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TurkFest – Turkish Cultural Festival

Discover how unique cultural and natural elements shape the daily lives of people in and around Turkey as you explore one of the most dynamic regions of the world. Folk dances, a fashion show, shadow puppetry, art and textiles, Turkish foods and coffees and the festival’s version of the legendary Grand Bazaar in Istanbul celebrate the multiple cultures that link modern Turkey to the East and West.

CroatiaFest, Oct. 4

CroatiaFest reveals this rich and distinctive culture through folk dancing, music, foods and more. The festival’s theme this year, “Croatian Women: Tradition Bearers,” delves into their unique and influential place in Croatian history and society.

Festa Italiana Seattle, Sept. 26 – 27

From classical and popular music to pasta and wine, Festa Italiana Seattle is a “Celebration of All Things Italian.” Food vendors, crafts, a wine garden, puppet theatre, bocce ball tournaments, grape-stomping competitions, Italian films and much more honor the “old country” and transform Seattle Center into a little Italy.

Seattle Fiestas Patrias, Sept. 19-20

Join us for Seattle Fiestas Patrias, a celebration of Latin American independence – with dance, continuous live music, Latin American foods, exhibits and children’s activities.

Theater Commons at Seattle Center

A new project to green and beautify a Seattle Center entry point at the north end of the campus will begin this month. Theater Commons, a first phase project of the Seattle Center Century 21 Master Plan, will occupy an area that has served as a parking area between the Seattle Repertory and Intiman Theatres, adding 1.5 acres of open space as a final step in the long-term process of consolidating parking in garages around the campus.

Korean Cultural Celebration, Sept. 12

Folk songs, dance, foods, Tae Kwon Do, films and art displays highlight Korea’s cultural evolution at Safeco Insurance Festál: Korean Cultural Celebration.

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sept. 13

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival showcases Hawaii’s colorful history through traditional dance, music, films, food and arts and crafts.

Discover Rituals and Traditions at Tibet Fest

Centuries-old stories, rituals, foods and melodies link an ancient culture to modern times at Safeco Insurance Festál: Tibet Fest – Tibetan Cultural Heritage, Aug. 22 – 23, Noon – 6 p.m., in Center House at Seattle Center. Tibet’s ancient and modern history is woven through Tibet Fest, which preserves and presents centuries-old… [ Keep reading ]

Live at Seattle Center: Spotlight on Summer on now through Sept. 13

Live at Seattle Center: Spotlight on Summer offers a broad spectrum of events and attractions at Seattle’s 74-acre active, green urban park.

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Welcome to Center Spotlight, an new initiative that helps you take in all of the events, activites and opportunities at Seattle’s 74-acre urban park. Please make good use of this new tool to tune into all of the happenings on campus.