want a highlighter.
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Brick & Mortar Books, 7430 164th Ave NE Suite B105, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
This event is free—but your curiosity might go broke!

🤣 Late Night Laughs: Adults-Only Improv Show 🎭🔥

Warning: belly laughter ahead! Eastside Improv’s late-night showdown is part comedy brawl, part interactive chaos. You toss out the prompts, and they bring the gut-busting scenes to life. It’s wild, it’s witty, and it’s just raunchy enough to justify leaving the kids with a sitter.
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Your abs might be sore from laughing. No refunds for split sides!

🌲 Guided Hike: The Secrets of Lewis Creek Trail 🥾🔍

Trade your screen time for trail time and join Ranger Curtis for a hike that’s part stroll, part time machine. Learn how the land’s past lives are shaping restoration efforts today. With just 1.5 miles to cover and plenty of nature to admire, it’s the ideal low-key outdoor adventure.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Nature nerds and casual hikers—this one's for you!

👢 Line Dancing 101: Boot Scootin' Beginners Welcome 🤠🎶

Got two left feet? Perfect! Come learn three fun line dances broken down step-by-step—no fancy boots or cowboy experience required. Whether you’re prepping for your next country wedding or just want to say "yee-haw" with confidence, this workshop is all good vibes and good moves.
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Studio Issaquah, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 3, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Let’s two-step into something new and totally boot-worthy!

🎸 The Wallflowers Live in Kirkland 🎤🔥

Get ready to rock out with Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers as they hit the stage with their signature sound. It’s part concert, part fundraiser, and 100% nostalgia with a side of Grammy-winning vibes. Expect hits, new jams, and goosebumps.
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Classic rock and a good cause? That’s music to our ears!

🌸 20th Annual Rosé Revival: Sip Happens 🍷💃

Join 30+ wineries lakeside for the ultimate rosé rendezvous. From sassy pinks to crisp whites, you'll swirl and sip with style—all while supporting student scholarships. Dress cute, bring your tasting game, and prepare to be charmed by Washington’s best vino.
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, 1000 Carillon Pt, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Drink pink and support dreams—cheers to that! 🥂

Saturday May 31st 73°/52° 🌤️

National Macaroon Day

🐦 Bring All the Birds to the Yard 🏡🎶

Your backyard’s about to become bird real estate gold. This two-part workshop helps you decode bird behaviors, identify feathered friends without binoculars, and transform your yard into a chirp-worthy haven. Zero birding experience? Even better.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, 10819 Carnation Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t just birdwatch—become a bird magnet. 🐤

🍯 Seattle’s Ultimate Honey Tasting Experience 🐝🍹

This isn’t just any tasting—it’s a honey-swirled, cocktail-paired, flavor-exploding experience led by a Master Beekeeper! Taste exotic honeys from around the globe, sip cocktails, and snack on locally-crafted bites that’ll leave your sweet tooth swooning.
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Pomegranate Bistro, 18005 NE 68th Street #A-150, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Your tastebuds are buzzing just thinking about it.

🌿 Forest to Fork: Wild Flavors & Edible Adventures 🍄🥕

From trail to table—literally! Join this tasty trek through the forest as you learn to ID and harvest seasonal edible plants, then whip them into kid-friendly recipes right in the outdoor kitchen. It's like a cooking class, nature walk, and survival show—but with way better snacks.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Brightwater Center, 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Put the “wild” in wild cuisine—your taste buds will thank you!

🚗 Drive-Thru Fundraiser: Turkish Treats for a Cause 🍢🍩

You’ve had takeout... but have you ever had delicious Turkish food served with a side of giving back? Roll up for doner kebab, gözleme, and sweet halka—without leaving your car. Comfort food meets community impact—this is what we call a win-win.
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Pacifica Foundation, 8626 180th St SE, Snohomish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Fuel your heart and your belly!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Improv Show: Laughs for All Ages 😂🎭

Improv isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! This family-friendly comedy showdown features hilarious performers turning your wacky ideas into gut-busting scenes. Kids will laugh. Adults will cry (from laughing). And everyone leaves a little lighter.
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring the whole fam—giggles guaranteed.

🌉 Building Bridges: Hopelink Community Resource Fair 💃🏽💬

This isn’t just a resource fair—it’s a full-on community celebration. Think live music, dance, art, hands-on workshops, and powerful connections to organizations doing good work. You’ll walk in curious and leave inspired (and probably carrying a tote full of goodies).
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue College Cafeteria, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, C-115, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Show up, connect, and celebrate community in all its colorful glory!

🦢 Family Origami Workshop: Fold, Laugh, Repeat 📄🎨

Bring the fam (and your fine motor skills) for this creative crash course in the ancient art of paper folding. You'll leave with a couple of beautiful creations, a new hobby, and some serious origami bragging rights. It’s like arts and crafts—but 100% cooler.
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio, 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bend it, fold it, love it—origami magic awaits!

🐝 3rd Annual Pollinator Fest: Buzz, Bloom & Boom 💐🦋

It's a pollinator party and you’re invited! This fest has everything: gardening tips, buggy science, kid crafts, live demos, food trucks, AND a keynote from garden design guru Sue Goetz. Whether you're a bee fan, a plant nerd, or just love local vibes, this fest will leave you buzzing with joy.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Pollinators, plants, and pancakes? Don’t sleep on this buzz-worthy bash!

🏒 Try Hockey For Free: Ice Cold Fun for Kids ⛸️🥅

Calling all future goalies and rink rockstars! This is your kid’s chance to glide into hockey greatness—no experience needed. Skates are provided, coaches are on deck, and giggles are practically guaranteed.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Sno King Ice Arena, 14326 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Skate fast, try hard, and have a puckin’ good time! 🏒

Sunday Jun 1st 68°/50° 🌥️

National Say Something Nice Day

🔮 Chakra Balancing Sound Bath & Meditation 🌈🎵

Ready to vibe higher? Join this magical mashup of sound bath healing, hypnotic meditation, tarot readings, and soothing essential oils. It’s like a spa day for your soul, hosted by a Reiki master with a gift for zen. Don’t worry, no chanting required—just bring your stress and leave it behind.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Bsod Nams Yoga, 1802 136th Pl NE #1, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Your chakras called—they want this day.

🥂 Brunch Beyond: Barre, Bites & Boutique Vibes 💪🍳

Celebrate Beyond Yoga’s 1st birthday with a feel-good barre class, brunchy bites, bubbly, and boutique shopping! With raffles, discounts, and gifts, it’s basically a wellness party disguised as a workout. Come for the burn, stay for the mimosas.
🕒 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Beyond Yoga, 151 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Stretch it out and toast to one fabulous year!

🎲 Sip & Play: Board Game Day + Wine 🍷🎯

What’s better than board games? Board games + wine! Bring your friends (or your best bluffing face) to this game-filled day of strategy, snacks, and red vs. white debates. Whether you win or lose, you sip either way. 🍇
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Barnard Griffin Woodinville, 17401 133rd Ave NE #C108, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Roll the dice, raise a glass, repeat.

🚘 6th Annual Firebird/Camaro Show: Vroom with a View 🏁🔥

Start your engines and cruise into nostalgia with classic rides, rockin’ tunes, and raffle prizes you didn’t know you needed. It’s chrome, burgers, and a whole lotta horsepower. Whether you’re a car nut or just want to drool over shiny paint jobs—this show delivers.
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: BurgerMaster (formerly Triple XXX), 98 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Engines purr, burgers sizzle—your weekend just got cooler. 🏎️

🌲 Guided Hike: Reforestation Talk on Tiger Mountain 🌳🦺

Hit the trail with a forest forester (say that five times fast) for a deep dive into forest management, logging history, and why trees really are the MVPs of the mountains. It’s science, fresh air, and maybe a deer sighting if you’re lucky.
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Tiger Mountain Trail, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Think of it as a TED Talk with dirt under your boots.

Trivia 🤔

What historic Kirkland building, once a hotel and saloon, is now a center for art exhibits and community events?

Last weeks question and answer:
How many public beaches does Kirkland have along Lake Washington? 13

Another great weekend in the can. The summer is heating up and a lot of events are coming up! Can’t wait to share them. See ya next week.