Happening This Week
Tues. 6/25
6:00 pm
UX Happy Hour
Free
Sneaky Tiki (Georgetown)
“Join us to meet some new faces, say hi to old friends and if you’re new, the hosts will be happy to introduce you to some good people.”
#Design
Tues.6/25
8:00 pm
Sinkane
$17.00
Tractor Tavern (Ballard)
“Inspired by Sly Stone, Fela Kuti, George Clinton and Bob Marley, as well as the beautiful music of east Africa.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 6/27
5:00 pm
Mochima
Free
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Mochima is a trio dedicated to the spread of joropo, merengue, parranda and all other Venezuelan musical styles.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 6/27
6:00 pm
Strategic Writing for UX (book launch party)
Free
Blink (Downtown)
“Join author Torrey Podmajersky for book giveaways, book signings, a talk from Torrey, cake (it’s not a lie), food, drinks, and some good old fashioned UX Summer fun!”
#Design #ContentStrategy
Thurs. 6/27
7:00 pm
Cephalopod Movie Night
$18.00
Langston Hughes Performing Arts (Central District)
“An evening of talk, tentacles, and talent, featuring four original short films from Science Friday and a panel of scientists.”
#Science!
Thurs. 6/27
7:30 pm
Sona Jobarteh
$20-25.00
Open Space (Vashon Island)
“World-renowned Gambian musician with stunning mastery of the kora, an incredible 21-stringed African harp that is capable of producing rich, lush melodies that resonate with delicious vibrancy.” Video of a show she did in Germany last year.
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 6/27
8:00 pm
The Moth GrandSLAM
$25.00
Town Hall (First Hill)
“A battle of wits and words – fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 6/28
7:30 pm
America’s Impossible Mission to the Moon
$5.00
The Forum at Town Hall (First Hill)
“When John F. Kennedy announced on May 25, 1961 that the United States would land a man on the Moon by 1970, no one was more surprised than the engineers at NASA.”
#Science! #Civics
Sat. 6/29
8:00 am-4:00 pm
Greenwood Car Show
Free
Greenwood Ave N (Greenwood)
“An annual Seafair fundraising event.” Vintage cars fill 25 blocks of Greenwood Ave.
#Community
Sat. 6/29
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Dragonfest
Free
multiple locations (International Disctrict)
“Cultural performances including Dragon and Lion dances, Traditional Korean drumming, martial arts demonstrations, the Chinese Girls Drill Team, and more. $3 Food Walk with over 40 restaurants.”
#Community
Sat. 6/29
11:00 am-8:00 pm
Parké Diem
Free
Volunteer Park Amphitheater (Capitol Hill)
“Music, art, craft/art vendors, food and games!”
#Community
Sat. 6/29
noon-10:00 pm
PrideFest Capitol Hill
Free
multiple locations (Capitol Hill)
“More than 50,000 attendees roam the streets of Capitol Hill. Food! Music! Arts! Community!”
#Community
Sat. 6/29
noon-9:00 pm
Spirit of Africa Festival
Free
Armory (Seattle Center)
“A celebration of the music, dance, and culture of Africa.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 6/29
5:30-11:30 pm
Festa Junina
$15.00
OmCulture (Wallingford)
“Celebrate summer the Brazilian way! Live music by En Canto, all-ages Brazilian square dancing (quadrilha) and forró (partner dancing), and delicious Brazilian food and beverages.”
#Community
Sat. 6/29
8:30 pm
Lucha Volcánica
$10-15.00
Evolv Fitness (South Lake Union)
“Get your monthly dose of lucha libre.”
#HauteSeattle
Sun. 6/30
11:00 am
Pride Parade
Free
starts at 4th & Union (Downtown)
“More than 200 participating groups and 60,000 individuals marching in support of LGBTQ pride.”
#Community
Sun. 6/30
noon-8:00 pm
PrideFest Seattle Center
Free
Seattle Center (Queen Anne)
“Over 150,000 fans enjoying the best food, queer talent, and LGBTQ activism you’ll see all year.”
#Community
Next Week
Tues. 7/2
6:00 pm
Quantified Self Show + Tell
Free
Institute for Systems Biology (South Lake Union)
Personal-metrics enthusiasts share their “N=1” experiment results.
#Science!
Wed. 7/3
7:00 pm
Rhythms from Black Panther with Massamba Diop
$10-15.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“Hypnotic talking drum rhythms found on The Black Panther soundtrack. Accompanied by cousin [and Seattle resident] Thione Diop.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Wed. 7/3
8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Fremont Abbey (Fremont)
“Bold: Prepare a five-minute story about living out loud, rising to the occasion and undertaking the adventure that has always been a dream.”
#SEATalks
Sat. 7/6
noon-6:00 pm
Frida Fest 2019
Free
Burien Community Center (Burien)
“A celebration of the life and art of Frida Kahlo! 30+ artists/crafters/vendors and a Frida inspired Art Show! Plus live performances.”
#Community
Sat. 7/6
1:00 pm
Seafair Pirates Landing
Free
Alki Beach (West Seattle)
“Revered by some as the official start to summer, the annual Pirates Landing returns yet again as the Seafair Pirates sail in from the seven seas to storm Alki Beach in West Seattle.”
#HauteSeattle
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Wed. 7/17
8:00 pm
Tal National
$13.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Joyously hypnotic, unique contribution to West African guitar music delivered with virtuoso precision and unrelenting energy.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues.-Wed. 7/23-24
7:30 pm
Ranky Tanky
$36.00
Jazz Alley (Downtown)
“‘Ranky Tanky’ translates loosely as ‘Work It,’ or ‘Get Funky!’ Timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs.-Sun. 9/5-8
7:30 pm (one 9:30 show Sat. night)
Sergio Mendes
$66.00
Jazz Alley (Downtown)
“Three-time Grammy winner and Brazilian music legend.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Mon. 9/30
8:00 pm
Too Many Zooz
$20.50-23.50
Neptune Theater (U District)
“The curious thing about being a fan of brasshouse? You’re pretty much talking about being into one solitary but extremely unforgettable band.”
#SeattleWorldBeat