Presented with Chief Seattle Club and Urban Native Education Alliance, oral historian Sinclair joins Town Hall Seattle to discuss the new collection she edited, “How We Go Home: Voices from Indigenous North America,” with contributors Ornelas and Guiboche, at 6 p.m. Friday. Purchase tickets online; $5/general admission; free/youth 22 and under. townhallseattle.org

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum presents two upcoming virtual events: a kid-friendly program about the basics of crochet from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday; and a Victorian cooking event demonstrating historical recipes, food research and tips on adapting Victorian cooking to a modern kitchen from 11 a.m.- noon Feb. 27. Register for the events online; $10-$50. metroparkstacoma.org

Seattle Pro Musica presents Choral Tapas, a new series of virtual concerts that will feature two choral works, a cocktail recipe from its executive director and an appetizer demo by Seattle Cucina Cooking School. The first one will feature virtual choral music by composers Marques L.A. Garrett and Wolf-gang Amadeus Mozart, a recipe for patatas […]

As winter and difficult times continue, let us hear words that remind us of the power of love, the beauty around us and the peace we all long for. Who are the poets in your community and among your youth? We wish to hear from them and consider their poems for this informal virtual gathering. […]

Courageously leading in turbulent times and beyond: economic impact, social justice and corporate culture Join this immersive experience examining how we can promote and build on the similarities that unite us, while embracing the strength in the differences that define us. In these unprecedented times, inclusive leadership is critical to successfully navigate the current environment. […]

The Washington State History Museum in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum will host a Facebook Live program about the contributions and experiences of artist Lawrence and Bush, the first Black pioneer to settle in what is now Washington state, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Watch online; free. washingtonhistory.org

Washington Nonprofits invites you to attend Race and Racism in the Nonprofit Sector on February 26. This event is free for members. Use the member code ACTION21 when you register. Our goal is for participants to leave this webinar able to better identify how structural racism shows up in their organization and how systems of […]

The Seattle Folklore Society presents a live online concert from multi-instrumentalist/ singer McManus, a master of the Celtic guitar, accompanied by musician Toaspern at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Purchase tickets online; $10-$30. seafolklore.org

Seattle Unite and C.A.C.A. Seattle are hosting a speaker event with Lonnie Lusardo, author of “The Anatomy of Organized Hate” and Founder and Principle Consultant for The Diversity Collaborative. Please share this special talk with your members, network, and distribution lists and join us at this free event on February 28, 1pm - 2pm PT. […]

The 26th Seattle Jewish Film Festival will feature 18 streaming films including the opener “Howie Mandel: But, Enough About Me,” March 4-18. There will be a discussion with Mandel and director Barry Avrich after the film. Purchase tickets online; $12-$20/single tickets, $60-$180/packages. seattlejewishfilmfestival.org Yasmeen Wafai: 206-464-2757 or ywafai@seattletimes.com; on Twitter: @Yasmeen_Wafai.

Due to the pandemic this year’s festival will be virtual.* As always, our festival includes a great selection of Nordic shorts. This year we are also thrilled to present a new partnership: NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) will join the festival with a shorts program that includes emerging filmmakers from Denmark, Norway, and […]

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 7, at 4 pm, anyone interested in the Irish language is invited to join a virtual Pop Up Gaeltacht. It's a unique online program with some of the best in Irish music and singing followed by ciorcal comhrá, (breakout rooms) based on whether participants are cainteoirí dúchais (fluent Irish-speaking) or have a […]

From Monday, March 8 through the end of March, go to IrishWeek.org at any time to enjoy our Virtual Taste of Irish Seattle. We will not be able in 2021 to have an in-person St. Patrick's Day Parade or Irish Festival, etc., like we did pre-Covid, but that doesn't mean we can't still properly celebrate […]

We are excited to announce several events for Heritage Day / Tastes of Norway 2021! Please join us for any or all of the fun. We will be selling food to go, which you can order online through Sunday March 14th at 4pm, pickup held on Saturday March 20th. Please visit Bidding Owl to make […]

We welcome all Iranian-Americans and their allies to join us for a memorable evening with our guest organizations and special guests Maz Jobrani, Comedian, Actor and Podcast Host Babak Rajabi, Musician Giti Najafi, Singer Pooneh Dance Group Local performance: Seattle Iranian Choir, Alefba Group Payam Khast Khodayi, Musician Elham Hakimi and Parmida Ziaei, Dance Choreographers […]

The entire world will turn Greek to mark Greece’s bicentennial, celebrated on March 25, 2021, commemorating 200 years since the declaration of its War of Independence. In every corner of the globe where members of the Greek Diaspora are present, the anniversary will be marked. Iconic landmarks in all of those countries will be illuminated […]

The city is entering the final phase of the process in exploring the need for additional cross-cultural facilities and programming in Bellevue; one of the key commitments in the City Council-adopted Diversity Advantage Plan. Community members can hear the latest updates on the cross-cultural feasibility study REGISTRATIONS IS REQUIRED https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/update-sessions-cross-cultural-programming-study

How can you break down boundaries? They can be small boundaries, like saying hello to a stranger as you pass each other on the sidewalk (six feet apart and masked, these days!). They can be big ones, like the divides between social groups and political parties. They can be geographical, too—like the physical distance between […]

The Ethnic Heritage Council is grateful to be joined by Inspire Washington, Washington Nonprofits, Seattle Unite, and the American Romanian Cultural Society to present information on the essential role of advocacy in your own organization and in the greater arts and cultural communities you are part of. Introduction & Welcome Rosanne Royer, Co-President, Ethnic Heritage […]