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We've got Bubble Man, Fluid Bear Art Classes, Shopping for Yourself, Comedy, and Latin Dancing.
Don’t Just Survive the Holidays... Thrive Through Them!
Mike Surprenant
December 25, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
✨ Skip the Seattle traffic and the headache of downtown parking—there’s a whole world of fun happening right here on the Eastside! Whether you're into bites, brews, beats, or browsing, this side of the lake serves it all with less stress and more charm. Go local, stay playful, and make the most of your weekend, without ever hitting I-5. Now let’s dig in…
Table of Contents
Live Music 🎶
Friday
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery - Kitty Mae 5pm
Bayernmoor Cellars - Alison Banchero 4pm
Northwest Spirits - Soulcem Acoustic Duo 6pm
Obelisco - Steven Pontius 7pm
The Lime - Rumor 6
Saturday
Tilton River Cellars - Two for the Road 3pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Ian Skavdahl 5pm
Obelisco - Brian James 7pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - Copastetic 7:30pm
Sunday
Chelan Ridge Winery - Electric Boots 6:30pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday Dec 25th 45°/39° 🌧️
Christmas Day🎄
Friday Dec 26th 44°/36° 🌧️
🎉🤣 A Funny Finish: Double Trouble Comedy Bash! 🤩🍷
Say goodbye to 2025 with belly laughs and clinking glasses! 🎤🎄 Cozy Comedy is ending the year with a double-headliner banger featuring Ricci Armani (Forbes’ fave funny face) and Adam Tiller (Finalist of Nate Jackson’s “Funniest MF” — no big deal, right?). It’s post-Christmas, so ditch the fruitcake and come sip wine while cracking up at Warr-King Wines. Think of it as a gift to your funny bone — you're welcome!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Warr-King Wines, 19501 144th Avenue NE #D700, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Don’t miss this final comedy blowout — grab your seat before it’s just a punchline!
💃🔥 Red Hot Latin Night – Dress to Impress (in Red)! 💃❤️
It’s getting caliente in here! Bring your fiercest moves and your most fiery red outfit to this dance party that’s hotter than your aunt’s holiday chili. 💃 The DJ will be spinning spicy Latin beats while you twirl, dip, and salsa your way into the night. No partner? No problem! Just bring that dancefloor energy and prepare to set it on fire.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Briora Ballroom Dance Studio, 12256 134th Court NE, #STE 160, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🕺 Don’t just show up — show off your moves!
🕯️🎨 Mosaic Lamp Workshop – Light It Up with Your Creativity! 💡✨
Ever wanted to make your own Turkish mosaic lamp? Now you can — and you get to bring a friend for FREE (at least for the candle holder option)! This hands-on workshop lets you craft a glittery, glassy masterpiece in a fun, laid-back setting. Whether you go full Swan Lamp or keep it candle-level chill, your inner artist will be shining bright.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Mosaic Art Studio, 12091 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖌️ Create art, laugh a lot, and leave glowing — literally!
🎄📚 Georgiana & Kitty’s Christmas Shenanigans at Pemberley! 💕🎁
Jane Austen fans, this one's for you — with extra mistletoe and mayhem! 🎀 Georgiana Darcy and Kitty Bennet are serving festive chaos, unexpected romance, and proper British charm in this hilarious holiday sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Think fancy frocks, cheeky banter, and maybe a surprise smooch under the tree. It's witty, it's warm, and it’s basically Regency-era reality TV (but with more caroling).
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE, Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎭 Come for the drama, stay for the Darcy!
Time to dance like nobody’s judging your footwork! 💃 Join the liveliest Latin dance party in town with beats so hot, your shoes might just start smoking. Whether you're an expert or have two left feet, this is your chance to twirl, dip, and hip-sway your way into a night of pure rhythm. Pro tip: dance first, hydrate later.
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: LaVida Dance Studio, 11961 124th Ave NE, Totem Square Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪩 Dance floor's calling — don’t leave it hanging!
Saturday Dec 27th 44°/35° 🌥️
☕🧠 Coffee Lab: Brew Like a Pro! 🚀👃
If you think coffee is just “hot bean juice,” prepare to have your mind blown and your taste buds awakened. ☕ This hands-on class explores the wild world of brewing — from grind size to water voodoo — and teaches you how to turn your daily cup into a liquid masterpiece. You’ll swirl, sniff, sip, and maybe become your own favorite barista.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Seattle Coffee Gear, 400 Urban Plaza, Suite 150, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💡 Come curious, leave caffeinated and dangerously knowledgeable.
🌟🌺 Garden d’Lights – A Twinkling Wonderland! ✨🌳
Over half a million lights. Zero chill. Garden d’Lights turns the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a glowing fantasy land filled with sparkling plants, animals, and even waterfalls! 🌸✨ There’s live music, a scavenger hunt, warm drinks, and just enough magic to make you believe fireflies have unionized. Whether you're on a romantic stroll or chasing your kid through a tunnel of lights, it’s pure enchantment.
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 1200 164th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎄 Come glow up your evening — selfies are basically mandatory!
🕒💼 9 to 5: The Dolly Parton Revenge Musical! 💃🎤
Get your sass on and clock into the office comedy of the year — with music by queen Dolly herself! 🎶 This fierce and funny musical is all about three women outwitting their awful boss in the most delightfully chaotic way possible. It's revenge, it's retro, it’s hilariously empowering. Think less spreadsheets, more sass and sparkles.
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Clock out of reality and into Dolly’s world — rhinestones encouraged!
🫧🎩 The Amazing Bubble Man – Pop Goes the Magic! 🫧🤹
This isn’t your average soap and water show — it’s full-blown bubble wizardry. Louis Pearl, aka The Amazing Bubble Man, blends comedy, science, and sorcery to turn bubbles into tornadoes, trampolines, and even bubble people. 🧼 It’s a show for kids, grownups, and everyone who’s secretly always wanted to be inside a giant bubble.
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎈 Skip the science fair — this is the real bubble magic you’ve been waiting for!
🎨⛄ Paint & Sip – Snowman Edition! 🍷🖌️
Frosty’s getting a glow-up! Channel your inner Bob Ross (but with wine) as you paint a snowman masterpiece on canvas while sipping your favorite drink. This cozy, creative night out includes everything you need — paints, brushes, a blank canvas, and that all-important first glass of vino. No judgment here — even if your snowman looks like he’s seen some things.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Painted Palace, 1813 130th Ave NE, #210, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖼️ Come for the brushstrokes, stay for the buzz and giggles!
🧸🎨 Fluid Bear DIY – Pour, Paint, and Play! 🐻🌈
Art meets adorable in this beginner-friendly fluid art class where your canvas is a bear-shaped model! 🎨 You’ll pour paint, watch it flow, and create a psychedelic bear ready to strut straight into an art gallery (or your shelf). No experience needed — just a willingness to let the colors do their thing and have fun with the mess.
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (multiple time slots)
📍 Location: Lighting Art Studio, 14702 SE 36th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Warning: highly addictive — one bear might not be enough!
Sunday Dec 28th 45°/35° 🌥️
🧘♀️🕊️ Declutter Your Mind – Meditation Reset 🧘♂️💫
It’s time to power down your brain and vibe with your heart. This Heartfulness meditation session will guide you into a peaceful, centered state — no incense or awkward chanting required. 🌿 Through yogic transmission (yes, it’s a thing and yes, it’s awesome), you’ll tap into calmness you didn’t know you had. Oh, and it’s totally free — your stressed-out self has no excuse.
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Northwest Arts Center, 9825 Northeast 24th Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘 Come breathe, reflect, and finally silence that brain squirrel.
🎨🧙♂️ Paint Jam – Miniature Mayhem Awaits! 🖌️🐉
Whether you're a miniature-painting wizard or you’ve never touched a brush smaller than your pinky, this Paint Jam is the chill hangout you didn’t know you needed. 🎨 Chat with fellow hobbyists, swap secrets, and bring your miniatures to life with free paints, primers, and palettes. No brushes? No problem — just bring your passion (and maybe your glasses).
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Mox Boarding House, 13310 NE Bel Red Rd, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Come paint, sip something nerdy, and make your minis magnificent!
🛍️🎁 Historic Shell Holiday Shop – Gifts Galore! 🧶✨
Shopping for others? Sure. But also… treat yo’ self. 🛍️ This cozy little shop is packed with handmade goodies from 45 Pacific Northwest artists — from jewelry to décor and everything artsy in between. Tucked into Issaquah’s historic Shell Station, this pop-up is basically Etsy in real life, minus the shipping fees.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 232 Front Street N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🛒 Come find the gift that says “I definitely didn’t buy this last-minute.”
🍷🧘 Yoga + Wine – Stretch, Sip, Repeat! 🍇🧎♀️
Sun salutations followed by Sauvignon Blanc? Yes please. 🍷 This all-levels yoga class at Prohibition Cellars offers 45 minutes of feel-good movement followed by wine — because balance is everything. BYO yoga mat, and stick around after to clink glasses with your fellow zen warriors. It’s the self-care combo you didn’t know you needed.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Prohibition Cellars, 19501 144th Ave NE, Ste F900, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘 Stretch your stress away and raise a glass to good vibes!
Trivia 🤔
The Kirkland Performance Center specializes in what type of entertainment?
Last Weeks Question and Answer:
Which Eastside city has an annual Art Walk? Kirkland
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