Explore Kirkland Events Guide - October 2018

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Explore Kirkland Event Guide

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October 2018

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Events & Festivals

Huskey Cruise

Husky Sailgating Cruises

October 20 | Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa |

1200 Carillon Point | www.destinationhotels.com

When the Huskies take on Colorado on October 20, sailgate in style to the game on a scenic cruise to Husky Stadium from Carillon Point. Drinks available for purchase on board!

Pee Wee Monster Bash

October 26 | 10 a.m. to noon | North Kirkland Community Center | 425.587.3336 | kirklandparks.net

Dodge the weather and the mountains of candy this Halloween season for Kirkland’s annual Pee Wee Monster Bash! Activities are ongoing, carnival-style, throughout the morning. Search activity code 5226 to register.

Kirkland Wine Walk

October 26 | Downtown Kirkland | www.kirklandchamber.org

October brings Kirkland’s Zombie Wine Walk! This 21+ event will take you on a wine adventure of local wineries at downtown Kirkland businesses. Start at the Heathman Hotel and enjoy social wine tasting at numerous downtown stores to enjoy local wineries and breweries.

Halloween in Downtown Kirkland

October 31 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Carillon Point, Kirkland | www.kirklanddowntown.org

Come trick-or-treat in downtown Kirkland with participating merchants. Presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association.

Arts & Entertainment

Kirkland Performance Center

Kirkland Performance Center

Imagination Theater

October 1 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org 

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.  

Steven Sills and Judy Collins

October 4 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org   

These two music legends will pull from their rich catalogs and share warm and intimate stories from their journeys and the 1960s folk and Laurel Canyon scenes they helped build. 

A Night at the Village Vanguard

October 7 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org  

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra celebrates the history and legacy of New York City’s most famous jazz club. This concert features great music of the many jazz titans who have played and recorded at the Vanguard, from its founding in 1935 through the present. For more information, visit www.srjo.org

The Kingston Trio

October 18 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org    

The Kingston Trio is one of the few groups today that has survived the many changes in the world of music. They have remained consistent in their sound, a three-part harmony that is clean and crisp.

Aaron Mahnke

October 19 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org  

As creator, writer and producer of Lore, Aaron Mahnke has immersed himself in creepy folklore and legends from around the world.

In Concert for Cancer: The Music of Chicago

October 20 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org    

The Music of Chicago with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, co-founder of Chicago Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin of Chicago& their band CTA, performing 17 of Chicago's smash hits! All to benefit life-saving cancer treatment and research at Seattle Children's. For more information, visit 7th Annual In Concert For Cancer Benefit.

A Brazilian Duo

October 21 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org  

A Homage to Brazilian Dances. The jaw-dropping talent of 7-string virtuoso Yamandu Costa displayed with the bass playing brilliance of his life-long musical partner Guto Wirtti “is phenomenal.”

SIRO-A Techno Circus

October 23 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org 

SIRO-A is a Golden Buzzer winning act from America’s Got Talent, and a non-verbal technodelic performance group from Tokyo, Japan.

3 Pigs

October 27, 28,  November 3 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org  

When the wolf is on the hunt for some succulent pork, the shakin’ bacon starts makin’ a sturdy, tooth-proof home for protection. This zany rendition of the favorite tale will have audiences, small and tall, rooting for the little porkers as they scramble to save their skins.

Capitol Steps

October 31 | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org    

Created by Capitol Hill staffers during the Reagan administration, this Washington, DC-based troupe produces hilarious musical and political satire. Capitol Steps truly puts the “mock” in democracy.

Kirkland Art Walk

Arts and Entertainment

Park Lane Gallery Featured Artists

October 3–November 5 | Park Lane Gallery | www.parklanegallery.org

Forrest Goldade and Adrienne are the featured artists of the month. Opening reception is on October 12.

Second Friday downtown Art Walk

October 12 | 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. 

Studio East Mainstage Productions: Oliver!

October 12–28 Studio East | http://studio-east.org/

Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Recommended for Ages 8+.

Food & Drink

Kirkland Harvest

Heathman Harvest Festival

October 13 | 4 to 7 p.m. | $35 Adults, $17 Kids 12 and under | www.heathmankirkland.com

Fall into the season at the Heathman Hotel. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, caramel apples and a fall-themed buffet with the whole family. Come in costume for extra fun!

Recreation

Kirkland Audubon

Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tours

1st Sunday and 3rd Tuesday | 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.

Beginning Birding Course

October 9, 16, 23, 30 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Northlake Unitarian Church | www.eastsideaudubon.org

Birding can be great fun but frustrating until you become familiar with the local avifauna and learn the skills that expert birders use. Eastside Audubon is offering a Beginning Birding course in October that will kick-start your abilities. It will cover techniques that experts use to separate and narrow their identifications. By the end of the course, participants will have learned 100 species that can be seen in Western Washington parks or on Puget Sound.

Upcoming Events

Turkey Trot

November 3                Lake Washington Half & 4K          

November 10              Jest for Fun Auction and Gala   

November 18              Hopelink Turkey Trot                     

November 24              Small Business Saturday              

November 26              Argosy Christmas Ships