Happening This Week
Mon. 8/13 4:30 pm
En Canto
Free
Day One Playfield (Denny Triangle)
“A multi-ethnic, female-led seven-piece, En Canto’s world pop music—a combination of forró, inspired originals and reimagined covers of classic Brazilian hits—commands attention and inspires movement.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 8/14 5:30 pm
New Tech Seattle
$8-20.00
Impact Hub (Pioneer Square)
“New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community. We’re the place where you make meaningful connections, learn from the industry’s best, and have a fun night out.”
#Tech
Tues. 8/14 6:30 pm
Salmon And The Salish Sea: Stories And Sovereignty
Free
Seattle Public Library (Downtown)
“This panel merges storytelling with a discussion of current issues to examine the role of salmon in the lives of Coast Salish peoples. Panelists will explore the cultural significance of salmon, food sovereignty and issues in salmon recovery.”
#Civics
Thurs.-Sun. 8/16-19
PNW Black Pride
$15-45
various locations (around Seattle)
“PNW Black Pride is about resisting hate, resisting abuse and fostering real growth in our community. It is refusing to accept discrimination and rejecting inequality whenever and wherever we come across it.”
#Community
Fri. 8/17 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Bloedel Hall (Capitol Hill)
“BUSINESS: Prepare a five minute story about professional dealings. Selling out or buying in. Exciting ventures, risky arrangements and blind ambition. Breaking eggs to make omelets, stabbing backs to get ahead and creative solutions to integrating work and humanity.”
#SEATalks
Sat.-Sun. 8/18-19 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Seattle Mini Maker Faire
$7-23.00
MoPop (Seattle Center)
“Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors.”
#Community
Sat. 8/18 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Portland Adult Soapbox Derby
Free
Mt. Tabor Park (Portland, OR)
“Once a year a brave group of racers convene on the daunting slopes of Mt. Tabor to test their mettle. These pages are dedicated to all those who have spilled their blood, or even worse, spilled their BEER. We thank the community and our beloved volcano for allowing us to tickle her spine.”
#WorthTravelingFor
Sat.-Sun. 8/18-19
Adult Summer Camp
$20-100.00
Camp Long (West Seattle)
“Prepare yourself for the wildest two days of your life. Hiking, Climbing, Singing, Dancing, Archery, Races, Games, Prizes, Confetti Cannons, Hooping, Poi, Karate, Roasting things on sticks, Giant Bubbles, Science Demonstrations, Snarky High School Counselors, Rocket Building, Cabins, Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag, Bluegrass Workshops, A Giant Slip N Slide.”
#Community
Sat. 8/18 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Chomp!
Free
Marymoor Park (Redmond)
“CHOMP! is a new kind of County Fair. Join us for a day of local food, live music, green living workshops and activities for the whole family. Meet and interact with local farmers, community organizations, chefs and musicians in a family-friendly, completely free celebration of what makes King County great.”
#Community
Sat. 8/18 10:00 am
WordPress 101
Free
Works Progress (Greenwood)
“Come get an introduction to WordPress and get some questions answered. This is a drop-in class with a rotating set of topics. Each class starts with a short presentation on that month’s topic, followed by plenty of time to ask questions and troubleshoot
#WordPress
Sat. 8/18 7:30 pm
Michael Martinez Quartet
May be a cover (not indicated on listing)
Milagro Modern Latin Kitchen (Kirkland)
“Brasilian Jazz, and a bit of the other . . .”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 8/18 8:00 pm
Trio Abaraka
No cover
The Outlander (Fremont)
“Chet, Thione, and Brady are thrilled to return the Outlander. ‘Abaraka’ in Mandinka means ‘let it be blessed.’ The trio uses kora, voice, bass, hand percussion, and drumset, to perform its own arrangements of West African Mandinka music, based on traditional kora pieces.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 8/19 noon-7:00 pm
BrasilFest
Free
Seattle Center (Queen Anne)
“BrasilFest has evolved into a dynamic event that provides a platform for contemporary Brazilian cultural expressions featuring Capoeira presentations, Samba workshops, mask-making activities, drumming performances and Brazilian BBQ demonstrations.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Next Week
Tues. 8/21 6:30 pm
WooCommerce Lightning Talks & Help Desk
Free
Smart Buildings Center (Beacon Hill)
“This month, we’re focusing WordPress’s eCommerce solution, WooCommerce. We’ll start things off with three 5-7 min. talks, and then spend the rest of the time answering questions about WooCommerce in small-group discussions.”
#WordPress
Thurs. 8/23 7:00 pm
Alma y Azucar
$12.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Alma y Azúcar brings you an exquisite and passionate selection of Latin styles and flavors. From the bouncy feel of ‘Perfidia’ and ‘Quizas’ to the passionate tango version of ‘Besame Mucho’, the sultry bossa nova ‘Waters of March’ and the salsa sound of ‘Bemba Colorá’ or ‘Oye Como Va’, these tunes have captured hearts and entertained internationally for decades.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 8/23 7:00 pm
Fresh Ground Stories
Free
Roy Street Coffee (Capitol Hill)
“So long! – Stories of saying goodbye. Bring a story about a time you had to say goodbye to something. It could be a person, a place, a job, a belief, just about anything. Make sure it has a beginning, middle, and an end and that you can tell it in under 8 minutes.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 8/24 8:00 pm
México en el Corazón
Free
Paramount Theatre (Downtown)
“The show that enchanted thousands of audience members across de USA returns to Washington State as part of the Paramount Theatre’s 90th anniversary and as the opening event of MEXAM Northwest Festival 2018. This event is free and open to all [advance ticket required].”
#Community
Sat. 8/25 10:00 am
DIY User Group for Bloggers
Free
Wallingford Community Senior Center (Wallingford)
“This is a new WordPress Meetup for those who are DIY (do-it-yourselfers). You may be a beginner, you may be an experienced blogger, you may maintain your own site that someone else created for you.”
#WordPress
Sat.-Sun. 8/25-26
Tibet Fest
Free
Seattle Center (Queen Anne)
“Come one. Come all. Tibet Fest highlights the cultural roots and influences of Tibet. The festival features visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, a marketplace, group dances, artwork, and discussions.”
#Community
Sat. 8/25 2:00 pm
WordPress Study Group for Women
Free
Wallingford Community Senior Center (Wallingford)
“Women, this meetup is just for you! Bring your laptops, bring your questions, and bring your projects – we’ll get together to discuss WordPress, answer questions, show off what we’re doing, and help each other out. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome.”
#WordPress
Sun. 8/26 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Seattle SAMBAThon
0-$150.00
swimming beach north side of Seward Park (Seward Park)
“Join Dora Oliveira and Dance Brazil, along with a high-energy percussion section, to samba around the beautiful Seward Park Loop Trail, with green leaves above us and blue water beside us! Then celebrate afterwards with more music, dancing, capoeira and luscious traditional Brazilian food at an exclusive party just for SAMBAThoners! All ages and fitness levels welcome! No dance experience required.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 8/26 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Little Saigon Festi-Roll
Free
Little Saigon (International Disctrict)
“Celebrate Little Saigon is community festival that brings together Vietnamese American food, culture, and entertainment. This year we’re celebrating all things rolled, inspired by Vietnamese spring rolls.”
#Community
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Fri.-Sun. 9/7-9
Swordsquatch
$100-245.00
SANCA (Georgetown)
“Swordsquatch is three days of Historical Martial Arts workshops, competition, and camaraderie in the Georgetown district of Seattle. Fight. Learn. Make friends, then fight them!”
#HauteSeattle
Thurs. 9/20 8:00 pm
MarchFourth
$15-20.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of musicians and acrobats tours the country year-round, bringing a spirit of celebration wherever they go.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 10/5 9:00 pm
Too Many Zooz
$20.00
Tractor Tavern (Ballard)
“Too Many Zooz’s manic music, dubbed ‘BrassHouse’ by drummer King of Sludge, is an irresistible rocket that combines styles more diverse and far-flung than any international space station.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 10/16 8:30 pm
Jupiter and Okwess
$20-23.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Jupiter and Okwess transcend the Congo’s unexplored musical heritage and dive into a pool of modernity. From James Brown to the ultra-dominant Congolese rumba style, Jupiter creates his own mode of musical expression.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 10/20 8:00 pm
Northwest World Fest
$20-35.00
Kings Hall (Beacon Hill)
“Celebrating world culture with music & food. Good vibes and tunes from Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania, Alpha Yaya Diallo & the Bafing, and Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 11/17 8:00 am-4:30 pm
TEDxSeattle 2018
$35-250.00
McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
“The theme for this year’s event is Tall Order. As an individual, many of us have thought, ‘that’s a tall order’ about something in our personal and work lives. As a theme, Tall Order balances the sense that these are challenging times – but that the challenges can be met. Tickets will go on sale this summer.”
#SEATalks