Classical Music, July 16-30
Music Under the Stars begins with a live student concert followed by a filmed performance of the Seattle Chamber Music Society. Shows take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 or 8:30pm, at various city parks. Bring food, drink, blanket and friends … then enjoy a classic outdoor event.
Summer Concerts in Woodinville, July 20, 27 and Aug. 3
Woodinville lets its hair down with an evening of high-energy music, food, wine, beer and cider. It takes place at Wilmot Gateway Park from 5:30pm, with music starting at 6:30pm and ending at 8pm.
Renton River Days, July 22-23
After a two-year break, Renton River Days returns with live entertainment, beer & wine garden, a family movie night, antique boat show, and parade (Saturday, 10am) – all crammed into two days and nights across the city.
Capitol Hill Rocks, July 22-24
The three-day Capitol Hill Block Party is back with 100 bands, craft booths, food trucks and more. Charli XCX, Jai Wolf and Diplo headline the live performances. Get your tickets now. Enter at 12th Avenue and East Pike Street.
Highland Games and Party, July 23-24
If you have even a sliver of Scottish in your lineage, then a visit to the Expo Center in Enumclaw is a must-do experience. That’s where Scots (and Scots-wannabes) converge for the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering. Opening night is capped by a cèilidh (known here as a dance party), followed on Saturday by competitions and a parade of clans, and Sunday’s massing of the pipes & drums. It’s quite an experience! Don’t forget to wear your kilt!
Garden Tours, July 25
Take a public tour of private gardens! See a dozen Ballard gardens with berries, bees, fruit and more at the Edible Garden Tour or venture to Woodinville Garden Club’s Tour of Gardens. Both events start at 10am.
Bellevue Arts Fair, July 29-31
It will be nice to see the return this summer of a classic family event – the Bellevue Arts Fair. Bellevue Square hosts the top curated artists in its West parking garage and offers two entertainment stages – in the mall and outdoors at 575 Bellevue Square. Plus, access to the Bellevue Arts Museum is free during the fair.
Drag Racing, July 29-31
Stars of the National Hot Rod Association compete at the Northwest Nationals. It all takes place at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Pick an event and get your tickets today. The finals on Sunday are scheduled to be broadcast live on FOX at 1pm.
Seafair Events, July 30, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 5-7
Colorful floats, drill teams and pirates are all part of the fun when 4th Avenue in Seattle comes alive with the Seafair Torchlight Parade on July 30 from 7:30pm. That will be followed by Seafair Fleet Week, which runs in early August and includes a Parade of Ships on Elliott Bay and ship tours on the Seattle waterfront. It concludes Aug. 5-7 with Seafair Weekend Festival – hydroplane racing on Lake Washington, the Blue Angels flying overhead and a classic car show.
Dance in the Park, Aug. 2-30
Dancing ‘till Dusk offers music and dancing on 16 evenings (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in downtown Seattle parks. The first hour features dance lessons. Enjoy the weather and bring a friend or three! 6pm
Seattle Center Music, Aug. 12-14
Day In Day Out is a “highly curated, mix-tape-inspired experience” for all ages in and around Fischer Pavilion. Ten music acts, DJs, food and a beer garden are a perfect mix for fun. Tickets.
Events are subject to change. Please check with venues to confirm times, as well as vaccination-status and masking requirements.
In case you missed it….
My Living the Dream blog went in four different directions with content published over the past month. It kicked off June with a look at the increase in LGBTQ+ consumers buying and selling homes and the important role real estate professionals play in those transactions.
The blog also covered how local governments in our state are currently undergoing a pivotal exercise to address population growth while honoring land-use laws. On the first anniversary of the Champlain Towers South condo collapse in Florida, the blog highlighted the importance for condo owners and buyers to know the condition of their building.
We capped the month with a primer on mortgage rates and what drives their direction.
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Will