Step into the seductive embrace of Bellevue Opera's breathtaking rendition of Bizet's timeless masterpiece. Prepare for a mesmerizing journey into Carmen's depths of love, betrayal, and unyielding passion! Carmen is an opera in four acts by French composer Georges Bizet. It premiered on March 3, 1875. The opera is based on the story of a hot-blooded young corporal in the Spanish cavalry stationed near Seville, Don José, who is ordered to arrest Carmen, a young, flirtatious Gypsy woman, for assaulting a coworker. Greatly charmed by her, José allows her to escape. Carmen is an enduring story of passion, lust, jealousy, obsession, [...]

Have you ever dreamed of being on stage? Eastside DIY Community Drag aims to build a welcoming and inclusive environment removing accessibility barriers through a once a week 10-week workhsop for those interested in entering the world of drag for the first time. No matter your style (or whether you are discovering your style), we embrace the silly, the spooky, the sexy, and the weird. We believe that drag is expansive and for everybody!  The pasta-bilities are endless, and with the support of your friendly local LGBTQ+ community we can create the next generation of drag together! Sign up here to [...]

Two featured poets and an open-mic poetry reading, on the third Thursday evening of each month. Since 2006, in-person monthly events have been held at SoulFood CoffeeHouse, 15748 Redmond Way in Redmond, Washington, but during the pandemic have been held on Zoom. For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/soulfoodpoetrynight/ (includes upcoming featured readers, Zoom links, and more).

Aakriti Dance Academy proudly announces Kala - Unleash Your Creativity!! Aakriti Dance Academy celebrates 10 glorious years of unique themed shows and storytelling, brilliant, choreographed dance sequences, vibrant costumes, rich sets and design, by THE MOST TALENTED and WONDERFUL dance community that we have built for so many years!! Kala will showcase various arts forms in beautifully choreographed dance sequences. You will get to witness arts forms like painting, pottery, weaving, instrumental music, singing, theater and so much more! The show will feature a variety of dance styles ranging from Bollywood, Indian Contemporary, Folk and Indian Classical dance forms like Oddisi [...]

At Saving Great Animals, we work hard all year long to help the forgotten, the neglected, the abused and the abandoned dogs that are euthanized in shelters by the thousands every day. We make them a promise that we will help them find a great new home. Fulfilling this promise requires passion, empathy, commitment and most of all, funds. For this year’s Benefit, we are raising funds specifically to expand our rehabilitation program for fearful and shut-down dogs. Our program offers a second chance to dogs who otherwise would have no hope of being adopted. Funds raised will be used create [...]

Join us for a great classical event with Dr. Boris Konovalov !!!Dr. Boris Konovalov in concert: World renowned concert pianist, First Prize Winner of All-Russia Competition, Doctorate degree from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory.One of the most prominent pianists of his generation, Dr. Boris Konovalov has received his education from Novosibirsk Glinka Conservatory, MD under Prof. S. Gindis, and then Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, DMA under Prof. Vera Gornostaeva, who was a student of legendary H. Neuhaus--the teacher of Gilels and Richter. At the age 11 Boris won his First prize at the All-Siberia piano competition. At the age 21 he won First [...]

Have you ever dreamed of being on stage? Eastside DIY Community Drag aims to build a welcoming and inclusive environment removing accessibility barriers through a once a week 10-week workhsop for those interested in entering the world of drag for the first time. No matter your style (or whether you are discovering your style), we embrace the silly, the spooky, the sexy, and the weird. We believe that drag is expansive and for everybody!  The pasta-bilities are endless, and with the support of your friendly local LGBTQ+ community we can create the next generation of drag together! Sign up here to [...]

Monthly reading celebrating written and spoken arts, featuring a special guest (poet, novelist, memorist, etc.) plus an open-mic reading for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Events are usually in person at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. For more information, see http://raspread.com/.

Élan Vital | Art Exhibition + Fashinon Show | Event IIDear friends, We a happy to invite you to Contemporary Art Exhibition, Fashion Show and Music event. The details will be announced later on! Organizers: NW Land Real Estate | Elena Bundren https://www.nw-land.com/ Iteam events | Natalia Tiosova https://www.instagram.com/iteam_ircusa

Join us for an evening to fight the darkness of human trafficking and bring hope to women and children around the world. The 12th Annual Freedom Gala promises to be our most memorable yet, with amazing performances and inspiring stories of hope and resilience. You’ll hear from visionary leaders who are spearheading groundbreaking initiatives. Together, we can shine a light on the darkest corners of our world and create a future where freedom is a reality for all. Attire: Cocktail Dinner and drinks will be served Live and silent auction

Hwaen Ch'uqi in concert September 30 / Saturday 7:00 pm Join us for a delightful classical concert! An Inca Indian and a native of Perú, pianist and composer Hwaen Ch'uqi is a world-renowned soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has performed throughout the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Russia, Taiwan, Japan, and Perú at such venues as Seiji Ozawa Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, and Philharmonic Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. He is a proud product of the Eastman School of Music, and he continues to call Rochester, NY home. Mr. Ch’qui will be [...]