2009 Summer Events

Bellevue Farmers Market Now open in a NEW Downtown Bellevue location!
NE 4th Street and Bellevue Way (old Safeway parking lot)
3:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursdays
Beginning June 6, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
(425) 454-8474
bellevuefarmersmarket.org

Purchase farm fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables direct from the farmer. Also, beef, chicken, eggs, artisan breads, shellfi sh, flowers, cheese and more! Music and cooking demos. See article here.

Bellevue Arts Museum Exhibits
510 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 519-0770
bellevuearts.org

This summer BAM features: The Book Borrowers: Contemporary Artists Transforming the Book (now through June 14), Michael Peterson: Evolution/ Revolution (now through September 20), Judy Hill: The Self Transparent, (beginning May 19), ÜberPortrait (beginning June 16) and The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf (beginning June 27). BAM is now open 7 days a week. Admission is free the fi rst Friday of every month. There are also free lectures and gallery tours.

Meet the Chopin Academy
Chopin Academy of Music Honors Recital
June 13, 2:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th Street
(425) 829-1117
meydenbauer.com

Tickets available at the door.

International Ballet Theatre’s End of the Year Performance
June 14, 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th Street
meydenbauer.com

For tickets call 1-800-838-3007 or visit brownpapertickets.com

Premiere Dance Center’s Act VI Recital
June 20
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
meydenbauer.com

Fraser Cabin Heritage Days
June 20, July 18 & August 15
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fraser Cabin at Kelsey Creek Farm Park
(425) 450-1049
eastsideheritagecenter.org

Learn about Eastside history and participate in hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life: agriculture, dairy, household tasks, log cabins and games.

Bellevue’s 24-Hour Relay Challenge
June 27-28, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Bellevue Downtown Park
(425) 452-4454
youthlink.com

Participate to help raise funds for Bellevue-area youth projects and programs.

Eastside Heritage Center’s Strawberry Festival
June 27, 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 28, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Crossroads Community Park
(425) 450-1049
bellevuestrawberryfestival.org

Features fresh strawberry shortcake, historical and agricultural displays, games, contests, music, classic automobiles and more!

Mountains to Sound Greenway Days
June 20-21

Greenway Days is celebrated in more than 10 communities with over 25 events along the 100-mile Mountains to Sound Greenway. Just choose your destination! Visit mtsgreenway.org for activities taking place in Bellevue.

Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
July 4, 6:00-10:30 p.m.
Bellevue Downtown Park
(425) 453-1223
bellevuedowntown.com/events

The Eastside’s largest 4th of July celebration featuring live entertainment and spectacular fi reworks synchronized to the music of the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Family entertainment, children’s activities, live music and more!

Live at Lunch Concert Series
NEW! Wednesday Concerts
July 7-September 10, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday at various office and residential properties,
Thursday concerts take place at the Bellevue Galleria Plaza.
(425) 453-1223
bellevuedowntown.com/events

Take a break and enjoy many of the Northwest’s hottest bands from rock to jazz to country. See concert listings here.

Intelius Presents: Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park
July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4. Shows start at dusk, between 8:30-9:00 p.m.
Bellevue Downtown Park
(425) 452-4240
www.intelius.com/summermovies

Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, a bag of popcorn and some soda, and head to the park to enjoy FREE outdoor movies this summer. Films will be shown under the stars on a 25-foot screen. Each movie night is themed with a different charity benefit. Please bring suggested donated items to support the organization of the night.

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend
Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26

Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair
Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum
(425) 519-0770
bellevuearts.org

This premier art event celebrates excellence in art and features more than 300 juried artist booths, art demonstrations, an award winning kidsfair, live entertainment and delicious foods.

6th Street Fair
NE 6th Street and 106th Avenue NE
(425) 453-1223
bellevuedowntown.com/events

The lively 6th Street Fair features more than 130 juried artists from across the nation, showcasing original artwork, jewelry, home décor, paintings, woodworking, sculpture and more.

Bellevue Festival of the Arts
Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street
(206) 363-2048
bellevuefest.org

Offering an array of finely crafted items.

Pops in the Park
August 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
(425) 451-3755
bellevuebotanical.com

Bring a picnic supper and a blanket to spread on the garden lawn and enjoy a free family concert.

El Gaucho’s Pour on the Plaza
August 8, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
City Center Plaza
450 108th Avenue NE
(425) 455-2715
elgaucho.com

Spectacular samples from 20 area restaurants and wineries.

Doctor Doolittle Bellevue Youth Theatre
August 14-16
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
For tickets call (425) 452-7155
meydenbauer.com

Enjoy the musical and talking animal adventures of Doctor Doolittle.