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Out & About: An Art Fair, Village Theatre’s Latest Production, and a Friday Market

Jul 9, 2026, 9:56 AM

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Seattle Art Fair Returns This Month

Whether you’re a collector or simply enjoy wandering through art galleries, the Seattle Art Fair will more than probably sate your appetite for local art. Making its return July 23-26, the 10th edition of the event will feature hundreds of works from leading galleries across the Pacific Northwest and around the world. The event will also have artist talks, special installations, and programming in partnership with the Seattle Art Museum. The fair takes place at the Lumen Field Event Center. Learn more here.

Village Theatre’s New Musical Comedy

A night of laughs awaits at the Village Theatre’s newest production, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical.” Playing now at the organization’s Everett location through July 19, the production stars creators Gregg Hammer and Louis Pardo and follows the rise of a folk duo. Hammer and Pardo perform every instrument and play every character. Get more details here.

Kick Off the Weekend at the Juanita Friday Market

Live music, lake views, and, of course, fresh produce. That’s what you’ll find at the Juanita Friday Market at Juanita Beach Park every Friday through Sept. 25. The event brings together farmers, artisans, and food vendors along the shores of Lake Washington and is open from 3-7 p.m. Find out more here.

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Kemper Development Co. to Explore Sale of Its Bellevue Collection

Originally published on 425. The Eastside’s iconic and influential Bellevue Collection soon could have a new owner. The Kemper Freeman family, which owns the property through the Kemper Development Co., announced today that it has begun exploring a potential sale. The family said it is in the early stages of the process and plans to […]

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How the Northwest is Celebrating Eat Local Month

Originally published on 425. Eat Local Month is returning next month for a fourth year, putting a spotlight on the Washington farms, fishers, and producers that put the food on our plates every day. All September long, farms and restaurants statewide are participating in Eat Local Month’s Get a Taste of Washington State campaign, where […]

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Bellevue’s Water Grill Shifts Focus to Northwest Oysters

Originally published on 425. It goes without saying that the Pacific Northwest is known for its oysters: More than 65 distinct varieties are grown and available in the region at various times of the year. Bellevue’s Water Grill recently announced that it’s refocusing its raw bar to showcase the local delicacy. Known for specializing in […]

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Seattle Men’s Chorus Conducting Auditions Next Month

Originally published on 425. The Seattle Men’s Chorus has announced that it’s holding auditions for the 2026-27 season at 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Sept. 9 and 12, respectively. All participants must register online before auditioning. Audition details will be distributed via email. The upcoming auditions include the chorus’ holiday show, which goes from […]

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Feel Good Friday: Theater Support, Bark Week, and an Art Festival

Originally published on 425. Rick Steves Purchases Historic Edmonds Theater The Edmonds-based travel guide, writer, and philanthropist Rick Steves announced earlier this week that he had purchased the Edmonds Theater. “As a neighbor, I think I can speak for all of us when I say, ‘We love our Edmonds theater,’ and we’d be sad to […]

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Casts a Spell at Seattle’s Paramount

Originally published on 425. As a longtime fan of the Harry Potter saga, I loved slipping back into that world with “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” — which began its two-week residency at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre last night — for a look at what happened after the Hogwarts hijinks ended. Set 25 years after […]

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Out & About: An Art Fair, Village Theatre’s Latest Production, and a Friday Market