Have breakfast with Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis on June 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the Meydenbauer Center. Come learn what the city's future holds, including updates on the local economy, arts and tourism, equity and inclusion initiatives, housing strategies, neighborhood safety, mobility projects and more as we celebrate our shared achievements and pave the path ahead. Reserve your seat(s) today! Spots are limited! https://bit.ly/2023StateoftheCity State of the City is produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Bellevue and mayoral leadership.

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/.

Hysterically funny Sam Miller headlines JAMCO. Comedy Series, with Vanessa Dawn, Dennis Stamper and Jamal Harrington. Live in Renton, WA.Sam Miller is a comedian from Olympia Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has 2 kids, (one of them is on purpose) he's been married for 11 years, and has been clean and sober for 14 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it's like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails like in Yakima. His first album and special, Round Trip, was recently recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning [...]

Bellevue Family 4th presented by The Bellevue Collection returns to Bellevue Downtown Park for it's 31st year in the Heart of Bellevue. Starting at 5:00PM, you can enjoy free live music, a family fun zone, food options/food trucks and entertainment. The evening leads up to a spectacular fireworks show at 10:05 PM synchronized with a live performance by the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra. More information about the event here: https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/family-4th The City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown Association have co-produced the Bellevue Family 4th for the past 31 years. *Additional Catagory: Community

Join us for a night filled with laughter and entertainment with Israeli comedian Israel Katorza! Katorza is a well-known comedian who has been making audiences laugh for years. Having performed all over the world, Katorza has gained a reputation for his unique style of comedy that is both hilarious and relatable. This in-person event will be in Hebrew and will take place on Monday Oct 30, 2023 at 8PM at the Meydenbauer Theater. Get your tickets now to see Israel Katorza live and get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and fun

Enjoy a free two-day festival showcasing traditional and modern Japanese arts & culture, music, an,d technology. Live music, performances, cosplay contest, martial arts, ikebana and tea ceremony demonstrations, Japanese food, and a wide variety of exhibitors are sure to entertain you. Families with kids can enjoy activities in the Kids' Corner including calligraphy and Japanese carnival games.

NEW AGE FLAMENCO is a group of professional musicians who will provide the perfect music for your event!NEW AGE FLAMENCO is a group of professional musicians who will provide the perfect music for concerts, festivals, weddings, receptions, parties, or corporate events in your area. Some of their regular clients include the Columbia Tower, the Four Seasons, Sorrento and Westin Hotels, Overlake Hospital (Bellevue), Benaroya Hall, Seattle Aquarium and several Seattle's authentic clubs and restaurants - El Guacho, Vinobella, MAISON DeLILLE, Agave Issaquah, Willows Lodge, etcTheir music reflects a strong Latin connection, Mediterranean folk, European roots, jazz, and a Gypsy soul blended [...]

Let your kids explore their creativity this summer by making fun crafts, drawings, canvas paintings, and more, all while enjoying nature!Ages 5-12Activities include painting projects, crafts, drawings, and art experiments $40 per 2 hour session, $10 off for each additional siblingIf staying for both sessions per day, pack a lunch and enjoy a free hour of play (12p-1p)Must sign legal waiver prior to acceptance Limited spaces availableCall or email for further inquiries

Catch comedian Jourdain Fisher's hot new show live in Seattle. One-night only on Friday July 14th at Meydenbauer Center Theatre. Jourdain is a hilarious comedian, writer, actor and has a beautiful singing voice in the shower. Since becoming a comedian at the age of 17, Jourdain has found enough success to keep from working at his family’s funeral home business and his star is only rising. He has written for Viceland, 50 Central on BET and most recently, The Tonight Show. Jourdain was highlighted as one of 2018’s New Faces at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, was a [...]

Unwind and connect with nature, through art.Unwind with Art -Join local artist Teresa Stern to de-stress and capture some inner calm! Learn tools you can use anytime, inside or outside, to unwind and connect with nature. Attend one or both events.July 15th, 1:00-2:30 pmIn this afternoon session, enjoy a guided nature meditation that engages your senses of sight, touch, and smell, followed by creative activities with provided nature items (leaves, branches, or shells, etc.). Participants will create blind contour drawings, tracings, and rubbings of natural objects, and leave with 1-3 artworks and an extra sense of relaxation. Paper and drawing materials [...]

A cultural experience of traditional live folkloric music and dance from southern Spain! Enjoy the spirited rhythmical energy of this event.The history of Spain is intertwined with the sounds of Sephardic, Gypsy, and Arab traditions. The pulse of the guitar, the cry of the voice, and the articulation of the dance gives flamenco its structure. It's an unfiltered art form expressed through movement and sound, including joy, sadness, love, loss, and all other emotions in between. Join us in this evening of sharing of culture and the human experience with local flamenco artists.