The on-street dining areas on Main Street are coming to a close as the cooler temperatures and rainy weather are approaching. The expanded outdoor dining areas will close after dinner service on Sunday, September 19. The patios that are located on sidewalks will mainly stay open, weather permitting. The City […]
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2021 Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival to Return in Person
The 14th annual Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival will be held in person this year, from October 6-10. Put together by the Bellevue Downtown Association, regional talent will come together to feature over 20 live shoes across Downtown Bellevue. Featured artists include Ray Vega, Thomas Marriot, Roy McCurdy, and Lady […]
Bellevue Downtown Arts Market to Take Place Labor Day Weekend in Person
The Bellevue Downtown Arts Market is returning in person on Labor Day Weekend. The dates are September 4th through 6th. More than 110 artists will be participating. In the past, the event has been called “Bellevue’s 6th Street Arts Fair”. The Fair, presented by Bellevue Downtown Association, will feature sculptures, […]
Fireworks Show Returns to Bellevue for Fourth of July
The annual fireworks show in Bellevue Downtown Park is happening once again. This will be the first public event in the city since March 2020. The Bellevue 4th of July Fireworks will not include entertainment, live music, or other activities before or after the show. The park will be open […]
Outdoor Dining Program Extended to 40+ Restaurants in Bellevue through Summer
Outdoor dining on Main Street has been extended from now through the summer. Dining has expanded to parking lots, sidewalks, on-street and private patios. In addition to the restaurants on Main Street, more than 40 other eateries are offering outdoor dining across the city. In July 2021, the City of […]
New Music Series in Bellevue to Debut in April, Streaming and Outdoors
The new music series is making its debut in Bellevue. Bellevue Beats Music Series is happening from April 7 through October 27. Bellevue Downtown Association is reigniting Downtown’s music scene with a free concert every Wednesday. Shows begin steaming on Wednesdays in April, and transition to outdoor in-person in July […]
COO of Leading Gaming Company in Bellevue to Share Story, Predictions in Remote Talk
Known best for producing Halo and Destiny franchises, Bungie, Bellevue’s leading gaming studio, has built a reputation for creativity and different thinking. Patrick O’Kelley, the company’s COO, will be sharing Bungie’s origin story, his predictions for Bellevue’s gaming Industry, and why they’re making big investments in Downtown Bellevue for the […]
City of Bellevue Focuses on Ways to Support Restaurants through Winter Months
Bellevue City Council recently received a report that reviewed the city’s efforts regarding the expansion of outdoor dining capacity for areas in downtown Bellevue. One of the community partners also explained a marketing campaign to connect local businesses during the pandemic. We reported in July about the outdoor dining space […]
Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival Goes Virtual, Adds Promotion with Restaurants
The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival will be taking place virtually from October 5 through October 9 at 5pm. This year, 20+ live performances will be streaming over the five separate evenings. The lineup for this year features artists in the jazz and blues genre like Stacy Jones Band, KO […]
Bellevue Family 4th Event at Bellevue Park Canceled
Bellevue Family 4th of July, the largest event on the Eastside celebrating the patriotic holiday, has been canceled. According to the City of Bellevue, the decision was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order extension, and Washington’s phased plan for eventually allowing gatherings over […]