Kirkland November / December Events Guide
The Kirkland Tourism Board has put together the following list of Kirkland events:
Featured Events
Tree Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, November 29 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Hear festive music, enjoy the decorations and witness our beautiful 30 foot tree being lit up for the first time. Bring your family and friends down to enjoy tasty treats and cider, see a real live reindeer and hear the acapella men’s choir. Get your photo taken with Santa at Kahili Coffee.
Where: Marina Park Lift Station, Kirkland Ave
Argosy Christmas Ship Festival Leaving from Kirkland December 1, 2, 6, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 (specific times available at www.argosycruises.com)
The Argosy Christmas Ship™ festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 59 years bringing communities together to celebrate the holiday season. From our flotilla of ships to the crowds of people who gather onshore, this celebration is one of the gems of the holiday season. Bonfires at selected locations. See also “Special Events” in this guide.
For bonfire schedule and more details: www.argosycruises.com.
Enjoy Holiday Arts In Kirkland
Lakeshore Gallery, November 13–December 31
A trunk show of custom-designed jewelry by Roberta Martinez-Banks. Details: 425.827.0606.
Howard/Mandville Gallery, November 13–22
18th Annual Invitational Small Works Show. Details: 425.889.8212 or 800.544.4712.
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, December 10–January 4
Holiday Group Show—New Work. Details: 425.827.2822..
Kirkland Arts Center, December 5–21
Holiday Arts Sale. First preview benefit event on Dec. 5, public sale begins Dec. 6. Details: 425.822.7161.
Yarrow Bay Grill’s Husky Boat “Cruise To The Stadium” Package
UW football fans… arrive relaxed and well-fed after enjoying a pre-game buffet brunch. Don’t fight the traffic and worry about parking because the package also includes a scenic boat ride to and from the game aboard the “Champagne Lady,” complimentary parking, and a no-host bar. Details: www.ybgrill.com.
Trellis Food & Wine For $29
Through January ’09, Trellis restaurant offers a three-course, seasonal dinner for just $29, and features 29 bottles of wine 50% off. Menu selections are vast and always farm-to-garden fresh. Details: 425.284.5900 or www.trellisrestaurant.net.
Penterra Spa Features New Green Tea Treatments
Treat your feet and hands to nature-inspired new green tea treatments rich in antioxidants and essential oils. Book both treatments and save $20, plus receive a free gift. Details: 425.284.5900 or www.penterraspa.com.
Holiday Specials At The Spa At The Woodmark
Treat your face and nails this holiday season with $15 off the Woodmark European Facial, and $10 off gel nails (hands only)-guaranteed to look like new and not chip. Details: 425.803.9000.
‘Tis The Festive Season At The Woodmark
Bring a friend and come enjoy The Woodmark’s ‘Happiest Hour,’ Monday through Friday from 4–6 p.m. at bin vivant, The Library Bar, and The Spa At The Woodmark. Sample an array of appetizers and specialty cocktails. bin vivant also participates in the 30 for $30 Dine Around Seattle this November, featuring a 3-course dinner. Dine Around details: www.dinearoundseattle.org.
Parkplace Books’ Yellow Dot Sale
Yellow dotted used books discounted 25% off on the last Sunday of each month. Drop in, peruse the used books, and save even more on these special Sundays. Details: 425.828.6546.
Experience The Marriott Courtyard
Experience one of the newest hotels in the Kirkland area and just minutes from Microsoft, Evergreen Hospital, Red Hook Brewery and the wineries. Come enjoy the Corner Bistro Restaurant and Lounge including full bar. Check website for exciting travel packages. Details: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seatc-courtyard-seattle-kirkland.
SAVE THE DATE!
Tie The Knot In Kirkland On February 14th
On Valentine’s Day, celebrate your sweetheart with a wedding, renewal or commitment ceremony. Full wedding package only $350. www.kirklandweddings.com
November/December Events
Ongoing Activities
Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant
Pub Trivia Night, Every Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.
If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em, Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.
A live, 3–4 round competition Wednesdays in the main dining room. Tuesday the Jam Dawgs play live and players are welcome to join in with this “open mic night” band. Details: info@wilderover.com.
Kirkland Second Thursday Art Walk
Monthly, Every Second Thursday, 6–8 p.m.
Downtown galleries feature new artists and host receptions. Details: 425.889.8212 or www.howardmandville.com.
Laughs Comedy Spot
Check Website For Full Schedule
Featuring a wide variety of talent. Every Wednesday is Wine 101 with Sommelier David Coan from 7–8 p.m. Details and reservations: 425.823.6306 or www.laughscomedy.com.
Live Jazz At Brix Wine Café
Check Website for Full Schedule
Come listen to live jazz every Sunday evening. Details: www.brixwinecafe.com.
Jazz Nights In Kirkland
Second Thursday of Each Month, Generally 7–10 p.m.
Venues include Wilde Rover, Oriel Café, Zeeks Pizza, Hector’s Restaurant, The Heathman Hotel, St. James Espresso, George’s Place, and Market St. Café. Details: www.kirklanddowntown.org.
The Grape Choice Drop-In Tasting
Every Wednesday, 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Opening 3–4 wines every Wednesday. Cost varies. All wines 10% off the evening of the tasting. Details: www.thegrapechoice.com.
Carillon Point Sculpture Exhibit
Self Guided Tour | Check Website For Map
Located along the waterfront, on the lawns of the Woodmark Hotel and in other sites around the Point. Details: www.carillon-point.com.
Kirkland Sculpture Walk
Self Guided Tour | Check Website For List Of Sculptures
Part of the city’s bustling art scene, adding adventure and whimsy to the urban landscape. Details: www.explorekirkland.com.
Kirkland Library Story Time
Check Website For Full Schedule
The Kirkland Library offers a number of different story time opportunities for children and families. Details: www.kcls.org/kirkland.
Sur La Table Cooking Classes
Check Website For Full Schedule
A variety of cooking classes are offered at the Kirkland store each month. Details: www.surlatable.com.
Parkplace Books
Call For Schedule Of Current Events, Readings and Guests
An independently-owned, full-service bookstore featuring adult and children’s books. Details: 425.828.6546 or www.kirklandparkplace.com.
Kirkland Arts, Culture & Performances
Kirkland Performance Center
Check Website For Current Perfomances
The Kirkland Performance Center provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support, and promotion of the performing arts. Highlights for November and December include Pinocchio, Uncle Bonsai, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, 29th Annual Seattle International Stand-up Comedy Competition, 27th Annual Christmas Concert, Sister Christmas Catechism, and The Best of the Comedy Underground: New Year’s Eve Special. Details and full program schedule: www.kpcenter.org.
‘Twas The Night
November 29–December 21 | Studio East
A delightful family musical… a hilarious spin on the familiar holiday poem. Details: 425.827.3123 or www.studio-east.org.
Holiday Arts Sale: Fine Arts, Crafts & Gifts
December 5–December 21 | Kirkland Arts Center
Benefit preview party, Dec. 5 from 6:30-10 p.m. including refreshments and live music. Cost to attend. Public sale takes place Dec. 6-21. Details: 425.822.7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery
Check Website For Current Artitsts And Shows
One of Kirkland’s oldest galleries featuring innovative, thoughtful, proficient, and immensely talented artists. Details: 425.827.2822 or www.gunnarnordstrom.com.
Howard/Mandville Gallery
Check Website For Current Artitsts And Shows
Offering one of the largest collections of fine art in the Seattle area. Details: 425.889.8212, 800.544.4712 or www.howardmandville.com.
Lakeshore Gallery
Call For Current Artitsts And Shows
One of the country’s top 100 craft galleries offering handcrafted work in glass art, clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, and metal. Details: 425.827.0606.
Parklane Gallery
Check Website For Current Artitsts And Shows
A touchstone for artists and fine art lovers, bringing new and original works to the fine arts community. Details: 425.827.1462 or www.parklanegallery.com.
Patricia Rovzar Gallery
Check Website For Current Artitsts And Shows
This gallery has a reputation for exhibiting representational works in all media. Details: 425.889.4627 or www.rovzargallery.com.
Quarterly Student Exhibit
Kirkland Arts Center, Through December 15
The first installation of rotating student work, from all ages and levels, is on display. Some artwork is for sale. Details: www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Artluck
Last Friday Of Each Month | Kirkland Arts Center
An opportunity to meet area artists and receive helpful, honest feedback on your art. 6:30 p.m.–Potluck; 7:30 p.m.–Friendly critique. Details: www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Outdoor Life
Juanita Bay Wildlife Tour
November 2 and December 7, 1 p.m. | Juanita Bay Park
Join the Juanita Bay Park Rangers for a free interpretive tour, viewing a variety of plant and animal species. Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot. No registration is required. Details: 425.587.3312
Juanita Bay Bird Walk
November 18 and December 16, 9 a.m. | Juanita Bay Park
Join the East Lake Washington Audubon Society and the Juanita Bay Park Rangers for a morning walk in Juanita Bay Park, and look for birds in the area. Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot. No registration is required. Details: 425.576.8805.
KIDS & Teens
North Kirkland Community Center Indoor Playground
November 4–December 18 (no program 11/11, 11/27)
Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Wed., 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Kids have lots of room to run and play at our indoor playground! Parents must supervise. Ages 1-5 only (no 6 year-olds please). Details: 425.587.3350.
Kirkland’s Teen Union Building
Check Website For Full Schedule Of Activities | Downtown Kirkland
Adjacent to the skate court, the Kirkland Teen Union Building features a variety of performances and free activities throughout the week, as well as a youth-run café and store, live music, photography darkroom, recording studio, technology lab, and art studio. Details: www.ktub.org.
Food
Party Perfect
November 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Yarrow Bay Grill
Holiday guidance to help you achieve a grand gala gathering both in the kitchen and out. Details: www.ybgrill.com.
Thanksgiving From A To Z
November 18 & 21, 6:30 p.m. | Yarrow Bay Grill
Walk through the Thanksgiving meal step-by-step and leave with a comprehensive turkey day plan. Suggested for ages 18 & up. Details: www.surlatable.com.
Gingerbread House
December 8, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Yarrow Bay Grill
Make fabulous, lavish edible creations during this gingerbread house extravaganza. Suggested for ages 7 & up. Sign up early. Details: www.ybgrill.com.
Annual Holiday Champagne Feté
December 13, 6-8 p.m. | Grape Choice
Come celebrate with the Grape Choice as they mark their 25th anniversary as Kirkland’s wine merchant. Details: 425.827.7551.
Kids Of All Ages Gingerbread House
December 14, 12 p.m. | Sur La Table
Part dessert, part centerpiece, and all fun. House provided, kids bring the creativity. Light snack served. Details: www.surlatable.com.
Special Events
Pace 5k Walk/Run
November 2, 9 a.m. | Marina Park
Includes a 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Fitness Walk and Kids’ Fun Run raising awareness of prostate cancer. Details: www.lments.net/pace.
Hopelink Turkey Trot
November 16, 12 p.m. | Marina Park
Fun 5K walk in downtown Kirkland. Proceeds help Hopelink provide emergency services for low-income families. Details: www.hope-link.org.
Kiwanis Tree Sale
November 28 until sold out | Lake Street South
Get a tree and give to a good cause. Sale supports the Kirkland Kiwanis’ numerous service projects. Details: www.kirkland.kiwanis.org.
Downtown Tree Lighting
November 29, 7 p.m. | Lift Station at Marina Park
Celebrate the season as the big downtown tree is lit for the holidays. Details: www.kirklanddowntown.org.
Argosy Opening Ceremony Tree Lighting
December 1, 6–7 p.m. | Marina Dock
Join the Argosy as they kick-off their holiday season on the water. Details: www.argosycruises.com.
Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
December 1, 3, 6 & 18–23 | Marina Dock
See Website For Specific Times & Locations
An annual tradition of festive ships afloat. From the flotilla of ships to the crowds onshore, this is one of the gems of the holiday season. Bonfire locations posted on www.argosycruises.com. Details: www.argosycruises.com.
Downtown Nights Of Shopping (Thursdays & Fridays)
After Thanksgiving through the Christmas
Shops Open Until 8 p.m. | Downtown
Many downtown shops stay open until 8 p.m. Details: 425.893.8766 or www.kirklanddowntown.org.
12K’s Of Christmas
December 14, 9:30 a.m.; Registration Opens At 8 a.m. | Marina Park
12K and 5K run/walk and free 1K kids days on the streets of Kirkland. Details: www.12ksofchristmas.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Kirkland Polar Plunge “Freeze for a Reason”
January 1, 1 p.m. | Marina Park
Ring in the New Year by plunging into Lake Washington on the first! There will be a bonfire to warm spirits and people. Donations to the local food bank are accepted. After your swim come to Wilde Rover. A free bowl of soup to those who come in wet! Details: 425.587.3300.
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Posted by Rob Butcher on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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Now is the time to sign up for the Tie the Knot on Valentine’s Day, scheduled for Heritage Hall on Feb. 14, 2009. Couples can register for a wedding, commitment ceremony, or renewal of vows — a complete event for $350, with up to 30 guests. The City of Kirkland is one of the sponsors. A video of couples who have participated in these Heritage Hall events in the past is available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rerzriCuNew
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