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Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

著者： Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis – Eastside Seattle community podcasters with a passion for talking about all the amazing local businesses neighborhood news and weekly recommendations for Redmond WA residents.
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 Best of Redmond is your insider guide to everything happening in town. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Dan and Jennifer share the best events, restaurant recommendations, new business openings, and neighborhood news... plus the Rumor Mill, where we share what we've heard might be coming next.© 2026 Best of Redmond, JenDanCo LLC 政治・政府 社会科学
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  • Pupchella Weekend, Puzzle Swaps & a Redmond Korean BBQ Rumor

    Pupchella Weekend, Puzzle Swaps & a Redmond Korean BBQ Rumor
    2026/05/12
    Best of Redmond — May 12, 2026🚨 Redmond Police Are Warning About Vehicle Prowls Okay, quick heads up if you park at trailheads, apartment lots, gyms, or shopping centers around Redmond. Redmond Police say they've seen a recent spike in vehicle prowls, and they're asking people to stop leaving backpacks, laptops, chargers, purses, and other stuff visible inside parked cars. Apparently a lot of these break-ins are happening fast, sometimes in broad daylight, and mostly when thieves can immediately spot something worth grabbing. Nothing groundbreaking here, but it's probably worth doing the annoying extra step of tossing things in the trunk before you head inside somewhere.📚 Free English Classes at the Redmond Library If you've got friends, neighbors, parents, or coworkers trying to improve their English skills, the Redmond Library is doing free English Language Learners classes every Wednesday from 5 to 6 PM through June 10. These are drop-in classes taught by an experienced instructor, so people don't need to register ahead of time or commit to the whole series. They cover reading, writing, grammar, and conversation practice, and it's all happening at the Redmond Library meeting room. Space is limited, though, so showing up a little early probably isn't a bad idea if someone plans to go regularly.🪩 Disco Dodgeball at the Redmond Community Center This honestly sounds like somebody combined PE class with a wedding DJ and somehow made it work. The Redmond Senior & Community Center is hosting a Disco Dodgeball tournament Friday, May 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, and teams of 6 to 10 people can sign up to compete under disco lights while music blasts in the background. They're doing round-robin games, playoff brackets, snacks, photo booths, and even a best dressed award for people who fully commit to the ridiculousness. You don't need to actually be good at dodgeball either. This feels way more about showing up with friends and laughing at each other.🚲 Bike Everywhere Day on the Eastrail If you bike to work, bike for fun, or just want free coffee before work, Eastrail Partners is doing a Bike Everywhere Day stop Wednesday morning at Feriton Spur Park in Redmond. They'll have coffee, treats, swag, and City of Kirkland staff hanging out along the trail talking with commuters and riders heading through the area. It's one of those quick stop-in community things that's easy to miss unless somebody tells you about it ahead of time. If your morning route already runs near the Eastrail, this is probably worth building an extra five minutes into your commute for.🧩 Monthly Puzzle Swap at Uncle's Games Here's a weirdly wholesome thing happening Sunday afternoon at Uncle's Games in Redmond Town Center. They're hosting their monthly Puzzle Swap from 1:30 to 5:30 PM, where people bring completed puzzles and trade them for different ones from the community collection. So instead of buying a brand new puzzle every time somebody in your house gets obsessed with one for two days straight, you can just keep rotating through new ones basically for free. It's low-key, super casual, and honestly sounds like the kind of thing puzzle people get VERY excited about once they discover it exists.🐾 Pre-Pupchella BBQ at Aloft Redmond If your dog hears the words "BBQ" and immediately loses their mind, this one's probably for them. Aloft Seattle Redmond is hosting Pre-Pupchella: Bones, Brew + BBQ on Saturday, May 16 from 3 to 5 PM at The Backyard and W XYZ Bar, and they're doing free BBQ snacks for both humans and dogs, plus live music, drinks, and adoptable pups from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase, and apparently this is basically the kickoff event for the bigger Pupchella festival happening Sunday at Redmond Town Center. Just keep your dog leashed, vaccinated, and reasonably chill around other dogs.🎨 Recycled Dreams at Together Center There's a free art exhibit running through May 30 at Together Center, 16305 NE 87th St Suite 110, Redmond, WA 98052, called Recycled Dreams, and the whole thing is built around artwork made from reused and discarded materials. Local artists took old, broken, forgotten stuff and turned it into sculptures, mixed-media pieces, and installations that actually look pretty cool from the previews they've posted. The exhibit was put together with VALA Eastside and focuses a lot on sustainability without feeling preachy about it. Good option if you want something quiet and different for an hour without spending money.🔮 Redmond Rumor Mill Okay, so here's the latest thing floating around Redmond restaurant circles. Word is a Korean BBQ spot with individual tabletop grills is looking at space somewhere near Redmond Town Center. Apparently there's already a Bellevue location doing pretty well, and people are saying the company has been scouting the Eastside for another spot sometime in late 2026. Now... we don't know if this is actually signed, ...
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  • Filipino Bakery Rumors, Hot Car Warnings & Best Food Trucks in Redmond

    Filipino Bakery Rumors, Hot Car Warnings & Best Food Trucks in Redmond
    2026/05/07
    Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!📰 Hot Cars Become a Real Problem Fast This WeekWith temperatures climbing into the 70s this week, Redmond Police are already getting calls about pets left in hot cars. Even with cracked windows or water bowls, they said cars heat up way faster than most people think. Their advice is simple: leave pets at home if you're running errands. If you see a dog stuck in a hot car, they want people to write down the plate number, try to locate the owner nearby, and call 911 if needed. Also... same goes for kids. Redmond Police said never leave children in the car, even “for a quick second.”📚 Redmond Library Book Group Meets Thursday AfternoonThe Redmond Library Book Group meets Thursday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., and honestly this sounds less like homework and more like a bunch of smart people hanging out talking about books. They’re meeting at the Redmond Library in Meeting Room 1, and you can also join online if you'd rather stay home. The group's open to adults of all ages, and you definitely don’t need to be some hardcore literary critic to show up. If you're trying to meet people in Redmond without doing another networking event... this is probably the calmer version of that.🎲 Bingo Night Raises Money for The Sophia WayThere’s a fundraiser bingo night happening at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, and it actually sounds pretty fun. They’re doing bingo, prizes, food, drinks, and all the money raised goes to The Sophia Way, which helps women experiencing homelessness across the Eastside. The event happens at 8703 160th Ave NE in Redmond, and they’re encouraging people to bring friends and make a night out of it. You’ll get the normal bingo chaos plus a good reason to spend money on extra cards. Not a bad combo honestly.🎤 Open Mic Night at Pint & PiePint & Pie is doing another live open mic night Thursday evening, and these things always end up more entertaining than you'd expect. Signups happen at 6:00 p.m. with a blind drawing for performance slots, then the show starts at 6:30. So you might get a legit singer-songwriter... or somebody trying standup comedy for the first time in their life. Either way, it’s usually a good crowd. They’ve got beer, pizza, and enough randomness to make the night interesting. If you’ve been saying you should “get out more,” this is probably easier than committing to a whole concert.⚽ Redmond Starts Getting Ready for the World CupOkay, so Redmond is officially starting to think ahead about what the 2026 World Cup is going to look like around here. The city is hosting a free “Let’s Get Match Ready” strategy session at Redmond City Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They’re talking transportation, watch parties, visitor traffic, and how local businesses should prepare once Seattle starts filling up with soccer fans. Even cooler, Sounders legends Brad Evans and James Riley are showing up to talk about the matches and teams coming through the area. If you own a business or just want to know how chaotic summer might get... probably worth attending.🕰️ Redmond History MinuteOkay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.Redmond is called the “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest” partly because it has Washington state's only:A) Bike museum B) Velodrome C) Bicycle factory D) Bike-only highwayAnswer revealed at the bottom of this newsletter.🔮 Redmond Rumor MillOkay... this one could get dangerous for your wallet.Word is a Filipino bakery and café concept that’s apparently doing huge business down in South Seattle has been looking at possible Eastside expansion spots, and Redmond’s been mentioned. We don’t know the name yet, we don’t know if it’s serious, and we definitely don’t know where it'd go if it happens. But honestly? A legit Filipino bakery somewhere around downtown Redmond or Overlake would probably do ridiculously well. The question is whether Redmond’s actually in the running... or if Bellevue swoops in and steals it first.If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/BestOfRedmond and drop it in the "Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses" post.🗳️ Your Picks: Best Food Truck in RedmondAlright, that's it for this week.Head on over to facebook.com/BestOfRedmond, find the post called "Your Picks," and drop your vote in the comments. We want to know who you think is the best food truck in Redmond.📻 Don't Miss the NewsletterIf you enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love the companion newsletter. Find it at bestofredmond.com.We'll see you in the next one... or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.🎯 History Minute AnswerThe answer is B – VelodromeThe Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome at Marymoor Park is the only velodrome in ...
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  • Redmond Scam Warning + Drone Show & Best Cheesesteak in Redmond

    Redmond Scam Warning + Drone Show & Best Cheesesteak in Redmond
    2026/05/05
    Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!📰 Redmond Police Warn About New Scam Messages Redmond Police just put out a heads-up about scam messages going around that look like they’re from the city. These messages are asking for things like permit payments or even wire transfers, which is not how the city operates. They’re telling everyone to double check anything unexpected and not send money or personal info without verifying it first. If something feels off, call the City Customer Service line at 425-556-7000 and confirm it directly.🎆 DroneArt Show Takes Over Marymoor Park There’s a massive drone light show happening Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 9:15pm at Marymoor Park, and this one’s a full production. They’re flying around 1,200 synchronized drones to tell a story about a runaway alien and a kid, all set to a kind of retro space soundtrack. Gates open at 7:15pm if you want to grab food and hang out before it starts. Tickets start around $36, and it runs about an hour. Bring a blanket or chair and plan ahead for parking.🍽️ Night Market at Big Block Brewery There’s a night market happening Saturday, May 9 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Big Block Brewery in Redmond. They’re setting up vendor booths, live entertainment, and a bunch of activities while you hang out with a beer. It’s free to get in, so you can just show up, walk around, and see what catches your attention. Good mix of food, local makers, and casual social vibes. If you’re going, earlier is better before it gets packed.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Meet the Horses at Farrel-McWhirter Park There’s a free horse meet-and-greet happening Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am at Farrel-McWhirter Park. This is part of a Year of the Horse celebration, and you’ll actually get up close with one of the farm’s working horses. Kids can take photos, ask questions, and possibly even give the horse a hug. It’s all ages, but you do need to register ahead so they know how many people are coming. Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for being outside.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Semilla Folklorica Weekend Show at Redmond High School There’s a two-day dance show happening Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 at Redmond Performing Arts Center, and they’re doing something a little different this year. Saturday leans into Spain with a flamenco performer flying in from Cadiz, while Sunday shifts to Mexico with the World Youth Orchestra for a Mother’s Day-style performance. You’ll also see local dancers and students on stage, including kids from Puesta del Sol Elementary. Expect colorful costumes, live music, and a full production feel. Pick the theme you like and grab tickets early.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Writing Group at the Library There’s a community writing group happening Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00pm at the Redmond Library. This is a peer-led group where you can show up, work on your writing, and get feedback from other people doing the same thing. It’s open to all genres and skill levels, so you don’t need to be polished or published to join. Bring something you’re working on or just come to write… either way, you’ll get an hour of focused time. 🕰️ Redmond History Minute Okay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.Kirkland was supposed to be the "Pittsburgh of the West." What was going to be built there that never happened?A) A car factory B) A steel mill C) A shipyard D) Amazon's first warehouseAnswer revealed at the bottom of this newsletter.🔮 Redmond Rumor Mill So here’s one we’ve been hearing lately… there’s talk that a functional beverage bar might be coming to the Cleveland Street corridor.What we don’t know yet is who’s behind it or if a lease is officially signed, but the idea is drinks built around things like adaptogens, mushroom coffee, CBD, and nootropic blends. Basically, no alcohol, no sugar crash… just drinks that are supposed to “do something.”Question is… would something like that actually work here?If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/BestOfRedmond and drop it in the "Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses" post.🗳️ Your Picks: Best cheesesteak in Redmond Alright, that's it for this week. Head on over to facebook.com/BestOfRedmond, find the post called "Your Picks," and drop your vote in the comments. We want to know who you think is the best doughnut in Redmond.📻 Don't Miss the Podcast If you enjoyed this newsletter, you're gonna love the companion podcast. Find it at bestofredmond.com. We'll see you in the next one... or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.🎯 History Minute Answer The answer is B – A steel millBritish steel tycoon Peter Kirk came to the Eastside in the 1880s planning to build a massive ...
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