Soak Up the Fun
You know what feels like summer? If you answered, “Outdoor live music concerts by the water,” you would be correct. Read on for upcoming performances, community events, recreation, and more!
Rock The Village
Hosted by: The Village at Totem Lake
Date: Thursdays now - August 10
Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 NE Village Plaza
Get ready to ROCK THE VILLAGE! Join every Thursday night for a summer concert series from June 22 - August 10 (plus a special Saturday edition on July 8). Enjoy live music while you grab ice cream from Salt & Straw, sit on the patio at Stack 571, Serious Pie, or hanoon, or even before a movie at Cinemark. All shows are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
More information and music lineup on the event page.
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Village Fun Days
Hosted by: The Village at Totem Lake
Date: Wednesdays August 2 - 23, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 N.E. Village Plaza
Join us for Village Fun Days Wednesdays, August 2 - 23 for fun, free activities for the whole family. Each event will take place on the green near Cinemark and Salt & Straw and will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. due to set-up needs. Be sure to grab lunch at Bok a Bok or Joe's Burgers after.
More information and themes of the day on the event page.
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Dogust Paw-Pup Party
Hosted by: Kirkland Urban
Date: Saturday, August 12
Location: Kirkland Urban, 425 Urban Plaza
In partnership with BeLocal and Greet Kirkland Magazines, Kirkland Urban will host a Dogust Paw-Pup Party on August 12 from 12 – 2 p.m. in the Plaza. Our furry guests of honor will enjoy active urban agility toys, complimentary lick art, special doggy treats, and more! Attendees will also have the chance to meet local pet businesses and organizations. Additionally, all attendees are encouraged to enter the Kirkland Urban Dogust Photo Contest!
To enter the Kirkland Urban Dogust Photo Contest:
Follow and Tag Kirkland Urban on Instagram @KirklandUrban
Post your self-captured event photo featuring your furry loved one to Instagram using the hashtags: #dogustkirkland #kirklandurban #greetkirkland #belocalkirkland
A winner will be announced via Kirkland Urban’s social media channels on Monday, August 14.
Kirkland Waterfront Car Show
Hosted by: Kirkland Downtown Association
Location: Central Business District, Downtown Kirkland
One of the best car shows in the region with over 300 cars on display and over 30 vendors. Spend the afternoon browsing, eating, and talking to owners and restorers. Get close to a full range of classic, antique, muscle, and new high performance vehicles.
StoryBook Theater in the Park Presents “Rapunzel”
Presented By: StoryBook Theater
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August 5 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at Feriton Spur Park 747 6th Street S.
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August 19 & 20 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at Juanita Beach Park 9703 NE Juanita Drive
This August, StoryBook Theater is excited to bring an original adaptation of a familiar fairy tale.
StoryBook Theater’s musicals are 55-mins and for ages 3-10. There are two performances, one at 11 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. each date. Based on familiar fairy tales, each show focuses on a life lesson and has a happy ending.
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Outdoor Summer Movie Series
Presented By: Kirkland Parks and Community Services
Dates: now - August 12, 2023
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a FREE double feature on our GIANT LED movie screen. The movies are located at Juanita Beach Park (north side) and Heritage Park. For a complete list of movie titles and details, visit the Summer Movie Series webpage.
Movie Titles:
August 5 - Turning Red & Soul
August 12 - Luca & Ticket to Paradise
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Stage 7 Pianos Presents Marc Smason
Hosted by: Stage 7 Pianos
Location: Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave NE
He has been developing his unique trombone and vocal styles now for over half a century.
Marc’s musical influences range from modern jazz to West African drumming, aboriginal Australian didgeridoo to Jewish folk music and Oaxacan rhythms.
His versatile background enables him to fit many musical roles and cater to a wide variety of audiences.
Marc’s passion for life and his political involvement are inextricably tied to his music. He has made it his mission to write and play on behalf of the disenfranchised - he plays for the climate, he highlights the injustices of our time and calls out corruption and systemic oppression.
With his undeniable talent and wit, he effortlessly brings generations together through music. Coming from a family steeped in show business, he often resurrects old jazz and show tunes, educating his audiences about the composers and giving historical context for the era in which they were written.
For more details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Stage 7 Pianos Presents Pax Wallace
Hosted by: Stage 7 Pianos
Date: Saturday, August 19
Location: Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave NE
The concert will be compromised of Pax Wallace's compositions only. His pieces are highly multidirectional meaning that while they're generally all in the Jazz tradition the sound of the concert will vary greatly from composition to composition. What they all share in common is a great love of innovative harmonic sophistication supporting melody (which can sound many ways) and with at least one possibly two pieces being polytonal. He has written lyrics for at least 3 of these modern jazz songs. While it's never a goal in it self - all of these pieces are very challenging for the musicians.
For more details, and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
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Rafi Bastos' Unfamiliar Territory Tour
Hosted by: Hollywood Pop Up Entertainment | Pegasus Entertainment & Events, Inc.
Date: Saturday, August 26
Location: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave
Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian with an accent like Dracula. Rafi’s quick-witted observational humor, intelligence and worldly view have made him a hit online and the first Brazilian comedian to become a regular at the most renowned comedy clubs globally, including COMEDY CELLAR in New York, LAUGH FACTORY, and THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV in California. He is also the first Brazilian comedian to headline at JUST FOR LAUGHS, the largest comedy festival in the world, hosted in Montreal, Canada.
Let’s just say Rafi has done almost everything in Brazil and now he’s in the USA to do it all with a fresh perspective - in UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY.
Wild with Corbin Maxey
Hosted by: The Village at Totem Lake
Date: Wednesday, August 30
Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 N.E. Village Plaza, Suite 257
Join us on Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. for a free show with Corbin Maxey you do not want to miss! Corbin Maxey is an internationally known animal expert and favorite of The Village. Explore the world of reptiles, birds and animals as Corbin introduces you to some of his friends.
Learn fun facts, watch the animals interact and when appropriate, up close encounters and photo opportunities. Corbin Maxey is an animal expert and rescuer with over one billion views on YouTube!
Seating is first come, first served.
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Kirkland Arts Center Fall Quarter Registration
Hosted by: Kirkland Arts Center
Date: Classes starting now through September 1, 2023
Location: 620 Market Street
Take a fall art class with at Kirkland Arts Center in ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing, and more! The arts center offers small classes, hands-on instruction with practicing artists in a community-focused visual arts school with classes for adults, teens, and youth at diverse levels from beginning to advanced.
Registration is available online (24/7) and in-person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Education Office (3rd floor of the Arts Center) located at 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA 98033.
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Kids Summer Concert Series
Dates: Every Thursday now - August 15, 2023
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 Juanita Dr NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Fun for all ages. The kid’s summer concerts are a great way for families to gather in Juanita Beach Park. Sing-along, or dance-along, with great music and laughs and good company.
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Summer Evening Concerts
Presented By: Kirkland Downtown Association
Dates: Every Tuesday now - August 24, 2023
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Drive
Enjoy weekly outdoor concerts on the shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland's beautiful Marina Park.
This year marks the 45th year of Summer Concerts! Soak up the sun with an outdoor evening concert. Bring friends and enjoy the music during this summer favorite. All summer concerts are free to attend and are a great way to gather with the community.
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Parklane Gallery Presents
31st Annual International Miniature Show
Dates: now - August 6, 2023
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Parklane Gallery hosts the 31st Annual International Miniature Show. This show has hundreds of tiny fine art treasures created by artists from around the world. The fine detail in these miniature paintings is admired by gallery visitors of all ages.
Artists from The Collymore Oil Painters Atelier
Dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023
Artist Reception: Friday, August 18 from 5 - 7 pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Parklane hosts the "Color and Impressionism" show by artists from The Collymore Oil Painters Atelier from August 9 - September 3. Coached by Valerie Collymore, emerging artists will show their color-filled and brushstroke-rich oil paintings in impressionist and post-impressionist styles. Artwork will also be available at parklanegallery.org. An artists’ reception will be held on August 18 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Parklane is open Wed - Sun 11 am - 7 pm. Artwork can also be viewed anytime at parklanegallery.org/store during the show dates. Free standard shipping will be available to all continental US destinations.
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Kirkland Wednesday Market
Date: Every Wednesday now to September 27
Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza
Sample local and artisanal goods and specialties from fresh crisp apples, to sweet berries, and delectable baked goods and more. Join us every Wednesday for the best local products. Come for our theme days like Pet Day, Kid Vendors day, or the new Health & Wellness day!
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Juanita Friday Market
Date: Every Friday now to September 29
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Washington, a visit to the weekly farmer's market is a great way to kick-off your weekend! You can expect to find up to 30 vendors showcasing everything you need for a relaxing picnic at the beach, or a special dinner at home, including fresh cut flowers for the table. Live entertainment is provided as you connect with neighbors and access delicious, fresh, and nutritious foods while you meet the farmers who grow them. We look forward to seeing you at Juanita Beach on these spring and summer Friday afternoons and evenings.
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Sprinkler Park Thursdays
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks and Community Services
Date: Thursdays now to August 10, 2023
Location: Peter Kirk Park at Lee Johnson Field, 202 3rd St.
Join us this summer at Peter Kirk Park's Lee Johnson Field for our annual Sprinkler Park Thursdays. We offer a variety of sprinklers, suitable for all ages, set up for everyone to enjoy! This program is free. Temperatures must be above 70 degrees for Sprinkler Parks to be open.
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2023 Hope Walk
Hosted by: Huntington's Disease Society of America - Washington State Chapter
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. From forming a team, to sponsoring an event, to volunteering, you too can help make a difference in so many lives. Join Team Hope for HD, and help us provide help for today, hope for tomorrow!
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See Spot Splash
Hosted by: Kirkland Parks and Community Services
Date: Saturday, September 9
Location: Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave
Join Kirkland Parks and Community Services for our annual "See Spot Splash" event on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 3PM. Bring your dog to splash and play as we celebrate the end of summer at Peter Kirk Pool. There will be vendor booths, a food truck, and lots of soggy doggy fun!
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Kirkland Health and Wellness Fair
Hosted by: The City of Kirkland in partnership with King County Promotores Network, Public Health of Seattle & King County and Lake Washington School District
Date: Saturday, September 16
Location: Juanita High School, 10601 NE 132nd St
Additional details for the 2023 Health Fair coming soon!
The 2022 event offered a variety of services including, COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, health exams, dental services, information exhibits, music, food, kids activities, giveaways and more.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Moderna & Pfizer Vaccines available for babies 6 months and up, children, youth and adults. Gift cards for Adults 18 years+ receiving their 1st or 2nd vaccine dose.
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New Boosters: Available for ages 12+
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Flu Shots: Available for ages 3+
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For questions and additional vaccine info: ACASA Pharmacy (425) 364-9227
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Health Screenings: Blood pressure, cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood glucose
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Dental Services: Limited URGENT dental care such as extractions, fillings, X rays, and dental exams. By appointment only for eligible King County residents.
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For additional information & Appointments please call: 1 (800) 756-5437
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Local Health & Community Services: Information, resources, food, music, raffles, giveaways, and so much more!
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Language assistance available in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Filipino, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
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All are welcome!
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Mabon Festival
Hosted by: PNW Witches Market
Date: Sunday, September 17
Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive
PNW Witches' Market returns to Juanita Beach Park Sunday September 17, 2023 for our Mabon Festival!
✨🔮Geared towards Witches and the metaphysically minded.🔮✨
FREE Community event, open to ALL ages.
Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals that take place in the Wheel of the Year (Lughnasadh is the first and Samhain is the third). Often referred to as Pagan Thanksgiving.
A good time to reflect on the Wheel of the Year, recognizing your successes and letting go of the things that did not serve you during the past twelve months.
Witches, Mystics, Merchants, Artists, Body workers, Healers, Spiritual counselors, Tarot card readings, Astrology, Reiki, Food trucks plus brooms and more!
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