Jan. 9
The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19: This organization meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall (3224 NE 12th St.) in the Renton Highlands under the water tower. All veterans are welcome. Most vets are eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans’ organization and the prime driver of the original G. I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans, has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth. Come join area vets.
Jan. 11
The Renton Reporter & Umpqua Bank presents Fem Allies In Business (F.A.B.) at Umpqua Bank: A professional women’s networking group, this event is held every second Thursday of the month and is a free event that includes light breakfast, tea and coffee, time for mingling and two guest speakers. Space is limited so register at eventbrite.com. The event is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 333 Southwest 7th Street in Renton.
Jan. 18
Renton Art Lounge: Where Creativity Connects! at Black River Cultural Arts Center: This is not just an event — it’s a celebration of our creative community. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or just curious about the art scene in Renton, everyone is welcome! Put on by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission and Robot Mom Creations, this free art event will will be from 4-7 p.m. Online registration is required at forms.gle/XAjzwq9HZoaafQeS8.
Jan. 20
Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.
Feb. 7
Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.
Feb. 14
The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19: This organization meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall (3224 NE 12th St.) in the Renton Highlands under the water tower. All veterans are welcome. Most vets are eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans’ organization and the prime driver of the original G. I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans, has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth. Come join area vets.
Feb. 16-18, 22-25 & Feb. 29-March 2
Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” at the Renton Civic Theatre:
Directed by Misty Doty, enjoy this comedy play, a “wry tale of marriage in tatters.” Most showtimes are at 8 p.m., with the exception of 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 per person for an adult group of 10+ people, $25 for seniors/students and $20 per person for senior/student groups of 10+ people. Tickets are available at rentoncivictheatre.org/series/plaza-suite/.
Saturdays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24
Renton Parkrun at Cedar River Trail: This weekly 5K community event takes place every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cedar River Trail trailhead by the I-405 overpass. This free event does require registration but is meant to be a fun event where walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators can come together. For more information, visit parkruns.us/renton/ and the exact coordinates of the event are 47.4802N, -122.199W.
Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email baileyjo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in our weekly events calendar.
