1. Light Up The Sky

The Eastside will have the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day this year with the Symetra Bellevue Family 4th. Now in its 19th year, the annual Bellevue fireworks event attracts some 60,000 people and features live performances including the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Produced by City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown Association, this year’s fireworks celebration includes a C-17 flyover, live music, Bellevue Fire and Police Department Honor Guard, Family Fun Zone and firework show. 

Learn more by visiting www.bellevuedowntown.org.

2. Lunchtime Tunes

Pair some live music with your lunch this summer. The annual Live at Lunch concert series kicks off at various venues in downtown Bellevue and will run through September 9. For a detailed list of performances, locations and contact information, visit www.bellevuedowntown.org.

Live at Lunch 2009

3. Park It Outside

Summer movie nights are coming to the Bellevue Downtown Park beginning in July. Cozy up on a blanket and grab some friends for the free outdoor event on a 25-foot screen. The five-week series begins Tuesday, July 7. Movies are family-friendly and carry a PG rating. Shows start at dusk, between 8:30-9:00 p.m. Each movie night is paired with a local organization, with donations benefiting the designated charity for that evening. For a complete listing of movie showings, visit www.bellevuewa.gov.

4. Dine, Wine & Art

Pogacha of Bellevue will be hosting Judy Selogy’s exhibit, “Diving into the Deep End,” features highly stylistic oil paintings using vivid colors and geometric forms. While tending towards the abstract, many of the works convey landscapes and natural themes. Her work will be displayed July 11 to Aug. 21, 2010, at Pogacha of Bellevue, 119 106th Ave. NE. For more information about the exhibit and Pogacha restaurants, call 425.455.5670 or visit the website at www.pogacha.com.

5. Woodinville Art Walk

The Sammamish Valley Arts Center and local sponsoring businesses are having their 2nd monthly Art Walk in the Hollywood District of Woodinville. Artists will be at several locations throughout this vibrant and popular section of Woodinville, sharing their original works and discussing their techniques and inspirations with art enthusiasts, collectors and visitors. The Art Walk will be held on July 22 beginning at 5 p.m. A map of participating locations and the artists displaying their work is available online, at www.sammamishvalleyartscenter.org.