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Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 2. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 16 edition

April 10-26

“Steel Magnolias” is on stage at the Renton Civic Theatre until April 26. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre.

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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry at RCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

Did you know that “Steel Magnolias,” the beloved Southern dramedy starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton…

Presented by Society of Anachronism, the Village Encampment allowed for duels, armor displays and medieval games. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Erasmus celebration spreads wings over downtown

The 7th annual jubilee of Erasmus, Renton’s beloved winged mascot, took flight Sunday with a big and bold…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
This year’s Dragon Landing event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 9 edition

April 10-26

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
”The Shallow Sea” was the winner of the night at Take 5 Improv Group’s performance on Saturday, March 28, at the Renton Civic Theatre. The crowd was treated to five different first acts of “films” being shown at a film festival. Here, the actors pretend to be tiny organisms consuming a whale at the bottom of the ocean. Laughter ensues.

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Laughter ensues: Take 5 Improv takes over Renton

The main muscles that control the human face are the depressor anguli oris, therisorius, the zygomaticus major, the…

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Learn to duel and more at the April 10 Dragon Landing event in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 2 edition

April 12

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. 
Renton’s Dragon Landing returns in April.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 26 edition

March 27

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.
The Highlands Neighborhood Center at 800 Edmonds Avenue Northeast is hosting Teen Bingo Night on March 27 from 6:30-9 p.m.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 19 edition

March 19

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

Interested in selling your stuff at this year’s Renton Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 18? Register at rentonwa.gov. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 12 edition

March 13

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The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. The next clinic is Saturday, March 8.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 5 edition

March 8

Ghanian cultural dance group Anokye Agofomma. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Black Makers and Creatives returns to the Hyatt

The 4th annual Black Makers and Creatives event took place over the weekend, highlighting and celebrating local Black…

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Two Renton elementary schools receive music program

Kennydale and Tiffany Park elementary schools have just been awarded grants to support their music programs.

The view of Boeing and Lake Washington from the Hyatt Regency in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 26 edition

Through March 1

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A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025.

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

Monae Brown of Moes Art Gallery will be a featured artist for the fourth annual Black Makers & Creative event on March 1. Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 19 edition

Feb. 13 - March 1

Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

Ksenia Popova and Casey Raiha star as Amalia Balash and Georg Nowack in “She Loves Me.” Courtesy photos

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Dear friend, you must see ‘She Loves Me’

The latest Renton Civic Theatre musical runs until March 1.

Kiwanis Club of Renton will host an open house at the Skyway VFW hall on March 18. President Kim-Khánh Van (far left) says that the club will “continue our traditions of serving children and communities for the next 93 years. We invite the community to join us on this journey to serve our children and communities.” Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 12 edition

Feb. 13 - March 1

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 5 edition

Feb. 7