Events

Ice cream social for pets: All the Best Pet Care, 1590 NW Gilman Blvd. Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The Ice Cream Social will actually be little individual servings of yogurt made from all human grade ingredients, all natural, and made to appeal to the paletes of cats and dogs. Timmy, our official store dog/greeter will be here to help serve. Coupons will be available for shoppers, but no purchase is required to get a cup of yogurt. www.Allthebestpetcare.com, 425-369-8383.

Lakeside Center for Autism: community event. Thursday, August 27, 4-8 p.m. We welcome all prospective parents, current parents, pediatricians, and the community. This is a family friendly event. Please stop by for food, drinks, live entertainment, raffle drawings, and more. Lakeside Center for Autism, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah. 425.657.0620 or Rebecca@lakesideautism.com to RSVP

Sammamish Nights: hosted by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce. A spectacular venue and evening of premier wine, food and smooth jazz (non alcoholic beverages available.) 6–10 p.m., Aug. 29, under the stars at the Sammamish Commons, Sammamish City Hall. This is a 21+ event. Portions of the proceeds to benefit the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research in partnership with the Swedish Medical Center Foundation. Tickets on sale now for $35 – include 5 free wine tastes and concert with local Jazz Musician Darren Motamedy. Purchase them at www.sammamishchamber.org. For your comfort – be sure to bring a blanket or beach chair.

Concerts on the Green: presented in a wonderful outdoor setting, right here in Issaquah. Now in its 13th year, Concerts on the Green will be held each Tuesday evening through Aug. 25. Families, friends and coworkers can enjoy each week’s highly acclaimed musical selection of Northwest artists on the Community Center Green in the heart of historical downtown Issaquah – 301 Rainier Blvd. S. The concerts run from 7-8:30 p.m., but the crowds often begin gathering as early as 6 p.m. for community picnicking. No alcohol or pets please. The concerts are presented by Issaquah’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Issaquah Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Issaquah Kiwanis Club. 425-837-3300. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/parks.

Eastside Preparatory School: to host guest speaker Alan Lightman – author of “Einstein’s Dreams.” Eastside Preparatory School is proud to announce the launch of an annual guest speaker program featuring nationally acclaimed scholars. The first featured scholar for Eastside Prep’s inaugural Visiting Thinker Night is author and physicist Dr. Alan Lightman. Dr. Lightman is the author of Einstein’s Dreams, Good Benito, The Diagnosis, Reunion, Ghost, in addition to books on science and several essays and fables. Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30–9 p.m. There is no admission fee, but seating is limited. Tickets will be reserved based on the order in which requests are received. tlindsey@eastsideprep.org. 425-822-5668, www.eastsideprep.org.

Tomato Celebration at The South 47 Farm: Featuring samples of the farm’s heirloom tomatoes, wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments, and more. Seasonal fruits and vegetables. U-pick and farmstand. The farm grows seven varieties of hard-to-find tomatoes, including Cherokee Purple, Green Zebra, and Brandywine. All crops grown using organic methods. From 11 a.m. Aug. 22 and 23. 15410 NE 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777, farmllc@yahoo.com.

Arts in the Parks: Redmond Arts Commission presents Arts in the Parks at Redmond City Hall Campus. Bring a picnic and blanket, and enjoy the beautiful summer days. Redmond City Hall Green Space 15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond.

Aug. 21 – Unexpected Theater. A variety of theater, movie, pop-culture and artistic styles. Bring your requests for an amazing hour of whatever you want it to be!

Aug. 25 – Dandelions and Daydreams. Redwood Theatre presents the story of a girl who falls asleep in a garden. 12 a.m.

Nightlife

Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover. Ricky Venture Revue on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8 to 11 p.m.

Scott Lindenmuth on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8 to 11 p.m. Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, 425-392-5550. steve@pogacha.com. www.pogacha.com.

Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.

Twede’s Cafe Open Mic: Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. 6 p.m., Tuesdays. Twede’s Cafe 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. 425-831-5511.

Bake’s Place: The Senate – Up coming acoustic trio. 6 p.m. Aug 14. Tingstad and Rumbel: Husband and Wife duo playing Americana Roots music featuring fingerstyle guitar, double reed and ocarina. 6 p.m. Aug 15. 4135 Providence Point Dr., Issaquah. 425-391-3335. events@bakesplace.org.

Music

Master Chorus Eastside: Master Chorus Eastside is holding auditions in all sections for its 2009-2010 season. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. For an audition appointment please call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446. More information on the Chorus can be found on the web at www.masterchoruseastside.org. Master Chorus Eastside exists to share the power of choral music to inspire and bring joy.

Live music on the Depot deck: During August, the Issaquah History Museums will have the Train Depot open on Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. in addition to their usual hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We will also have live music on the Train Depot deck on Thursday evenings. A chance to visit the museums at your leisure in the evenings and enjoy music at the same time.