Store Calendar

• Thursday, July 2nd

  Coney Island Beer Tasting

  5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $5 (benefiting Jewish Family Services)

  Enjoy handcrafted lagers from Schmaltz Brewing Company along with fresh hot dogs on our patio. We'll have their year-round attractions and seasonal curiosities and an actual sword swallower.  Proceeds from the tasting event benefit Jewish Family Services. 

• Friday, July 10th

  Local Market

  12:00 - 7:00 p.m. FREE

  "Buy Local" Reason #5:  Put a face behind the product.

  Whole Foods Market proudly sources many products from WA State, which in turn keeps money and jobs in our local community.  (And we know how much every little bit helps.)  Just like at the farmers market, you'll get the chance to meet some of our wonderful local producers, sample and learn more about their products.

• Friday, July 17th

  Summer Concerts @ 2200 | Cornish Jazz Faculty Group

  11:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.; 2200 Upper Plaza FREE

  What could be better than enjoying live local music on a sun-drenched summer afternoon against the backdrop of Space Needle views - for free?  Grab a bite from Whole Foods Market and enjoy it al fresco while listening to the concert.  The inaugural season of summer concerts features and eclectic mix of live music performances spanning jazz, funk, rock and more brought to you by Cornish College of the Arts.  Featured Performer:  Cornish Jazz Faculty Group - An experienced collective of Cornish faculty showcase their jazz skills as a major fixture in the Northwest jazz scene.  Check out their website, www.myspace.com/deardorfpetersongroup

• Thursday, July 23rd

  Cascade Burger Challenge

  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cascade Farmers Market

  Whole Foods Market Westlake steps up the competition for this year's Audacious Burger Challenge by adding a residential component.  The Cascade Burger Challenge is a preliminary competition open to the residents of the Cascade neighborhood with the winner going on to compete in the Audacious Burger Challenge held at the South Lake Union Block Party on 7 August 2009.  The Cascade competitor will go up against our last year's winner, Skillet Street Food, as well as entries from Sea Star, Blue Moon Burger and Whole Foods Market.  For complete rules or to enter the competition, please contact Milton Artis at milton.artis@wholefoods.com.

• Friday, July 24th

  Seattle Humane Society's Max Mobile

  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Our friends from the Seattle Humane Society return with their bright yellow, custom mobile adoption and education center, Max Mobile.   Parked in front of the store, "Max" will offer on-the-spot pet adoptions.  Come check out the dogs, cats, and even rabbits that they have to offer.

• Tuesday, July 28th

  Tapas Happy Hour

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Starting at $4.00

  Westlake is proud to present is newest happy hour offering, Tapas.  This European tradition of small plate dining offers you the opportunity to go al fresco as you enjoy a selection of culinary delights from our kitchens paired with a special wine menu on our patio.  Choose from fantastic fare such as:  Artichoke & Manchego Croquetas, Red Onion & Orange Salad, Camarones Con Aioli Verde, Diver Scallop Carpaccio and more!  A selection of wines from our Summer Top 10 list pair nicely with our tapas menu, $3/glass. 

• Thursday, July 30th

  Cascade Farmers Market

  3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cascade Park

  Located just east of the Cascade Park Playground on Pontius Avenue between Thomas and Harrison streets, the Cascade Farmers Market is the newest way to find local, healthy, seasonal options for your culinary needs.  Stop by Westlake's booth and see what creations our Chefs make on the fly from items found at the market.

• Friday, July 31st

  Summer Concerts @ 2200 | Byron Vannoy's Meridian

  11:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.; 2200 Upper Plaza FREE

  What could be better than enjoying live local music on a sun-drenched summer afternoon against the backdrop of Space Needle views - for free?  Grab a bite from Whole Foods Market and enjoy it al fresco while listening to the concert.  The inaugural season of summer concerts features and eclectic mix of live music performances spanning jazz, funk, rock and more brought to you by Cornish College of the Arts.  Featured Performer:  Byron Vannoy's Meridian - A local jazz fusion group featuring skilled drummer Byron Vannoy and several other talented artists.  Meridian won the 2008 Golden Ear Award for NW Recording of the Year presented by Earshot Jazz.  Check out their website, www.myspace.com/byronvannoy