Experience Redmond

Comedy! Lagers & Laughs: Andrew Frank!
2024-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pint & Pie, 7858 Leary Way, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Sat April 12! Cozy Comedy returns to the heart of Redmond with National Headliner Andrew Frank! Pizza, Beer, Cocktails, Comedy, & Community come together in an independently produced night of live local entertainment!
Are you ready, Redmond? Here comes Andrew Frank!
Andrew’s comedy is playful, subversive, and deeply vulnerable. They’ve toured all over the US, Canada, and Europe, and their hour was performed at all 25 nights of the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They’re the winner of the WA state-wide comedy competition Washington’s Funniest Mammal, a semifinalist in the 40th annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the 45th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition. They were recently named one of the Best Undiscovered Comedians in America by Thrillist Magazine!
Andrew will be joined by the up-and-coming feature act Zahnae Aquino and returning Cozy Comedy host Marcus Moreno!
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"Embracing the Dark" Exhibit: Artist Chat & Poetry Reading
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Avenue NE #104, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Curious about the artistic minds behind the “Embracing the Dark” exhibit? Join us for an exclusive Artist Chat & Poetry Reading!
Inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, “Lines written in the days of growing Darkness,” this exhibit explores the ephemeral nature of Autumn—the darkness and decay, brilliant color, and precious, waning light.
Hear directly from the featured artists and poets as they delve into their inspirations and the meanings behind their artworks and poetry This is your chance to learn about the multifaceted concept of ”embracing the dark” of the season through the eyes of the creators themselves.
Emcee: Laura Lee Bennett
More info Facebook.com/ValaEastside

Chinese Brushwork Painting Workshop: Navigating the Complexity of Cultural Identity
2024-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Avenue NE #104, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
In this workshop, Chinese traditional landscape painter Winnie Liu demonstrates the different type of brushworks. She will explain the differences between Chinese painting and Western painting, the art essentials, and the meaning of “QI/spirit” as the essence of Chinese painting. Participants will have the opportunity to try brushwork techniques on their own by drawing a Panda.
Free and Open to the Public.
Artist Bio: Winnie Liu YongEr is a Chinese traditional landscape painter, she grew up in Hong Kong and the Philippines, spending most of her adult life in Michigan before moving to Redmond in 2008. It was in Redmond where Winnie accomplished her life long goal of publishing her own art book; her first book, FINDING PAINTING IN CHINESE CLASSICAL POETRY, where she translated 35 select classical poems from the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, and matching her paintings to accompany each of the poems. Her second book DOTS AND LINES is an instructional how-to book for young adults on Chinese painting.
Hosted by Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside).
More info: Facebook – VALA Eastside

About VALA Eastside
Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) is a 501c3, non-profit arts organization founded in Redmond, WA. Our mission is to connect artists to artists, artists to the community, and the community to art.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Brown's Stockyard Exchange
2024-11-28 17:30 - 22:00 | Brown’s Stockyard Exchange, 7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Join us for a warm and festive Thanksgiving Dinner at Brown’s Stockyard Exchange! On November 28, from 5 to 10 PM, indulge in a classic holiday meal featuring roasted turkey breast, garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, sautéed green beans, and more. Top off your evening with our signature pumpkin pie and sip on our special Pomegranate Martini for $16. Bring the whole family—adults dine for $33 per person and kids 12 and under for $16 (tax and service charge not included). Reserve your spot now and make this Thanksgiving truly memorable!
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Redmond Reindeer Romp
2024-12-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Redmond Watershed Preserve, 21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Redmond, WA, 98053
Join Northwest Trail Runs and register to run with us for a 5-mile or half marathon trail run at Redmond Reindeer Romp, the third event in the Winter Trail Series!
Redmond Watershed Preserve is known for its especially well-groomed trails, gently rolling hills, and forests thick with fern. Novices appreciate that there is less to trip on and more room to pass than other more technical venues, while veterans enjoy besting their personal records on the smooth dirt carpet. So lace up, grab your beanie, and brighten up a gray winter day with a vibrant green forest.
For more event info and to register, check out our event page at https://nwtrailruns.com/events/redmond-reindeer-romp

Worlds Aglow Reception
2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Avenue NE #104, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us in celebrating the season with this community and art light installation! Meet the artists, enjoy holiday treats, and get warm! Hosted by Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside).
VALA Art Center is located just across the street from Downtown Park, and Redmond Lights! The artists–Pamela Waters, Angie Mendoza, and Laura Steeves–assembled globes painted by YOU, the community, and strung them with lights. Beautiful!
Also on display, is “Extending the Dark”–an exhibit of visual art, poetry, and video–that celebrates the Autumn season.
Regular hours through Dec. 29: Sat/Sun 11-2. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Community Holiday Drive-Through
2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Little Bit Therapeutic Riding, 18675 NE 106th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is hosting its fifth annual community holiday drive-through. This event offers the community an opportunity to visit Little Bit and learn more about our mission and programs, while driving through the decorated property, visiting with our staff and volunteers, and seeing our herd of over 30 specially selected and trained horses. Come celebrate the season with Little Bit from the warmth of your own car. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome and appreciated. All funds raised support Little Bit programs and services. Registration is required to attend. Time slots are available between 10am and 2pm. Reserve your spot now at www.littlebit.org/events/holiday-drive-through

SAFE Holiday Open House and Craft Bazaar
2024-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Save a Forgotten Equine, 10407 192nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us at the farm for holiday fun and horses at SAFE’s Holiday Open House and Craft Bazaar! Tour the farm and visit the SAFE horses. Have holiday photos taken with SAFE’s equine elves and Santa Paul. Shop the craft bazaar and more!
Free admission | Ample onsite parking | Complimentary refreshments
Learn more: www.safehorses.org

Holiday Workshops
2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Avenue NE #104, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
This workshop introduces the community to crafting decorative tea holder coasters using transparent film, gems, and embellishments. Participants will design their coasters with pre-drawn stencils, combining artistic flair with functional use. Free and open to everyone.

Eastside Improv Show
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Redmond Old Fire House Teen Center, 6510 NE 79th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Eastside Improv is putting on an hour and a half show! Tickets are $17-22 and are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eastsideimprov/1449738
Save $5 before December 8th.

Christmas Sip & Shop
2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Styled with Claire, 7865 Leary Way, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us for a festive holiday event where styled meets cheer!
Enjoy:

Complimentary holiday drinks and sweet treats
Exclusive discounts
Free gift wrapping for all purchases

Bring your friends and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Solstice at the Farm
2024-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 NE Redmond Rd, Redmond, WA, 98053, United States
(Open to All Ages) Join us for the revival of Solstice at the Farm! Embrace the rekindling of light on the year’s darkest day, as nature exhales, embarking on the journey toward brighter days and a fresh season. The Farrel-McWhirter Barnyard will be enchantingly adorned with lanterns and string lights, providing a picturesque backdrop for a moment of contemplation on the transitioning seasons. Engage in an evening filled with introspective music, delectable food, poetic moments, lantern crafting, a chance to connect with farm animals, and a captivating luminary stroll through the forest under the night sky. Registration is per person, and all are invited to partake in this inclusive celebration!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner at Brown's Stockyard Exchange
2024-12-24 17:00 - 22:00 | WA
Join us on Tuesday, December 24th, and Wednesday, December 25th for a 3-course Christmas dinner at Brown’s Stockyard Exchange from 5 PM – 10 PM. Our menu features Arugula Frisee, Herb-Grilled Airline Chicken, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Red Velvet Cake. Price: $39.95/Person. *Price does not include tax and service charge (Limited seats available)
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2025 Membership Social
2025-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Valley Grange, 19720 NE 50th Street, Redmond, WA, 98053
Join the Redmond Historical Society for our 2025 Membership Social! Connect with old friends, meet new people, and network while we thank you for preserving Redmond’s rich heritage through your Membership with the Redmond Historical Society! The Social is free and open to all—bring a friend or two! We’ll share reports of our activities and programs, goals for 2025, raffle drawings with great prizes, and hot fudge sundaes!
RSVPs are appreciated. For more information, call the RHS Office (425) 885-2919 or visit RedmondHistoricalSociety.org.
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An Exquisite Evening of Bellydance
2025-01-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Adair Cabin Anderson Park, 7802 168th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us for an evening show of exquisite bellydance featuring live music by House of Tarab playing Egyptian songs from the golden era and beyond. Each song will be accompanied by an exquisite bellydancer from the Pacific Northwest and beyond! This is an all-ages show, children 10 and under free.
Doors open: 6:30
Show starts: 7:00
Want to learn how to bellydance? Join us earlier in the day for workshops co-led by the musicians and globally renowned instructor, Heather Louise.
Tickets and event details:
https://www.marianabellydancenw.com/an-exquisite-day-of-bellydance

QTPOC Collective
2025-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | The Together Center, 16305 NE 87th St Suite 110, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
A gathering space for our queer and trans neighbors of color to connect. Co-presented by Pride Across the Bridge and Eastside for All. Location varies by month.
NOTE: This gathering is for those with lived experience as members of historically minoritized racial groups (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) If you do NOT share this lived experience, please consider attending other Pride Across the Bridge events instead.
January’s Event: Creative Dress-Up Gathering
Express yourself with a garment that you made, a unique outfit that you thrifted, a favorite costume, or an accessory that has special meaning for you, as long as it is family friendly! Share the story behind it! (Dressing up is optional. Attendees are also welcome to show up without dressing up.)
We will have coloring sheets and other art-and-craft supplies for those of us who like to keep our hands occupied! You can also bring your own creative project to work on.
Masks encouraged to keep our community safe! Light snacks may be provided. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share.
Location:
Together Center
16305 NE 87th St
Redmond WA 98052
If the entrance is locked, call Uncle Jack at ‪562-980-5211 to be let into the building.
Transit:
Bus – 224, 2 blocks from Redmond Transit Center
Light Rail – Redmond Technology Station ~3 miles away

GenX Queer Coworking
2025-01-17 13:30 - 16:00 | Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Bring your work project, school project or creative project and hang out while working. Or bring some reading to catch up on. This space centers queer GenXers and is also open to GenX allies and 2SLGBTQIA+ queer folk from other age groups.

Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
2025-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Marymoor Park, 6046 W LAKE SAMMAMISH PKWY NE, REDMOND, WA, 98052
Experience Cirque du Soleil KOOZA under the Big Top at Marymoor Park!
KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning while exploring fear, identity, recognition, and power. The Innocent’s journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises.
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DJ Spin Live Beats at WXYZ Lounge
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Aloft Hotel Redmond, 15220 NE Shen St, Redmond, WA, 98052
Join Oscar Bonilla for local music, live beats & vibes you will love, every week at W XYZ® bar at Aloft Seattle Redmond!

Beyond Binary Connections
2025-01-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Come as you are to this bimonthly no-expectations social space for our transgender and non-binary community. Enjoy good food, board and card games, and chill conversation with others in the queer community. You are also welcome to bring a book to read or an art project to work on while quietly enjoying the company of other gender-diverse folks. Feel free to bring a game of your own to share or just hang out and chat!
Each meet-up will be at a different location, so sign up for Pride Across the Bridge newsletter or watch our website. Meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month are hosted at Redmond Library in meeting room 1. Masks are encouraged to keep our community safe! All ages are welcome to come. This space is led by our Good Vibes Fairy, Milo! Please observe Pride Across the Bridge general event rules. Snacks and drinks are occasionally provided in this space.
-This is a safe space for all. Any behavior that goes against the 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community will result in an individual being asked to leave.
-All ages are welcome, but we ask minors or other folks who are under legal guardianship be accompanied by a guardian or friend when attending this social event. Youth can be accompanied by another youth. Guardians, friends or caretakers don’t need to be transgender or non-binary.
Click here to find more information.

Stinky Spoke Mountain Bike Ride
2025-01-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
We are starting the ride from the new Senior & Community Center in Redmond. You’ll be able to park in the garage in the Redmond city complex, ride (or walk) to the Senior & Community Center to pick up your packets (if you didn’t get them the day before) and start the ride near there (same as last year). What’s new is that after you tackle Heart Attack Hill and breeze through the rest of the course, you and your friends can relax in the warm, dry Community Center! You can rock on with the DJ, enjoy some Ivar’s clam chowder, pizza from Cascadia Pizza or other amazing food from Falafel Salam. You will have your choice of beer from Postdoc Brewing or a soft drink. There’s a terrific silent auction. There will be prizes for the best poker hands from cards acquired at all of the SAG stops. All of this is included in your registration fee!
SO, join us on Saturday, January 25, 2025, to ride this classic 19-mile mountain bike loop in Redmond, WA, on what we hope will be the “stinkiest” weather day of the year. You belong to this ride, no matter your experience or fitness level–it’s a fun ride for novice and expert mountain bikers alike! Let’s pedal to raise funds to support local and international causes!
The ride begins at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. Riders will head north on the Sammamish River Trail before taking a right on the Tolt Pipeline Trail to ascend Heart Attack Hill—either walking or riding is acceptable. After getting your heart rate up and celebrating its crest, you’ll wind your way on the Tolt Pipeline Trail through Redmond Ridge, into the Watershed on the Power Line Trail, through Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park to the Sammamish River Trail and back to the Senior & Community Center.

2025 Microsoft Asian Spring Festival
2025-01-25 12:00 - 21:00 | Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willow Rd NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Microsoft Asian Spring Festival Celebration, hosted by the Chinese Microsoft Employee Network (CHIME) and Seattle Chinese Association (SCA), which is the biggest celebration of the Lunar New Year in the Greater Seattle area. CHIME is preparing a full day of Lunar New Year activities at the Redmond Overlake Christian Church on January 25, 2025, to celebrate this important tradition in Asian cultures.
The event consists of an Afternoon Festival Fair, Afternoon Performance, A Bite of China, Large Immersive Live Role-Playing Game, and the highlight of the day — the 2025 Microsoft Asian Spring Festival Gala evening show. This year’s Spring Festival Gala continues the unique scale, quality, and high-end venue of previous years, aiming to offer our audience a feast of entertainment, delicious food, and spectacular performances.
Register here

January Eastside Peer Group with Disability Empowerment Center
2025-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Disability Empowerment Center, 16305 NE 87th St., Suite 113, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
In January we will talk about what it’s like to get a neurodivergent diagnosis as an adult. Come share your organizational strategies and ways to find community with a new diagnosis as an adult.
Our Monthly Peer Groups are FREE for people ages 14+ with a disability in King County. This peer group meets in person and virtually (hybrid) in Redmond.
RSVP and request accommodations by Tuesday, Jan. 21: info@disabilityempowerment.org
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Open House - YMCA Early Education Center at Redmond
2025-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | YMCA Redmond, 2710 Tagore Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us for a fun-filled open house where you can tour the classrooms, meet teachers, learn about our programs, and ask questions while your kids enjoy age-appropriate activities like sensory tables, arts and crafts, make-and-take healthy snacks, a STEM project, music, and more. The playground will be open for all to run, jump, and climb, too!

Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series: "Redmond 2050: From Suburb to City”
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Old Redmond Schoolhouse, 16600 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Redmond’s Long Range Planning Manager Jeff Churchill discusses how community input, land development patterns informed the city’s plan for sustainable growth.
Love History? Love Redmond? From logging town to poultry ranches, from sleepy suburb to bustling urban center, Redmond is growing into a city of vibrant, diverse communities. Join the City’s long-range planning manager, Jeff Churchill, for a discussion on how Redmond’s past shapes its future. Jeff will share from some of Redmond’s earliest planning documents and describe how―in some ways―the more things change, the more they stay the same.
The event is free to RHS members, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. This event will be recorded.
More info can be found here.

Galentines Party Sip & Shop
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Styled with Claire, 7865 Leary Way, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Grab your girls for a day filled with style, fun, and exclusive perks, including special discounts and offers from some of our favorite Redmond businesses!

Pottery & Pints
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Mac & Jacks Taproom, 17825 NE 65th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join us at Mac & Jack’s Taproom to create a hand-built beer mug out of clay with local artist Queen Bee Ceramics. Your mug will be taken off-site to be glazed & fired so that you can return to Mac & Jack’s in approx. 4 weeks to pick up your fully functional and unique beer mug!
Project: Handbuilding Mugs
Instructor: Lacie & Mikey

International Winter Bike to Work Day
2025-02-14 | WA
International Winter Bike To Work Day, which is celebrated on the second Friday in February and takes place on February 14 this year, is a globally celebrated holiday for commuting on bicycles. The day has been set aside to encourage citizens from around the world to consider biking to work as opposed to the common alternative of driving. In the U.S., bicycle advocacy groups encourage people to engage in commuting on bicycles as a healthy and safe alternative to driving by providing route information and tips for new bicycle commuters.

Valentine's Day Dinner
2025-02-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Brown’s Stockyard Exchange, 7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Join us at Brown’s Stockyard Exchange for a truly unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience. Our 3-course dinner is designed to celebrate the love between you and your special someone, with each dish crafted to delight your senses and create a memorable evening.
Starter – Sweetheart Spinach Salad
Main Dish – Surf and Turf for 2. Grilled Filet Mignon with Butter Poached Lobster Tail
Sensational Sweets – Choice of: Red Velvet Bunt Cake OR Crème Brulé
Complimentary rose flower up on arrival and Complimentary champagne toast.
Special Drinks:

Chocolate Martini $13
Classic Old Fashioned $14

Price: $60++ / person
*Price does not include tax and service charge

Winter Whimsy
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
It’s Time for some Winter Whimsy!
It’s the perfect time to light up the cold nights with the warmth of laughter, good food, and the sparkle of good fun!
Join us on Friday, February 14 and Friday, February 21 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Redmond Senior & Community Center.
Each evening begins at 6 p.m. with complimentary appetizers and beverages, including a wine bar at our pre-show reception.
At 7 p.m. the show kicks off with two amazing acts of fun magic, comedy, music and more.
Tickets per show: $8 resident rate and $10 non-resident rate. Click here to register to attend online or call 425-556-2300 to get your tickets, or drop by the Redmond Senior & Community Center or City Hall to register in person.
Take a look at this great line up!
Feb. 14: The Magic of Jeff Evans and Comedian Kermet Apio
Feb. 21: The Mud Bay Jugglers and Princess Guy
Don’t miss these amazing performers! Register for your tickets today!
