Καλωσήρθες! Welcome! Check out the official website of the International Greek Ancestry Conference, organized by Greek Ancestry and the Hellenic Genealogy Geek, from Jan. 29th through Jan. 31st, 2021. Download the conference agenda on their home page! The conference will be virtual, free and live-streamed on Greek Ancestry’s Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLnzIQ6foxaJq0cpvqLgaQ

Due to the pandemic and state wide restrictions on public gatherings, the Polish Home Association election season is different than usual. Usually, the elections for different officer and trustee positions happen as a part of the PHA Annual Meeting and the election results are announced at the end of the meeting. https://www.polishhome.org/

Inspire Washington’s broad cultural legislative agenda is only as powerful as our advocates. This is where you come in. YOU are the superhero your community needs to fight for critical assistance after the unprecedented disruption and damage of COVID-19! Join us for Arts, Heritage & Science Week by signing up for your district team today! […]

CulturalFest celebrates the diversity and talent that international students bring to our campus and region. This annual FIUTS event connects thousands of people from around the world with opportunities for cultural exploration and learning. FREE Tickets to Performance Showcase Get all the details at https://www.fiuts.org/culturalfest To submit a 'cultural content' piece https://www.fiuts.org/virtual-culturalfest-expo-content-submission-instructions

Wednesday, February 10, 7PM: Aquavit Cocktail Class followed by short business meeting--all on ZOOM! Class hosted by Ben Ernst, a professional bartender and beverage consultant, who will show us how to make an Aquavit Sour and an Aquavit Old Fashioned. Throughout his career, Mr. Ernst has worked in six different countries. He has become known […]

Valentine's Drive-Up Spaghetti Dinner - Amerigo Vespucci Lodge Mary's Parish Hall Aberdeen, WA Saturday, February 13, 2021 4-6 pm

Fastelavn is a traditional Danish carnival for kids that takes place before lent each year. In a typical year, NWDA hosts in-person celebrations for Fastelavn in Portland and Seattle. The events are popular among families in the Pacific Northwest. Families love participating in this traditional day to experience the fun and games. Crafts, a costume […]

Fastelavn is a traditional Danish carnival for kids and families taking place on February 14th. This year we will help you create your own Fastelavn at home with a virtual guide by NWDA. Stay tuned, the guide will be available in February! https://northwestdanish.org/fastelavn/

This two-part series reveals the broad history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change. Here is a video preview of this not-to-be-missed special series and other PBS Black History Month offerings.

Our Danish Book Club in Oregon is meeting online for their next book discussion. This virtual format opens the book club to participants near and far - all are welcome to join. The book that will be discussed (in Danish) is Løvinden – Karen Blixen i Afrika , a biography about Karen Blixen by Tom […]

Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2021 and NW Film Forum present the movie Triple Trouble / Tarapaty 2 (2020, 87′) directed by Marta Karwowska. Triple Trouble is a family (age 9+) heist and who-done-it movie featuring adventures of teenager detectives Julka and Olek familiar to the audiences from the 2017 Double Trouble / Tarapaty movie. This […]

ARCHER-American Romanian Coalition for Human and Equal Rights invites you to virtually attend the special event "Remembering Roma Enslavement." The event organized in collaboration with American Romanian Cultural Society is a recognition and celebration of 165 years of Roma Emancipation. The event "Remembering Roma Enslavement" consists of two parts. In the first half hour Otilia […]

The book for the meeting is Matka Polka by Anne Applebaum and Paweł Potoroczyn. It is an extensive interview that Applebaum agreed to do with Potoroczyn, a friend she shares many common interests with. Applebaum is a Pulitzer winning author (for Gulag: a History), who published several books, essays and articles about history and politics […]

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