Summer days are dwindling but there’s still time to savor outdoor entertainment — free of charge — right here in Redmond.
The City of Redmond and Redmond Town Center invite you to free concerts, movies and live theatre performances throughout August as follows:
• Noon Tuesday, Aug. 11 — The City of Redmond’s Arts in the Park presents interactive storytelling and music for the whole family on the Green Space at Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St.
• 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 — Winners of the Old Fire House Teen Center’s Classic Rockathon will perform in the Center Plaza at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE. The Town Center will also feature a Bike Share Expo that evening.
New at Redmond Town Center’s Summer Concert series this year is a beer and wine garden (for guests 21 and over) to raise funds for Kiwanis of Redmond. You can also partake of chairside dining, courtesy of participating RTC restaurants.
• 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 — It’s Teen Performance Night at the Redmond City Hall Green Space. The theme is “Redmond’s Got Talent” and the Old Fire House Teen Center will present spoken word and mini-drama performances as well as music by local teens.
• Following the teen performances on Friday, Aug. 14 is a showing of the movie “Kung Fu Panda” at the Redmond City Hall Green Space, sponsored by RYPAC (Redmond Youth Partnership Advisory Committee).
• Noon Tuesday, Aug. 18 — Check out the “Junk Chime,” a giant percussion instrument made of recycled material at the Redmond City Hall Green Space.
• 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 — The summer concert at Redmond Town Center features Northwest blues legends Little Bill and the Blue Notes.
• 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 — Unexpected Theater is the Arts in the Park offering on the Green Space at Redmond City Hall. Bring requests for an impromptu tribute to pop culture.
• Noon Tuesday, Aug. 25 — Redwood Theatre presents the family-friendly show “Dandelions and Daydreams” at the Redmond City Hall Green Space.
• At dusk Saturday, Aug. 29, the City of Redmond’s final outdoor movie of the summer will be “Tron,” shown at Idylwood Park Beach, 3650 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy.
For more information about the City of Redmond-sponsored events, visit www.redmond.gov or call (425) 556-2300.
For more information about the events at Redmond Town Center, visit www.redmondtowncenter.com or call (425) 867-0808.