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Happy Friday, Snohomish County 👋 October's rolling in with a little bit of everything: bedazzled art for a good cause, a piano-man tribute that covers two legends at once, and Booker T. Jones bringing the real deal to the Historic Everett Theatre. Plus open mics and costume parties if you're looking to either share the stage or just show up in one. |
☀️ This Week's Top Picks |
Brazen Bra-dazzle Art Reception: Mon, Oct 20, 6–7pm, Lynnwood City Hall. Free reception to meet the creators behind the ART BRA exhibit, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boo Bash: Sun, Oct 25, 2–5pm, Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. A Halloween celebration at the community center. Paper Shredding: Fri, Oct 16, 9am–noon, Lynnwood City Hall, Lynnwood. Lynnwood residents can bring paper for secure shredding and recycling. No Kings Vote Early Festival and March: Fri, Oct 17, 11:30am–2:30pm, Cedar Valley Community School, Lynnwood. Voting info for the November election, kids' activities, speeches, and performances. |
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🎸 Who's Playing Where |
Open Mic: Tue, Oct 14, 7pm (doors 6pm), Kings Hall at APEX Everett, Everett. Everett Music Initiative's weekly open mic welcomes participants. Open Mic: Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm, Peace of Mind Brewing, Lynnwood. Weekly open mic night at the brewery. Live Music at Madison Avenue Pub: Wed, Oct 14, 7pm–close, Madison Avenue Pub, Everett. Weekly live music runs Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Live Music Fridays with Erika S.: Fri, Oct 16, 5:30pm, Turning Paige Wine & Bistro, Mukilteo. Jazz, country, pop, and blues - a Friday-evening set covering all the bases. Richard Marx: Thu, Oct 16, 8pm, Tulalip Resort Casino, Marysville. The '80s and '90s hitmaker brings his live set to the casino stage. The Kings of Hollywood (Eagles tribute): Thu, Oct 16, 7pm, Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip. A live tribute to the Eagles. Highway 18: Thu, Oct 16, 8:30pm, Peabo's Sports Bar & Grill, Mill Creek. Live performance. Casey Freedom: Fri, Oct 16, 5:30pm, Rustic Cork Wine Bar & Bistro, Lake Stevens. Live music at the bistro. Live Piano Man: Fri, Oct 16, evening, Madison Avenue Pub, Everett. Live piano every Friday and Saturday night at the pub. Booker T. Jones: Fri, Oct 17, 7:30pm, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Stax Records legend brings his Hammond B3 organ and decades of soul to the ECA stage. Eden 5 Year Anniversary Party: Fri, Oct 17, 7pm, Sound To Summit Brewing, Snohomish. Live music and a commemorative Eden ESB release to mark five years. Steve Crabtree - Solo: Fri, Oct 17, 7pm, Bits, Mukilteo. Steve Crabtree plays a solo performance. Piano Men: Generations Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel: Sat, Oct 31, 2pm, Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett. Father-son duo Terry and Nick Davies lead a high-energy tribute to two piano legends, part of the 2026-2027 Civic Music Season. |
🗺️ Around the County |
Countywide Lunch and Learn: Oral Communication: Thu, Oct 15, noon–1pm, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, Lynnwood. The Lynnwood Lunchmasters Toastmasters club hosts oral communication educator Page Olson for a midday session on speaking skills. Lunch and Learn with Page Olson: Thu, Oct 15, noon–1pm, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, Lynnwood. Lynnwood Lunchmasters Toastmasters hosts oral communication educator Page Olson for a midday presentation. Multicultural Celebration Night: Tue, Oct 20, 4–7:30pm, Edmonds Waterfront Center, Edmonds. House of Wisdom's first Multicultural Celebration Night brings the community together at the waterfront. Multicultural Celebration Night: Tue, Oct 20, 4–7:30pm, Edmonds Waterfront Center, Edmonds. House of Wisdom's first multicultural celebration brings the community together at the waterfront. Coping with Hearing Loss discussion: Wed, Oct 14, 1pm. Northwest Neighbors Network hosts speakers Dean Olson and Janet Smith for an interactive discussion on navigating hearing loss. Free. Edmonds How to Dance in Ohio: Thu, Oct 16–Fri, Oct 23, 7:30pm opening night, The Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College, Lynnwood. A musical about connection and the courage to step out into the world, with music by Jacob Yandura. Everett Everett City Council Regular Meeting: Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm, City Council Chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave, Everett. The council meets in person for its regular session - open to the public. Sensory Time at Imagine Children's Museum: Sun, Oct 18, 9–11am, Imagine Children's Museum, Everett. Exclusive early access for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing needs - a calmer, less crowded museum experience with social stories, sound-reducing earmuffs, and sensory supports available. Free, pre-registration required. Lynnwood PNWA Fall Conference: Wed, Oct 15 through Sat, Oct 18, Lynnwood Event Center, Lynnwood. The Pacific Northwest Writers Association's fall conference: craft sessions, industry panels, and pathway talks for writers at any stage. Spirit & Grace Tour: Thu, Oct 16, Lynnwood Event Center. Creflo Dollar brings a message about faith and grace to the area - a night of fellowship and teaching. Sound Transit public meeting on Everett light rail extension: Tue, Oct 21, 5:30–8:30pm, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, 19509 64th Ave W, Lynnwood. A chance to weigh in on the final route for the light rail extension from Lynnwood to Everett, with County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, and other regional leaders present. Marysville Halloween Trick-or-Treat Down Delta: Fri, Oct 23, 2–4pm, Delta Ave, Marysville. An afternoon of trick-or-treating along Delta Avenue before the official holiday. Marysville City Council Meeting: Mon, Oct 26, 7pm, 501 Delta Ave, Marysville. Regular council session open to the public. Monroe Haunted Hallows Monroe Farmers Market: Sat, Oct 17, 10am–2pm, 1 Galaxy Way, Monroe. The market goes spooky for a mid-October Saturday. Mukilteo Long-Range Financial Planning Committee: Mon, Oct 26, 3pm, City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo. Public meeting of the city's financial planning committee. Snohomish CrossView Food Bank: Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am–11:30am, 604 Avenue C East, Snohomish. Distribution hours for the week. Community Kitchen Dinner: Thu, Oct 22, 4:30–6pm, 913 2nd Street, Snohomish. A weekly community meal open to all. Community Kitchen Dinner: Mon, Oct 26, 4:30–6pm, 913 2nd Street, Snohomish. A free community meal open to all. CrossView Food Bank: Mon, Oct 26, 6:30–7:30pm, 604 Avenue C East, Snohomish. Community food distribution service. Caregiver Support Group: Thu, Oct 22, 9am–10am, 506 4th St, Snohomish. A morning gathering for caregivers to connect and share support. Stanwood Inaugural Stanwood Oktoberfest: Sat, Oct 17, 3–9pm, downtown Stanwood (8630 271st St NW). The town's first Oktoberfest brings live music, local food and drinks, contests, vendors, and family activities to the heart of downtown. Stanwood City Council Meeting: Thu, Oct 22, 7pm, Stanwood-Camano School District Admin Building, 26920 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Regular council meeting open to the public. Port Susan Trail walk: Sat, Oct 17, 9–11:30am, Port Susan Trail, Stanwood. A morning outing on the trail - bring layers for the waterfront. |
📈 Business Pulse |
New business activity across the county, tracked from public licensing records. |
This week | 12-wk avg | |
Contractor registrations | 7 | 21.4 |
Brand-new contractors | 0 | 0 |
New Maps listings | 9 | 9 |
Everett business licenses | 9 | 13.8 |
Liquor license applications | 1 | 2.3 |
Sources: WA L&I contractor registrations (county-wide), City of Everett business licenses, WA LCB liquor applications, Google Maps listings. "Brand new" excludes renewals.
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