Meetings for the week of June 15th
Monday, June 15th
Pre Hearing Conference on the SEPA Appeal of Determination of Non-Significance and Design Review Approval for 12000, 12022 & 12028 NE 8th Street and 12011 NE Bel-Red Road, 10am (link) - Broadstone East Wilburton (link) will be built on the site of Eragem and some neighboring buildings. It will have 440 units and 599,000 GSF. Total 10 stories, 5 stories of III-A construction over I-A, stepping up across with grade across site. Fire dept. access not to exceed 75-0. I do not have any info about why the SEPA appeal was filed.
Downtown Livability 2.0 Information Session at City Hall about zoning and land use changes, 6-7pm (link), registration encouraged, there is also a virtual lunch session on 6/17
Human Services Commission meeting, 6pm (link)
This is a Special Meeting where no public comments will be taken; you can provide written comment to the Human Services Commission at humanservicescommission@bellevuewa.gov.
Commissioners will begin the recommendation process for 2027- 2028 Human Services funding, and will divide into groups to review applications for the Shelter, Fostering Wellbeing, Food, and Financial Assistance Areas of Need. There is $7M to allocate and $18.7M requested. Out of the 192 programs for which support is requested, 73 are new. No financial breakdown is specified to show how much funding is requested for each area, but there are the following numbers of applications that will be reviewed by subgroups at this meeting: Food (19), Financial Assistance (9), Shelter (20), and Fostering Wellbeing (11). In future meetings (July 6 and July 20), 67 applications for Navigation, 18 for Behavioral Health, 6 for Housing Stability, 11 for Safety from Violence, 8 for Childcare, and 9 for Medical/Dental will be considered. The Council and emerging priorities are Youth, Immigrant, and Refugee support, as well as a Council priority of Homelessness Prevention and quickly providing housing.
Tuesday, June 16th
City Council meeting canceled
Wednesday, June 17th
Downtown Livability 2.0 Information Session, virtual, noon-1pm (link), registration encouraged
Parks and Community Services Board, 5pm (link)
Special Retreat meeting at Robinswood House, public comment will not be taken. To address the Board in writing, please email parkboard@bellevuewa.gov with the subject line “Written Communications – June 17".
CIP Projects Status Report: Outreach has started on the BelRed Neighborhood Park Master Plan. Improvements, such as benches and water, are being added to off-leash permanent sites. New pop-up off-leash areas are now being implemented at Enatai Neighborhood Park, Goldsmith Neighborhood Park, and the Highland-Glendale site at 820 134th Ave NE, and a survey on dogs in parks is open now. Phase 2 of Meydenbauer Bay Park will include the Meydenbauer Bay Park Gateway Plaza at Main and 100th Ave SE, additional parking, and an interim shoreline promenade expansion, and in May, the city received State approval to utilize GCCM (General Contractor Construction Manager) alternative delivery for Phase 2. Projects identified in the 2026-2031 Renovation, Refurbishment, and ADA Accessibility Program Report are underway. Community engagement opportunities were held at Crossroads Community Center to get user feedback from teens for a planned “teen room” upgrade. Final scoping is nearly complete for repairs and updates at the Bellevue Aquatics Center, with work anticipated to occur in August. A survey to gain community feedback on potential improvements at Enatai Neighborhood Park will be available soon.
The proposed 2027-2032 CIP utilizes a new structure for budgeting and tracking capital projects. Parks & Community Services will have one project portfolio with four programs: • Park Development and Expansion • Trails and Natural Systems • Waterfront and Destination Parks • Renovation and Renewal. There are some goals described, and a Parks and Open Space Levy Status Report is provided, but unlike the Transportation CIP, there's no map or itemized list with budget estimates here.
A draft letter has been generated for possible forwarding to City Council, and it says the theme of this round of funding will be "Increasing Access" - bringing a park or trail to within 1/3-mile of every Bellevue resident, the ADA Accessibility Barrier Removal Initiative will increase access to existing park facilities for all users of all abilities, access to greenspace and recreation for urban residents (Downtown, Wilburton, and BelRed), public access to Lake Sammamish, and access to swimming lessons with the new Aquatic Center, and access to contemporary and culturally specific recreation trends.
Thursday, June 18th
Bellevue Essentials Info Session at Crossroads Community Center, 6-6:30pm (link), also 6/29 at City Hall - This 10-week civic engagement course is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. The program will run from September to November, and participants will be able to meet leaders and learn how the city operates.
Environmental Services Commission, 6:30pm (link)
Recommendation on Utility Connection Charges
Proposal #1: No more DFCCs to cover the costs of system expansions such as sewer extensions. There are also separate latecomer agreements that are not within the scope of this change. Opinion: While revenue-neutral from the perspective of existing customers, this will displace costs from projects where development is more expensive (such as forested and natural areas) onto new projects that are infill, making it more challenging to add housing in areas that can be more easily served by transit and instead accelerating sprawl into the city's more natural areas. Eliminating the price signal of expensive utility installation costs in the decision of which projects are economically rational to build will not serve us well.
Proposal #2: Simpler Calculation using pipe diameter at the meter instead of calculating a Single-Family Equivalent based on the number of sinks and toilets. Opinion: This was said to be a significant reduction in the connection costs paid by developers of multifamily properties. A list of prices based on the pipe diameter is provided in the FAQ, but that's only informative to developers since no comparison is provided about the current charges paid by buildings of those sizes. Financial impact cannot be more than $5M a year, amount unknown, and the increased costs would be rolled into the utility bills of all customers (even those receiving financial assistance due to disability, age, or low income). I consider the displacement of costs onto utility customers to be unacceptable. Based on the typical bill for the water/sewer/stormwater being $229 bimonthly, and CRCs being $5M and rate revenue $205M, this could not possibly add more than $5.58 to a typical bill, and the agenda memo says there will not be an adverse impact. Still, it seems possible that this will cost utility customers more than the Utility Bill Assistance Program (see the Council's 6/2/26 meeting).
Proposal #3 Pay Once Upfront - instead of being added to the utility bill over a span of ten years, have the charges paid at the time of permitting - this should not discourage development if paired with a cut in the fees per Proposal #2, and will eliminate surprise costs for new residents. Opinion: This is good in theory, but does not solve the problem for customers in buildings that are in the middle of the payback timeframe; I've proposed a customer protection disclosure for renters that includes this along with many other areas where surprise bills can be generated, and a disclosure at the time of a home purchase, so that people can budget for this expense. Proposal #3 might also provide a short-term boost to the budget, when we are simultaneously collecting fees on a ten year cycle and getting full (although reduced) payments from all new buildings up-front.
A document labeled "Feedback received..." does not include any of the emails I sent to the ESC, but it does have some useful input from developers on the timing of when they would want to pay these fees, as well as criticism about the impacts on Bellevue residents. The agenda memo says that it is the full details of the feedback received at the time of this memo, but it's dated June 18th (not helpful for knowing what the "time of this memo" was). Hopefully the commissioners are seeing the emails which were sent to the ESC directly. I've been trying to reach out to various people at the city, including some that I reached out to just today, and hope there will be an update to post here (where you can also see the text of the emails) before the meeting happens.
2027-2032 Revised Rate Forecast - Annual increases for water and sewer have been revised upward from the numbers presented at the May 7th meeting. Currently, water charges are expected to go up 54%, sewer by 79%, and stormwater utility charges by 42% in the 2027-2032 timeframe. While expenses in any given year may vary significantly, the forecasts take that into account and use a fairly consistent annual increase to avoid creating jumps in bill pricing for our utility customers. There are also revenue neutral changes that will increase monthly bills for single family and reduce bills for multifamily. It is notable that the Capital Facilities Renewal & Replacement (R & R) Reserve is managed based on a 75 year window, though I had previously been under the impression that we weren't pricing in the eventual development of Lake Tapps as a water source (another item I will follow up on).
Posts on NewBellevue.com:
Open Letter to the Environmental Services Commission (link)
Draft Minutes:
Human Services Commission (6/1/26) (link)
Environmental Services Commission (5/21/26) (link)
Upcoming meetings:
6/23 City Council: Safe Speeds vote
6/24 Continued Civil Violation Hearing - 3855 170th Ave SE, 10am (link)
6/24 Webinar on Bellevue's Better Buildings service hub, noon-1pm (link)
6/24 Public Hearing, 6pm (link) on Design Review proposal for PMB Medical Office Building at 50 and 100 116th Ave SE (Wilburton) to construct a six (6) story medical office building that is 377,442 gross square feet, above five (5) levels of parking consisting of 480 parking stalls.
6/24 Planning Commission: Parking Reform LUCA: Request to set Public Hearing, Great Neighborhoods Factoria Update (and Request to set PH)
7/2 ESC makes 2027-2028 budget recommendation to city manager (public hearing will be 9/3, and then recommendation will be presented to Council in Sept.)
7/8 Bellevue Development Committee meeting
7/8 Planning Commission: BelRed Public Hearing, Great Neighborhoods Eastgate Update (and Request to set PH)
7/9 Transportation Commission: 2026 MIP Update (also Sept and Oct, no other subject matter listed for the rest of the year)
7/14 Council discusses Cascade Water budget/rates and Cascade Supply Program, Aqua Vista Sanitary Sewer may be on CC
7/16 Transportation Info session at City Hall, 6-7pm, also virtual on 7/23 from 6-7pm
7/22 Planning Commission: Evans Plaza PH, Transportation Conformance PH, and Parking Reform LUCA PH
7/30 BSD School Board Meeting, also 8/13 and 8/27
Opportunities:
https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=88 will be updated as items come in
The City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Arts Commission. Interested community members who live in Bellevue are encouraged to apply online by 5 p.m., Friday, June 26.
Bellevue Essentials, a 10-week civic engagement course, is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. The program will run from September to November, and participants will be able to meet leaders and learn how the city operates. Info sessions will be held on June 18th, and June 29th. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/neighborhoods/classes-and-events/bellevue-essentials
A Transportation Investment Survey is open from now until August 10th (link), and it is very short, just asking how you get around now and where you think money should be spent.
There is a Road Safety Assessment survey that asks about safety concerns in specific areas of BelRed and Wilburton. There is a questionnaire and an interactive map that you can put pins on. https://www.engagingbellevue.com/2026-rsa - Also see walk audits on 7/25 and 8/22.
The King County Library System is thinking about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to better serve our community. AI tools are programs like ChatGPT or voice assistants that can answer questions, generate text, or help complete tasks. Should the library spend money on making AI tools accessible to our community? You can fill out a 4-minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G2S95M5
Off-leash dog park survey: See background info and survey link at https://bellevuewa.gov/dog
Volunteers are needed each week at the Bellevue Farmers Market
A $50,000 award from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund is expanding opportunities for young Bellevue residents to lead development of innovative climate solutions. There will be information on the Engaging Bellevue website, and individual grants will be up to $5,000 each.(link)
Bellevue is offering grants to arts and cultural organizations for capital projects and facility maintenance, possibly including land/building acquisition. Apply by June 15th.
Applications for e-bike rebates this summer will be accepted from June 15-June 29. https://bellevuewa.gov/pedal-forward-eastside This is separate from the WA state e-bike rebates that have applications at ebikerebate.wsdot-sites.com. These Eastside ones have a higher dollar value ($500 or $2000, depending on whether household income is over 80% AMI [$97k for a household of two]). Pedal Forward Eastside has an E-Bike Try and Apply event at NBCC on June 18th at 6pm (link) and there is a similar class in Redmond on June 20th, 4-6pm (link)
Volunteers are needed for the BYT Tie Dye event on June 20th
King County is offering free sun shades and water activity tables to family home child cares and family, friend, and neighbor care settings as part of Best Starts, apply by June 22nd.
Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond are helping building owners and managers comply with the Washington Clean Buildings Law - benchmarking, energy management plan, guidance for incentives, etc. See the Eastside Clean Buildings Incentive Program. There is a webinar on Bellevue's Better Buildings service hub and opportunities for multifamily properties to expand their sustainability practices, on June 24th, noon-1pm (link)
Volunteers are needed for the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend, July 24-July 26th (link)
Sign-up now to participate in the Community Walk Audits on July 25th and August 22nd (link)
Fun and Educational Events:
https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=82
World Cup Watch Parties at Central Bar, 520 Bar and Grill, and Mirra
6/13-6/14 Trailhead Direct bus - access the Issaquah Alps and Mount Si from South Bellevue P&R, with ten buses leaving between 7:54 am and 1:42pm for the North Bend Park and Ride, Mt. Teneriffe Trailhead, Mt. Si Trailhead, and Little Si Trailhead, and seventeen buses that go to Margaret's Way and Squak Mountain via Issaquah (link)
6/14 Free National Park Day
6/14 Monthly Porsche Cars & Coffee at Porsche Bellevue, 8am
6/14 Sensory Day at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, 8-10am, free for adults and families of children, teenagers, and young adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders, and other cognitive disabilities. Pre-registration required.
6/14 Heartfulness Sunday Group Meditation at Northwest Arts Center, free, 9:15-10:15am (link) - every Sunday
6/14 BelRed Run-iversary with REI, 10am - register on Strava, 3 mile, 5 mile run, and 40 min walk options, Brooks running demos
6/14 LEGO picture frame Father's Day craft at Bellevue Square Center Court, free, 11am-3pm (link) - while supplies last
6/14 Board Games and Boba with the Millenial Social Club at Lincoln Square, 1-5pm (link) - recurs weekly
6/14 International Ballet Theatre's Stars of Tomorrow show, 2-4pm (link)
6/14 Gardenland storytime event with book signing by Judith Jacques at Macadons in Renton, 2-3pm
6/14 Theatre33's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, $30-$40, 5pm (link) - in Russian with English subtitles
6/14 Sensory Stroll at Lewis Creek Park, ages 5-10 with adult, free, 2:30-3:30pm (link)
6/14 Academy for Indian Classical Music & Dance Education (ACME) Foundation Manana Studio Performances at International Ballet Academy, $10-20, 3:30-5:30pm (link)
6/14 Resounding Love concert at BYT (outdoors), free, 5-7pm (link)
6/14 Sunday Social Dancing at Bravo Dance School, $15, 6-8:30pm (link) - every Sunday
6/14 Theatre33 Summer Soiree fundraiser at BBG, tickets start at $25, 7-9pm (link) - wine and light bites, season preview, and silent auction, bring a folding chair or blanket
6/15 Pop-up on the Plaza Soccer Celebration (time?) (link) - does not yet appear on the BDA website
6/15 Seattle Steel Pan Project performs at Bellevue Downtown Station, 11:30am-12:30pm
6/15 Line dancing at SBCC, free, 1-3pm, recurs on Mondays through 6/22
6/15-6/17 Staffed Belay Sessions at SBCC Climbing Wall, 6+, $8 (link) - check schedule for availability of slots between 4-6pm on M/T/W - beginners are welcome, and there is a separate Intro to Climbing class that's also a good option
6/15 Stella Nyanduko Foundation does Kisii traditional Kenyan dance at City Center Plaza, 4:30-5:45pm (link)
6/15 Line Dancing at Crossroads Community Center, free, 18+, 5:30-7:30pm (link) - pre-register, class will fill up
6/15 Downtown Livability 2.0 info session at City Hall, 6-7pm (link) - land use updates that may include rooftop amenities, Old Bellevue design standards, removal of floorplate size limits, changes to the active use criteria and requirements, minor updates to pedestrian, transportation, and landscaping requirements, there is also a virtual lunchtime session on 6/17
6/15 Intro to Climbing class at the SBCC Climbing Wall, 6+, $15, 6-7:30pm (link) - limited space in each class, must pre-register, classes are held M/T/W until 6/17
6/15 ReVisioning Seattle event in Mount Baker in Seattle, free, 6pm (link) - where affordable housing, big trees,and thriving greenspace coexist - lessons from Vancouver
6/15 Toastmasters Public Speaking meetup at Bellevue City Hall, 6-7:30pm (link)
6/15 Korean-English Language Exchange at Crossroads, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - recurs weekly
6/15 A Capella Joy Chorus rehearsal at Crossroads, 7-10pm (link) - new members welcome
6/15 Chessbar meetup at Tapster, 7pm - recurs on Mondays
6/16 Member Coffee Morning at BBG, 9-10am, also 7/17
6/16 Trips and Tours goes to Tulalip Casino and Seattle Premium Outlets, 55+, $10, 9:45am-4pm (link) - meet at NBCC and optional home pickup - there is also a Pt Defiance Zoo Trip on 7/14
6/16 Craft-a-Character storytime at NBCC, ages 0-5, $5, 4:30-5:30pm (link) -Listen to a story and do crafts recreating the characters in the book, birds this week, and llamas on 6/30.
6/16 Tune in Tuesday: Emo Classics at Dave & Busters, 6pm (link)
6/16 Hangeul Village Korean Language Exchange at Dotori School, free, 8-9:30pm
6/17 Bellevue Consult and Connect for mental health providers, 9-11:30am (link) - recurs on 3rd Wednesdays
6/17 Made in Bellevue: World Cup Soccer Activities at The Meadow, noon-2pm (link) - Help complete a communal soccer‑themed art wall and decorate your own 2D soccer cleat to keep.
6/17 Downtown Livability 2.0 info session at City Hall, noon-1pm (link) - land use updates that may include rooftop amenities, Old Bellevue design standards, removal of floorplate size limits, changes to the active use criteria and requirements, minor updates to pedestrian, transportation, and landscaping requirements
6/17 Cybersecurity for the Greater Good: Securing The Future Responsibly at Bellevue City Hall, 5:30-7:30pm (link) - featuring Seattle's Chief Privacy Officer
6/17 Parks and Community Services Board Meeting, 6pm (link)
6/17 Speed Jigsaw Puzzling at The Redd Dog, 7pm - four or five person teams
6/17 Belly Dance Workout with Nalini, $25, 7:40-8:40pm (link) - every Wednesday
6/18 Filter and Shot coffee pop-up at The Eight's public plaza, 8am-noon Thursdays through June 25th
6/18 OBMA monthly meeting at 520 Bar & Grill, 8:30-9:30am (link) - local residents, employees , and business owners in Old Bellevue are welcome to attend, free
6/18 Audubon Bird Walk at BBG, $5, 9-10:30am (link)
6/18 Chamber Lunch: Mid-Year Economic Forecast, 11:30am-1pm (link) - features Brent Beardall of WaFd Bank, early bird pricing through 6/5
6/18 World Record Attempt for Largest Dim Sum Meal in the Chinatown International District in Seattle, check in 2pm - must register, free
6/18 Bellevue Farmers Market, 3pm
6/18 Public Art Opening Celebration at Crossroads Park, 3:30pm - artist Anna Mlasowsky. After ribbon-cutting and a reception, the artist will lead a walking tour at 4:30pm
6/18 NAD+ Experience at OrangeTwist, free, 4pm (link)
6/18 Sunset Market and Concert Night for Pride Month at Kirkland Urban, 4-8pm - Performer Roemen and the Whereabouts
6/18 Don't Stop Believin': Journey Mapping from TPS Reports to AI at Bellevue City Hall, 5-7pm (link)
6/18 BelRed Run-iversary: Bring your friend, 5:30pm - register on Strava, BOGO ice cream at Salt & Straw afterward. Walkers are welcome too!
6/18 n8n Seattle Community Meetup: AI & Workflow Automation with n8n, at Marymoor Village in Redmond, 5:30-8pm (link)
6/18 Pedal Forward Eastside: E-Bike Try and Apply event at NBCC, ages 16+ with parental waiver, 6pm (link) - Save up to $2000 on an e-bike (open to residents of Bellevue, Redmond, and Issaquah). Drop-in event, registration encouraged but not required.
6/18 Bellevue Essentials Info Session at Crossroads Community Center, 6-6:30pm (link) - Bellevue Essentials, a 10-week civic engagement course, is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. The program will run from September to November, and participants will be able to meet leaders and learn how the city operates. There will also be an in-person info session on 6/29 at City Hall
6/18 Arize AI Builders Meetup, 6-9pm (link) - Topics: Green Software engineering and Lessons learned from building an agent
6/18 Seattle Rust User Group meetup, 6pm
6/18 Environmental Services Commission Meeting, 6:30pm (link) - will include utility connection charge changes
6/18 German Language Meetup, all levels welcome, free, 7-9pm (link)
6/18 Free Jazz Swing Dance event at Bellevue City Hall Plaza, free intro lesson from 6:30-7pm and live music (featuring Jon Lee & the High Tune Antiques) and social dancing from 7-9pm - recurs 6/25 and 7/2
6/19 Free State Park Day, KCLS Libraries and City Hall will be closed for Juneteenth
6/19 Matchday Mix: Pre-Game Cocktail Masterclass at the Westin, $30, 11am (link)
6/19 USA vs. Australia Soccer viewing party in public spaces along the Grand Connection. Event at The Meadow begins at 11am and the kickoff is at noon. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, cushions, or other portable seating. (link)
6/19 Gen X Queer Co-working at Crossroads Mall, 1:30-4pm (link) - recurs on alternate Fridays, rotating venues
6/19 Kokedama Moss Balls floral arrangement class at BelRed Arts Studio, 4-5pm
6/19 Brian James: Country Soul at Bake's Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
6/20 Revel Revolution Ride for women and non-binary cyclists, with 14.5, 27, and 57 mile routes (Eastside event, starting at Bellevue College), $50 plus optional donation, 8am-3pm
6/20 Keep Bellevue Beautiful Downtown Cleanup meets at Bellevue City Hall, free, 9am (Eventbrite)
6/20 Shut Up and Write at Cafe Hagen, 9-10am (link) - recurs weekly
6/20 Saturday morning walk meetup at Downtown Park, 9am (link) - every Saturday
6/20-6/21 Olympic Air Show in Tumwater, 9am-5pm (link)
6/20 Summer Solstice Wreath Workshop at BBG, $80.50-$115, 10am-noon (link)
6/20 Kids Sports Free Play at NBCC, free, ages 4-8, 10am-noon, drop-in but space is limited. Parent supervision required, recurs on Saturdays until 8/31
6/20 Exotic Rides and Chick-Fil-A Vibes: Father's Day event and Summer Sampling at Chick-Fil-A, 10-11am - giveaways and photo opportunities
6/20 Sculpt Social wellness events at Avenue, $85, 10am (link) - 45 minute Pilates sculpt class, curated bites and beverages and mingling, only 20 spots per class, also 1pm
6/20 Bellevue Pickleball World Cup, $80 - Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and select 55+ events - wear your country's colors
6/20 Woodinville Garden Club Tour of Gardens 2026 in Woodinville, $25, 10am-4pm (link) - purchase tickets online or at certain local nurseries
6/20 Fraser Cabin Heritage Program with hands-on activities, presented by the Eastside Heritage Center at Kelsey Creek Farm, registration not required, free, all ages, 11am-3pm - recurs 7/18 and 8/22
6/20 The Concert Truck (sponsored by the Seattle Chamber Music Society) at Ashwood Playfield, noon - cello, violin, and piano
6/20 Sculpt Social wellness events at Avenue, $85, 1pm (link) - 45 minute Pilates sculpt class, curated bites and beverages and mingling, only 20 spots per class, also 10am
6/20 Bellevue Youth Theatre Tie Dye Family Event, $10 to do a shirt, free to attend, 1-5pm (link) - season reveal, lawn games, and quilt raffle - space is limited, so RSVP now
6/20 Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Walk (easy one mile hike, rain or shine), free, pre-register, All Ages, 2-3pm (link) - also 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, and 7/25
6/20 Rhythm of Dance 2026 at Meydenbauer Center, 2:30pm - by the Asian American Performing Arts Theatre, Seattle Huaxing Arts Group, and Hengda Dance Academy - also 6/21 at noon
6/20 Mayweather Boxing + Fitness: Boxing for Belonging at Downtown Park, free, 4pm (link) - bring mat or towel and your water bottle - also 6/27
6/20 IACS Night Market at Crossroads Park, 4-9pm (link, link)
6/20 E-Bike and Beyond class at Redmond Senior & Community Center, 4-6pm (link) - will help you choose the right e-bike for you, snacks and refreshments provided, pre-register
6/20 Next Stop Comedy at Side Hustle Taproom! in Kirkland, $25, 7pm (link)
6/20 Lonely Hearts Club: Music of the Beatles at Bake's Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
6/21 BelRed Run Club Father's Day Edition, 9am - walk, run, or bike, RSVP on Strava
6/21 Sculpt Social Club x Beyond Yoga at Bellevue Square Mall, $40, 10am (link)- flower bar and goodie bag
6/21 NPA Summer Plant Sale at BBG, 10am-1pm (link)
6/21 Hand-painted Story Scroll Workshop at Viya Contemporary, $75-$140 - play Moksha Patam (the original Snakes & Ladders) on a scroll that's personalized with your stories, values, and memories
6/21 Storytime in the Garden at BBG for K-2, 1-1:30pm (link)
6/21 Bellevue Knotty Knitters at Lincoln Square, 3-5pm (link)
6/21 The Concert Truck (sponsored by the Seattle Chamber Music Society) at Downtown Park, 4-5pm (link) - cello, violin, and piano
6/21 Hot Air Balloon Glow by the Space Needle in Seattle, free, 9pm (link)
6/22 Solstice Evening Shinrin Yoku Walk at BBG, 5:30-7pm (link)
6/22 Greener Living: Repair and Reuse, virtual, 6-7pm (link) - please register by 5pm the day before - other classes on 6/26, 7/14, 7/15, 7/17, and 8/7 on a variety of topics
6/23 Bellevue Downtown Association State of the City Breakfast at Meydenbauer Center, 8-9:30am (link)
6/23 Connect Bellevue: Light Rail workshop at NBCC, 55+, free, (link) - few spots left
6/23 ServiceTitan AI Lunch & Learn for contractors, with AirWorks Solutions and Just Start AI, 11:30am-1:30pm
6/23 Northwest Pops Welcomes the World Concert at City Center Plaza, 4:30-5:45pm (link)
6/23 June 2026 SMB/ETA Happy Hour at Bellevue Brewing Company in the Spring District, free, 5-8pm (link)
6/23 City Council meeting, 6pm
6/23 Art of Problem Solving Academy Open House, 6-8pm (link) - no RSVP required, but please arrive at 6pm
6/23 Wildflower Dance Co Line and Hoedown Dancing at Crossroads Park, 6-8pm (link)
6/23 Dream DADU presents The future of housing in your neighborhood on Mercer Island, 6pm (link)
6/23 Midlakes United vs. Snohomish United soccer match, 6:30pm (link) - food truck will be Pizzadillaz, and this is a Friends and Family night to support The Sophia Way - $3 from each $15 ticket goes to their work
6/24 Eastside Audubon Bird Walk at Marymoor Park in Redmond, 7-10am
6/24 Multicultural Soccer Celebration in the Spring District, free, 11am-8pm, live watch parties for three matches at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm, halftime cultural performances, soccer with Midlakes United from 2-6pm, fashion show at 5pm, DJs, food trucks, beer garden, and prizes
6/24 Seattle Steel Pan Project performs at Bellevue Downtown Station, 11:30am-12:30pm
6/24 Webinar on Bellevue's Better Buildings service hub and opportunities for multifamily properties to expand their sustainability practices, noon-1pm (link) - free assistance for compliance with Washington's Clean Buildings Act, switching to heat pumps, waste reduction, EV charging infrastructure, driving alternatives and water conservation
6/24 Eastside Jam at BelRed Arts Studio: Mixed Media Magic, 5-9pm - music from Katannica, Open Mic and craft series happening monthly
6/24 Seattle Demo Night (w. The AI Collective & Atlassian) in Bellevue, 5:30-8:30pm (link) - live demos from six local companies
6/24 Land Use Public Meeting about PMB Medical Office Building, 6pm (link)
6/24 Paint it Pink: A Sip and Support Night at Rain City Needlepoint, 6pm
6/24 Whole House Remodel and Additions seminar at Armada Design & Build, 6-8pm, reserve a spot
6/24 Cocktails and Cards: Deal Her in with Poker Power at Seastar, $50, 6-8:30pm (link)
6/24 Planning Commission meeting, 6:30pm
6/24 English Language Learners Alliance (ELLA) Casual Conversation at Lincoln Square food Hall, free, 7-9pm (link) - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
6/25 At Scale Systems and Reliability Conference at Meydenbauer Center (link)
6/25 Big Truck Day in Snoqualmie, for ages 1-10, 10am-noon - kids will be able to sit in the trucks
6/25 Sip and Stitch at Rain City Needlepoint, free, 4-8pm
6/25 Boys and Girls' Club of Bellevue will offer a tour of the Downtown Clubhouse and an opportunity to pack summer kits for families in need, register in advance 4:30-5:30pm (link) - recurs on 7/16 and at Lake Hills on 8/13
6/25 BelRed Run Club: Downtown Bellevue Run/Walk, 5:30pm - RSVP on Strava
6/25 Spanish Practicing Meetup at Bellevue Way Starbucks, 5:30-6:30pm (link) - recurs every other Thursday through early summer
6/25 Free Jazz Swing Dance event at Bellevue City Hall Plaza, free intro lesson from 6:30-7pm and live music (featuring Christian Pincock & His Band) and social dancing from 7-9pm - recurs 7/2
6/25 The Endless Ride - Mountain Biking from Duthie Hill Park to Central Park in Issaquah to celebrate the long summer days. $40 for adults, junior categories are free, 7-9pm