Indoor Pickleball Rumors? Black Keys at Remlinger & Best Outdoor Dining in Redmond
Episode 33 •
28th May 2026 • Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do • Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis – Eastside Seattle community podcasters with a passion for talking about all the amazing local businesses, neighborhood news, and weekly recommendations for Redmond WA residents.
The Black Keys are heading to Remlinger Farms in Carnation this weekend, and that's still a pretty weirdly awesome venue for a band that big. The whole thing is outdoors, so instead of dealing with arena parking garages and downtown Seattle traffic, you're basically listening to blues-rock in the middle of farm country. If you've never done one of the Remlinger shows before, the setup's surprisingly easy once you're there. Worth leaving early though, because everybody on the Eastside suddenly remembers Carnation exists the second concerts start happening out there.
🎭 Stand Up Comedy at SAMĀ Cellars
SAMĀ Cellars is doing a stand up comedy night Thursday, May 28 with Taylor Clark headlining alongside Genevieve Ferrari, and this feels like one of those low-key Redmond nights people accidentally discover and then keep going back to. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00 PM inside the wine lounge on 166th Ave NE. They've also got Dani Marie hosting, so the whole thing should move pretty fast without awkward dead spots between comics. Good option if you want an actual night out without driving into Seattle and paying forty bucks to park.
🧘 Yoga for Stress Relief at the Redmond Library
The Redmond Library is hosting a Yoga for Stress Relief class on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, and honestly the timing feels pretty appropriate after the kind of week a lot of people around here are having. Shilpa from Peace Yoga is leading an intro-level session focused on relaxation and simple breathing techniques, so you definitely don't need to be somebody doing handstands on Instagram to show up. Bring a yoga mat if you've got one.
La Tia Angelina
When you're planning your next event, forget about those bland corporate catering companies. La Tia Angelina brings something special to your gathering. Bryan and Amelia have been serving authentic Mexican cuisine for five years, using recipes from Bryan's parents, Angelina and Miguel, straight from Jalisco, Mexico. And here's the thing, Angelina still makes the salsas and sauces by hand herself. They've got their King County permit and can travel anywhere from Snohomish down to Tacoma for private events. They've catered apartment complexes like Skyline and Triangle in Redmond, corporate events, and private parties. It's just Bryan, Amelia, and their five kids doing everything themselves, with Angelina's homemade sauces tying the whole menu together. Your event deserves better than generic catering.
🚲 Bicycle Bling: Redmond Cycling Club Launches GETMAD
So RAMROD getting canceled this summer apparently didn't slow anybody down over at Redmond Cycling Club. They just announced a brand-new gravel ride called GETMAD, which stands for Gravel Enumclaw to Mowich in a Day, and the route sounds pretty intense even by Pacific Northwest cycling standards. Riders will head through private forest land, climb restricted-access roads, and finish at Mowich Lake inside Mount Rainier National Park. Registration opened this week through the Redmond Cycling Club website, and the ride itself is scheduled for July 23. This one probably fills up fast.
🎣 Fishing Gear Swap and Community Cookout
There's a Spring Fishing Gear Swap and Community Cookout happening Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Kokanee Shelter inside Lake Sammamish State Park, and even if you barely fish, these community gear swap things are usually pretty fun. People bring old rods, tackle boxes, camping stuff, and random outdoor gear while mostly hanging around swapping stories with each other. They've also got food during the event, so it turns into more of a neighborhood cookout than some hardcore fishing expo. If your kids have been curious about fishing lately, this is a pretty cheap way to ease into it.
🕰️ Redmond History Minute
Okay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond. Local lore suggests that in 1935, a black bear wandered into downtown Redmond. What happened? A) The mayor shot it B) It was treed and stayed up there for three days C) It broke into Bill Brown's saloon D) It became the town mascot Answer revealed at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Okay, so here's the rumor floating around this week... we've been hearing chatter that somebody's looking at opening a dedicated indoor pickleball facility somewhere in or around Redmond. Which makes sense because every tennis court in the city suddenly sounds like popcorn lately. What we don't know yet is where it would go, who's behind it, or whether this is still just early planning talk. But if this thing actually happens, it feels like it'd get busy immediately. If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/BestOfRedmond and drop it in the "Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses" post.
🗳️ Your Picks: Best Outdoor Dining Experience in Redmond
Alright, that's it for this week. Head on over to facebook.com/BestOfRedmond, find the post called "Your Picks," and drop your vote in the comments. We want to know who you think has the best outdoor dining experience in Redmond.
📻 Don't Miss the Podcast
If you enjoyed this newsletter, you're gonna love the companion podcast. Find it at bestofredmond.com. We'll see you in the next one... or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.
🎯 History Minute Answer
The answer is B – It was treed and stayed up there for three days A black bear wandered into downtown Redmond in 1935 and climbed a tree. Townspeople, police, the sheriff, and deputies all tried to get it down, but the thing stayed up there for three full days. It was apparently such a big deal that the story ended up in the WPA guidebook for Washington State. Redmond only had about 500 people back then, so this was probably the biggest thing anybody had seen in a while. The bear finally climbed down that night, probably looking for food and a better time.
