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Nick Cannon at The Parlor, Dahlias at Bellevue Botanical Garden and More: Get Out!

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work, outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.

  • Where/When: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. through Saturday April 7, at in Bellevue.
  • Why Go: If you’re looking for laughs this weekend, The Parlor has you covered. Nick Cannon will be cracking jokes all night long. Check out this YouTube clip of Nick’s stand up routine to see if it’s for you.
  • Cost: Tickets range between $20 and $35.

  • Where/When: 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at in Bellevue.
  • Why Go: Grab some friends and head out to Lucky Strike this Saturday for a fun night of bowling, games, food, drinks, and dancing as DJ Christyle spins all your favorite tracks. Check out these photos from past Saturday nights at Lucky Strike.
  • Cost: No cover, free underground parking.

  • Where/When: 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at in Bellevue.
  • Why Go: Stop by Pete’s Wines this Saturday for their monthly Ad Tasting. You’ll be able to taste any wine their website is currently featuring (between 26 and 36 different types of wines and beer.)
  • Cost: No tasting fee. Bring your own tasting glass.

  • Where/When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at .
  • Why Go: Bellevue’s Botanical Garden is having a huge dahlia tuber sale this Saturday. Browse the thousands of locally grown quality dahlia tubers, pick out your favorites and get a jump start on your spring gardening.
  • Cost: Admission is free.

  • Where/When: First Friday of every month at the .
  • Why Go: If you foresee a visit to the Bellevue Arts Museum anytime in your near future, you might as well make it happen this Friday--admission is free! On top of free admission to all the current exhibits at the museum, you'll also have the opportunity to sit in on special workshops and lectures throughout the day. Visit the BAM event calendar for more information.
  • Cost: Free.

  • Where/When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the .
  • Why Go: Evening Standard bassist and composer Kyle Eastwood will be performing at the KPC. His music resonates with swing, groove and funk overtones. He’s also the son of famed director Clint Eastwood!
  • Cost: Tickets range between $36 and $40.

  • Where/When: 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at in Kirkland.
  • Why Go: Join artist Betz Bernhard for a botanical print-making class at Bridle Trails. Bernhard will walk you through the process of making prints from natural materials with an etching press and printing inks. This class is designed for adults and children 11 or older.
  • Cost: $20.
  • Where/When: 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, at in Redmond.
  • Why Go: Join SecondStory Repertory for the opening weekend of their newest production, Amadeus. The play weaves a provocative tale of the confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a saga with dramatic power. Enjoy the show!
  • Cost: Tickets are $25.
  • Where/When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at in Redmond.
  • Why Go: These work parties help keep the Marymoor BirdLoop beautiful. It's also just a great way to get outside. You may even get a little exercise out of it, too.
  • Pricing: Free.


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