Explore Kirkland Events Guide - November 2018

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Explore Kirkland Event Guide

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November 2018

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Events & Festivals

Lake Washington Half Marathon

Lake Washington Half Marathon

November 3 | Juanita Beach Park | www.lakewashingtonhalf.com  

Partake in the region’s newest half marathon! Whether you participate in the half or 5K, enjoy beautiful scenery and a beer garden at the finish line!

Husky Sailgating Cruises

November 3 & 17 | Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa

Ride to UW Football Games in style! Enjoy a scenic cruise to Husky Stadium from Carillon Point on Waterway Cruises with drinks available for purchase on board! November brings Stanford and Oregon State to town.

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run and Walk

November 18 | Marina Park

An annual Kirkland tradition! This festive Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run and Walk event benefiting Hopelink, a community action agency that has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities since 1971.

Kirkland Small Business Shopping

November 24 | Downtown Kirkland

Show your support to our Kirkland small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Throughout the holiday season many shops are open until 8 p.m.

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Various Dates and Times (beginning November 25) | Depart/Return Kirkland City Dock

It’s beautiful, it’s festive and it’s a Northwest tradition. Each December, the Argosy Christmas Ship™ and a Parade Boat set sail on Lake Washington, entertaining hundreds along the shoreline with onboard choirs, sparking lights and a liberal dose of holiday cheer.

Arts & Entertainment

Kirkland Investor Sharks

Kirkland Investor Sharks

November 1 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | http://www.kpcenter.org

Four regional start-up companies present their ideas and products to a world-class panel of the biggest investors in the Seattle area, who will have the chance to discover the next big thing. This Shark Tank-style event has all of the fascination of the show, but live and local.

True Loves

November 2 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Bringing together undeniable grooves and classic soul sounds, True Loves is composed of incredibly accomplished musicians who have touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and concertgoers all over the Pacific Northwest.

Kirkland Performance Center

Storybook Theatre 3 Pigs

November 3 | Various Times | 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.

Twisted Flicks: The Blob

November 3 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | http://www.kpcenter.org

Get ready for a Twisted Flicks take on The Blob! 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.

Maria Schneider with SRJO

November 4 | 2 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

World-renowned composer and four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Maria Schneider leads the SRJO in a concert of her celebrated works. Schneider’s genre-bending style combines ethereal, layered sounds with full-throated density and unexpected rhythms, and she will lift the performance of the SRJO to new heights with her expressive conducting style.

Cello Loops that Map the Heart: Gretchen Yanover

November 4 | 2 p.m. | Kirkland Arts Center Gallery

Join the Kirkland Arts Center and KBCS 91.3 in welcoming Gretchen Yanover who will present a 90-minute cello recital with a short talk.

The Brothers Four: 60th Anniversary Show

November 7 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Folk revival pioneers the Brothers Four are national icons of American music. With hits like “Try to Remember,” “Greenfields” and “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” their elegant harmonies blend flawlessly with traditional folk instrumentation of the guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass.

Rise Up

November 9 & 10 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Don’t throw away your shot to see Rise Up, the Hamilton Tribute Band! Rise Up is an ensemble of top Seattle vocalists and musicians that performs the amazing music of the record-breaking Broadway musical and winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

An Evening with Andy McKee

November 11 | 7 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique.

Imagination Theatre

November 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.

Meet the Author: Alexander McCall Smith

November 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Join the King County Library System and the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission for an evening with Alexander McCall Smith. McCall Smith is the author of the bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series, and many more books. His work has been translated into more than 45 languages and sold millions of copies around the world. Book sales and signing to follow.

Uncle Bonsai CD Release Concert

November 16 | 8 p.m. Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Uncle Bonsai returns to the Kirkland Performance Center to celebrate the release of their latest album, The Family Feast: The Study of the Human Condition, First World Problems, and the Lasting Physiological and Psychological Effects of Eating Our Young.

David Grisman Folkjazz Trio

November 17 | Times Vary | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Mandolinist David Grisman is a longtime friend and collaborator of the late Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia. His music is known as “Dawg” music. For nearly half a century, mandolinist, composer, bandleader, producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep, embracing many styles, genres and traditions.

Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

November 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

Loving the unadulterated joys of winter is something we all have in common with the late, great Warren Miller—who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, new and veteran athletes alike pay tribute to the man who started it all in Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment (WME), presented by Volkswagen.

Seattle International Comedy Competition

November 23 | 8 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | www.kpcenter.org

America’s biggest touring comedy festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition brings five of the top comics from around the country to compete for top honors and a shot at cash and prizes. Watch the 2017 finals at KPC!

Parklane Gallery November Featured Artists

November 5–December 7 | Parklane Gallery | https://www.parklanegallery.org 

Parklane Gallery’s November featured artist is Sylvia Portillo. The featured artist reception is November 9.  

Food & Drink

Woodmark Hotel

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Woodmark Hotel

November 22 | Woodmark Hotel

Enjoy a gourmet Thanksgiving feast at bin on the lake or Beach Café at the Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa located on the beautiful shores of Lake Washington.

Recreation

Eastside Audubon

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.

Second Friday Downtown Art Walk

November 9 | Downtown Kirkland | 5 to 8 p.m. | http://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.

Upcoming Events

Argosy Christmas Ships

December 1         Kirkland Winterfest   
December 1–23   T’was the Night     
December 8         Google Lights     
December 16      12Ks of Christmas Holiday Run and 5K