
Bellevue International Theater Festival
WHEN: April 4-6, 2025
WHERE: Meydenbauer Center
Bellevue International Theatre Festival (BITFest) will be held at the Meydenbauer Center Theater, April 4-6 2025. Come for the entire festival (Festival Pass), just one day (Day Pass) or see an individual show! Seven theaters, 4 states, 4 languages, 3 days, various genres, shows for kids and adults - BITFest will be a feast for the eyes, ears and soul for any theater enthusiast!
Festival Passes for al 7 shows ($60) or day passes ($30-35) can be purchased by following the links to either Friday or Saturday shows. Individual show tickets ($15-20) are available for each of the shows.

Bunny Cups Workshop
WHEN: Sunday, April 6 | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Eastside Pottery ( 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA 98005)
Hop into spring with our festive bunny cup workshop—perfect for storing Easter eggs or adding a touch of whimsy to your table. In this class, you’ll learn basic pinch pot techniques, then transform your creations into bunny cups by shaping ears and other fun details. Finish them off with your choice of studio glazes to bring your bunny friends to life.

Garden Gnomes Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, April 26 | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Eastside Pottery ( 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA 98005)
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own garden gnomes. They’re fun to hide among plants or place around your outdoor space as a simple accent. We’ll guide you through each step of the hand-building process, and you’ll have a variety of colorful glazes to choose from to give your gnome its own personality. All materials are included—just bring your creativity!

Toothbrush Holder Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, May 17 | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Eastside Pottery ( 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA 98005)
Looking to replace that plain, generic toothbrush holder? Join our handbuilding workshop to create a unique, custom piece for your bathroom. Using slabs of clay, we’ll show you how to shape and connect the parts to form a functional holder that reflects your style. It’s also a great way for everyone in the family to have their own distinct design—no more mix-ups!

Master Dance Workshop: Haru Nakajima
WHEN: May 24 and May 25 | 8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
WHERE: Coffee Dance Studio ( 12021 Northup Way Suite 202, Bellevue, WA 98005)
This unique event is designed for dancers of all levels who are eager to elevate their skills and deepen their understanding of dance. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, explore new styles, or simply immerse yourself in the joy of movement, our master dance workshop promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Bunny Cups Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, March 22 | 11:00 AM
WHERE: Eastside Pottery ( 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA 98005)
Hop into spring with our festive bunny cup workshop—perfect for storing Easter eggs or adding a touch of whimsy to your table. In this class, you’ll learn basic pinch pot techniques, then transform your creations into bunny cups by shaping ears and other fun details. Finish them off with your choice of studio glazes to bring your bunny friends to life.

Constellations by Theatre33
Theatre33 Director's Special "Constellations" by Nick Payne’s kicks off 2025. This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Directed by Marianna Chebotaryova. Recommended age 14+

Constellations by Theatre33
Theatre33 Director's Special "Constellations" by Nick Payne’s kicks off 2025. This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Directed by Marianna Chebotaryova. Recommended age 14+

Summit for Under-Represented Founders
The Summit is always an uncommon opportunity to meet inspiring entrepreneurs and investors in our local community, whether Female, Black, Latino, Veteran, LGBT, Asian, Indigenous, etc., who all together still represent a minority of venture capital investments in the USA. Help us, help them, to change the status quo by participating in this event.
Doors open at 5pm. Summits formally begin at 5:30pm. Diverse-founder startup pitch presentations usually begin around 8pm, and each startup team has their own demo tables in the mixer area. Guests are welcome to stay for the afterparty mixer, meet the founders personally, and meet all the other guests. Light snacks and beverages are served. Parking is always free and easy.

Constellations by Theatre33
Theatre33 Director's Special "Constellations" by Nick Payne’s kicks off 2025. This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Directed by Marianna Chebotaryova. Recommended age 14+

Constellations by Theatre33
Theatre33 Director's Special "Constellations" by Nick Payne’s kicks off 2025. This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Directed by Marianna Chebotaryova. Recommended age 14+

Lunar New Year Group Exhibition
Save the date for our 2025 Lunar New Year group exhibition. Reserve the date for the opening reception on January 18, 2025 from 2-4 pm celebrating new year of the snake (little dragon).

Star Wars: Shatterpoint and Marvel: Crisis Protocol Open Play
Assemble, paint, and field squads of your favorite heroes and villains in two of Atomic Mass Games' phenomenal miniatures games: Star Wars: Shatterpoint and Marvel: Crisis Protocol! This event is open play, not a structured tournament; come and go whenever you like and bring or make some friends along the way. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to arrange a game in advance, join our Discord! Excelsior, and may the Force be with you!

Gingerbread House DecoratinG
Each child will get a mini gingerbread house of their own plus frosting, candy, and decorations to add while sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider!

Picture with Ded Moroz
Kick off the festive holiday season by taking pictures with Ded Moroz at the Theatre33's Annual Winter Craft Fair! Enjoy the complimentary refreshments, hot cocoa, tea, coffee, cookies and candy and browse a large selection of delicious and handmade gifts. This is a free community event. Please RSVP!

Theatre33’s Annual winter Craft fiar
Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your lists and support local crafters and Theatre33! Admission is free, there is plenty of parking. Light refreshments will be served. Check out the different vendors who will be showcasing their crafts! 10% of all sales will be donated to Theatre33 Youth productions.

Venture Mechanic's Annual Holiday Party
This lively celebration will be filled with delicious food, a variety of adult beverages, games, and live music to set the perfect holiday vibe. Mingle with fellow founders, investors, and community partners while enjoying a night of networking, fun, and friendly competition. REGISTER HERE

Lucky Claww's Thanksgiving Weekend
Lucky Claww's Thanksgiving Weekend promotion runs from Nov 29 to Dec 1. Customers who purchase token bundles during this event will receive free scratch cards, giving them chances to win free tokens, prizes, or other rewards.

EAC Studio’s youth exhibition
Join us on November, 17th 12:30-2pm to view the creative journey of 15 talented teen artists as they showcase their paintings. Their diverse works explore themes of self-discovery and social issues. The event will be held at Eastside Artists Collaborative, EAC studio 2/f 12650 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005

The Marriage of Figaro
One of the funniest comedies of all time! A single crazy day in the castle of Count Almaviva, whose household manages to weave a dizzying intrigue with weddings, courts, adoptions, jealousy and reconciliation. Figaro vows to trick the lustful count around, win Suzanna and not lose her dowry. As the bride says, intrigue and money are his elements. Recommended age 14+. In Russian with English subtitles.
Runs November 2 - November 24