Happy Tuesday, Eastside. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Eastside Buzz serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Glow in the dark and waterfall studded mini golf, Bellevue’s top steakhouse to Vietnamese flavor dining, and a critical SharePoint breach update — catch up here.
State-level stories: Students turn drywall scraps into tiny eco homes, Costco opens in Richland, and Washington tests breath sensors to keep drunk drivers off roads — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Triclosan linked to childhood eczema, Earth’s second-shortest day on record, and a surprising study about dogs — peruse the best of the rest.
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Highlights this week
- Volunteer to oil Woodlands Park Castle playground
- Ignite hope at Seattle’s annual 5K
- Make safe cleaners using everyday household items
- Train effective self-defense with police
- Get plant care tips from Master Gardeners
- Learn how to invest in gold & silver
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Gardening: Your yard feeling a bit meh? These plant nurseries have all the leafy finds you need to turn any patch into a lush escape.
Breakfast: Forget soggy chains, Eastside’s best bagel shops serve crusty, chewy rounds you’ll be daydreaming about all afternoon.
Hosting: Even the messiest backyard bash can feel breezy with these party hosting tips everyone will rave about.
Art: Ready to trade screen time for wheel time? Kokanee Clay Studio is your clay playground, where wobbly first spins turn into fridge-worthy masterpieces (and yes, getting flecks of mud in your hair totally counts as a badge of honor).
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎸 Brit Floyd – Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour @ Marymoor Park | Wednesday (7/23) at 7:00pm – When your record player refuses to spin, upgrade to Brit Floyd’s Wish You Were Here 50th anniversary tour in Redmond. They’ll nail every chord, beam back those flaming pigs, and save you from untangling cables. Just bring your best vinyl-snob grin.
😂 Stand Up Comedy with Jaci Terjeson @ 425 Cellars | Wednesday (7/23) at 7:00pm – Need a break from your usual wine swirl? Jaci Terjeson lands at 425 Cellars for a stand-up night that pairs dry jokes with your favorite pinot. Expect sharp observations, belly laughs, and a chance to pretend your snorts are applause.
🎨 BAM Arts Fair @ Bellevue Arts Museum | Friday (7/25) at 10:00am – Think less flea market chaos, more curated wonderland at Bellevue Square, where over 275 artists show off everything from hand-thrown pottery to clever woodwork. Free kids crafts, tasty food trucks, and that rare chance to feel cultured without the pretentious nods. Tradition since 1947.
🥎 2025 Junior League Softball World Series @ Lee Johnson Field | Friday (7/25) at 3:00pm – If you’re looking to get your nostalgia fix, come cheer on pint-sized pros at Kirkland’s 25th Junior Softball World Series kickoff, featuring a celeb toss, Peter Kirk Park rally, and “A League of Their Own” under the stars. Expect good vibes, bad mitts.
🍷 Night Out for Kindering | Friday (7/25) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re here for the wine or the warm fuzzies, this summer evening in Woodinville pits your tasting skills against Emily McIntosh’s live tunes, games, curated auction, and gourmet bites, all while cheering on Kindering’s mission to help kids with diverse abilities.
This weekend
🌀 Instant Self Hypnosis @ Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP | Saturday (7/26) at 10:00am – Ready for a midlife mind hack? This downtown workshop teaches you how to slip into instant trance, craft your brain’s pep talks, and lock in change with a five-minute daily ritual. It’s like your own personal magic trick, minus the rabbit.
🐱 All About Cats: Adoption & Donation Event @ Pet Pros Bellevue | Saturday (7/26) at 12:00pm – Pet Pros Bellevue is turning the weekend into a cat fan club, swing by for to-go cups of mixers and toppers your cat will snub like royalty. Quiz our cat gurus, drop off unscented clay litter for Meow Rescue, and adopt your new overlord.
🥋 Women’s Self-Defense | Saturday (7/26) at 1:20pm – Ready to learn real self-defense moves from Bellevue PD officers, for free, because apparently crime-fighting shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg? This NAWMBA Seattle workshop covers Super Slap, guard get-ups, and escape tricks. Only 20 spots, so RSVP before you change your mind.
📚 Book Swap & Sip | Saturday (7/26) at 4:00pm – Swing by Locust Cider’s taproom in Woodinville for a chill summer session of swapping your gently loved paperbacks for new reads, plus discounted pours of their crisp, local cider. Seattle’s Lost The Plot will cart over diverse titles, blind-date books, and cheeky merch.
🍖 Tap-Sea Summer BBQ @ Newcastle Beach Park | Sunday (7/27) at 11:00am – This summer’s beachside BBQ rolls out TAP-Seattle’s burgers, Taiwanese sausage, and fried rice at Newcastle Park, with lawn games to satisfy your inner competitor. BYO chair, games, and swim trunks, and I’ll handle the witty commentary and maybe a floatie.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/23 Brit Floyd @ Marymoor Live – 7 pm
- 7/23 Jaci Terjeson @ 425 Cellars – 7 pm
- 7/23 Matthew Lindley @ Five Iron Golf – 7 pm
- 7/24 Missy Raines & Allegheny @ Saint Edward State Park – 6 pm
- 7/24 MIMX @ Mercerdale Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/24 Creedence Tribute @ Pine Lake Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/25 Howard Mack @ Alexandria Nicole Cellars – 5 pm
- 7/25 Slightly Stoopid @ Marymoor Live – 5:30 pm
- 7/25 Musical Night @ Armenian Cultural Association – 7 pm
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With just 20 homes in the neighborhood and easy access to SR-520 and I-405, this spot nails the rare combo of elbow room and convenience. Bellevue schools are the cherry on top.
