Founder and Curator of the National Award Winning The “Unspoken Truths“ American History Traveling Museum. About Juneteenth Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a Union General rode into Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and slaves had […]

Polish Festival Seattle will be presenting a virtual event on July 10, 2021. Our “Dressed for Celebration” video will debut at 11:00am PST. Scroll down to purchase a 2021 t-shirt! Join us also for a Vodka Tasting Fundraiser! https://polishfestivalseattle.org/

This workshop is designed for heritage organization staff and volunteers who are interested in applying the tools of historical research and interpretation to taking a fresh look at their own organizational past in order to promote more equitable practices. Workshop participants will leave ready for ongoing discussion about researching their past with colleagues at their […]

Ready, Get Set, And Go Like A Viking! Plot your route and be ready to move! Sign up to rack up miles counts in the 2021 Run Like A Viking. Choose among a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon challenge and set your own pace. You can log your distance and time between August 1 and 31. […]

Witness the installation of the Sami Flag at the lodge, listen to stories of Sandra's experiences in the Norwegian Government & her life as a Sami. Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m., (Social); Program at 7:00pm, Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th, Ballard, Sandra Andersen Eira, a representative of the Sami Parliament in Norway, will help […]

FAMILY & FRIENDS Storytelling Thursday, August 5, 2021 – 5:30-7:30 pm We tell/read stories for an hour followed by an hour determined by the audience: questions, comments, writing. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82230525222

In celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, join us for a live discussion on OME, a documentary on the life of the Huaorani, and their struggles defending their ancestral lands, with director Raúl Paz Pastrana, co-producer Luminița Cuna (author of "Barefoot in the Amazon"), and moderators Vivian Hua (Northwest Film Forum) […]

Annual Picnic - Cataldo Lodge #2280 August 15, 2021 12:00 noon

Soren and Ross will teach Bakmes fran Ragunda. This is a lovely dance from eastern Jamtland in Sweden. Our band for the evening will be Paradocs, a recorder-fiddle duo consisting of Nancy Morrison and Ellen Wijsman. Links for the dances will be sent earlier in the week before each dance to all SKandia members. Non-members […]

Celebrate Brazilian culture during the week of Brazilian Folklore Day at the virtual BrasilFest 2-4pm.The festival includes Brailian swag and capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), traditional food and cooking, a costume parade, music, workshops, dance and more. Steaming on Facebook and YouTube; free www.brasilfest.org.

Lake City Virtual Contra Dance with Band and Caller TBD. Online session from 7-9pm, August 26, 2021. Music and dancing from 7:25-8:45pm PDT. Donations go directly to musicians, callers and sound techs. More into at http://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity or 206-525-0932.

Join Tibet fest virtually. The free event, presented by Seattle Center Festal, in partnership with the Tibetan Association of Washington (TAW) showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, and more. The focus of Tibet Fest is to preserve the culture in the community and also provide an opportunity for the broader public to experience […]

San Gennaro Fest at Casa Italiano Cultural Center in Burien Sept 10-12, 2021 https://casaitalianacc.org info@CasaItalianaCC.org

Polish Cultural Center Dom Polski One of the most beloved, and savored, events at the Polish Cultural Center in Seattle is back! Pierogi Fest, after being cancelled last year, has been moved from its usual May weekend to September to save it this year. The program and menu has been curtailed due to the pandemic. […]

Seattle Center Festál presents Sea Mar Fiestas  Patrias Saturday (online at noon) and Sunday (in person noon-5 p.m.). This is a celebration of the independence of Latin American countries, many of which celebrate their national independence day in September. Attendees can enjoy traditional Latin American food and cooking demonstrations, live music, folk dance performances, art, […]

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and […]

Join Ruth Ozeki, author of The Book of Form and Emptiness  — an inventive novel about loss, growing up, and our relationship  with things — in conversation with  Karen Joy Fowler. The event  is hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company and co-presented by Third  Place Books and Village Books. For more information, call (206)  624-6600. […]