summer 2013 - ExploreKirkland

KIRKLAND HOTELS
FEATURED EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Baymont Inn & Suites
12223 NE 116th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
425.822.2300 | www.baymontinns.com
JUNE
Carlton Inn
12233 NE Totem Lake Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
425. 821.2202
Comfort Inn
12204 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
425.821.8300 | www.comfortinn.com
Courtyard Marriott
11215 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
425.602.3200 | www.marriott.com
Heathman Hotel
220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
425.284.5800 | 866.997.5475 | www.heathmankirkland.com
La Quinta Inn and Suites
10530 NE Northup Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
425.828.6585 | www.lq.com
Loomis House Bed and Breakfast
304 8th Ave W, Kirkland, WA 98033
425.827.7194
Motel 6 Kirkland
12010 120th Pl NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
425.821.5618 | www.motel6.com
Woodmark Hotel
1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland WA 98033
425.822.3700 | 800.822.3700 | www.thewoodmark.com
SPAS
Ambrosia Med Spa
9722 119th Way
(425) 814-3235
Derma Vita Medi Spa
11 Lake Street
(425) 739-0808
Long Life Retreat & Spa
12073 124th Ave NE
(425) 821-1688
Lotus Salon & Spa
268 Central Way
(425) 576-8189
Northwest Face Spa at the
Woodmark
1200 Carillon Point
(425) 803-9000
(800) 822-3700
Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa
114 Central Way
(425) 828-9770
SpaKrista
10 Lakeshore Plaza
(425) 298-4575
May 30–June 9 | Seattle International Film Festival
Kirkland Performance Center | 206.464.5830
www.siff.net
JULY
July 4 | Parade, Picnic and Fireworks
www.celebratekirkland.org
July 19–21 | Kirkland Uncorked | 206.633.0422
www.kirklanduncorked.com
July 28 | Kirkland Classic Car Show
www.kirklanddowntown.org
2013
AUGUST
Aug. 9 | Shakespeare in the Park | 425.456.1111
www.kirklandsummerfest.com
Aug. 9–11 | Summerfest | 425.456.1111
www.kirklandsummerfest.com
Aug. 11–17 | Junior Softball World Series
www.jrsoftballworldseries.com
Aug. 29–Sept. 2 | Tall Ships at Carillon Point
425.822.3700 | www.thewoodmark.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 14 | Kids Triathlon | 425.587.3300
www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/parks
Sept. 15 | Kirkland Triathlon | 253.245.9240
www.trifreaks.com
Sept. 27-29 | Kirkland Oktoberfest
www.kirkland-oktoberfest.com
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To Juanita Village
Heritage
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Peter Kirk
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ONGOING
Juanita Friday Market
May 10–October 4 | 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park
www.kirklandwa.gov
Located at the spacious Juanita Beach Park, the Friday Market
offers delicious locally grown fruits, fresh produce and beautiful
flowers. Special guests are featured in the community booth and
there is live music all summer long.
Mariana
Park
Kirkland
Performance
Center
Kirkland Wednesday Market
June 5–September 25 | 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Marina Park
www.kirklandwednesdaymarket.org
Vibrant, lively and luscious, the Kirkland Wednesday Market
features locally produced fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, jams,
breads and pastries along with arts and crafts.
Summer Concert Series
July 9 - August 22 | Marina Park & Juanita Beach Park
Children’s Concerts: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Juanita
Beach Park | Evening Concerts: Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at Marina Park | www.kirklandsummerconcerts.org
What a wonderful way to enjoy the summer: outdoors in the
community with your friends and family, listening to some toetapping entertainment! See Portage Bay Big Band, Sly Mr Y and
Orquesta la Grande as well as some other great performers. Full
list on website. Suggested donation: $2.
Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights
2nd and 4th Saturdays July 13–September 7 | Dusk
Carillon Point Plaza | 425.822.1700 | www.carillon-point.com
What’s more fun than watching movies outdoors on a beautiful
evening? Once again, Carillon Point hosts Outdoor Movie
Nights benefiting Hopelink. Come early, set up a chair, unfurl
your blanket, then relax and enjoy a late-night movie on a screen
overlooking Lake Washington. Admission: $5.
Parkplace Books
425.828.6546 | www.parkplacebookskirkland.com
Support your local bookstore and enjoy meeting some of the
country’s top authors.
David E.
Brink Park
Marsh Park
To Carillon Point
SUMMER
2013
JUNE
SummerFest
August 9–11 | Marina Park | 425.456.1111
www.kirklandsummerfest.com
It’s three full days of fun! Join us for this year’s SummerFest, a
Seafair sanctioned Community Event, and enjoy family-focused
performances, activities and entertainment. Food trucks and a beer
and wine garden round out the attractions. See website for times
and locations of activities. Free.
Seattle International Film Festival
May 30 through June 9 | Times vary
Kirkland Performance Center | 206.464.5830 | www.siff.net
Drama, comedy, suspense and action. Whatever film genre you
like best, it’s bound to be offered as part of the 39th Seattle
International Film Festival. See extraordinary films from around
the world. Visit the website for further information.
Bluefish Festival
June 8 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Peter Kirk Park and KTUB
425.822.3088 | www.ktub.org
Kirkland Youth Council and Kirkland Teen Union Building
(KTUB) team up for the 12th annual Bluefish Festival—
a showcase of music and art for local teens. Local bands perform
during the event and local high school students and community
display a gallery of art in the KTUB. The event is free and
includes a barbecue.
Kirkland Garden Tour
June 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Historical Forbes House across from Juanita Beach | $15
www.kirklandgardentour.com
Tour five of Kirkland’s gorgeous gardens starting with the
demonstration rain garden next to the Forbes House. Each
featured home will have volunteer docents and homeowners on
hand to give information, tips, and answer questions during the
tour schedule.
JULY
Kirkland Uncorked
July 19–21 | Times vary | Marina Park
206.633.0422 | www.kirklanduncorked.com
Enjoy this regional showcase of art, food and wine on the picturesque
shores of Lake Washington. Kirkland Uncorked features artist
showrooms, boat show, dog modeling contest on the Promenade,
tasting garden with grilling demonstrations, live music and, of course,
wine tasting. Check the website for further information and tickets.
Junior Softball World Series
August 10–17 | Game times vary | Everest Park
www.jrsoftballworldseries.com
Held annually in Kirkland, the Junior Softball World Series features
teams from across the globe, including USA, Canada, Latin
America, the Middle East and Asia. All games are free and open to
the public. Visit the website for a complete schedule.
Park to Park Open Water Swim
August 25 | 7:30 a.m | Swim ends at O.O. Denny Park
The park to park swim is a fun, non-competitive 1.42 mile swim
across Lake Washington from Matthews Beach, Seattle to O.O.
Denny Park, Kirkland. Proceeds from the swim benefit the
Emergency Patient Assistance Fund at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Kirkland Classic Car Show
July 28 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Kirkland
kirklandclassiccarshow.com
Don’t miss the 11th Annual Kirkland Classic Car show, presented
by the Kirkland Downtown Association and hosted by Legends Car
Club. More than 500 hot rods and classic cars will be parked along
Marina Park and downtown Kirkland. Raffles and games add to the
fun. Trophies in 20 different classes, with 5 top awards including Best
of Show, will be awarded at 3:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. Free.
AUGUST
4th of July Parade, Picnic and Fireworks
July 4 | Various times and locations | www.celebratekirkland.org
Join in the fun at Kirkland’s annual Fourth of July celebration
featuring a “decorate to celebrate” event for kids at 10 a.m. at
Marina Park Pavilion, followed by a parade, live music, Rotary
Duck Dash and a picnic. The evening finishes off with a fantastic
fireworks display over Marina Park with viewing from most
waterfront areas.
French Flea Market
July 6 | 10 a.m. | Haley’s Cottage | 123 Park Lane
Ooh la la! Stop by July 6 for this French-inspired flea market,
featuring local Northwest companies. The event is vintage
inspired and includes many handmade items from over 40
vendors.
Shakespeare in the Park
August 9 | 7 p.m. | Marina Park | 425.456.1111
www.kirklandsummerfest.com
Enjoy a “bit of the Bard” at Shakespeare in the Park this summer,
when Seattle Shakespeare Company performs The Tempest in Marina
Park Pavilion. General seating is on the grass, so bring a rug or chair.
Food and beverages are available to purchase; admission is free.
Tall Ships at Carillon Point
August 28–Sept. 2 | 425.822.3700 | www.thewoodmark.com
Ever wanted to know what is was like to sail on the high seas? How
do you avoid rope burn on your hands? Ask the crew while you
tour the majestic tall ships when they dock at Carillon Point this
summer. See website for further details.
Discover more at:
www.explorekirkland.com
SEPTEMBER
WINE TASTING
KIRKLAND ARTS
Kirkland Kids’ Triathlon
September 14 | 11 a.m. | Juanita Beach Park | 425.587.3300 |
www.kirklandwa.gov
Kids ages 3–12 can swim/splash, bike and run in this triathlon that is
just for them! The triathlon includes a 50-yard swim/splash in Lake
Washington, a half-mile bike ride, and a 400 yard run. All segments
will be in the park, so kids feel safe and spectators can catch all the
fun. The race is non-competitive and costs $30 which includes T-shirt,
swim cap and ribbon.
WINE BARS
Howard/Mandville Gallery
120 Park Lane, Suite D
425.889.8212
www.howardmandville.com
Kirkland Heritage Society
203 Market Street
425.827.3446
www.kirklandheritage.org
WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
Kirkland Arts Center
620 Market Street
425.822.7161
www.kirklandartscenter.org
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Avenue
425.893.9900
www.kpcenter.org
Kirkland Arts Center Store
336 Kirkland Parkplace
425.822.7161
www.kirklandartscenter.org
Parklane Gallery
130 Park Lane
425.827.1462
www.parklanegallery.com
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bin on the lake | www.binonthelake.com
Brix Wine Café | www.brixwinecafe.com
Purple Café & Wine Bar | www.purplecafe.com
VoVina | www.vovina.net
Force Majeure Vineyards | www.forcemajeurevineyards.com
The Grape Choice | www.thegrapechoice.com
Northwest Cellars | www.northwestcellars.com
Skylite Cellars | www.skylitecellars.com
Waving Tree | www.wavingtreewinery.com
Zero One Vintners | www.zeroonevintners.com
WINE AND PAINT EXPERIENCES
• Palettes and Pairings | www.palettesandpairings.com
• CANVAS | canvaskirkland.com
• Corks and Canvas at VoViná
www.corksandcanvasevents.com
• Kirkland Arts Center | kirklandartscenter.org
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & RECREATION
Kirkland Triathlon
September 15 | Juanita Beach Park | 253.245.9240
www.trifreaks.com
Grab your sneakers, bikes and swim goggles and head on out to the
TriFREAKS Kirkland Triathlon which is supporting Hopelink this
year. There’s a race class for everyone, from a sprint triathlon, duathlon
and aquabike to Try A Tri and Tri, all starting at the beautiful Juanita
Beach Park. Cost: $50-$115.
All Porsche Grand Display
September 22 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Carillon Point
This display of all things Porsche—sports cars, Panamera Sedans,
Cayenne SUV’s, tractors, clothing, sporting equipment, drivers
collection, memorabilia, and other items—will be displayed at
Carillon Point. The display will include some unusual, unique and
historic road and track cars. There will also be several vendor booths,
food and music. A suggested $10 donation is encouraged at the gate.
Kirkland Oktoberfest
September 27-29 | times vary | kirkland-oktoberfest.com
Kirkland’s newest event bringing authentic München-style beer
gardens, games, contests, music, food and more. Fun for the whole
family will be had at this exciting new event. Kirkland Oktoberfest is
produced as a fundraiser for the Kirkland Community.
Argosy Sightseeing Cruises
Daily through September 30 | Cruise times vary
Kirkland City Dock | 206.622.8687 | www.argosycruises.com
Enjoy beautiful scenery, views of Mt. Rainier and the homes
of the area’s rich and famous on this 1.5-hour cruise on Lake
Washington. The ship departs from Kirkland’s City Dock, rain or
shine. Check the website for information on tickets and departure
times. Early Booking Discount: Book your tour at least one
month in advance and save $3.50 off each adult ticket!
Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tours
Bird Walks: Third Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature Walks: First Sundays, 1 to 2 p.m. | Juanita Bay Park
425.576.8805 | www.eastsideaudubon.org
Join one of the Park Rangers for a relaxed walk in Juanita Bay
Park to see what birds and wildlife are in the park and on the bay.
Varied habitats within the park host many species of songbirds,
waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, amphibians, turtles, beavers and
other small mammals. Bring binoculars and meet in the parking
lot. No pre-registration required. Free.
Stand up Paddle
Summer | Juanita Beach Park & Marina Park
www.northwestpaddlesurfers.com
Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park: www.perfectwave.com
Paddle boarding, the fastest growing sport in the country, comes
to Kirkland! It’s easy to try. As they say: If you can stand up, you
can paddle! For a great core workout, a different perspective of the
water, and some fun to boot, try paddle boarding this summer.
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Call or check website for schedules.
Beach Café | 425.889.0303 | www.beachcafekirkland.com
George’s | 425.827.6622 | www.georgeskirkland.com
Kirkland Performance Center
425.828.0422 | www.kpcenter.org
Laughs Comedy Spot | 425.823.6306
www.laughscomedy.com
Lucia | 425.889.0200 | www.iloveluciakirkland.com
Milagro Cantina | 425.952.6270
www.milagrocantina.com
Royal India | 425.820.2303
www.royalindia.abasystech.com
St. James Espresso | 425.896.8272
www.stjamesespresso.com
Summer Concert Series
www.kirklandsummerconcerts.org
The Central Club | 425.827.0808
www.centralclubkirkland.com
The Grape Choice | 425.827.7551
www.thegrapechoice.com
Top Shelf Broiler and Tervelli Ultralounge
425.298.0474 | www.topshelfbroiler.com
Two Twelve on Central
425.828.4252 | www.twotwelveoncentral.com
Urban Coffee Lounge
425.820.7788 | www.urbancoffeelounge.com
Wilde Rover | 425.822.8940 | www.wririshrestaurant.com