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Workshops, Meetings, & Camps
AAWA Virtual Writers Read
Second Sundays Monthly — 2 p.m.
From the host: Join the African American Writers’ Alliance (AAWA) at 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month where AAWA hosts “Writers Read.” Hear special guests and AAWA members. Be an Open Mic star!
For more information and to RSVP for a virtual Writers Read, please visit the AAWA’s “Upcoming Events” calendar and select the session you wish to join.
Small Frye: Storytelling + Art (Kids Approximately 0–10)
First Wednesdays from Oct. 4–May 1, 2024 – 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave.
From the host: Small Frye combines interactive storytelling and the visual arts for an engaging, hour-long program. Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, teaching artists from the Seattle Children’s Theatre and Frye Art Museum will activate your favorite picture books through movement, drama, and hands-on artmaking. Small Frye is a free program, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Registration for each program will open one month prior. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets will be limited to four per group; please contact Education@FryeMuseum.org if you need additional spots.
For more information and to register, visit the Frye Art Museum’s webpage.
Open Art Studio / Figure Drawing
Weekly, Thursdays, Beginning Dec. 7 — 6:30–9 p.m.
The Conservatory NW, 4419 Rainier Ave. S.
From the host: Come use our art studio! Basic materials and inspiration provided, or byo supplies and works in progress. Socialize, encourage your fellow artists, and carve out time for your own artistic practices.
BYOB & snacks welcome
Group facilitated Figure Drawing on 1st & 3rd Thursdays
This offering is sliding scale / pay what you can. Pre-registration encouraged. Our studio is a judgment-free zone appropriate for all levels of artists.
Under 18 allowed with adult supervision.
For more information and to register, visit The Conservatory NW’s webpage.
Community Yoga Class
Weekly, Fridays, Beginning Jan. 5 — 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Conservatory NW, 4419 Rainier Ave. S.
From the host: Join us for an all-levels & beginner-friendly community yoga class!
Class is sliding scale donation with rotating teachers from The Conservatory and the Community!
Space is limited — pre-registration recommended. Under 18 allowed with adult supervision.
No experience is necessary to join a yoga class! Our teachers will guide you safely and offer variations of postures appropriate for your body.
- Bring a yoga mat if you have one. We have mats available for borrow.
- Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely.
- Bring a water bottle and an open mind!
For more information and to register, visit The Conservatory NW’s Community Yoga Class webpage.
Healthy Community Living Workshop Series (14+)
Weekly on Tuesday, Feb. 6 –April 23, 2–4 p.m.
1401 E. Jefferson St., Suite 506 and Online
From the host: Did you make a resolution to be healthier in the new year? Get some help reaching your goals in a fun peer setting with this Healthy Community Living series.
Disability Empowerment Center is hosting a FREE 12-week workshop starting Feb. 6 and taking place every Tuesday. You can select from either an all in-person session at our Seattle office or a separate 100% virtual option.
Topics include:
- Managing frustration/stress
- Healthy communication
- Eating well
- Physical activity
- And more!
Workshop is free; we serve people 14+ with a disability in King County.
Disability Empowerment Center is a community-based organization led and run by people with disabilities. An independent 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves King County, we are a crucial hub for individuals with disabilities to receive free individualized services and access community-based resources. We are also part of the national network of Independent Living Centers that provides services to people with disabilities in communities across the country. We are built on the independent living philosophy that believes people with disabilities should have the choice to live independently and thrive as important members of our community.
For more information, visit the Disability Empowerment webpage. To register, call 1-866-545-7055 or visit www.DisabilityEmpowerment.org/Contact.
Scarecrow Academy Presents Election Year: Politics on Film
Weekly on Saturdays, March 2–April 27 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Online
From the host: Year 6 of Scarecrow Academy brings an in-depth look at movies that examine the world of politics in the cinema. In nine weeks of free online conversations, we explore the various approaches that great filmmakers take to the political process. From comedy to tragedy, from satire to fable, with directors ranging from Frank Capra to Spike Lee, we’ll see how the movies have focused on the carnival that is the political process. Attendance is free, registration is required.
For more information and to register, visit the Scarecrow Video webpage.
Your Right to Write Classes for Spring/Summer 2024 Now Open for Registration (21+)
Weekly on Sundays, May 5–July 28 — 6–8 p.m.
No class May 26
Online via Zoom
$395 (12 weeks)
From the host: We start with the desire: “I want to write.” Then, any number of blocks can pop up to make the task of writing seem like a herculean one to accomplish. Led by Creativity Instructor Kate Gavigan, this 12-week writing class will take you through the chapters in creativity writer Julia Cameron’s book The Right to Write. In this book, Julia explores the “why” of why we write or are called to write. Using that as a foundation, we will take the next small steps from “why” we write to “let’s go ahead and write!”
Over the course of the 12 weeks, we will utilize several transformative Artist’s Way creativity tools (morning pages, artist’s dates) to help ground us in our creativity and in our writing practice. We look forward to offering a class that makes room for us ALL to write!
Absolute beginners welcome as well as long-time writers and everyone in between. Students will also get to meet with the instructor for 30 minutes prior to the first class for a 1-on-1 chat as well as a closing 30-minute individual session. Maximum: 10 students. No prerequisites required for this class. Students are responsible for purchasing their own copy of The Right to Write by Julia Cameron. A $75 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit secures your space in the class with the balance of the class tuition due a week before the class starts. It’s not unusual for students to have to miss a class or two over the 12 weeks. However, we will provide detailed notes if you have to miss a class so you can stay connected to the material and to your fellow students.
For more information and to register, visit the Seattle Artists Way Center webpage.
Artist’s Way Classes via Zoom Now Open for Registration (21+)
Weekly on Thursdays, May 9–Aug. 1 — 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
No class July 4
Online via Zoom
$395 (12 weeks)
From the host: Curious about the Artist’s Way and how to apply it to your midlife years and/or retirement? Best-selling creativity author Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) has created an Artist’s Way program geared specifically for older adults in her new book, It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond. Led by Creativity Instructor Kate Gavigan, students will explore the 12 chapters, learn some fun Artist’s Way tools, play with the memoir reflection tasks, and identify how to implement the creative tools in their own lives.
Being willing to explore your creativity at any age can instill in you a youthful wonder and can enhance your experience of seeing your retirement years as a time of fun and adventure. This class can be a great jumpstart to assist you in navigating and thriving during your midlife years and beyond! Maximum: 10 students. Students also meet with the instructor for a 1-on-1 chat for 30 minutes prior to the first class and before the last class. Students are responsible for purchasing their own copy of It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again by Julia Cameron.
For more information and to register, visit the Seattle Artist’s Way Center webpage.
Markets
Spring Native Art Market
April 27 and 28 — 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way SW
From the host: Shop local Indigenous artists and crafters!
For more information, visit the Duwamish Tribe webpage.
Festivals & Fairs
Beacon Arts Street Fair
May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 — 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Beacon Hill Light Rail Plaza, S. Roberto Maestas Festival St.
From the host: We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Beacon Arts Street Fair! Every second Saturday from May through September.
This year, we’re expanding our footprint! Join us as we spread our celebration of arts, culture, and community from the Roberto Maestas Festival Street to include the Beacon Hill Light Rail Plaza and the Centilia Cultural Center.
What can you expect at the Street Fair?
- Live Music: Feel the rhythm as local musicians fill Festival Street with melodies.
- Artists and Makers: Explore a diverse array of goods from the South End Public Market vendors.
- Garden Share: Free seeds, plants and supplies, bring your extras and take what you need.
- Family Fun: Interactive art activities and story time.
- Delicious Food: Savor the flavors from our delightful food vendors.
- Community Information: Discover valuable community resources and information.
New in 2024 starting in June at the Centilia Cultural Center:
- Community Dance: Move and groove with a dance instructor led sessions.
- Garden Workshops: Cultivate your green thumb with a short informative workshop each month.
We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information and to purhcase donation tickets, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
Exhibits & Shows
Unpoetry at the Frye
March 30, June 22, Sept. 28 — 2–3 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave.
From the host: Join us on a tour of the galleries with local poet and event organizer Eric M. Acosta, using Ekphrastic writing to explore the bond between language and art. The Frye’s partnership with Unpoetry asks local writers to generate pieces based on current exhibitions, with the goal to inspire deeper engagement of the museum space and the artwork it holds.
This quarterly program features a new lineup of poets for each event, providing a unique opportunity to experience the current exhibitions through their eyes, and the various ways one can approach, think, or feel through art.
For more information, visit the Frye Art Museum webpage.
April 2024
Eat, Drink & Be Generous (21+)
April 18 — 6–9 p.m.
Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St.
From the host: One of our city’s favorite fundraisers, Eat, Drink & Be Generous, is back, and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Grab your friends and enjoy a night out with terrific eats from Seattle’s top chefs and their sought-after eateries. Plus, relive millennial nostalgia and experience an intimate but generous helping of acoustic music by indie rock fixture Benjamin Gibbard (of the Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service fame) — all under one roof!
This is a collective effort to make a lasting impact on the lives of King County families. Proceeds go toward United Way’s efforts to ensure access to resources, a quality education, enough to eat, and a safe place to call home to as many neighbors in our community as they can.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the United Way of King County webpage.
Organizing Meeting: Feminists Combat Climate Change
April 18 — doors at 6:30 p.m., event at 7 p.m.
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S.
On #7 bus line, near Columbia City light rail station
From the host: Wildfires, hurricanes, monsoons, drought — unpredictable and devastating weather has uprooted the lives of millions across the globe. This is the picture of a planet in turmoil. What can be done? Come to this gathering to be part of an open discussion. We will kick off the evening with a review of the recent United Nations report, “The unjust climate: measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women and youth.” Discuss how activists have been and continue to battle this crisis. Bring your ideas!
Light snacks and drinks available for donation starting at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Radical Women.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
RVC Block Party
April 20 — 1–3 p.m.
El Centro de la Raza, Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival St.
From the host: After three years of pausing in-person events, RVC Seattle is excited to create a space for our community to gather, laugh, and reconnect at the historically renowned El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill!
This fundraising event will be for all-ages featuring music and performances — as well as tabling — from some of our partners, activities for kids, local food vendors, and some sweet swag. We’re so excited to see our community!
Adult entry ticket $20, meal ticket is $15; kids enter free. Want to join but the ticket price is getting in the way? We would love to have you! Send a quick email to Development@RVCSeattle.org!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the RVC webpage.
Meadowbrook Pond Earth Day Restoration Event!
April 20 — 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Meadowbrook Pond; meet at the end of 36th Ave. NE, 10700 36th Ave. NE
From the host: In honor of our home sweet home, Dirt Corps and Seattle Tree Stewards are hosting an Earth Day restoration event at Meadowbrook Pond! We will be celebrating Earth Day by learning about its history and the history of this pond while focusing on removing invasive weeds around our beautiful cottonwood trees. Come celebrate this neighborhood greenspace with us!
All skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to bring rain gear if the weather forecast says chance of rain. We’ll be providing the tools, snacks, and water. Bring work gloves if you have them, and we’ll have some folks can borrow as well. We hope you’ll join us!
For more information and to register, visit the following form.
Dubai to Baku: A Wisdom Keeper Delegation at UNCOP (Middle School Age and Up)
April 20 — 1–3 p.m.
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way SW
From the host: Join us at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center to hear about the work of the Wisdom Keepers, an international team of Indigenous leaders and activists. This is an opportunity for adults and youth to learn more about an Indigenous perspective on climate change and the urgency combined with optimism that guides Indigenous efforts worldwide.
The Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays — come early to explore exhibits and browse the shop!
Jacob Johns (Akimel O’Otham and Hopi) and Jeff Ferguson (Spokane) will share stories and media related to their work as part of the Wisdom Keepers Delegation at the 2023 United Nations Conference of the Parties in Dubai (UNCOP28). The Wisdom Keepers are pushing for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in global climate policy discussions. The delegation asks governments to prioritize the active participation of Indigenous peoples while recognizing and respecting traditional knowledge and practices in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Wisdom Keepers promote holistic approaches that consider the well-being of workers, communities, and the environment.
During COP28 In Dubai, the Wisdom Keepers collaborated with peers in U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN), participated on panels, graced event openings, and brought spiritual depth to closings with their unique mix of song, dance, and prayer. Find out how you can support their efforts to bring Indigenous voices and perspectives to COP29 in Baku!
For more information, email Carrie at Louise_WA@Yahoo.com.
We are especially grateful to the Duwamish Tribe for their collaboration and for sharing the Longhouse with all of us.
This event is sponsored by JUUstice Washington (JUUstWA), a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations, organizations, and partners.
For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
Ladybug Festival
April 20 — 2–4:30 p.m.
Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St.
From the host: Kick off Earth Day festivities by connecting community with nature at this event highlighting the importance of pollinators. You’ll see the annual release of ladybugs in the Garfield Community Center Garden and can participate in fun, educational, and hands-on activities.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Duwamish Alive! Earth Day Celebrating Our River
April 20 — 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
4705 W. Marginal Way SW
From the host: Celebrate Earth Day with Duwamish Alive! Help restore our river at multiple Duwamish watershed locations.
Join us in restoring habitat along the Green-Duwamish River for juvenile salmon that are coming down the river this spring. Our river is home to all five salmon species, including Chinook, which are important to our local resident orca. We will be restoring habitat at multiple locations throughout the watershed along the river and its upland forests and creeks; we are all connected. Several locations are Sacred Places of the Duwamish Tribe, which we are honored to help care for.
Həʔapus Village Park will have our Duwamish tribal welcome, presentations and tabling — all are invited, volunteers and visitors. Instruction, tools, and snacks are provided for restoration activities. This is a family-friendly event, all ages welcome.
Afterward, from 1–3 p.m., attend a special event at the Duwamish Longhouse with two Indigenous Wisdom Keepers from the Hopi and Spokane Tribes sharing Indigenous perspectives about climate change and their experience attending the Dubai Climate Summit.
For more information and to register to volunteer, visit the Duwamish Alive webpage.
12 Minutes Max Edition Three
April 21, 5 p.m/7 p.m, and April 22, 7 p.m/9 p.m.
Base: Experimental Arts + Space, 6520 5th Ave. S.
From the host: Join us at Base for the final 12 Minutes Max for our 2023–2024 season. An informal showcase of contemporary and experimental performance works in dance, theater, music and multimedia, 12 Minutes Max provides a platform for artists to showcase 12 minutes of material supported by limited technical elements. This upcoming edition is curated by Samantha Fabrikant and Antonieta Carpio and features Olivia Cesarano, Ieva Braciulyte and Eva Crystal, Horacio Lopez, Andreya Pro, Shelby Natasha, and Alisa Popova.
Masks are recommended but not required at Base. Base is not air-conditioned. The Factory has a ramped entrance located at the north end of the building, through the orange door pictured above. Please be aware that the building has limited outside lighting at night. Once inside, Base is accessible by ramp through our front doors. The Factory has two gender neutral multi-stall restrooms and two single stall restrooms that are wheelchair accessible. Because we share a building with other studios, there are often industrial noises throughout the building. In addition, Base is not a scent-free space.
Any additional accessibility needs/requests for the show? Reach out to Shann@ThisIsBase.org.
For more information, visit the Base webpage.
4th Annual Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance Move-a-Thon ( For Kids 0–10)
April 22–May 3
There are 15 Move-a-Thon events occurring across all of the Southeast elementary, K-8, and middle schools; ome occur in school hours, others occur after school or on the weekends. The times and dates vary. The gist is a series of Move-a-Thons across all our schools during the same two-week time frame. All the money collected is pooled together into one shared account held by SESEC and then will be distributed based on an equity formula determined by the SESSFA alliance.
From the host: The Fourth annual Move-a-Thon fundraiser, led by Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance, will kick off on Monday, April 22, and run (literally!) through Friday, May 3, to benefit approximately 7,000 students attending 17 elementary, K-8, and middle schools in District 7 of Seattle Public Schools. This year, the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance will again engage students in participating in a bingo board-based Move-a-Thon to raise money. Participants complete bingo cards with activities like dancing to a favorite song, learning and playing a new sport, and navigating an obstacle course while pretending the floor is lava. Individual school PTAs are planning their own events during the two-week period, including family weekend events, after-school programming and in-school PE and recess game activity stations.
The events are occurring across 15 different schools, representing all 17 separate communities. Four schools are doing two collaborative events.
For more information, visit the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance webpage.
Seattle Black Film Festival Presents Reel Youth
April 24 — 5–7 p.m.
Langston, 104 17th Ave. S.
From the host: In partnership with the Seattle Black Film Festival, Reel Youth founder and executive director Tiffany Bennett brings films created by local BIPOC youth to Langston!
For more information, visit the following webpage.
Seattle Black Film Festival Presents the 50th Anniversary of ‘Blazing Saddles’ (21+)
April 25 — 7 p.m.
Langston, 104 17th Ave. S.
From the host: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the timeless comedy film Blazing Saddles! Written by comedy legends Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks and starring the incredible talent Cleavon Little, known for his work in stage, film, and television, this beloved classic first hit screens in 1974. Its boundary-pushing humor, ahead of its time, still stands on the cutting edge of comedy! Join us, watch, and get ready to be offended and entertained! Price ranges from $0-$20.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the following webpage.
Adelante! Fundraising Concert
April 26 — 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Concert held in a private location in Hillman City; address emailed to attendees upon ticket purchase
From the host: Join WashMasks Mutual Aid and Seattle artists Justin Huertas, Aaron Norman, Tyler Rogers, Quetzie Taborga-Reyes, and Parmida Ziaei for an evening of live music, community, and fundraising. All proceeds from this event will go to King County refugee housing and esims cards for Palestinians. The event fundraising goal is $5,000. To donate directly to this fund or to learn more, follow us on Instagram @washmasks.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
Family Field Trip to the Frye (6+)
April 27 — 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave.
From the host: Field Trips aren’t just for kids! Bring the whole family to the Frye for a guided tour and hands-on art-making activity. Our teaching artists will engage all ages — from grandparents to grade-schoolers and beyond — in active discussion, guiding groups through current exhibitions including “Jessica Jackson Hutchins: Wrecked and Righteous,” “Sky Hopinka: Subterranean Ceremonies,” and Frye Salon.
In the Art Studio, each family unit can work together on papier-mâché assemblage projects inspired by the artwork on view.
For more information and to register, visit the Frye Art Museum webpage.
Our Voices, Our Rights!
April 28 — 3–5 p.m.
The New Seattle Labor Temple in SoDo, 5030 1st Ave. S., 1 mile south of Spokane St.
From the host: Come join us for an afternoon of unified voices celebrating democracy and the power of collective organization! Seattle Labor Chorus is having a fundraising concert dedicated to democracy, voting rights, and social justice that both uphold the tradition of labor movement music and inspire us to fight for a better future. Our concert will feature guest speakers from local nonprofits leading the way in defending voting rights and upholding democracy.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the TicketTailor webpage.
Meaningful Movies Presents ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’
April 28 — 4 p.m.
Online
From the host: The Meaningful Movies Project along with Fix Democracy First proudly presents an exclusive, free ONLINE screening of the thought-provoking documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble by Dawn Porter. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28, as we embark on a journey toward positive societal change. John Lewis: Good Trouble isn’t just a film; it’s a powerful call to action and a reminder why it’s important that we exercise our right to vote.
For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite webpage or the Meaningful Movies Project webpage.
May 2024
Scarecrow Video Zeitgeist ’24! — Whodunit? And Why Now?
May 2 — 7–8 p.m.
Online
From the host: A FREE lecture-discussion hosted by film critic Robert Horton. Recently, the whodunit — especially the kind where the suspects gather in a drawing-room at the end and the sleuth reveals the culprit — has enjoyed an unexpected comeback. Directors Rian Johnson (the Knives Out movies) and Kenneth Branagh (who plays Agatha Christie’s super-detective Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express et al.) have apparently devoted their careers to the subgenre, while Only Murders in the Building flourishes on TV. Why the comeback? We’ll discuss these new films and old classics (let’s get some cult appreciation for Clue and The Last of Sheila) as we ponder the whodunit’s appeal. No spoilers, we swear, even if the butler did it!
NOTE: This presentation will be recorded. This talk is part of our Silver Screeners program and is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Admission is free, but registration is required.
For more information and to register, visit the Scarecrow Video webpage.
Betty’s Version: A Taylor Swift Drag Show (21+)
May 3 and 4 — Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave. S.
From the host: The queen who brought you Tush and Blue Xmas at the Clock-Out Lounge is back with another one-woman extravaganza! This time, she’s deep diving into the music of Taylor Swift and adding her certain je ne sais pas pourquoi. With all new lip-syncs, parodies, games, and videos, Betty’s Version is sure to delight everyone from the biggest Swiftie to the most jealous hater out there! So make your friendship bracelets and get ready to shake it off May 3 and 4. Are you ready for it?
For more information and to purchase tickets for May 3, visit the Ticketweb webpage, and to purchase tickets for May 4, visit the Ticket webpage for the second night.
Jessica Jackson Hutchins and Amanda Donnan in Conversation
May 4 — 3–4:15 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave.
From the host: On the closing weekend of “Jessica Jackson Hutchins: Wrecked and Righteous,” join exhibiting artist Jessica Jackson Hutchins and Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions Amanda Donnan for a conversation exploring 25 years of Hutchins’ work, from “juvenilia” in humble materials to a towering fused-glass window commissioned by the Frye. This is an excellent chance to hear directly from the artist, and audience members are invited to participate with questions of their own.
For more information and to register, visit the Frye Art Museum webpage.
The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival (21+)
May 4 — 10 a.m.
The Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 7th Ave.
From the host: The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival brings together journalists, newsmakers, and innovators from around the country to talk about the issues that are animating our cultural conversations. The festival includes live recordings of television and podcasts from The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Vox, Slate, Pushkin, NPR, and PBS; as well as community meetups, meet-and-greets, food trucks, DJs, and more.
Join us May 4 at the Amazon Meeting Center and quench your curiosity!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
Cariña Sings Squishy Songs
May 4 — 6 –8 p.m.
The Chapel Space at Good Shepherd, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N.
From the host: Attend a captivating performance by soprano Cariña Booyens in the mesmerizing venue The Chapel Space at Good Shepherd. Witness the extraordinary singing in a performance space that will envelop everyone in its ethereal embrace. Share in the passion and emotion poured into what she affectionately nicknamed “Squishy Songs” — a self-indulgent selection of songs that feel good to sing is impossible to resist.
Included will be sumptuous soprano arias and tone poems by Maurice Ravel, Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, Antonín Dvořák, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the SimpleTix webpage.
2024 Tour de Cure: Pacific Northwest
May 4 — 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond
From the host: Tour de Cure is the premier cycling fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) that creates a sense of unity and shared purpose in the fight to end diabetes. The event has routes available for all ages and abilities. Join us at the beautiful Marymoor Park for a day filled with cycling, celebrating, and friendship. Engage with fellow cyclists and other like-minded individuals while working together to raise funds for an important cause. Stick around after the ride to enjoy our beer garden, lunch, music, health fair, and kids zone hosted by Dave & Busters.
ROUTE OPTIONS
11MI, 33MI, 62MI, 100MI
E-Bikes: Only class I E-Bikes are acceptable for the event.
Not a cyclist? There are plenty of ways to get involved with Tour de Cure! Check out our volunteer page to learn more.
For more information and to register, visit the Tour de Cure webpage.
Self-Defense for the Outdoors & Beyond, Centering Women of Color (16+)
May 5 — 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
11292 Blue Heron Rd., Bow
From the host: If lacking confidence or feeling unsafe has kept you from enjoying the psychologically nourishing, physically stimulating, and soul-soothing benefits of nature and the outdoors (and you identify as female or nonbinary age 16+) this workshop was created for you! Delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register, visit The Bronze Chapter webpage.
Mothers’ Night at The Royal Room (21+)
May 10 — 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
From the host: Friday May 10th at The Royal Room marks the founding of Mothers’ Night, a new American Holiday from sunset to sunrise, that asks only one thing of any Mother. To simply have fun.
The night is headlined by The Staxx Brothers, a popular Seattle act that launched their career nearly 20 years ago when they recorded their acclaimed debut at Columbia City Theatre.
The night is divided into three acts. The VIP Dinner Show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that features the band with special guests, including members of the Franklin High School band.
The second act is The Staxx Brothers playing in their signature Dance Party set with guests from throughout the scene including South Seattle’s favorite jazz rock guitarist and Music Factory (music school) owner Ari Joshua.
The third act will be an inspiring Midnight Ramble with Seattle’s foremost Country legend Country Dave Harmonson featuring turns at lead vocals with talented members of the community, including Dorothy Driver Hutchinson.
VIP Dinner Show, 6–9 p.m., $30
The Dance Party & Midnight Ramble, 9:30 p.m.–1 a.m., $20
All Night Pass $40
The VIP Dinner Show is all ages. The Dance Party & Midnight Ramble is 21+
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit The Royal Room’s Mothers’ Night event page.
Unrivaled
Weekly, Thursdays through Saturdays, from May 10–June 2
Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Bathhouse Theater, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North
From the host: Combining 11th century Japanese intrigue with 21st century sass, SIS Productions and Seattle Public Theater team up to present the Pacific Northwest premiere of Unrivaled, a tale of two best frenemies, written by Rosie Narasaki, directed by Mimi Katano. Unrivaled is a fun Mean Girls take on two of the most exalted writers of all time as they juggle friendship, career, love and political intrigue — you know, all in a day’s work for two iconic females from 11th century Japan! Feisty and fresh, this reimagining of the rivalry between Murasaki Shikibu (The Tale of Genji) and Sei Shōnagon (The Pillow Book) explores what it means to be female in a man’s world. Why is it that some things haven’t changed, even after a thousand years?! Rated PG-13 for situational themes.
Please contact us for interviews, previews, press tickets, or more at SISProductionsSeaWA@Gmail.com.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Seattle Public Theater webpage.
7th Annual Seattle NOW Shero Awards
May 11 — 11:30am/1:30pm
El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144
From the host: The Shero Awards is an annual celebration that honors remarkable women for their outstanding accomplishments and advocacy for women’s rights throughout their community and beyond. This is a hybrid event and registrants can purchase tickets to the in-person event and participate virtually by bidding in the online auction. Silent auction bidding will take place online at our auction bidding website opening Monday, May 6, at 10 a.m.
Seattle NOW is proud to honor:
Jane Charles, co-founder of Stolen Youth, renowned producer of the movie Sold, and prolific anti-trafficking advocate.
Tana Yasu, community organizer who works to unite marginalized communities against oppressive systems, domestic violence awareness advocate, and usher of positive change in our community.
We hope to see you there!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Seattle NOW webpage.
Base Residency Entry Point: Ankita Sharma (21+)
May 11 — 7:30–9 p.m.
BASE: EXPERIMENTAL ARTS + SPACE, 6520 5th Ave. S.
From the host: Please join us at Base on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. for Ankita Sharma’s performance of “dhoka/Betrayal/” followed by a short talkback. “dhoka/Betrayal/” entangles Hindu goddess Kali’s ultimate power and destruction with present-day authoritarianism and religious violence, using myth to unpack how Hinduism has been shaped into propaganda for ethno-nationalism by Western influence. Tracing Kali’s deification, dhoka accompanies her transformation into a colonized, fetishized, destructive image that upholds violence with her bloodied tongue. The work lives at the fringes of reality, letting the epic and human dance together: a physical look at how worship can distort what something stands for and how worship can save.
Content Warning: Full nudity, blood effects, sexual and violent content.
Ankita Sharma is an experimental performance artist invested in world-making where content dictates genre and betrays expectation. Their often radical, demanding creations unpack systems and symptoms of power from a queer, punk solidarity-based lens that rehearses freedom in body and mind. In aesthetic, their work is grungy, confrontational, and cheeky, a dance-horror, with physicality rooted in contemporary dance-theater and South Asian and African diasporic forms. For Ankita, performance audiences are agentive, sitting with and challenging discomfort in environments where sophistication and blasphemy collide.
Space is limited; please reserve a free ticket in advance. Masks are encouraged, but not required at Base. Accessibility at Base: The Factory has a ramped entrance located at the north end of the building (through the orange door); the southern entrance of the building is only accessible by stairs. The building has limited outside lighting and can be difficult to navigate and locate when it’s dark out. Once inside, Base is accessible by ramp through our front doors. Please note that Base is not a scent-free space. The Factory has two gender neutral multi-stall restrooms and two single stall restrooms that are wheelchair accessible. Because we share a building with other studios, there are often industrial noises throughout the building and heavy machinery operated such as forklifts. Any additional accessibility needs/requests for the show? Reach out to Shann@ThisIsBase.org.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Events.com webpage.
Across Landscape and Language: Cadence Video Poetry Satellite Screening
May 16 — 6–8 p.m.
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave.
From the host: How do we traverse land with understanding? How does understanding traverse culture and borders? Guided by exhibiting artist Sky Hopinka’s interest in how language shapes perception of place, “Cadence Video Poetry” presents a selection of works by local and international video poets engaging with relationships to land through various methods of communication. These artworks navigate the intricacies of family, community, and history that move across land and language.
For more information and to register, visit the Frye Art Museum webpage.
Renton City Retro 2024
May 18–19, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Renton Pavilion Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton
From the host: Transport yourself back in time to the vibrant era of neon lights, cassette tapes, and arcade classics at Renton City Retro 2024! This annual event celebrates all things retro, offering a nostalgic journey through the ’80s and ’90s culture. From vintage video games to iconic movie screenings, cosplay contests, and live performances of beloved retro hits, Renton City Retro promises a blast from the past for enthusiasts of all ages. Join us for a weekend filled with nostalgia, community, and a celebration of the timeless charm of retro pop culture.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Renton City Retro webpage.
Vibes!
May 19 — 3–7 p.m.
El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S.
From the host: A trans and nonbinary musical showcase.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
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