Celebrate the enduring legacy of Seattle basketball legend Donald Earl "Slick" Watts at the FREE "Thank You for the Love" Basketball Empowerment Camp on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Rainier Beach Community Center.

“Window Into Solitary” is a photography exhibition that documents the lived experiences of 17 men and women who survived long-term solitary confinement. Through striking portraits and first-person testimony, the exhibition invites us to confront the human cost of isolation while honoring the resilience of those who endured it.

Veteran journalist and genre-bending talent Angela Poe Russell is set to headline the SABJ Black Voices Matter Showcase, offering an exclusive preview of her original musical, “Aviatrix.”

Central Cinema in Seattle is hosting an electrifying afternoon that combines a red‑hot live burlesque show with the Seattle premiere of the award‑winning documentary “Learning To Be Naked.”

Justice has a mother’s voice, and she will not be silenced. Echoes Of Our Children presents Mothers On The Front Line March, happening this Saturday, March 14. Beginning in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, the march will feature Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, with food sponsored by the City of Seattle.

Join Fred Hutch Cancer Center on Saturday, March 7 for a free Colorectal Cancer Community Awareness Event. Attendees will learn about colorectal cancer, talk with navigators who can connect you with health care resources, meet physicians to discuss how to reduce your cancer risk, and chat with survivors about their experiences.

The 12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition (ROS) is scheduled for Sunday, March 1st, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The high-energy event, hosted by TraeAnna Holiday, features a Main Show Competition for a $1,000 grand prize, as well as "Watch Me Work" competitions for makeup artists, braiders/locticians, and barbers.

Join Seattle's artists, cultural workers, organizers, and friends for a festive, meaningful night to raise vital awareness and funds for families and communities rebuilding in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

Get ready to immerse yourself in culture, community, and Black excellence at the 2nd Annual Black History Month Market & Celebration in Portland, Oregon! Join organizer Juma Blaq for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon on February 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Practice Facility (14655 SW 72nd Ave) for an event set to be bigger and better than ever. The celebration features a stacked entertainment lineup, including hosting by the legendary Tra’Renee Chambers and Cool Nutz, with sounds by the Portland Trail Blazers' official DJ, DJ O.G.ONE.

Celebrate Black Excellence at the Cocktail & Charcuterie Experience this Saturday, February 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio.

Join us for a night of powerful words and community healing at BROWN VOICES, Poetry & Spoken Word Night on Friday, February 20th from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM at Mediums Collective.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 8x Grammy nominee and NAACP Image Award winner The Baylor Project — featuring vocalist Jean Baylor and drummer Marcus Baylor. Steeped in the heart of jazz, with dynamic performances that are soulful to the core, their musical roots are deeply planted in gospel, blues and R&B. Their eclectic sound and infectious chemistry provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening filled with vibrant, spiritual, feel-good music.

4-time Grammy Award winner INDIA ARIE is the featured performer of Songs of Black Folk 2026 on Feb. 14 (Valentines Day) at the Federal Way Performance Art and Event Center for two shows, 4pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are going fast: www.songsofblackfolk.org

The Teen and New Adult Internship and Opportunity Fair is a free event for youth and young adults to meet local organizations offering apprenticeships and internships across industries, access job readiness support, and health and wellness resources at the Burien Library. 

The United States Basketball League’s triumphant return is anchored on the West Coast by the Seattle Super Hawks, who are hosting the Pacific Northwest Combine this Saturday, January 31st. This closed tryout at Seattle Pacific University’s Royal Brougham Pavilion is a prime opportunity for aspiring professional talent to showcase their skills for all eight West Coast franchises. Players can still register online for $175 or for $225 at the door to seize this chance to become part of a league that has helped over 150 participants reach the NBA.

Maraire Music presents ZNi & Friends, a special live concert event coming to Seattle this MLK Weekend.
Join us for an immersive Afrobeats experience featuring dynamic performances, live energy, and the unmistakable sound of ZNi. This one-night-only show brings together Seattle’s community for a vibrant musical celebration inside one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Garfield High School is hosting Reclaiming the Village, a follow-up to the inaugural summit held in August. This event is created to center Black families, students, and the community-based organizations that support them. The purpose is to build stronger relationships, connect families to meaningful supports, and gather input to inform how we improve—especially in how we support students and partner with families.

Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play returns! Featuring 30 performers, a live band, powerful vocals, a citywide gospel choir—and a chance to sing along. A joyful holiday celebration for all ages and beliefs that will have you leaping to your feet.

With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!

On Saturday, Dec. 13, The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch invites all of Seattle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its community-chosen name. A half-century ago, the Central District came together to rename its library to reflect its community, marking a moment for the Black community in Seattle.