Featured Events in Bellevue in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

⭐️BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat or Rent One for $5⭐️ Come puppy pose with us @ Bellevue Family YMCA! Class starts at 2pm, be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early for the class to sign our waiver, or sign here before you attend! Class is 45 minutes long, there will be adoptable rescue puppies playing and relaxing on and around your mat all lesson! You will have 15 minutes after class to take pictures, play and fill out adoption applications! ✨All Ages Welcome✨ CheckoutNew Leash on Life Animal Rescue! You can fill out an adoption application here ! Information Source: Rescue Puppy Yoga | eventbrite

BELLEVUE SYMPHONY FALL CONCERTSUNDAY, OCT. 6, 2024 at 3 pm Meybenbauer Theater, Bellevue WA, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004 BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture, Op.84SAINT-SAENS: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.22 with Guest Star: Kevin Ahfat, pianoRAVEL: Tzigane, M.76 with award-winning NW Rising Star Hana Gottesman, violinSHOSTAKOVICH: Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5PRESHOW CONCERT at 2 pm! Performed by Outstanding Gold Medalists from the 2nd International German Music Piano CompetitionKEVIN AHFAT SAINT-SAENS: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.22“Ahfat is poised to become one of the young heirs of the classical piano realm, with a bold, boundary-pushing, millennial style matched by refined execution.” –Vanguard Seattle An artist that “leaves no question about his riveting presentation and technical finesse” (Seattle Times), Canadian pianist KEVIN AHFAT is acclaimed to be “poised to become one of the young heirs of the classical piano realm, with a bold, boundary-pushing, millennial style matched by refined execution” (Vanguard Seattle). Possessing “a balanced mix of expressiveness and virtuosity” (Musical America), he “summons plenty of thunderpower in the big moments, but clearly values musicianship over mere showmanship” (American Record Guide). Ahfat continues performances and recordings as the newest core member of the three-time Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble, one of Canada’s preeminent chamber ensembles and foremost cultural forces. Their latest releases on Chandos Records have been nominated for a 2022 Juno Award, 2022 OPUS Klassik Award, as well as being named one of the “Top 10 classical musical albums of 2020” by The Boston Globe and one of WQXR’s “Best Classical Albums of 2020”. Kevin was named one of CBC Music’s 30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30 in 2018 and subsequently released a live recording of Brahms from CBC’s Studio 211. Highlights of recent seasons include engagements as soloist throughout North America and abroad, including at Koerner Hall in Toronto, Maison symphonique in Montreal, Meridian Arts Centre and Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Merkin Hall in New York, and with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra in Los Angeles. Further highlights include a performance of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov’s Postludium with the Esprit Orchestra, a return to the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall for its first-ever Shostakovich Concerto Festival, as well as a partnership with Richard Alston & Juilliard Dance in their recreation of Alston’s Sheer Bravado (2006) in New York. Ahfat has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned artists across many genres, including Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Stefan Jackiw, SO Percussion, David Finckel, Sonia Rodriguez, and Jera Wolfe. Festival appearances include the Bowdoin, Music@Menlo, Rockport, Fall for Dance North, Zhuhai, and Kyoto International Music Festivals. He has been broadcast locally and abroad several times on CBC Music’s In Concert program and WFMT’s Dame Myra Hess Series, and contributed his playing to Yamaha Canada’s recent Dear Glenn AI Project. In early 2018, he was thrilled to give the North American Premiere of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Third Sonata for Cello and Piano (1919), recently published by Bärenreiter-Verlag, with a longtime artistic collaborator, cellist Juliette Herlin. Last season, they gave the Sonata its Midwest Premiere on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago; the Canadian Premiere in Toronto later that year. In anticipation of this premiere, Kevin filmed & produced a mini-documentary titled Soirée pour Camille, a short film documenting the historical context of the work, the artistic partnership of Kevin & Juliette, and their joint exploration of French music. Continuing his dynamic exploration of music in-tandem with film, he recently partnered with Riddle Films to release a cinematic performance of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition filmed live at Toronto’s Koerner Hall. A cinematic dance film by Toronto-based film director Vikram Dasgupta is slated for release in 2024 in partnership with Fall For Dance North. Kevin recently worked with Juilliard Global Ventures as part of the Juilliard Open Classroom team where he helped to develop new digital learning environments to reach musicians across the globe. In this capacity, he offered his skills as a teacher, curriculum writer, and course builder to a number of online courses, including Juilliard Open Classroom’s first release: Sharpen Your Piano Artistry. He was a curriculum writer for Piano Preludes: Bach, Chopin, and Debussy, offered through the online education platform edX. Keen on developing the artistry of young musicians, he has presented masterclasses at Moravian College, Olympic College, the College of Southern Idaho, and the University of Las Vegas. A two-time winner of the Juilliard Concerto Competition, Kevin completed principal studies at the Juilliard School in New York under the tutelage of Joseph Kalichstein and Stephen Hough, and was in-residence as a Rebanks Fellow at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. He is a grateful recipient of a Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Award and was a NFMC Artist Award recipient. Kevin is Artistic Director of OPUS Chamber Music, Toronto’s newest premier hub for chamber music connecting audiences with dynamic and compelling artists who aim to excite, connect, and inspire. NW Rising Star: Hana GottesmanRAVEL: Tzigane, M.7615-year-old violinist Hana Gottesman has performed on both coasts of the United States, including recitals in San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. She has appeared on the Ross Arts Chamber Music series and was invited to be the featured soloist with the Sonoma Strings in California (“… Hana is a rising young artist with brilliant musicianship, creating special connections with her audiences” David Montgomery, Artistic Director of Sonoma Strings). She won First Prize at the Simon-Fiset/SMTA Competition, as well as the Jean Kantner Memorial Trophy for Best Performance of a Baroque Composition. Having performed several times in Seattle at Benaroya Hall, the appearance with the Bellevue Symphony will mark Hana’s Bellevue debut. Hana has studied violin with Jan Coleman and currently studies with Simon James. Born and raised in Washington state (USA), Hana enjoys reading, swimming, and is enthusiastic about school activities, especially her language studies which include Spanish and Japanese. Hana has also been a medal winner and is certified in the field of abacus mathematics and was also a state finalist with her teammates for Washington Future Problem Solving. Information Source: Bellevue Symphony | eventbrite

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region will flock to Oakland's Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the 13th Annual Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 13th Annual festival in-person over three spectacular nights October 17-19, 2024. Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized and amazed at this magical benefit for the non-profit Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt where you will experience 75 locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland’s beloved eight-acre municipal gardens. COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAn inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By attending the Autumn Lights Festival in Oakland, you expressly agree to comply with any and all rules and safety guidelines put in place by the event organizers, and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, waiving all claims and potential claims against the event organizers, and their affiliated companies relating to such risks. We ask that you not attend if the following is true for you or anyone in your party: • Within 48 hours prior to attending the festival, you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); For reference, please retain a copy of the above protocols. General Festival FAQsAre there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? This is an all-ages event. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. What if tickets are sold out online?Tickets are only available on EventBrite. Space is limited in the park. If the site says tickets are sold out, then there are no tickets remaining for that day. What about Transportation & Parking? The most direct way to get here is by bus (AC Transit – 511.org) or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) to the Lakeside Park entrance @ Grand & Bellevue. Or, take BART to the 19th Street Station, exit onto 20th Street, then walk (10 minutes) or ride share to Lakeside Park. Bicycling is also a good option (bicycle parking will be available onsite). Vehicle parking inside the park fills up very early – and there is little to no street parking in the adjacent area, so please use public transit, ride share or bicycling. What happens if it rains?Autumn Lights is a fundraiser and will take place rain-or-shine. No refunds will be issued. What can/can't I bring to the event?For your safety, the following items are not allowed: NO Cans or Glass Bottles NO Coolers or Ice Chests NO Alcoholic Beverages NO Animals with the exception of Service Animals NO Weapons Is my registration/ticket transferable?Yes, tickets purchased through this site are transferable. You will need to go through the proper Eventbrite process to transfer tickets. Start by logging in to your Eventbrite account, then transfer tickets to a new event in order to swap dates. Ticket swapping does not work for tickets with dates that have passed (e.g. a Thursday 10/17 ticket date cannot be exchanged on Friday 10/18); ticket date changes will only work if the desired date is not sold out. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?You may bring either your printed ticket OR have the email with the scannable ticket code showing on your phone. Tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the event. Tickets are only be good for single entry. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?Yes. Tickets will be scanned at the event. The name on the ticket is used to lookup tickets that don't scan properly and/or to research other ticketing issues. Each ticket is good for one (1) entry. We recommend buying tickets only through this site to ensure that you receive a valid ticket. I want to attend on a date different than the date on my ticket. Is that okay?Your ticket is good for the date shown on the ticket. Up until 24 hours prior to the event date, you are able to change your ticket to a later date if those dates are not yet sold out. Do you offer refunds?Autumn Lights is a fundraiser for a local nonprofit. As such, we do not offer refunds for unused tickets. You are allowed to give, or transfer, your tickets to others if you are unable to attend the event. Where can I learn more about the Autumn Lights Festival and Gardens at Lake Merritt?www.GardensatLakeMerritt.org Information Source: The Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt | eventbrite

Phoenix Rising Artist Talk Join us for an exclusive artist talk with Eddy Ochieng on Sunday, October 20th, from 11am - 1pm at Ria x Gallery. Experience a deep dive into the mind behind Phoenix Rising as Eddy Ochieng discusses his art for this exhibition andshares insights into his creative process. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage directly with the visionary artist behind this compelling solo debut. Information Source: ria x gallery | eventbrite