The 6th “Rainbow on the Eastside” exhibition for Eastside LGBTQIA+ artists will be held at TWO venues this year: Together Center from June 3 – August 28, and Centro Cultural Mexicano from June 18- August 14.  The 2 locations are within walking distance of each other in downtown Redmond. Free and open to the public.

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Join us as we celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Recoupia Spa & Holistic Wellness located in Lynnwood, WA. 

Tour our new wellness spa, meet our team, enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow community members, and learn about our personalized aesthetic, recovery, and holistic wellness services. We are excited to welcome you and share our mission of helping people relax, restore balance, and feel their best.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

• Venue: Kirkland Performance Center
• Address: 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Kirkland Performance Center will be providing light bites

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Walla Walla meets Woodinville.

Abeja Wine Dinner with Winemakers Daniel Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler

There is a quiet rhythm to Walla Walla, where vineyard rows and farmstead fields move with the turning seasons. On the last evening of spring, just before summer arrives, that rhythm settles into something still and expectant. This year marks 25 years of Abeja Winery and the first-ever summer season at The SOMM.

A collaborative evening unfolds as an intimate Abeja Winery Dinner at The SOMM with winemakers Daniel Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler. Wines from estate vineyards across the Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley will be artfully paired with a five-course dinner from The SOMM’s Executive Chef Maximillian Petty, James Beard-nominated.

Abeja began as a restored farmstead, with vineyards and gardens surrounding a working winery, Inn and restaurant, all part of a single living estate. That same sense of harmony carries through the evening, where each pairing reflects restraint, clarity, and place, marking both a season’s turn and a shared sense of arrival. This is a landmark celebration of Abeja’s 25th year and The SOMM’s first summer, where legacy and beginning share the same table.

This Father's Day, let us handle the grill duty. Join us on Sunday, June 21st, for a classic backyard cookout featuring everything from savory Seattle Dogs and crispy Buffalo Wings to slow-cooked Pork Ribs tossed in your choice of Carolina Gold, Kansas Style, or Hawaiian Style BBQ sauces. Wash it all down with our specially priced $10 Boulevardiers or the refreshing, bourbon-forward "99 Problems But a Peach Ain't One". We hope to see you there!

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Pride Across the Bridge and the Redmond Library are co-creating a sapphic-centered book club for queer adults! Whether you’re into queer classics, messy drama, or soft sapphic stories—this space is for you. Join us for something joyful, cozy, and community-rooted. Meetings are on the 3rd Sunday of the month 2-3pm!

Contact Noel at nsreich@kcls.org with any questions.

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Connect with Council at Juanita Friday Market, June 26

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of early market season while connecting with your City Councilmembers at the next Conversations with Council event on Friday, June 26, from 3–5 p.m. at the Juanita Friday Market in Juanita Beach Park.

As part of the City’s Conversations with Council program, Councilmembers host casual monthly meetups at locations across Kirkland to encourage open dialogue with community members. There’s no formal agenda or presentations—just an opportunity to B.Y.O.T. (Bring Your Own Topic)™, ask questions, share ideas, or simply stop by to say hello and show off your market haul. Look for the Conversations with Council sign while strolling the market.

Artist statement:

Painting with art glass is an amazingly creative process that offers me the opportunity to design a painting that can then be displayed in multiple ways and even shapes. Glass fused paintings can take advantage of light in a way that painting on a canvas does not. I quite often create translucent paintings that are to be displayed in/on a stand by layering sheets of specialty glass together underneath the painted layers. This technique I use allows the fused glass landscapes to convey a sense of how the ever-changing light from the skies above throughout the course of a day influences what we see when we experience a scenic vista out in nature.

Exhibit language:

Scandia Wood-Blackwell is a longtime local WA State glass artist creating landscape paintings by layering varying forms of compatible art glass and kiln-forming techniques to complete her art pieces. The Kirkland Arts Center (main gallery) exhibit is Scandia’s first formal exhibit and she has created numerous new paintings for this event. Artwork displayed will include a wide-range of sizes and prices from framed wall art to standing paintings created for front and backlit viewing.

Gallery Hours:

Tuseday through Friday, 11-4pm

Saturday 11-3pm

Sunday, Monday CLOSED

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Pride Across the Bridge works hard to provide inclusive and affirming spaces for transgender and nonbinary individuals to come together, celebrate their identities, and enjoy the camaraderie and joys of swimming, that may be taken for granted by many. We know the hurdles many in our trans and nonbinary community face, and whether it’s body dysphoria or self-conscious body image keeping you from the water, join your community who understands and live out your aquatic dream! We offer a supportive environment where everyone can feel welcomed and respected, regardless of their gender identity or expression. Our events are designed to foster a sense of community, belonging, and joy, allowing participants to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. :)

Element 47 is a 90’s Alternative Rock tribute band based in Seattle. They’re teaming up with The Getaways for an exciting night of music!

They have been active in organizing fundraising concerts to support the fight against Pancreatic Cancer, after their former singer and dearest friend, Matt Bencke, passed away after a short battle with this terrible disease. Since then, they have organized fundraising concerts in his honor, and raised over $1M supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. They like to help other people, and do it through their passion.

All money from ticket sales will be donated to fight pancreatic cancer.

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

In the spirit of Diane Arbus, photographer Joplin captures the invigorated spirits of Polar Plungers as they emerge into the new year.

Photographer Megan Joplin has been a freelancer for nearly thirty years. Her work has been published in The Seattle Times, The Seattle P-I, The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Arts Resource Network, Balance Magazine, and in the book, THE STRANGER GUIDE TO SEATTLE. She's exhibited her work at various galleries around the country. Her series, The Miscarriage Diaries, was exhibited at the Peace House in Portland, Oregon in May 2012 and the Streff Gallery in Marylhurst, Oregon as part of the group show Bearing Witness: The Art of Pregnancy, Loss and Infertility, curated by Kristen Larsen. Megan was appointed to the Edmonds Arts Commission in 2025 and is co-founder of Ballinger Shakespeare Company, which produces free Shakespeare in the Park in under-served areas of Edmonds.

Opening reception June 26, 6-8pm

Join the City of Kirkland as we come together to celebrate Kirkland’s annual Fourth of July parade. Please sit or stand along our downtown business district and enjoy a family-friendly event featuring processions from local shops, dance groups, music, government representatives, and much more. Everyone is welcome. Let’s keep the tradition going!

Check out all the details for Celebrate Kirkland

Join us for a dynamic day of coworking, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners in the beautiful city of Kirkland, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Kirkland, Startup425, Startup and Small Business Co-Working is designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.

Join us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house, office, or local coffee shop, join us at City Hall for the day!

Open Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs, accelerator directors, and venture partners, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge, offer guidance, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations or advising and receive personalized feedback.

Pride Across the Bridge presents Shes, Theys & Gays! an all-queer comedy showcase bringing together some of the funniest LGBTQIA+ comedians for a night of pure joy, laughter, and unapologetic queer brilliance.

PARENTAL ADVISORY: This is an all ages venue, please note there will be mature content or themes referenced during performances. This advisory is included because we want to make sure that people can make decisions for themselves and their families. Whether you’re coming to laugh, connect, or just unwind, this night is about collective joy, compassion, and celebrating the magic of being together.

5 Iron Golf welcomes you into their playful, welcoming space! Before the show kicks off, you’re invited to check out their virtual golf stations and duckpin bowling alleys, the perfect way to loosen up and have a little fun.

There’s a full bar available for those 21+ who would like to purchase alcohol, and seating options include:

• General admission chairs
• Chairs with tables
• Bar seating with stage and TV view

We believe in the power of affirming spaces where laughter, connection, and community thrive. We’re so excited to share this night with you, come as you are and let’s celebrate queer joy together!

To help share and celebrate the incredible comedians performing, portions of shows may be video recorded. Recording will be focused on the performers and stage only, individual attendees will not be intentionally filmed or featured. Thank you for helping us keep this space supportive, joyful, and community-centered!

A curated room of Eastside business owners building real relationships and referrals that convert.

Most networking falls short. You show up, exchange business cards, have a few surface-level conversations… and leave with little to no real opportunity.

The NIA Eastside I-90 Collective was built to be different.

This is a curated group of growth-minded business owners from across Bellevue, Newcastle, Issaquah, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Renton, and the greater Eastside who are serious about building relationships that actually drive business. Here, networking isn’t transactional—it’s strategic, consistent, and rooted in trust.

Our monthly meetings are designed to help you:

• Build meaningful, referral-ready relationships
• Expand your reach across the Eastside
• Have better, more strategic business conversations
• Generate referrals that actually convert

This July meeting is our official membership meeting, and we’re opening a limited number of seats for invited guests to experience the Collective firsthand.

Who this is for:

• Growth-oriented business owners (solopreneurs to ~50 employees)
• Service-based, B2B, trades, wellness, and professional services
• People who value collaboration over competition

About the Collective:
The NIA Eastside I-90 Collective is a regional group designed to connect business owners along the I-90 corridor—pulling influence and relationships from Bellevue, Newcastle, Issaquah, Sammamish, Mercer Island, and Renton.

Meeting Details:
We meet monthly the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a convenient location just off I-90 for easy access across the Eastside.

A note on attendance:
This is a curated group, and guest attendance is limited. After attending, we’ll connect to determine if it’s the right fit—for you and for the Collective.