Seattle Center invites the community to join in Soulstice: Summer Kick-Off at the Mural, 5pm– 9:30pm, Friday, June 21, at Mural Amphitheatre. This new all-ages event offers a packed evening of live performances, hands-on activities, food, drink and exclusive giveaways. It also reveals some exciting Mural Amphitheatre improvements including a new roof, new lights and a new state-of-the-art sound system. Admission is free of charge.
DJ Riz Rollins of KEXP fame acts as the evening’s MC. Surf pop-punk band Skates! opens the festivities at 5:30pm, followed by neo-soul band i///u. The high energy Brazilian band and dancers, Show Brazil, will bring some lively Carnival music to the Mural stage starting at 7:30pm, and the ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band experience Kalimba will round out the evening at 8:30pm. Off-stage diversions include: some unique Typewriter poems by poet Seven Bremner, the Letter Farmer’s letter-writing bus, The Divine Hand Palmistry and an assortment of jugglers, stilt dancers and acrobats will be onsite to provide roving amusement.
The green lawn of Mural Amphitheatre serves as the seating area. Spread out a blanket, low back chair or bean bag (higher, view-blocking chairs are not recommended). Bring along a picnic, purchase dinner from a selection of Seattle Center Armory food merchants or check out one of the many food vendors surrounding the Amphitheatre. Large bags, large coolers and umbrellas are not allowed. Please leave pets at home.
Soulstice: Summer Kick-Off at the Mural is a production of Seattle Center. For more information on this event, visit www.seattlecenter.com/Soulstice or call Seattle Center at (206) 684-7200.
