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We've Got A Festival, A Cooking Class, Valentines Craft Market, Galentines Night, Lego Club, Menopause Bingo, and Tons Of Comedy
🚨 Events That’ll Sell Out—And You’ll Hear About It if You Miss Them
Mike Surprenant
February 05, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
✨ Skip the Seattle traffic and the headache of downtown parking—there’s a whole world of fun happening right here on the Eastside! Whether you're into bites, brews, beats, or browsing, this side of the lake serves it all with less stress and more charm. Go local, stay playful, and make the most of your weekend, without ever hitting I-5. Now let’s dig in…
Table of Contents
Live Music 🎶
Thursday
Sparrow - Jarrett Renshaw 8pm
Friday
Prohibition Cellars - Between 2 Gregs 6:30pm
Obelisco - Tyler McGinnis 7pm
Fidelitas Wines - Sara St John Duo 6:30pm
Northwest Spirits - Dexterity 6pm
The Lime - The Royal We 9:30pm
Chutneys - Seattle Jammers 9:30pm
Rollin’ Log Tavern - The Super Tonix 9pm
Saturday
Chelan Ridge Winery - Tyler McGinnis 5pm
Synne Cellars - Danny Godinez 4pm
Obelisco - Jonathan Sherrill 7pm
The Lime - Harmonious 9:30pm
Pub 85 - The Davanos 8pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - Puget Power 4pm
William Grassie Wines Duvall - Jarrett Renshaw 9pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday Feb 5th 61°/40° ☀️
🎨 Paint the Town “Hawk City” at Wit Cellars! 🦅🍷
Let’s get artsy, Seahawks-style! Whether you’re hosting the Super Bowl bash of the century or just want a cool new centerpiece for your snack table, this painting workshop is your MVP. With step-by-step guidance and everything you need included—yes, even the easel—you’ll walk away with a masterpiece worthy of a touchdown dance. Wine and cheese on standby to fuel your creativity and your cheer!
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM check-in, 6:15–8:00 PM painting magic
📍 Location: Wit Cellars, 19501 144th Ave NE A400, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t wing it—join the flock and paint your way to Super Bowl glory!
🧱 LEGO Club Creative Chaos! 🔧✨
Brick by brick, unleash the wild genius of your inner child (or actual child) at this open-house LEGO bonanza! Kids 5 and up (and their grown-up tagalongs) can drop in and build whatever their imaginations desire. No rules, no sign-ups—just pure block-fueled bliss. Warning: stepping on LEGOs still hurts, but it’s totally worth it.
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Pop in and let the LEGO madness begin—no instructions required!
Grab your gal pals, your sweet tooth, and your wine glass—it’s time to celebrate friendship with frosting! This hands-on cookie decorating class is led by Cris from Sweet Creations by Cris (yes, that’s her real name, and yes, she’s amazing). You’ll get six cookies to prettify and a glass of wine to help your piping skills flourish. Who needs Cupid when you’ve got cookies and wine?
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Woodin Creek Tasting Room, 17140 135th Ave NE Bldg 2D Ste. 1010, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get frosty, get tipsy, and get artsy with your besties!
Friday Feb 6th 58°/42° 🌤️
🎤 Comedy Jam Pro Presents: Rupple & Friends 🤣🍷
Ready to laugh so hard you snort? Rupple & his hilarious squad are serving up a fresh batch of gut-busting stand-up that’ll have you gasping between sips of wine. It’s a night of high-energy humor and low-stress good vibes brought to you by Comedy Jam Productions. BYO sense of humor—booming belly laughs included.
⏰ Time: 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Wine Me Up, 317 Northwest Gilman Boulevard #30B, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come for the wine, stay for the comedy chaos—you won’t regret it!
🎉 Menopause Bingo Night – Hot Flashes & Hilarity! 🥵🍷
It’s getting hot in here—and no, it’s not the thermostat. Welcome to Menopause Bingo Night, where the symptoms are real but so are the laughs, the wine, and the friendships. Expect zero doctors, all real talk, and bingo games that make night sweats feel like a bonding experience. It's support group meets happy hour meets fabulous fun.
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Glacier View Cellars, 19255 Woodinville Snohomish Road #3, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Skip the lecture—come laugh, connect, and bingo your way to new friendships!
🌸 Fleur Soirée: Galentine's Night Out 🌷🎂
Gather the queens in your life for a Galentine’s soirée dripping in charm, blooms, and sparkle! From DIY cake decorating to designing jewelry and bedazzling bud vases, this is an evening where self-care meets crafting meets cake. Add in seasonal sips and mini makeovers, and you've got a night to remember (and probably post about).
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: FLEURstudio, 12409 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Grab your gals, glam up, and get your Galentine glow on!
🎿 Blizzard of AAHHH’s Science on Screen ❄️
Ready to hit the slopes... from your movie seat? Join the legendary Mike Hattrup for a wild ride through ski history and environmental insight! Before the adrenaline-pumping 1988 film Blizzard of AAHHH’s lights up the screen, Mike will deliver a live, pre-film presentation packed with stories and firsthand reflections from decades of skiing and glacier watching. It’s a one-of-a-kind blend of mountain madness, cinematic nostalgia, and science that’ll leave you stoked and a little smarter.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Boulevard North, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Carve out some time and catch this snowy cinematic gem with a ski legend in the room! ⛷️
Saturday Feb 7th 53°/44° 🌧️
🥋 Women’s Self-Defense Seminar – Shock, Scream, RUN! 💪🧠
Hey ladies (and nonbinary friends)! It’s time to kick fear to the curb and learn real, effective self-defense moves tailored for your body and mindset. This empowering seminar teaches both mental strategies and physical techniques that you can actually use—like right now, not after years of training. Bonus: no creepy gym bros, just support, strength, and a lot of badass energy.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Oom Yung Doe Kirkland, 11506 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring a friend, wear comfy clothes, and unleash your inner warrior!
🧧 Microsoft Asian Spring Festival Celebration 🎊🥟
This isn’t just another office party—it’s a full-blown Spring Festival extravaganza with music, food, performances, and a gala that’ll make you wish the Lunar New Year lasted all month. From traditional art and games to an evening show packed with dazzling entertainment, it’s Microsoft’s cultural mic drop—and you’re invited!
⏰ Time: Noon
📍 Location: Pursuit Kirkland, 9051 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Feast your eyes, fill your belly, and soak in the celebration vibes!
🔐 Valentine Lock & Key Singles Party – Find the Key to Your Heart 🗝️💘
Ladies get locks. Gents get keys. Then it’s mingle-mania as everyone tries to unlock their match (and maybe their destiny). It’s like speed dating but cooler, sassier, and trademarked. With prizes, laughs, and more flirtation than a rom-com marathon, this is the singles night you didn’t know you needed.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Wine Me Up, 317 Northwest Gilman Boulevard #30B, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Skip the swipes—this is real-life mingling magic with keys and chemistry!
🖼️ Splicy Collage & Coffee – Get Artsy with Your Latte! ✂️☕
What do you get when you mix thrifted vases, vintage magazines, Mod Podge, and coffee? The most aesthetic collage experience this side of Pinterest. Join Heather from Splicy Collage for a relaxing (and slightly rebellious) art session featuring a “silent collage” playlist moment—earbuds highly encouraged. And yes, discounted snacks are involved.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Kitchen & Market, 10426 Northup Way, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Create something beautiful, sip something warm, and collage your cares away!
🎪 Bellevue Camp Fair – Your One-Stop Camp Shop! 🏕️🎈
Parents, rejoice! The Bellevue Camp Fair is your golden opportunity to meet 50+ camps in one glorious, stress-free swoop. From summer day camps to specialty programs, it's all here—and it’s totally free. There’ll be brochures, games, giveaways, and enough info to plan your kid’s best summer yet.
⏰ Time: Noon
📍 Location: Bellevue College – Gary F. Locke Ballroom, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Say goodbye to research rabbit holes and hello to camp-planning made easy!
🎬 Wheels & Reels: Drive-in Movie Night – “Twisters” Edition 🌪️🚗
Buckle up, grab some snacks, and enjoy a classic drive-in movie night under the stars! This time, the screen’s lighting up with Twisters—yes, the whirlwind of cinematic chaos we all secretly love. Load up the car (but leave the RV and limo at home), and get ready for a night of nostalgia, LED magic, and popcorn-powered fun.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (lot opens at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Beach Dr., Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get your headlights pointed at the big screen—it’s movie time, retro style!
🐟 Cebiche & Pisco Workshop – A Taste of Peru! 🍸🇵🇪
Get hands-on in the tastiest way possible with this mouthwatering masterclass from La Mar Bellevue. Learn how to make picture-perfect cebiche and shake up the ultimate Pisco Sour like a true Peruvian. Whether you’re a culinary connoisseur or just here for the sips, this is foodie heaven with a side of Latin flair.
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: La Mar, 10508 Main St., Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Dive into bold flavors and shake up something unforgettable!
🛍️ Valentines Market – Shop Local, Love Local 💝🧺
Love is in the air—and on the craft tables at this artisan-powered Valentine’s market! Shop local treasures from talented makers and find that perfect one-of-a-kind gift (for a boo or for you). It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s loaded with heart.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: The Lodge at St. Edward Park, 14477 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come feel the love and shop ‘til your heart is full!
🌱 Family Workshop: Winter Seed Planting – Let It Grow! 🥶🌼
Winter might be chilly, but it’s the perfect time to plant dreams (and seeds)! This hands-on workshop lets families sow seeds inside a milk jug, explore how plants grow, and enjoy a guided stroll through Bellevue Botanical Garden. Perfect for budding botanists aged 5 and up—no green thumb required.
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden Society, 12001 Main St., Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bundle up and bring your garden-to-be home with you!
🎶🎤 Billy, Eilish & Friends: Musical Improv Night! 🎭🎸
Get ready for a hilariously unpredictable evening where songs are born on the spot! This improv comedy show brings together spontaneous musical magic — from pop to hip‑hop and everything in between — all inspired by audience suggestions, so no two performances are ever the same. Before the singing starts, the whimsical troupe Hamlet & Cheese kicks things off with Shakespeare‑style improv that’ll have you in stitches. Rated PG‑13, it’s perfect for families with music‑loving teens looking for something fun and fresh!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30)
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t miss your chance to laugh, sing, and enjoy a truly one‑of‑a‑kind show — get your tickets early! 🎟️
Sunday Feb 8th 52°/41° 🌧️
🍝 ADULT & KID: Valentine Ravioli & Dessert Class 💕👩🍳
Get ready to turn your kitchen into a love-filled pasta factory! This cooking class teaches families how to make heart-shaped ravioli from scratch and whip up dreamy chocolate cupcakes with strawberry buttercream. It’s hands-on, delicious, and just the right amount of messy.
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Frog Legs, 7430 164th Ave NE, Suite B240, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Whip, fill, roll, and sprinkle your way into culinary cuteness with your favorite little chef!
🕯️ Galentine’s Candle-Making Class – Pour Some Love! 💖🔥
Celebrate friendship with flickers and fragrance at this charming candle workshop! You’ll create a custom candle using curated scent blends, pick your own vessel, and learn pro candle care tips—all while laughing and bonding with your favorite humans. Bonus: 10% off in-store goodies!
⏰ Time: Noon
📍 Location: Remontant, 44 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Craft your perfect scent memory and let it glow all Galentine’s long!
🌻 Plan Your Garden & Seed Swap – Sip, Swap, and Sow! 🪴🍷
Calling all dirt lovers and garden dreamers! Bring your green-thumb energy to this casual community hangout packed with planting charts, garden layout stations, and a cheerful seed swap. Wine flows, inspiration grows, and no ticket is needed—just show up and dig in.
⏰ Time: Noon
📍 Location: Patterson Cellars, 19501 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Plant ideas, swap seeds, sip wine—it’s the ultimate spring warm-up for gardeners!
Trivia 🤔
Bellevue hosts an annual Fourth of July event at which park?
Last Weeks Question and Answer:
What event is Redmond’s Town Center known for each year that features local artisans and holiday festivities? Redmond Holiday Market
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