On Saturday, May 14th, NWDA in Portland, OR will be hosting a "Cook & Eat" smørrebrød fundraiser at Danebo Center. A Danish tradition, these open-faced sandwiches are a true Spring treat. To learn more about this event and get involved with NWDA events in Oregon, please contact Bodil Muller bodilmuller@mac.com.
Spirit of Africa is part of the Seattle Center Festál series and produced in partnership with Inspired Child. In 2022, Seattle Center Festál is celebrating 25 years of stories and traditions. The theme, "Where the World Gathers" links together the series of 24 free festivals presented throughout the year, each with a unique cultural focus, […]
Monday, May 16 at 7:30 pm Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and Seattle Opera present a concert for the benefit of Ukrainian artists who have taken refuge in Poland. The PNB Orchestra, conducted by Emil de Cou and Alevtina Ioffe, will be joined by various artists for a one-hour performance featuring […]
Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge Syttende Mai Open House and Celebration on May 17, 2022 at 1-5pm PST Free Entry, Parade, and Celebration Events Leif Erikson House, 2245 NW 57th Street, Seattle www.leiferiksonlodge.org
Join us for the Washington State Nonprofit Conference, online May 18-20! Our theme is Discovering a New Way. The conference will feature three great keynote presentations and 24 interactive workshops across four distinct learning tracks: A Force for Growth, A Force for Good: fundraising and development Managing for Meaningful Service: attracting and retaining top talent […]
Nordic Innovation Summit 2022 will be held in a hybrid format with a full onsite program on May 19. Nordic Innovation Summit 2022 will focus on “Innovating for Our Common Future.” The summit features a keynote address from President of Iceland Guðni Jóhannesson titled “Innovation, Independence, and Interdependence” and panels such as “The Future Workplace” […]
Free! May 19 at 6-8PM (Tacoma) Meet scholar Candacy Taylor, Leading Green Book Scholar, whose book Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America formed the basis for the Smithsonian exhibition that is on view this spring at the Washington State History Museum. Taylor’s research included driving the routes listed […]
Launching May 2022, The Endurance Forum is EHC's new speaker series dedicated to efforts to preserve the identity and heritage of traditional peoples and cultures. Diaspora community leaders, academics, and others will offer insight into the tenacity of communities who assert their identity across generations despite great obstacles. Yelena Ambartsumian is our inaugural Forum guest. […]
Put Sunday, May 22nd on your calendar for our first in-person event in over two years! Community Leaders will discuss organizational resilience and how they are adapting to new realities. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home, the MLK Center! The Round Table comprises a distinguished panel of leaders representing our Heritage […]
The AKCHO Awards acknowledge those innovative and impactful people, programs, or projects that have made our county’s history shine. Save the date to celebrate the achievements of your colleagues!
Registration is now open for the 2022 WAGIN Virtual Conference. Are there student groups or classes in your school or program who are learning about and taking action on global issues? If you are a teacher, this conference is a great way for your students to share their school projects. If you work with a […]
From Friday, June 17th to Sunday, June 19th Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival will be celebrating its 55th festival at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds east of Astoria. Join a three-day celebration packed with music performances, dances, food booths, and so many other cultural events. Learn more: https://astoriascanfest.com/events/
In person, June 17 - June 19 Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall Mural Amphitheatre Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, part of the Seattle Center Festál series, produced in partnership with the Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA). The festival celebrates the arts and educates the community about people of African descent, culture […]
In person, June 11-19 Theater locations: Broadway Performance Hall Erickson Theater Livestream Options Presenting over 120 artists from Seattle to Seoul! Enjoy seeing dance live as SIDF brings you the world of contemporary dance. There is also a Livestream Tickets Page--check out all details!
In person, Friday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Seattle, The Great Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue Live stream will also be available Town Hall Seattle, in association with SAMA: Seattle Sacred Music & Arts, presents Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) is a multi-award-winning musical group that’s been bending genres with immersive, spiritual sounds since 2015. Their repertoire draws […]
In person, Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at MOHAI (Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium) Register to secure your spot! Celebrate Juneteenth with Mr. Delbert Richardson as he conducts a special storytelling session in honor of the official emancipation of those enslaved. This program will start with a presentation about the national award-winning Unspoken Truths […]
NWEGS has teamed up with the Thalia Symphony and the National Nordic Museum to bring you an hour-long semi-staged concert of Edvard Grieg's incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's immortal play, Peer Gynt. This music is ubiquitous in our society—you can't escape "Morning Mood" or "In the Hall of the Mountain King" even if you try—and […]
Join Oregon Danes on Sunday, June 19th at 6:30 pm for the traditional Danish festival of Sankt Hans Fest. There will be food, songs, and of course, a fire pit! The celebration will be held at Fogelbo property at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223. This event is weather permitting, so keep […]
This year Skandia Folkdance Society will be hosting a hybrid midsommar celebration, with both virtual and in-person events. The in-person event will be on June 26 (the last Sunday in June, as always) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore. The special Midsommarfest website (home of the virtual event) […]
Join Skandia Folkdance Society and celebrate the first Friday of the month through dance and song at 8:30 p.m. In this edition, participants will dance the hambo, taught by Harry Khamis and Pat Pi, and hear music by the Metrognomes. Free. 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; skandia-folkdance.org