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Events & Festivals
Valentine Cookie Decorating at George’s
February 10 | 3 to 5 p.m. | George’s | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-cookie-decorating-at-georges-tickets-41582450228
Gather with your friends or come meet new ones as we celebrate the season of love at George’s! Valentine cookie decorating, special treats, fun photo opportunities and a FREE Kid's Meal to enjoy! Parents, let the kids decorate while you enjoy a special menu created just for you! Or have your little ones join you post-cookie fun, while you treat yourself to Happy Hour. Reservations recommended.
Introduction to Calligraphy: Valentine's Edition
February 10 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Heritage Hall | https://bespokestrokes.com/workshop-registration/valentines-calligraphy-workshop-seattle
Come enjoy an afternoon of learning the old-fashioned art of dip pen calligraphy writing! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this is the perfect event to enjoy an afternoon out with your friends, family or special Valentine!
Waterway Cruises and Events Valentine’s Day Cruise
February 14 &16 | Kirkland Marina Park | www.waterwayscruises.com
Treat your sweetheart to Seattle’s most romantic Valentine’s Day Brunch or Dinner Cruise! Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Washington as you dine aboard a beautiful Waterways yacht! An Ultimate Valentine’s Package is available for this special occasion in addition to other romance packages, including guaranteed window tables, roses, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and personalized cakes to complement your dining experience with advance purchase. Price does not include tax and port charges.
Arts & Entertainment
Kirkland Arts Center: “Re: Acclimating”
Through February 17 | Kirkland Arts Center | http://kirklandartscenter.org
Featuring artworks from the Pacific Northwest and across the country, the Kirkland Arts Center is proud to present the juried group exhibition “Re: Acclimating.” Examining the topic of climate change through the lens of 23 artists working in a variety of media, “Re: Acclimating” addresses humanity’s impact on the environment.
Parklane Gallery in Kirkland Presents Featured Artists in February Rob Tilley and Nam Kim
February 6–March 4 | Parklane Gallery | www.parklanegallery.com | (425) 827-1462
Nam Kim presents “Best Companions,” with stunning equestrian portraits in charcoal, graphite pencil and black ink. Rob Tilley presents “Different Places…Different Spaces.” Color photographs on aluminum of unique scenes from seven countries in three continents. Artist Reception and Kirkland Art Walk Friday, February 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
Second Friday Downtown Art Walk
February 9 | Downtown Kirkland | 5 to 8 p.m. | www.kirklandartwalk.com
Join Kirkland's vibrant art experience with an evening of art, music, wine and coffee in downtown Kirkland. Visit more than 20 locations that showcase the creative talents of local artists.
Ladies Musical Club Free Concert
February 9 | 7:30 p.m. | St. John’s Episcopal Church | 105 State Street | http://lmcseattle.org/event/spanish-vocal-piano-music-korean-songs-mendelssohn-trio-d-minor/?instanc
Spanish vocal and piano music, Korean songs, Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. LMC sponsors more than 50 concerts per season (October–May), featuring performing members and their guests, at a variety of venues throughout Seattle and the Eastside.
Howard Mandville Gallery “A Contemporary Showcase”
February 10 | Howard Mandville Gallery | www.howardmandville.com | (425) 889-8212
With more than 4,000 square feet of gallery space, Howard/Mandville Gallery offers one of the largest collections of fine art in the greater Puget Sound area. Paintings by Susan Faust, Christopher Mathie & Chuck Gumpert. Sculpture by Melanie Ferguson & Leo Osborne.
Studio East Mainstage Productions: “Once On This Island”
Through February 10 | Studio East | http://studio-east.org
In almost non-stop Caribbean song and dance, “Once On This Island” tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice and hatred.
The Posies
February 2 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Jon & Ken will perform as they did in their earliest shows—simply, as a duo, letting the intricate blend of their guitars and voices carry the evening. Expect familiar favorites and deep cuts from their entire catalog.
Twisted Flicks: King Kong Escapes
February 10 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Get ready for a Twisted Flicks take on King Kong Escapes! Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flicks is Seattle’s only live movie re-dubbing show that merges improv comedy with classic B movies for a hilarious cinematic experience like none other.
Storybook Theater: Pinocchio
February 3, 4, 10 & 11 | Times Vary | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Pinocchio, a little wooden boy, yearns to be real so he can read, run and make friends like other children do. But his new friends, the clever Cat and Fox, have other plans for this eager-to-please talking puppet. Can Pinocchio manage to outwit his devious friends, tell the truth and learn from his mistakes?
Imagination Theater
February 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Imagination Theater is back! Mystery, drama, and laughter abound in America’s leading radio drama series regularly featuring private detective Harry Nile and tales of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Recorded live at KPC, America’s leading radio drama series is heard from coast to coast on more than 50 radio stations in North America, including KIXI in Seattle.
Jubal Flagg: Stand-Up Love
February 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Jubal Flagg is a stand-up comedian, radio host, television personality and comedy writer. Known for his quick wit and keen and often strange observations, Jubal has been entertaining audiences on-stage and on the radio for more than 10 years. Jubal currently hosts “Brooke and Jubal in the Morning” on MOViN 92.5 in Seattle and can be seen throughout the country as a regular on FOX TV’s Dish Nation.
Andrew Joslyn & The Passenger Ensemble
February 16 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Seattle-native and multi-instrumentalist, composer, orchestrator, and violinist, Andrew Joslyn is a contributing songwriter and composer on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ 4x Grammy award-winning album, “The Heist,” and contributed to their most recent project, “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made,” has performed on the Grammy Awards, the American Music Awards and the Tonight Show, toured with folk legend Judy Collins and has had his work performed by ensembles nationwide. His formative years were spent studying classical music.
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: Brubeck & Desmond—Inseparable
February 18 | 2 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org
Composer-pianist Dave Brubeck and alto saxophonist Paul Desmond—the inseparable pair took the jazz world by storm with a special blend of sophisticated swing and a cool attitude. Their style was characterized by a rare blend of inventive writing, virtuosic playing, and use of such modern techniques as odd meters, stark jazz harmonies, and Desmond’s own “dry martini” sound.
Food & Drink
I Love Kirkland Wine Walk
February 16 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Heathman Hotel | Kirkland | $25-$35 | www.kirklandowntown.org
This 21+ event will bring you on a wine adventure of local wineries at downtown Kirkland businesses. Start at the Heathman Hotel and enjoy social wine tasting through numerous downtown stores to enjoy local wineries and breweries.
Recreation
Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tours
1st Sunday and 3rd Tuesday | Times Vary | Juanita Bay Park | www.eastsideaudubon.org
The Eastside Park Rangers in affiliation with the Eastside Audubon Society offer interpretive tours at Juanita Bay Park. Every season gives nature lovers a chance to spot something new and wonderful.
Upcoming Events
March 2–3 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Studio East http://studio-east.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
March 17 St. Patrick’s Run Downtown Kirkland www.kirklanddowntown.org November 4 Lake Washington Half & 4K http://www.kirklandshamrockrun.com/
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