Please join us for the Grand Opening of Artists at Play (AAP), a new imaginative, artist-created playground in Next 50 Plaza at Seattle Center. The festivities start at 12 noon, this Friday, May 22. A a live performance by young people and a brief ceremony with City officials and the… [ Keep reading ]
There are numerous ways to connect at Seattle Center this summer. Diverse daytime activities, family entertainment and attractions and spirited night life will inspire visitors to return to the 74-acre urban park often between now and Labor Day 2015. Our newly completed playground, Artists at Play, engages the creativity and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, presents a colorful exploration of Philippine traditions and culture, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., June 6 – 7, in Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre. This independence celebration features costumes and pageantry, Filipino bands, hands-on children’s activities, art exhibits and martial arts. The 29th… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Spirit of Indigenous People promotes the value of all Native Americans, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 30, in Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre. Traditional and contemporary music and dance speak to the world’s rich indigenous cultures, while native storytellers share the history and lore… [ Keep reading ]
Come join us for drumming, dance, fashion and an authentic African marketplace at Seattle Center Festál: Spirit of West Africa, 12 pm-8 pm, Saturday, May 9, in Seattle Center Armory. The traditions of West African countries come to life through this spirited festival of live music, film, art and games. Now entering… [ Keep reading ]
Healthcare entities, civic agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses are joining together for the second year to realize a goal of providing over $2.5 million in free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and vulnerable populations at the Seattle/King County Clinic, Oct. 22 – 25, in KeyArena at Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival defines Japanese culture, 10am-6pm, April 24 – 26, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion. This feast for the senses features Japanese food, Taiko drumming and artisan demonstrations that present both a modern and ancient view of… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray today unveiled a new free Wi-Fi service at Seattle Center. The service, which serves tens of thousands of people simultaneously, was developed in partnership with Microsoft. The Mayor sees it as another step forward in our work to seek out public-private partnerships to improve Internet access in Seattle. More… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures highlights French influence around the world and in our region, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, March 22, in Seattle Center Armory. The Fest offers French-inspired products, cooking demonstrations and children’s games, live music and dance, theater, a career fair and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival presents a snapshot of Irish culture, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., March 14 – 15, in Seattle Center Armory. Shop for authentic Irish products, create Celtic arts and crafts and take in colorful cultural exhibits, live music and dance, and contemporary Irish short films. Non-stop Irish music,… [ Keep reading ]
