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 […]
In person, Sunday, July 10, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Edmond Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds Hula O Lehualani--a Hula school* in Edmonds--presents authentic Hawaiian Hula and Polynesian Dance, featuring live music by 'Kupono'. *"All of our dancers participate in hula kahiko and 'auna that they learned throughout the year."
Join the National Nordic Museum and forge your own seafaring adventure 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11-15. This half-day camp uncovers the daily life of Norse warriors, and campers will get to think, create and explore just like the Vikings did. This half-day camp is intended for children aged 6-8. Register online; $100/ members, $125/nonmembers. 2655 […]
Join Seward Park Audubon at Columbia City’s Royal(e) Room at 6 p.m. as writer Rosette Royale shares the story of the life of a man who found refuge in the solitude of the Olympic National Park. Writer and translator Wendy Call will join Rosette on stage as a catalyst for a lively discussion. Register online; […]
Enjoy this hybrid panel discussion on the importance of the arts and music in our culture and community with longtime Seattle community arts leaders Vivian Philips (editor in chief of Arte Noir magazine), Greg Lundgren (founder of Museum of Museums), Adam Zacks (chief programming officer at Seattle Theatre Group; founder of Sasquatch Festival and THING) […]
Explore the history, artistry, and production of Hawaii’s enduring fashion statement, the Aloha shirt. This exhibition of 60 objects, including original textile artwork, production sketches and swatches, advertisements, and vintage shirts, tells the story of an early innovator, John “Keoni” Meigs, in an industry that has left an indelible mark on fashion in the United […]
Les Gove Park, Auburn, WA Contact Ronnie Beyersdorf wb7tbg@aol.com
Mark your calendars for this exciting, free annual celebration! Saturday, August 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM The Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass are hosting the annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival celebrating the Native American cultures of this region! Shop the outdoor vendor market for art, […]
AAAM’s 2022 conference is graciously hosted by the Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Miami AAAM local conference host committee. All conference sessions will be held in downtown Miami at the JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS (255 Biscayne Blvd. Way | Miami, FL 33131). https://blackmuseums.org/join-us-aaam2022/