Have fun for a good cause! Connect with our amazing Commons Community in a joyful gathering of friends, neighbors, and local civic and business leaders at our annual community breakfast! Each year, the event features music, a fast and furious live auction, and a delicious breakfast courtesy of our friends at Honey Bear Bakery. Click… Read MoreAnnual Breakfast

Rockin' Cajun, Zydeco Soul, New Orleans R&B, and Swamp blues!   Please Note: While masking is no longer required in public spaces, dancing is a high exertion activity that causes heavy breathing and in close proximity to others. In addition, asymptomatic spread of COVID is common, especially among vaccinated individuals. Other activities like changing partners… Read MoreFile Gumbo – Zydeco – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

    This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

Seattle Jazz Network musicians are a group of experienced, outstanding large-and-small ensemble players from around the Puget Sound. SJN was created around the idea of exploring the musical flexibility and adventure that are possible when different configurations of musicians come together.   Please Note: While masking is no longer required in public spaces, dancing is… Read MoreSeattle Jazz Network – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

The LFP Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:30, and a public program with guest speaker at 10:30. This Month's Speaker:

Join our new group of card game playing in Spanish. All levels welcome. A relaxed & fun time for practicing Spanish.

Join our new group of card game playing in Spanish. All levels welcome. A relaxed & fun time for practicing Spanish.

It’s a wild ride through the color-saturated dreams of singer-songwriter Peggy Wendel. The ‘Nuts play upbeat original and classic jazz, high-spirited swing, and Brazilian rhythms.   Please Note: While masking is no longer required in public spaces, dancing is a high exertion activity that causes heavy breathing and in close proximity to others. In addition,… Read MoreSwingnuts – Jazz – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

Join your local legislators as they discuss the outcomes on climate from this legislative session. Get updates on what happened in the 2024 Legislative session. - Are we reducing Greenhouse Gasses? - What's happening with the Carbon Markets? - Will we have electric school busses? - What's happening with Initiative 2117? Hear from State Sen.… Read More1st Legislative District Climate Town Hall

Join your local legislators as they discuss the outcomes on climate from this legislative session. Learn about what's on the horizon for climate in Washington state and participate in a moderated Q&A session with the panelists. Hosted at Third Place Commons by Lake Forest Park Climate Action Committee in partnership with the Cities of Kenmore… Read More1at Legislative District Climate Town Hall

Third Place Books, the Third Place Commons, and Kensington Books are proud to present Cozy Con West, a gathering for all things cozy mystery! 15 authors join us for a casual Sunday afternoon of games, signings, panels, author speed dating, and snacks. Each guest will receive a swag bag and surprise gifts. RSVP is required,… Read MoreCozy Con West

Third Place Books, the Third Place Commons, and Kensington Books are proud to present Cozy Con West, a gathering for all things cozy mystery! 15 authors join us for a casual Sunday afternoon of games, signings, panels, author speed dating, and snacks. Each guest will receive a swag bag and surprise gifts. RSVP is required,… Read MoreCozy Con West

Jazz-infused originals and curated classics. Tall tales and instrumental journeys with deep grooves by old pros with fat chops.   Please Note: While masking is no longer required in public spaces, dancing is a high exertion activity that causes heavy breathing and in close proximity to others. In addition, asymptomatic spread of COVID is common,… Read MoreThe Fat Fridays – Jazz – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

The Pacific Cascade Big Band, created in June 2008, is a 19-piece jazz band consisting of enthusiastic and talented musicians from diverse backgrounds, united in their love of that wonderful "big band" sound. The PCBB plays swing music from the big band era in the 1930's-1950's, along with some more contemporary pieces ... all in… Read MorePacific Cascade Big Band – Big Band – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month. Stop by to enjoy some feel-good original tunes from this beloved local treasure. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

Island Jazz plays jazz standards and original compositions in swing and Latin jazz styles.   Please Note: While masking is no longer required in public spaces, dancing is a high exertion activity that causes heavy breathing and in close proximity to others. In addition, asymptomatic spread of COVID is common, especially among vaccinated individuals. Other… Read MoreIsland Jazz with Maggie Laird – Jazz – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

Mark Dufresne is one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist. His work on the chromatic harmonica is considered as some of the most innovative in Blues music. His ability to circular breathe has… Read MoreMark Dufresne – Blues – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

Getting a new PC or Mac can be a combination of relief (more speed and stability) and confusion (what’s changed, pop-ups and registrations). PC makers add unnecessary bundled third-party items, Apple can clutter the Dock with built-in apps you don’t use. What are the tools or settings you really need? What should you remove? How… Read MoreIn-Person Computer Q&A: New Computer? What to Add, Uninstall, and Move

Side by Side is five musicians playing ukelele, guitar, and singing harmony, sharing upbeat music from the 30s-60s. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled later in the year. Thank you for understanding. Side by Side is five musicians playing ukelele, guitar, and singing harmony, sharing upbeat music from the 30s-60s. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

The Phantoms of Soul is a group specializing in forgotten blues songs from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Sources of material range from singers of the deep south to the great northwest corner. The leader is guitarist/singer/jazzhornist/songwriter Jack Cook, who has been performing traditional blues in the Seattle area for over 50 years. Jack was… Read MoreJack Cook and the Phantoms of Soul – Blues – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

StageOne is a high-energy special events band that plays a fusion of modern swing, jazz, rock and vintage ‘top-40’ covers. StageOne’s storied repertoire includes the high energy swing dance music of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Brian Setzer, modern arrangements of classic swing tunes by Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra, classic horn rock… Read MoreStageOne – Classic Hits – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!