I know I always say this, but it’s true - this weekend is packed! We’ve got some great family things to do, outdoor hikes, and don’t forget the festivals. Skip the bridge traffic and enjoy events like:

• Spring Wine Walk in Bellevue

• Bee Day Splash

• SEAshucked Mom’s night out

• Paper flowers workshop

• Calligraphy class

• Guided hikes

• Birding Class

• 2 Festivals

• Dance shows

a lot more! Let’s dig in…

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

Goose Ridge Woodinville - Sarah Brunner 5pm
Locust Cider Woodinville - Aidan Rufer 6pm
Willows Lodge - The W Lovers 6pm

Friday

Chateau Ste. Michelle - Concert Season Kickoff 5:30pm
Prohibition Cellars - The Dogtones 7pm
Sigillo Cellars - Sleepwalk Duo 6pm
Willows Lodge - Dane Stokinger 6pm

Saturday

Watts Brewing - Sweetener and The Kielbasa Nova 7pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Emmy Saxton 5pm
Northwest Cellars - Sunset Duo 5pm
Bake’s Place - Eagle Eyes 7pm
Sigillo Cellars - Jarrett Renshaw 6pm

Sunday

425 Cellars - Vagary 3:30pm
The Lime - The Herding Cats 8pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday May 15th 63°/47° ☁️

National Chocolate Chip Day

🎤😂 Sip, Savor, & Split Your Sides: Comedy Night with Jaci Terjeson! 🍷🎭

Get ready for a night of bold laughs and even bolder wines! Jaci Terjeson, the comedic queen of the Pacific Northwest, is headlining an evening of hilarity at Prohibition Cellars. With accolades from comedy festivals and even a nod from SNL royalty, Jaci’s sharp storytelling will have you howling between sips. Hosted by Brooklyn-born Danny Meyerend (who will mention it) and featuring the clever quips of Rachel Aflleeje—this is your dream lineup of vino and LOLs.

⏰ Time: Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Prohibition Cellars, 19501 144th Ave NE Suite F-900, Woodinville, WA 98072
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Wine, food trucks, and wicked laughs—why are you still reading? Get your ticket now!

🧼✨ Clean Freaks Unite! Learn to Make Safer Household Cleaners 🧽🌿

It's time to turn your cleaning routine from toxic to terrific! At this fun, interactive workshop, you'll learn how to mix up your own safer, healthier household cleaners using everyday items—no chemistry degree required. Expect hands-on activities, free tools and recipes, and tips that’ll make you the Sherlock Holmes of the grocery store cleaning aisle. Great for adults and curious kids (with their grownups in tow)!

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Avenue Northwest, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧪 Spots are limited—scrub into action and RSVP ASAP!

🍷👟 Wander, Sip, Repeat: Spring Wine Walk in Old Bellevue! 🍇🚶‍♀️

Wine not take a stroll through charming Old Bellevue while sipping top-tier vino from 21 Washington wineries? This annual Spring Wine Walk is your passport to a night of swanky sips, meet-and-greets with winemakers, and charming small bites. Choose between early VIP access or classic general admission—either way, you’re walking your way into wine bliss. Plus, you get a souvenir wine glass and a tote bag—hydration and fashion secured.

⏰ Time: VIP Entry: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | General Admission: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Bellevue – Main Street (South of Bellevue Downtown Park)
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍷 Grab your walking shoes and wine-loving friends—this one’s gonna be grape!

🐝💦 Bee There or Bee Square: Bee Day Splash at Kirkland Urban! 🎶🎈

It’s splash pad season, baby—and Kirkland Urban is throwing a buzzing bash to celebrate! Dive into family fun with water toys, DJ tunes, bubbles, and towel service (because soggy isn't stylish). Then, check out the Bee Workshop with a real-life urban beekeeper and walk away with bee-themed crafts and balloon critters. This party is equal parts splash and sass with a side of pollination education.

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Urban, 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🐝 Come for the splash, stay for the buzz—your kids (and inner child) will thank you!

Friday May 16th 65°/48° 🌥️

National Sea Monkey Day

🦪🍾 SEAshucked: Mom’s Night Off – Oysters, Caviar & Class! 👑🥂

Calling all mamas—it’s time to ditch the dishes and glam it up at Montinore Estate in Woodinville! SEAshucked is serving up fresh oysters, luxe caviar, and bubbly delights for a night that’s part girls’ night, part gourmet heaven. Mix, mingle, and shop from fabulous female-owned local businesses—yes, there will be tooth gems and permanent jewelry, because moms deserve sparkle too. Come ready to snack, sip, and celebrate YOU!

⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates Tasting Room, 17401 133rd Avenue Northeast #Suite 1012, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💋 Treat yourself, queen—you’ve earned this night of elegance and oysters!

🤓🛋️ The One Where You Win Trivia: FRIENDS Night! 🐱🎉

Could this BE any more fun? Test your FRIENDS knowledge at this trivia night where Ross’s divorces and Joey’s pick-up lines finally come in handy. Compete with your own Central Perk crew for epic prizes in a cozy wine bar setting, complete with drinks that don’t judge if you didn’t study. From “Smelly Cat” to “We were on a break!”, it’s time to show off your sitcom smarts.

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio, 14810 Northeast 145th Street #Bldg. B, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧠 Bring your brainiest pals—it’s trivia night, not a Joey moment!

🍫🍵 Flavor Fusion: Tea & Chocolate Pairing Experience! ☕🧀

Your taste buds are invited to a party they won’t forget! Join Experience Tea for a 90-minute deep dive into the delicious world of tea and chocolate pairings (yes, this is real life). Explore five teas and five decadent chocolates with flavor combos that’ll make you rethink everything. Bonus: there’s cheese. Triple win. Bring your curiosity—and stretchy pants.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Experience Tea, 195 Front St. N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍵 Sip, savor, repeat—this is one sweet way to start your day!

🎨🌸 Petals & Paper: DIY Flower Workshop Blooms in Issaquah! ✂️💐

Get crafty with tissue and construction paper at this blooming fun workshop where you’ll make stunning paper flowers—perfect for your home, your soul, or your Instagram. Taught by artist-poet Dani Flanary, this beginner-friendly class is all about creativity, chill vibes, and leaving with at least two masterpieces you made with your own hands. Flower power? You got it.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio, 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Come for the flowers, stay for the fun—no green thumb required!

🥾🌲 Trek & Talk: Guided Hike Through Harvey Manning Park! 🌳📚

Lace up those boots and hit the trail with Forest Carbon Program Manager Kathleen Farley Wolf! This interactive hike explores the lush landscapes of Cougar Mountain while diving into the fascinating world of forest conservation and carbon credits. You’ll learn how protecting trees helps fight climate change—and maybe even spot a critter or two. It’s like a TED Talk… but with fresh air and fewer PowerPoints.

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Harvey Manning Trailhead, 18390 Southeast Cougar Mountain Drive, Renton, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🥾 Bring your questions and curiosity—this walk’s got brains and beauty!

✒️💌 Calligraphy & Cabernet: Modern Lettering for Beginners! 🖋️🍷

Calling all future fancy-letter writers—this is your moment! Join a hands-on class at Beaumont Cellars and learn modern calligraphy with dip pens, ink, and a full beginner’s kit (yes, you get to keep it all). From wedding invites to snail mail masterpieces, you’ll be adding swoops and swirls like a pro. Also… wine. Did we mention wine?

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Beaumont Cellars, 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖋️ Come for the script, stay for the sips—fancy handwriting has never been this fun!

🎙️😂 Comedy Hour with Zack Lyman – Giggles & Grapes Await! 🍇🎭

Need a laugh? Zack Lyman’s got you covered with his high-energy stand-up set at the cozy Obelisco tasting room. This Amazon Prime comedy star is hitting Woodinville for one night only, so don’t miss your chance to catch his hilarious takes and charming stage presence. Whether you're a comedy connoisseur or just need a solid chuckle, this night promises full-bodied laughs and full glasses.

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Obelisco, 14525 148th Ave NE, Suite 121, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎤 Book your seat and brace your cheeks—it’s gonna be a grin-fest!

💃🪩 Boogie Down at the Disco Party & Membership Bash! 🕺🎉

Get groovy at Kirkland Eagles’ ultimate 70s-themed open house and dance your bell bottoms off! DJ Glenn Frazier is spinning disco bangers all night under a glittering LED light show, and the costume + dance contest means you better bring the funk. With prizes, retro vibes, and a wild energy that screams “stay out late,” this is your official invitation to shake what your mama gave you.

⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Eagles, 258 Central Way, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪩 You bring the moves, we’ll bring the mirror ball—let’s disco like it’s 1979!

Saturday May 17th 65°/47° ⛅️

International Minecraft Day

💪🎉 The Seattle Fitness Sampler – Sweat, Swag & Squad Goals! 🧘‍♀️🛍️

Get ready to stretch, squat, and sparkle at Seattle’s biggest wellness bash! Hosted by The Beauty Boost, this fitness frenzy features back-to-back workouts, wellness stations, and Fit Swag Bags for the early birds. Whether you're a yoga warrior or booty-bootcamp boss, you can hop in and out of classes as you please—no pressure, just plenty of endorphins. Oh, and did we mention raffle prizes and a $500+ grand prize?

⏰ Time: Doors open 9:00 AM | Classes start 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn Redmond, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘‍♂️ Grab your yoga mat, water bottle, and besties—spring into sweat mode!

🎶🏡 JazzVox House Concert – Lia Booth & Jeremy Siskind Live! 🎤🎹

Intimate vibes, incredible vocals, and a swingin’ piano—this house concert is the ultimate cozy music experience! LA jazz vocalist Lia Booth teams up with piano virtuoso Jeremy Siskind for a night that feels like a private jazz club in your coolest friend’s living room. With food, affordable drinks, and unbeatable acoustics, this event redefines “home entertainment.”

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: JazzVox Bellevue: Pellerin (Exact address shared after ticket purchase)
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎷 Snag your seat—this one’s for jazz lovers who like their tunes up close and personal!

🍲❤️ Empty Bowls Issaquah – Artful Bowls, Full Hearts! 🥣💞

Support local food banks and enjoy some soul-warming soup at this heart-filled fundraiser. Choose a handcrafted bowl, chow down on comforting soup and bread, and know that every bite helps neighbors in need. This feel-good event is hosted at Gibson Ek High School, proving that changing the world can be delicious and artsy.

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Gibson Ek High School, 379 1st Place Southeast, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍽️ Bring your appetite and generosity—let’s fill more than just bowls!

🌱👩‍🌾 Get Your Hands Dirty: Volunteer at 21 Acres Farm! 🧤🍅

Dig into sustainability and help grow a greener world at 21 Acres! Whether you’re pulling weeds, planting veggies, or learning about bioswales and hugelkultur (yes, it’s a thing), this hands-on volunteer day is all about soil, stewardship, and sustainability. No experience needed—just bring your boots, your energy, and maybe a raincoat.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌿 Fresh air, good vibes, and real impact—come get earthy with us!

🧪✨ The Magic of Science – Where Kids Become Mini Einsteins! 🧲🎨

Step aside, boring Saturdays—this science bash is bursting with bubbly lava, magnetic painting, and giggles galore! Kids get hands-on with wild experiments while parents enter a drawing for a $100 gift card (yes, science pays off). It’s educational, messy, and just the right level of chaos to keep the kiddos fascinated. No reservations needed—just show up and let curiosity do the rest!

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Lakeshore Learning, 3924 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧪 Free, fun, and full of experiments—science has never been this magical!

🌏🎉 United Festival – Celebrate Culture, Community & Free Henna! 🥟💃

Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a family-friendly day full of dancing, music, mouthwatering food, and vibrant local vendors. Redmond’s Downtown Park will be buzzing with performances and community joy—and did we mention FREE henna for festival-goers? Bring the fam, your appetite, and your best dance moves!

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Redmond Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎊 It’s a full-blown celebration—come for the fun, stay for the culture!

🪘🌍 Sawubona Festival – A Celebration of African Culture & Art! 🖤🎭

Experience the heart and soul of the African continent at this vibrant cultural festival! From traditional dances and spoken word to stunning art and handmade crafts, Sawubona is your one-stop shop for inspiration, community, and flavor-packed food. Bring the whole family and dive into a day where every beat, step, and taste tells a powerful story.

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Bellevue College, Building U, Level 3, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌍 Feel the rhythm, taste the culture, and leave inspired!

🫧🎟️ The Amazing Bubble Man – Pop-Tastic Fun for All Ages! 💨👶

Louis Pearl is bringing his magical bubble mastery to Kirkland, and trust us—you’ve never seen bubbles like this. From fog-filled bubbles and bubble volcanoes to people literally inside bubbles (yes, really), this show will blow your mind. Add some groovy tunes from Jet Black Pearl and you’ve got a performance that’s part science, part magic, and totally unforgettable.

⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🫧 Warning: May cause uncontrollable giggles and bubble envy—bring the whole family!

🚜🎈 Rig-A-Palooza 2025 – Big Trucks, Big Smiles, Big Fun! 🛻👷

It’s every kid’s dream: climb aboard fire trucks, garbage trucks, and more at Sammamish’s most hands-on event of the year! Meet the community helpers who keep the city safe, clean, and running smoothly—then bounce your heart out in the inflatable fun zone. With face painting, honking horns, and lots of exploring to do, this event is 100% FUN-ctional.

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🚒 Honk if you love big trucks—this event is a wheel-y good time!

🎣🔧 Build Your Own Fishing Rod – Reel in a New Skill! 🎯🎣

Always wanted to craft your own fishing rod? This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you how to assemble a 7-foot spinning or casting rod from handle to tip. Led by pro builders, you'll leave with a customized rod and bragging rights for days. It’s like arts and crafts—but way more badass and fish-friendly.

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Fairfield Inn, 1802 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎣 Hook, line, and skill-built sinker—this workshop is a catch!

🐦🔭 Birding Class at Lake Sammamish – Feathered Friends Await! 🌿📸

Whether you’re a total newbie or looking to level up your birding game, this class is for you. Join expert birder Kevin O’Malley on a guided exploration of Lake Sammamish State Park, spotting local species and learning birding basics. Binoculars recommended but not required—enthusiasm highly encouraged!

⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🦉 Spread your wings—this is a beak-level adventure for bird nerds of all ages!

🪨🌋 Rock On! Geology Hike Through the Issaquah Alps 🥾🔍

Join geologist Tom Doe for a 3-mile hike through Cougar Mountain and uncover the fascinating story beneath your feet. Learn about local rock types, glacial history, and even the area's coal mining past—all while trekking beautiful forest trails. Warning: you may never look at dirt the same way again.

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Red Town Trailhead (off Lakemont Blvd. SE), Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪨 Adventure rocks—grab your boots and get ready to geek out with nature!

Sunday May 18th 67°/48° ⛅️

National No Dirty Dishes Day

💃🔥 ¡se BAILA español! – A Flamenco Fiesta for the Soul! 🇪🇸👠

Celebrate 10 years of rhythm, passion, and tradition with Semilla Flamenca’s spectacular anniversary show! Featuring brilliant students with years of training and dazzling performances from both flamenco and folklórico dance traditions—including a cultural journey through Mexico's vibrant regions. Expect elegance, color, and toe-tapping intensity that’ll leave you shouting “¡Olé!”

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Redmond Performing Arts Center, 17272 Northeast 104th Street, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
👠 Grab your seat and your best “olé”—this show is pure fuego!

💃‍‍💫 Spin Into Something New: Pole Dance Party for Beginners! 💪🎉

Ever wanted to try pole dancing in a zero-pressure, all-fun setting? This beginner-friendly mixer is a two-hour confidence-boosting blast complete with a guided warm-up, intro moves, and freestyle time. Make new friends, get a killer workout, and find out just how empowering a spin around a pole can be!

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Trinity Pole Studios, 12089 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🩰 No experience? No problem—come twirl into your next favorite hobby!

🧘‍♀️💗 Heartfelt Meditation & Sound Bath – A Mother’s Day Retreat 💫🎵

Celebrate love and connection with a soothing sound bath and meditation session at Bsod Nams Yoga. Designed to honor mothers (or your own inner nurturer), this serene experience will help you relax, reflect, and recharge. Think of it as a hug for your nervous system—plus, it makes a heartfelt gift if you're bringing Mom along.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Bsod Nams Yoga, 1802 136th Place Northeast #1, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘 Give the gift of zen—your chakras will thank you!

☕🎨 Macramé Magic – Knot Your Average Craft Class! 🧶🌟

Turn some strings into stunning wall art at this beginner-friendly macramé workshop hosted inside the cozy Evergreen Blendz Coffee shop. Sip on something warm while you twist and tie your way to a boho masterpiece. All supplies are provided—just bring your creative spirit (and maybe a friend or two)!

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Evergreen Blendz Coffee, 11811 NE 128th St, Unit D, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧵 Come tie one on—with string, not drinks (though coffee counts)!

🌊🏄‍♀️ PaddleFit SUP Class – Sweat, Splash, Repeat! 💪🌞

Ready to level up your paddle game? This intermediate/advanced SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) class combines serious fitness with fun on the water—think paddling technique, sharp turns, core work, and planks (yep, on the board!). Just bring your own gear, your determination, and your balance—Lake Sammamish is your gym!

⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🏄‍♂️ If your workout needs more splash and sunshine, this is your jam!

🎤🍷 Drag Me Out for Sunday – Queens, Wine & Fabulous Times! 💅🌈

It’s Sunday, it’s spring, and it’s time to sashay into Vino Bella for Issaquah’s fiercest drag show! Hosted by the glamorous Melody Volt Paradisco and DJ Purple Licious, with a lineup of queens ready to slay your Sunday. Enjoy wine, sass, and show-stopping performances in an intimate, high-energy setting.

⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Vino Bella Wine & Espresso Bar, 99 Front St N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💃 Sip, cheer, and werk it—because fabulous doesn’t rest on Sundays!

🔨🧡 Hammer & Hang: Copper Wall Art Workshop 🪞🎨

Tap into your inner metalsmith at this beginner-friendly copper wall hanging workshop! With guidance from a seasoned jewelry artist, you'll craft your own custom copper décor using waterjet shapes, beads, and texture tools. No experience needed—just a creative spark and maybe a little love for shiny things.

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
⚒️ Let your creativity shine—literally!

🚶‍♀️💙 Walk Strong to Cure JM – Hope in Every Step! 🌟👟

Join families and friends at Marymoor Park for a powerful walk supporting children living with juvenile myositis (JM). This uplifting community event raises funds for vital research and care, proving every step can spark hope. Bring your sneakers, your support, and your best team spirit—it’s about walking together for a brighter tomorrow.

⏰ Time: Registration begins at 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Marymoor Park – Velodrome Shelter, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
👟 Every step counts—let’s walk strong and show some love!

Trivia 🤔

Issaquah’s Salmon Days Festival was started in what year?

Last Weeks question and answer:
Which former amusement park, now demolished, was once a top attraction in Kirkland during the early 1900s? Juanita Bay Amusement Park

That’s all for this weekend folks. I hope you found something you can get out and do and enjoy the weather. Before you know it, it’ll be halloween 😱. Have a great week, and I’ll see in the next issue.