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

Street festival organized by Somali Community Services of Seattle celebrates the 62nd anniversary of Somalia's Independence Day. Come to Renton on Saturday, July 2nd for a fun, family-friendly street festival celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Somalia's Independence Day! 5300 S. Henderson Street Vendors will sell traditional Somali food and handicrafts; facepainting and henna, soccer, and […]

Seattle Center presents one of the country’s largest naturalization ceremonies, swearing in dozens of new citizens to the United States from around the globe. The 37th Annual Naturalization Ceremony will begin with an 11 a.m. concert by the Navy Band Northwest, followed by the ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. Ricardo S. Martinez, chief U.S. […]

July 7 - July 10 Meany Hall - University of Washington - 4040 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle Presented by La Clave Cubana and the University of Washington Learn to dance like a Cuban! The Seattle Cuban Dance Fest is the first and only festival dedicated to showcasing Cuban traditional dances. This year's line-up includes […]

A celebration of one of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods! With fairs happening throughout the summer, celebrate the season with live music, garden share, art markets, food vendors and community info. Building Black Wealth will feature paintings, jewelry, apparel, body products and more from South Seattle Artists.

Next in person event: Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle A celebration of one of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods! With fairs happening throughout the summer, celebrate the season with live music, garden share, art markets, food vendors and community info. Building Black Wealth will feature paintings, jewelry, apparel, […]

In person Saturday, July 9, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Seattle Center Armory, Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheater Polish Festival Seattle is part of the Seattle Center Festál series and produced in partnership with the Seattle Polish Foundation. Join a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions, and contemporary achievements. It is produced by […]