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  Downtown Event Calendar
July - October

What’s Happening in Downtown Bellevue

7/4 Bellevue Family 4th
6pm-11pm
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th Street
425-453-1223
Independence Day in the Park with entertainment, food, family fun, fireworks and a special performance by Bellevue Philharmonic.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/11-7/20 Bellevue Civic Theatre presents Nunsense
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
206-325-6500
Bellevue Civic Theatre starts their 4th season at Meydenbauer with the smash musical comedy Nunsense about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, New Jersey. Nunsense is the winner of four Outer Critic's Circle Awards including Best Off-Broadway Musical. As Sisters Mary Regina, Mary Hubert, Robert Anne, Mary Amnesia and Mary Leo sing and dance to raise some much-needed money, audiences will enjoy the "humor of the nun" and see why Nunsense is definitely habit-forming!
www.meydenbauer.com

7/12 Deck Care Class
9am-10am
Daly’s Home Decorating Store
200 105th NE
425-454-3093
Daly's own expert, Bill Davis knows wood care, and he's going to provide you with all the knowledge you need to make the right choices for your own deck maintenance. There is no charge for this seminar, just come to the Bellevue store by 9am to learn about deck care.
www.dalyspaint.com

7/14 Garden d'Lights Work Parties
1pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Poinsettia work party. A great opportunity for beginners to get started. Bring a friend!
www.bellevuebotanical.org

7/15 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Skyline Towers
10900 NE 4th Street
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring the steel drum music of the Toucans.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/16 Meet the authors: Gloria and Ted Rand
11am
Bellevue Regional Library
1111-110th Ave. NE
425-369-3318
Local author and illustrator Gloria and Ted Rand have provided us with titles such as Baby in a Basket, Willie Takes a Hike, and Fighting for the Forest. No registration required.
www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm

7/16 Faux Finishing Class
6pm-8pm
Daly’s Home Decorating Store
200 105th NE
425-454-3093
Learn from the expert, Randy Hillam, a Northwest-area Faux Painter. He will share with you his expertise in faux painting. Classes are $10.00.
www.dalyspaint.com

7/17 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring all-time dance hits by the Gruvbox. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/17 Summer Evening Open House
7pm-9pm
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 – 103rd Avenue NE
425-451-2585
Enjoy wine and appetizers, meet designers and permanent make-up artists from the Mark Allen Salon and receive complimentary mini-massages, paraffin hand baths, and hand scrubs.

7/17-7/18 MIX 92.5 Make-A-Wish Radiothon
Bellevue Square Center Court
425-454-8096
MIX 92.5's Murdock, Hunter, and Alice will be broadcasting live from Center Court for the 5th annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon. The Make-A-Wish Radiothon is the foundation's largest fundraiser. There will be phone banks in Center Court for volunteers to take pledges. Swing by Center Court and show your support.
www.bellevuesquare.com

7/18-7/20 NW Business Opportunity Exposition
10am-8pm, Friday & Saturday
10am-6pm, Sunday
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
877-850-8297
Over 100 exhibitors featuring business opportunities for the public. Admission: $12. www.westernexpos.com

7/19 Pops in the Park
5:30pm-8:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Old fashioned evening picnic in the park. Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs along with your picnic. Sit back and enjoy! Open to the public. Free of charge. Donations gladly accepted.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

7/19 Time Out for Women
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
480-961-4339
Popular authors’ and musicians’ work will be highlighted throughout the day. The event is sponsored by options and Deseret Book products will also be available for sale. Admission is $38 or $51 with a box lunch.
www.meydenbauer.com

7/19 A World of Music with Eric Ode
11am
Bellevue Regional Library
1111-110th Ave. NE
425-369-3318
Take a musical journey around the globe with this award winning singer/songwriter. Movement, songs, finger plays, percussion instruments and a flannel board map will make this an adventure for children and families. No registration required.
www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm

7/19 Music at the Bottom
4pm-7pm
Rock Bottom Restaurant
550 106th Avenue, Suite 103
425-462-9300
Listen to live music of Jennifer Savage on the patio with no cover charge and take advantage of drink specials.
www.rockbottom.com

7/22 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Civica Office Commons
205 – 108th Avenue NE
425-453-1223

The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring dance hits by Coolade.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/24 Garden d'Lights Work Parties
1pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Poinsettia work party. A great opportunity for beginners to get started. Bring a friend!
www.bellevuebotanical.org

7/25 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring classic to smooth jazz by 4th Degree. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/25-7/27 6th Arts & Crafts Fair & Taste of Bellevue
Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
106th Ave NE and NE 6th Street
425-453-1223
Arts, crafts, food and live entertainment in Downtown Bellevue, featuring over 120 artists and 20 food vendors.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/25-7/27 Bellevue Art Museum Fair
Bellevue Art Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
425-519-0768
U.S. Bank presents the Northwest's largest and most prestigious art fair returning for year 57. Over 300 artists show and sell art. Held at BAM and across the street at Bellevue Square the Fair is also host to nonstop entertainment, great food and art activities for children and their families.
www.bellevueart.org

7/25-7/27 Ballet Bellevue presents Don Quixote
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
206-325-6500
Music by Leon Minkus and choreography of Alexander Gorsky with staging by Viktoria Titova.
www.meydenbauer.com

7/26 Toy Stories Around the World with Rick Hartman
11am
Bellevue Regional Library
1111-110th Ave. NE
425-369-3318
Ages 4 and up can enjoy tales and mesmerizing folk toys from around the world, The Toymaker explores the common threads of play and folklore shared by children all over our planet. Every participant will take home supplies to make a simple folk toy. No registration required. Sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library
www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm

7/26 Feng Shui and Your Environment
10-12pm
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 – 103rd Avenue NE
425-451-2585
Come and learn Feng Shui, how it works in your every day environment, by simply rearranging your, home, office or personal space. Cost in $25 per person. Pre-registration is required.

7/29 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
One Twelfth at Twelfth
1110 112th Ave. NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring pop rock hits by Mister Miyagi.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/31 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring disco tunes by Hit Explosion. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

7/31 Garden d'Lights Work Parties
1pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Poinsettia work party. A great opportunity for beginners to get started. Bring a friend!
www.bellevuebotanical.org

7/31 Happy Birthday Harry Potter
4pm
Borders Books
505 Bellevue Square
425-990-8171
Come celebrate Harry’s 2003 Birthday Party at Borders. Join us for a magical afternoon with fun activities, games and giveaways.
www.bordersstores.com

8/1 First Friday
5:30pm – 10pm
Bellevue Art Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
425-519-0756
Free party night at BAM. Enjoy live music, FashionMoving events, libations and art tours of BAM exhibitions. Sponsored by Seattle Weekly, KPLU 88.5, Wolken Communica, Redhook Brewery and Chateau Ste. Michelle.
www.bellevueart.org

8/1 The Beads and Beyond Garage Sale
Beads and Beyond
25 102nd Avenue NE
425-462-8992
You can find assorted items for sale collected from the store and staff members over the years.

8/2 Hansel and Gretel
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-746-1160
Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Hansel and Gretel presented by Samena Swim and Recreation Club.
www.meydenbauer.com

8/5 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Key Center/ Rainier Tower
777 – 108th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring hot Latin jazz by Sonando.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/7 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring blues jazz sultry Korla Wygal and Her Private Reserve. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/7-8/8 Read Well
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
800-459-4655
Sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services. This two-day workshop will train teachers in the use of the Read Well program for early literacy. Read Well can be used to track kindergarten & 1st grade children to read with mastery. This event is open to the public.
www.sopriswest.com

8/8 From Soup to Gnats: The Essentials of Bug Cookery with Author and Bug Chef David George Gordon
12pm
Bellevue Regional Library
1111-110th Ave. NE
425-369-3318
For ages 5 and up. Many cultures throughout the world consider bugs part of a meal. This author will explore entomophagy (bug-eating) and demonstrate how to prepare a sumptuous bug dish, followed by an invitation for the audience to sample the exotic fare! No registration required.
www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm

8/9 Puppets Please, Marionettes
11am
Bellevue Regional Library
1111-110th Ave. NE
425-369-3318
Shirley and Terry McManus, mother and daughter team, will lead an in-the-round marionette variety show. No registration required. Sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm

8/12 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Skyline Towers
10900 NE 4th Street
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring all American swing by Swingset.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/12 Reading Group
7pm
University Book Store
990 102nd Ave NE
425-462-4500
Meets the second Tuesday of each month. This month's featured books: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis.
www.bookstore.washington.edu

8/14 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring the high energy of the Beatniks. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/14-8/16 Treasure Island
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-649-7155
Bellevue Parks and Community Services—Crossroads Youth Theatre presents an original adaptation of the classic Treasure Island complete with pirates and treasure.
www.meydenbauer.com

8/15 KIROS Breakfast Meeting
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
206-232-9287
Sponsored by KIROS. Where Christians & business intersect. Admission: $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
www.meydenbauer.com

8/16 Guinea Pig Story Hour
11am
University Book Store
990 102nd Ave NE
425-462-4500
Bring your guinea pig (in a cage or other carrier) and listen to stories read by Beth Henkes. Enjoy treats for both pigs and owners!
www.bookstore.washington.edu

8/16 Labyrinth Energy Painting Workshop
10am-1pm
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 – 103rd Avenue NE
425-451-2585
Use the form of labyrinth as a place of exploration, an ancient symbol of accumulation and release. Cost of $90 per person and pre-registration required.

8/16 Empyrean Beads
12pm-6pm
Beads and Beyond
25 102nd Avenue NE
425-462-8992
Sammie Pullen specializes in small seed and vintage beads from Japan, Italy, the Czech Republic and France.

8/18 Garden d'Lights Work Parties
1pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Poinsettia work party. A great opportunity for beginners to get started. Bring a friend!
www.bellevuebotanical.org

8/19 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
The Summit
10900 NE 8th Street
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring contemporary jazz by Deems Tsutakawa.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/19-8/20 Step Up to Writing
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
800-459-4655
Sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services. Learn how to teach students to write clear, well-formed paragraphs, reports and essays and to raise writing assignment scores. This event is open to the public.
www.sopriswest.com

8/20 Faux Finishing Class
6pm-8pm
Daly’s Home Decorating Store
200 105th NE
425-454-3093
Learn from the expert, Randy Hillam, a Northwest-area Faux Painter. He will share with you his expertise in faux painting. Classes are $10.00.

www.dalyspaint.com

8/21 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring Rockaroke (karaoke to a live band)!!! Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/22-24 ChalkWalk at the Corners
Bellevue Square
425-460-5930
Artists transform the sidewalk in Downtown Bellevue into a temporary outdoor museum of art. Live entertainment also provided.
www.bellevuesquare.com

8/23 Bellevue Motorama Autoshow
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th Street
The year 1953 marked the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette and the beginning of a revolution in car styling and engineering as sleeker, more powerful vehicles rolled off the assembly line. Given its significance in shaping Bellevue’s development, it seems fitting to salute the automobile as part of 50 Fest. Classic cars from 1953 and forward will be on display, many paired with their modern 2003 models!
www.bellevue50fest.com

8/23 Qing Qing Choir
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-379-0288
The choir presents their 20th anniversary night of Qing Qing.
www.meydenbauer.com

8/23 Light Up Your Life
10am-1pm
Join Bonnie McFarland and Jonni Ressler as they teach ways to really live each day and experience each moment with intention. Cost in $100 per person and pre-registration is required.

8/24 Garden d'Lights Work Parties
1pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Poinsettia work party. A great opportunity for beginners to get started. Bring a friend!
www.bellevuebotanical.org

8/26 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Civica Office Commons
205 – 108th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring the boogie woogie swing of Two Scoops.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

8/28 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring funky soul and R&B of Pat Wright and the Good Foot Band. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/2 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Skyline Towers
10900 NE 4th Street
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring Americana Pop by Kellee Bradley.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/4 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring the hits of the ‘80s by the Retros. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/4-14 Smokey Joe’s Café
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-746-1160
Presented by Bellevue Civic Theatre, featuring the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in the longest running Broadway revue in history.
www.meydenbauer.com

9/5 Rare and Interesting Plant Auction
5:30pm-8pm
Bellevue Botanical Gardens
12001 Main Street
The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society holds their Annual auction accompanied by big band music, hors d’oeuvres and wine. As a partner events with Bellevue 50fest, the evening will take on an elegant 50s theme.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/6 Garden d'Lights Classes
10am and 1:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/6 Lake to Lake Walk - 15K
8am
Mercer Slough Blueberry Farms
2380 Bellevue Way SE
425-452-7225
Join the Northwest Striders and the Bellevue Parks Department to hike one of the nation's most spectacular urban greenway trails. Like pearls on a necklace, Bellevue's Lake to Lake Trail connect pristine open space parks, farms, forests, wetlands, formal botanical gardens and neighborhoods between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington.
www.cityofbellevue.org

9/6 Astrological Overview
10am-12am
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 103rd Ave. NE
425-451-2588
Learn about the significant astrological energies for Sept. – Dec. 2003. Cost is $25 per person and pre-registration is required.

9/7 Garden d'Lights Classes
10am and 1:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/8 Garden d'Lights Classes
1:30pm and 6:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/9 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
One Twelfth at Twelfth
1110 112th Ave. NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring funk and reggae by Talisman.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/11 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring the upbeat blues guitar of Michael Powers. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/13 Color as a Window to Your Soul
10am-12pm
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 – 103rd Avenue NE
425-451-2585
During this class, Jennifer Evans will teach you personal strategies for intentionally using color as an ongoing spiritual ally. Cost is $25 per person and pre-registration is required.

9/13-14 Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival
10am-6pm
Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
425-861-7865
The Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association presents the 2003 Aki Matsuri, a weekend featuring Japanese culture.
www.bcc.ctc.edu

9/16 Live at Lunch Concert Series
12pm-1:30pm
Key Center/ Rainier Tower
777 – 108th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere lunch concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring funky ‘80s by Limited Edition.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/17 WK&G Presents Free Labor & Employment Law Update for 2003
8:15am – 1:00pm
Meydenbauer Center, Conference Room 406
11100 NE 6th Street
206-628-5997
Today's labor and employment environment is ever-changing with increasing federal and state regulations and employment litigation. The experienced attorneys in WK&G's labor and employment group will provide seminar attendees an overview of these issues and other significant changes in the labor and employment landscape.

The seminar is free, and breakfast is provided, so reserve your space early. RSVP by calling Hether Clark at 206-628-5997, or register online.
www.wkg.com/seminars

9/17 Garden d'Lights Classes
1:30pm and 6:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/18 Garden d'Lights Classes
10am and 1:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

9/18 Live at Five Concert Series
5pm-7pm
Bellevue Galleria
550 – 106th Avenue NE
425-453-1223
The Eastside’s premiere after hours concert series produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, featuring sultry roots rock pop by the Stephanie Schneiderman Band. Stop by the Live at Five Beer Garden, featuring the northwest’s top brewers.
www.bellevuedowntown.com

9/27 Tastes of Normandie
10:30am-1:30pm
Maison de France
10233 NE 10th St.
425-688-1078
Join French chef Bertrand de Boutray as he shares the cuisine of Normandie.

9/27 Creating a Beautiful Personal Altar
10am-2pm
Azaleas Fountain Court
22 – 103rd Avenue NE
425-451-2585
Shari Snow will help you explore and learn meaningful rituals to enrich your daily life. Cost is $35 per person and pre-registration is required.

9/28 Garden d'Lights Classes
10am and 1:30pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street
425-451-3755
Now is the time to start making glittering floral lights to brighten your holidays.
www.bellevuebotanical.org

10/3-11 Taking Steps
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-450-3839
Alan Ayckbourn’s hectic and hilarious comedy and classic farce from one of England’s most treasured playwrights.
www.meydenbauer.com

10/18-10/19 Bellevue Philharmonic Concert
7:30pm, Saturday
2pm, Sunday
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
425-455-4171
The Greater Eastside’s only professional orchestra will perform a wide range of musical styles with some of the most exciting guest solos on the musical scene today.
www.bellevuephil.org

Seastar Wine School
Mondays in September
Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
205 108th Ave NE
425-456-1892
A series of wine education classes taught by seven of Seattle’s most accomplished and respected Sommeliers.
www.seastarrestaurant.com

11/29 Family Fireside Storytelling
1-4pm
Winters House
Mercer Slough Nature Park
2380 Bellevue Way SE
425-450-1099
Join a fun-filled and free family holiday event! Docents will share the rich history of the house and grounds. After taking a guided tour, warm up inside the house as you listen to music, emjoy refreshments, exhibits and holiday stories and activities. Donations accepted.
www.cityof bellevue.org

12/27 Family Fireside Storytelling
1-4pm
Winters House
Mercer Slough Nature Park
2380 Bellevue Way SE
425-450-1099
Join a fun-filled and free family holiday event! Docents will share the rich history of the house and grounds. After taking a guided tour, warm up inside the house as you listen to music, emjoy refreshments, exhibits and holiday stories and activities. Donations accepted.
www.cityof bellevue.org

Weekly Events in Downtown Bellevue

Borders Books Children’s Story Time
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am
Borders Books
505 Bellevue Square
425-990-8171
Border’s hosts a half-hour story time in the children’s department.
www.bordersstores.com

Borders Books Kid’s Movie Night
Friday, 7pm
Borders Books
505 Bellevue Square
425-990-8171
Make a date with your little ones and watch new release movies as well as old favorites. Free popcorn and lemonade!
www.bordersstores.com

Barnes and Noble Story Time
Saturday, 3pm
Barnes and Noble
626 106th Ave. NE
425-451-8643
Story time for the whole family! Enjoy stories from different types of genres suitable for all ages.

University Book Store Story Time with Greta
Saturday, 2pm
University Book Store
990 102nd Ave NE
425-462-4500
Enjoy stories, crafts, juice, and cookies with this talented and energetic storyteller. Ages 5-10.
www.bookstore.washington.edu

Live Jazz and Acoustic Performances
Saturday, 8pm-10pm
Starbucks Coffee
10214 NE 8th St.
425-454-0191
Come listen to music performed by a variety of artists. Free.

Live Music With Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Gilbert’s Main Street Bagel Deli
10024 Main St.
425-455-5650
Come listen to live music as you enjoy your brunch!

Bellevue Botanical Garden Tours
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main St.
425-452-2750
April through October, a tour begins at the visitor center. You can also arrange a free guided tour of the Garden. Wonderful for any group and a great way to entertain out-of-town guests.
www.bellevubotanical.org

Live Comedy and Entertainment presented by The City Side Lounge
Friday & Saturday, 9pm
Doubletree Hotel
818 112th Ave. NE
425-455-1515
Great food and fun live comedy entertainment.

Happy Hour and Live Entertainment
4:30pm
Daniel’s Broiler
10500 NE 8th St., 2100
425-462-4662
The lounge is open seven days a week from 4:30-6:30pm for happy hour. Half price on all glass wines, beers, specialty cocktails, and appetizers. Also, listen to live music seven days a week at 8pm, 7pm on Sundays.

Bellevue in Pictures
Through September 14
Bellevue Art Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
425-519-0747
The Seattle Times presents a photo exhibit from their archives, featuring the city’s changing culture and physical landscape over the past 50 years.
www.bellevueart.org