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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
8/14 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 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 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.
9/9 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
9/18 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.
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
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