Wishing someone "Happy Black History Month" in February might have once been as offbeat as dropping a badly timed meme. Today, it’s a rallying call to celebrate a legacy too monumental to ignore. This year, we honor "A Century of Black History Commemorations" marking 100 years since Dr. Carter G…
Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026, marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar. During this time of year, Bellevue offers visitors and locals vibrant celebrations and meaningful ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Whether you’re looking for cultural…
What is Bellevue Dumpling Week? Bellevue Dumpling Week is February 14 - 24, 2026, and that means local restaurants across Bellevue are serving up steamed, pan-fried, stuffed, and soupy dumplings inspired by global traditions. Some are menu staples, while others are special Dumpling Week exclusives…
Love in the air and Cupid must be up to his antics again. There are hearts on windows and menus all across town, and we're getting tagged in a lot of Valentine's Day posts on social media -- all reminding you to plan ahead and make your reservations for this special night out. For Valentine's…
The seismometers installed at Lumen Field detected that the Seahawks vs.49ers game in the NFC playoffs rocked the stadium at a 3.2 magnitude earthquake. Dubbed as the "Loudest Fans in the League," the Seahawks fans wore the number 12 proudly and turned up the volume on the NFC West Championship game…
The way Cirque du Soleil performers move across the stage induces dopamine in the form of awe and wonder. The costumes, stage design, and music all create an illusion that pulls the audience into each meticulously intricate movement. This year, ECHO will take the stage under the Big Top at Marymoor…
Our proximity to nature quietly informs a Pacific Northwest mindset that values restoration as much as performance. In Bellevue, winter wellness looks like checking into a destination designed for rest, recovery, and feeling human again. Add a walkable downtown, upscale hotels, excellent dining, and…
After ringing in 2026 with fresh perspectives, January is the perfect month for peaceful nature walks, comforting soups, and low-key experiences that feel restorative. Bellevue sees a light scattering of snow in January and February, during the city's slower and quieter months. It's nothing serious…
It's finally time to close out 2025, and Bellevue rings in the new year with bold, festive celebrations. Whether you are planning a celebratory night out, a cozy getaway, or a family-friendly holiday weekend, Bellevue offers a New Year’s experience that feels intentional and easy. From New Year’s…
Soup. It's the entrée of the moment. The comforting, slow-simmered, clear-your-sinuses, warm-your-core kind. Winter in Bellevue is the perfect excuse to explore bowls that are rich, fragrant, spicy, soothing, or all of the above. From Korean braises and Japanese ramen to Chinese hot pot and…
