Native peoples from tribes across the country gather to celebrate their unique cultures and traditions at Seattle Center Festál: Spirit of Indigenous People. All are invited to attend and partake in activities on Saturday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre Stage…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center released a new report on how to maximize the operating potential of Seattle Center Monorail. The report, which reflects significant public engagement and stakeholder outreach, analysis of current conditions and modeling for future outcomes, found significant capacity improvements with modest station changes. It shows potential benefits that include… [ Keep reading ]
Visit Seattle Center Festál: Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month Celebration, 11:45 am to 5 pm, Sunday, May 6, in Seattle Center Armory to experience the heritage and diversity of the region’s rich API presence at a youthful and lively festival. API Heritage Month Celebration highlights the rich cultural diversity… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 in Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Pavilion and Fisher Pavilion. You’ll discover and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japan through live performances, visual arts, artisan demonstrations, hands-on… [ Keep reading ]
Transform your cultural awareness at Seattle Center Festál: Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, 11 am-6 pm, Sunday, March 25, at Seattle Center Armory. Seattle’s French Fest highlights the world’s French speaking cultures, their influences and arts with live music, dance, visual exploration, authentic foods, ethnic items for… [ Keep reading ]
Put on your Irish at Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival, Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18, at Seattle Center Armory. The centerpiece of week long festivities in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Festival honors the region’s Irish heritage with jigs, live music and discovery. Festival goers will also find history… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Feb 10-11, in Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, welcomes the return of spring and chases out evil spirits with lion dances and firecrackers. It also ushers in the Year of the Dog… [ Keep reading ]
Northwest Folklife and Seattle Center are excited to announce a new, three-year youth and family initiative, Our Big Neighborhood. Inspired by Northwest Folklife’s annual Seattle Children’s Festival, Our Big Neighborhood expands on Northwest Folklife’s vision to bring people together to share and sustain folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present… [ Keep reading ]
Opening weekend of Seattle Center Winterfest, Nov. 24-26, promises sparkling lights, child-sized amusements and spirited entertainment at Center venues and on the grounds. The weekend launches five weeks of festive, fun-filled, free and affordable activities. Here is the schedule of ongoing and Thanksgiving weekend activities (unless stated, events are free… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Hmong New Year Celebration, 11am – 6pm, Saturday, Nov. 4, in Seattle Center Armory. This multi-generational harvest festival seeks to preserve, promote and share its ethnic culture with the broader community. It showcases the intricate needlework, impressive clothing patterns, music, dance, interactive activities for all ages… [ Keep reading ]
