3rd Thursday
The 3rd Thursday Community Art Walk is a fun, family event designed to promote local artists and walk-ability in the town center. Meet your local business owners, enjoy tantalizing tastings, entertainment and culture. The event is every 3rd Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm from May through October.  Watch for the orange balloons. Click on the dates below to view or download that week's map.

May 20: BBQ Blues and Brews
June 17:  Kids Art Fan Fare
August 19:  Arts Council 25th Anniversary & Street Bazaar
September 16:  Alive After 5
October 21:  Harvest Festival

Participate in the 3rd Thursday Raffle Prize; visit 8 locations, get a stamp on your map and return the map to the MIVAL Gallery to enter.  download a Raffle Participant Map here.

Shakespeare in the Park
“Summer Outdoor Theatre”
Sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council, Wooden-O Theater presents two plays from Shakespeare for a total of 14 performances. The plays take place at the Luther Burbank Park amphitheater on beautiful evenings in July. With open seating, the Wooden-O Theater Company brings the Shakespeare plays to life engaging audiences of all ages. Pack a picnic dinner or get take-out from local merchants and join us at Luther Burbank Park with your friends and neighbors for an evening of Shakespearean delight.

Much Ado About Nothing: Directed by Sheila Daniels
In Much Ado About Nothing, when the men return victorious from war the women are ready and waiting for romance. Couples form and weddings are planned. All is going smoothly in this delightful comedy until a jealous brother sets a lie in motion. Suddenly rivals Beatrice and Benedick must join forces to save the honor of an innocent girl. With sparkling prose, Much Ado About Nothing illustrates the beauty and complexity of human relationships and will win your heart again and again. All performances begin at 7:00pm except where noted with a (*).

Performance Dates: July 8, 9, 10*, 15, 16, 17, 18* *Special July 10th performance as a part of Summer Celebration! (Luther Burbank Amphitheater @ 2pm) *Special July 18 performance at 2pm for double feature event.

Othello: Directed by Vanessa Miller
Shakespeare’s Othello is a tragedy of a deception taken a step too far. After the high-ranking general Othello bypasses Lago for a promotion, the cunning manipulator enacts his revenge. By playing on the Moor’s insecurities, Lago paints a false vision of Othello’s unfaithful wife Desdemona which leads to a murderous fi t of jealousy. All performances begin at 7:00pm except where noted with a (*).

Performance Dates: July 18*, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 July 18 special performance time at 7:00pm for double feature event.

Interested in volunteering for Arts Council events or commitees?  Click here for more information and to volunteer.