<h1>Historically Hip Open Mic!</h1>
First Wednesdays at the Historic Issaquah Train Depot, sign in at 6 pm, live at 6:30 pm
Bob Brock and Lee Haro started managing the gig in 2012 (started in 
2008). It returns on the first Wednesday of every month, from 6:30-9 pm.
In the know …
<ul>
<li>Please be fully prepared by having their guitar tuned up ahead of time.</li>
<li>Limit your talk time to the minimum and know your song lengths so you won’t run long</li>
<li>Your two songs and 10 minutes is your total time on stage…</li>
</ul>
“I think open mic helps promote music in the community as part of the
 effort to promote all forms of art, Bob said. “It offers a chance for 
folks to gather and play music as well as develop new musical 
friendships. We try to foster our open mics as an opportunity for 
beginners, intermediates, as well as advanced performers to play. Young 
and old and all in between are welcome. “
Bob said the Historic Issaquah Train Depot is the perfect venue. “It 
has great ambience and allows us to focus exclusively on promoting music
 and musical friendships.”
Dates: First Wednesday of the month – *January 7, 
February 4, March 4, April 1, April 29, June 3, July 1, August 5, 
September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2.
Special Opportunity to perform at the 
Open Mic Stage during Make Music Day Annually on June 21st – a 
celebration of the solstice! Plus, Issaquah Goes Apples Saturday, 
October 17th, 9 am – 2 pm.
Al Fresco Open Mic at the Historic Shell Station 232 Front St. North,
 Issaquah (weather dependent) – April, May, June [Make Music Day], July,
 August, September.
<a href="https://www.issaquahopenmic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Issaquah Open Mic Night</a>

Local Event: Open Mic @ The Train Depot

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Open Mic @ The Train Depot

Historically Hip Open Mic!
First Wednesdays at the Historic Issaquah Train Depot, sign in at 6 pm, live at 6:30 pm
Bob Brock...

Gas Station Blues™ Reappears with Luminous Lineup
Notable Musical Artists Return to Historic Shell
ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 2, 2026 – The Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA) and the Washington Blues Society (WBS) resume the hot music summer series for its 12th year.
DIA and WBS will host artists every Thursday night from July 2nd&nbsp;through August 27th from 7 to 9 pm, at the Historic Shell Station located at 232 Front Street North. The artists represent diverse backgrounds, genres, and musical styles and draw crowds from throughout Washington state.
“Gas Station Blues is one of the most popular music series in the Seattle area,” said Christina Bruning. “We are honored to attract such acclaimed artists, bringing listeners back again and again.” The series is live at Historic Shell but also streamed on DIA’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Concert visitors to the Historic Shell often picnic in the adjacent Centennial Park with takeout from local restaurants, or they can purchase refreshments on-site from <a href="https://www.finsbistroissaquah.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fins Bistro</a>. They bring lawn chairs, blankets, dancing shoes, and shared enthusiasm.
Performances are also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Local Event: Gas Station Blues

Gas Station Blues

Gas Station Blues™ Reappears with Luminous Lineup
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 2,...

Village Green Park 26th Walk NE, Issaquah, WA, 98029

Join us for a free outdoor movie in Issaquah Highlands! Village Green Park will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the movie starting at 7 p.m. Concessions supporting youth programs in Issaquah Highlands will be available for purchase before and during the movie. Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer!<a href="https://issaquahhighlands.com/event/movie-on-the-green-3/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Calendar &gt;&gt;</a>

Local Event: Movie on the Green

Movie on the Green

Join us for a free outdoor movie in Issaquah Highlands! Village Green Park will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the movie...

<h3>Let’s keep our beautiful community clean!</h3>
<h5>Please join us on July 11, Rain or Shine!&nbsp; 9 am – noon in various locations in Issaquah.</h5>

Keep Issaquah Beautiful Day is a community volunteer day 
led by the Downtown Issaquah Association. Neighbors, businesses, and 
civic partners come together to care for the places that make Issaquah 
special—through litter cleanup, planting, painting, and hands-on 
beautification across downtown and nearby areas. In just a few hours, 
volunteers make a visible difference.
More than a cleanup, the day builds civic pride and a 
shared sense of ownership. It connects people, supports local 
partnerships, and reinforces a simple idea: a vibrant, welcoming 
Issaquah is something we create together.
The program runs year-round with three large seasonal events (2026 
dates: Earth Day, Saturday April 18, Saturday July 11 &amp; Saturday 
October 31).
Clean-up kit check-out is available year-round – Grab a few friends and organize your own clean-up!
Next Clean Up Date – Saturday, October 31, 2026

Local Event: Keep Issaquah Beautiful Day – Summer

Keep Issaquah Beautiful Day – Summer

Let’s keep our beautiful community clean!
Please join us on July 11, Rain or Shine!  9 am – noon in various locations in...

Blakely Hall

Join Issaquah Arts and the Issaquah Highlands and experience the restorative vibrations of Kami Soul Healing and Om with Nate.What to bring: Just a yoga mat or a towel and yourself. No special equipment or experience is needed, come as you are.Cost: No tickets or charges to attend.&nbsp;You can register to receive event reminders.Connection is its own kind of restorative. We encourage you to invite a moment of calm with someone who might need it. Whether they’ve been feeling isolated or just need a deep breath, let them know there’s a special experience waiting for them.

Local Event: Summer Sound Bath at Blakely Hall 

Summer Sound Bath at Blakely Hall 

Join Issaquah Arts and the Issaquah Highlands and experience the restorative vibrations of Kami Soul Healing and Om with...

Hunt Family Theatre - Village Theatre's First Stage

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone –&nbsp;Hadestown&nbsp;invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

Local Event: KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition

KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two...

Barnes & Noble

Don't miss this opportunity to meet award-winning debut novelist, Kay Smith-Blum at the Barnes &amp; Noble at The Town Commons in Issaquah. Smith-Blum will personalize your copy of the riveting historical thriller, TANGLES. Recent winner of the Best Regional Fiction in the West (across all genres) from the National Indie Excellence Awards and Best Historical Mystery/Suspense from the American Fiction Awards 2025 BookFest, TANGLES serves up important WA State history along with a poignant and deeply human story that puts faces on the radioactive fallout from Hanford Nuclear Reservation, a key but little known component of the Manhattan Project located in Eastern Washington. Don't miss the nuclear revelations, between 11:30 am and 3pm, Saturday, July 18th. See you there!

Local Event: Award-Winning Author Book Signing

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Award-Winning Author Book Signing

Don't miss this opportunity to meet award-winning debut novelist, Kay Smith-Blum at the Barnes & Noble at The Town Commons in...

Join Issaquah Arts and the Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park and experience the restorative vibrations of Kami Soul Healing and Om with Nate. This is a special chance to reconnect with yourself and the profound beauty of nature and sound through the summer season. What to bring: Just a yoga mat or a towel and yourself. No special equipment or experience is needed, come as you are. Cost: No tickets or charges to attend. This is a complimentary event. You can register to receive event reminders. Connection is its own kind of restorative. We encourage you to invite a moment of calm with someone who might need it. Whether they’ve been feeling isolated or just need a deep breath, let them know there’s a special experience waiting for them Please note: This is an outdoor event, weather permitting.&nbsp;Sunset Beach is the larger of the two beaches at Lake Sammamish State Park and accessed from NW Sammamish Rd in North Issaquah. A Discovery Pass is required for park entry. One-day and annual passes are available for purchase at&nbsp;<a href="https://store.discoverpass.wa.gov/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRlA4YjBjbHZ3cHFRNXkyc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4cAwS9hvA4XrgJ3n-x5I5AwjA3HRVQHDnZZeViHeM9lGQJKm7oSf49pKiYcQ_aem_eWlTM7hVp46UWihuIt46NQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://store.discoverpass.wa.gov/</a>

Local Event: Summer Sound Baths at Sunset Beach

Summer Sound Baths at Sunset Beach

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City of Redmond - City Hall

Derby Days is Redmond’s historic town festival that began in 1940 as a
 parade and bike derby. Derby Days features the longest running 
community bike race in the US! This year’s Derby Days will include main 
stage entertainment, a kids’ stage and kids’ zone, bike races and bike 
rodeo, a grand parade and kids’ parade, a carnival with rides, a beer 
and wine garden, food, and more! This festival often sees over 35k 
people in attendance and we expect similar attendance in 2026.
Our Urban Craft Market will feature 75+ handmade vendors, as well as 10+ food trucks and booths!

Local Event: Urban Craft Market at Derby Days

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Urban Craft Market at Derby Days

Derby Days is Redmond’s historic town festival that began in 1940 as a
 parade and bike derby. Derby Days features the longest...

<h1>Sip wine and enjoy fine art, crafts, live music, and performance:</h1>
Wine &amp; ArtWalks are relaxed, walkable evenings that 
invite people to experience downtown Issaquah through art, music, and 
palate-pleasing vintages. Local artists showcase their work inside shops
 and galleries, musicians set the tone with live performances, and 
participants sample wines from Washington wineries as they move through 
downtown.
The event creates an atmosphere that feels social, 
creative, and personal. Visitors spend more time downtown—browsing 
stores, dining locally, and connecting with artists, winemakers, and 
neighbors along the way. Wine &amp; ArtWalks foster relationships 
between local businesses and regional partners, while reinforcing 
downtown Issaquah as a destination for memorable experiences, shared 
moments, and a close-knit culture.
Issaquah Wine &amp; ArtWalk requires a ticket - see website link for details.
Save the date: Friday, July 31, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Local Event: Summer Wine Walk and Music Stroll

Summer Wine Walk and Music Stroll

Sip wine and enjoy fine art, crafts, live music, and performance:
Wine & ArtWalks are relaxed, walkable evenings that 
invite...

Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment from local talents. Come to sing a song, play music, read poetry, tell a story, perform stand-up comedy, or just join the audience. Make sure to invite family and friends to support our local talent here in Issaquah Highlands.
All ages are welcome. However, audience members must be able to sit attentively and remain respectful throughout the performances. To ensure a positive experience for performers and guests, children who are running around or causing distractions will be asked to step outside.<a href="https://issaquahhighlands.com/event/open-mic-karaoke-night-11/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Calendar &gt;&gt;&gt;</a>

Local Event: Open Mic Night 

Open Mic Night 

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