Annual Finnish Bazarr - Joulumarkttinat Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave., North

International Children’s Friendship Festival is a community-driven event run by children and features performances by children. Various nationalities are represented through music, folk dancing, and art, celebrating international friendships, and the rich tapestry of the world’s cultures. This event is free and in person. Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center

The Italian Club of Seattle Centennial Celebration 100 Years - 1920-2020 April 23, 2022, 5:30pm at Washington Athletic Club Dinner and Dancing with The Danny Quintero Big Band $100 per person, Reservations no later than April 8, 2022 Contact Audrey Manzanares, 206-779-7325, amanzanares@live.com Cocktail Attire, No Host Bar, Limited free parking available

Apr 23, 2022 (Sat) - Apr 26, 2022 (Tue), 7:30 pm Buy tickets online: https://knct.club/3LarRso Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle A shared evening of well crafted songs and beautiful harmonies: Wes Weddell & Ailisa Newhall share engaging narrative compositions from their recent recording Pushing Forward. Five Letter Word […]

When Mon, April 25, 7pm – 9pm Where Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR 97223 (map) Description Every Monday, 7-9:30 pm, $7 drop-ins. We dance and teach couple and circle dances and lively mixers from all Nordic countries. Lessons 7:15-8:15 p.m., September through May; open dancing year-round (except holidays). First dance free, student […]

On Saturday, April 30th, at the Portland NWDA Center Danebo, we will be hosting Sangaften. NWDA has an active Danish song group in Portland. Join us for a hyggelig evening singing Danish hymns. Please email Bodil Muller at bodilmuller@mac.com, if you are interested in joining or have any questions!

When Sat, April 30, 9am – 11pm Where Online via Zoom (map) Description Lyrids Folk Dance Festival sponsored by Burnaby (IFD), April 30, 2022 online via Zoom from 9:00 am – 11:00 pm (Pacific Time), includes Bulgaria & Beyond with Jaap Leegwater, dances from Turkey with Ahmet Lüleci, and dances from Israel with Naomi Taussig. […]

Celebrate Seattle’s Chinatown-International District’s annual Lunar New Year Spring Festival with non-stop live cultural entertainment and kids costume parade. Treat your taste buds to the popular Food Walk, and enter to win prizes. Bring your family and friends to this exciting and unique event you can only find in the Chinatown-International District!

Fredagscafé is a social event for anyone interested in Denmark or Danish language and culture. Come ‘hygge’ with us the Danish way! RSVP below to join us at 7:00 pm May 6th at Heritage Distilling in Ballard, Seattle 1836 NW Market St #3908, Seattle, WA 98107 RSVP Required. Vaccinated guests only. Vaccination card & ID […]

Join us virtually this Saturday, May 7, 10am-11am PST as we welcome back Dr. Michelle Facos in conjunction with our current exhibition From Dawn to Dusk. Don't miss this enlightening talk about Sweden's historical moment in one of the most exciting times in Art History. RESERVE NOW Cost: Free for Members, $5 for general admission […]

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!