Community Corner

Get Out: Weekend Planner, May 19-22

Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Renton Patch here to the rescue. 

  • Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Fri, May 20 at the .
  • Why Go: This Friday is opening night for the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton. Come and help celebrate the occasion by watching a screening of Black, White and Blues
  • Pricing: $25


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  • Where/When: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat, May 21 at the corner of 4th and Olympia in the Renton Highlands (across from the Jimi Hendrix memorial)
  • Why Go: If you're a fan of Blues, this event is for you. You'll enjoy of plethera of great live Blues artisits including Sammy Drain, Hot Rod's Blues Revue, Joe Riedi and many more. 
  • Cost: $20 entry fee includes a BBQ lunch and drink. 

 

Highlands Community Association Art Show

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  • Where/When: 11 a.m.-2p.m. Sat., May 21 at the , 800 Edmonds Ave. NE
  • Why Go: Enjoy fabulous artwork by Renton youth. Entry is free for all artists, and prizes will go to first, second and third place. Also, enjoy free pizza, fried chicken and drinks.
  • Pricing: FREE!
  • More Info: Email highlands.renton@gmail.com, or call Howard at (206) 679-6694

  • Where/When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat, May 21 in the parking lot of State Farm Insurance on corner of Duvall and Sunset.
  • Why Go: Now that it's starting to get nice out, you probably are in need of a good car wash. Let the Liberty High School Men’s and Women’s Swim Team's help you out with that. Not only will you get that car sparkling clean but you'll be helping to keep our community pools open and operational. 
  • Pricing: Suggested donation.


  • Where/When: Friday and Saturday at .
  • Why Go: Love garage sale shopping, but hate driving from sale to sale following those cardboard "garage sale" signs? You're in luck, because just across the bridge in Mercer Island is a huge Rummage Sale event being put on by the Presbyterian Church this Friday and Saturday. So you'll only need to type one address in that GPS of yours to get your garage sale fix, . Come and browse from the many clothes, toys, books, sporting goods and nick-nack after nick-nack and hopefully walk away with a treasure.
  • Pricing: Admission is free.


  • Where/When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun, May 22 at . 
  • Why Go: Join celebrated Northwest glass artist, Paul Marioni as he leads a lecture at the Bellevue Arts Museum this Sunday. This lecture is going to be real treat for any art enthusiasts out there, as Marioni is considered to be one of the world's most prominent glass artists. He's definitely worth the drive to Bellevue. Not familiar with Paul Marioni's work? Get the scoop with this quick  Google Image search.
  • Price: The lecture is free with admission to the museum.


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