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. 

They’re Just Jokes In Real Life is a raw, unfiltered mix of sketch and stand-up comedy that turns everyday truth into unforgettable laughs.

Bestselling author, cultural organizer, and Marvel comics writer Eve L. Ewing will present the 2025 Bullitt Lecture in American History about her new book "Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism.” Hosted by Seattle Public Library (SPL), the lecture will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Library Microsoft Auditorium.

They’re Just Jokes In Real Life is a raw, unfiltered mix of sketch and stand-up comedy that turns everyday truth into unforgettable laughs.

“MR. TOMONOSHi! Slices of Black American Life” is a live performance of Blaxploitation poems and short stories—a raw, electrifying, and wondrously whimsical articulation of the fantastical lives of Black Americans. Written and performed by Martellus Bennett, also known as MR. TOMONOSHi, each piece colors outside the lines, transforming the stage into a sacred space where Black imagination and the Black American experience collide.

Experience the energy, heart and soul of Seattle’s music scene with electrifying performances from some of the region’s most gifted artists. Created by award-winning Josephine Howell, this annual event blends powerful melodies, community spirit, and cultural pride into one unforgettable night.

Hosted by House of Hattie × The Re-Sole 206 × Autmn Club, SOLE FOOD brings together local makers, food vendors, and community organizations for a post-Thanksgiving marketplace where every purchase and donation helps local families in need.

The Small Business Saturday Food Walk on November 29th in Seattle's Chinatown-International District features $8 bites at a variety of businesses throughout Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon.

ALT Herbal Coffee and Friends Museum will host a Meet the Maker event featuring Seattle entrepreneur and Master Herbalist Erica Carraway on Sunday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friends Museum, 83 S King St.

Chef Kristi & The That Brown Girl Cooks team will be operating as a Community Kitchen on Saturday, November 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Métier Brewing, 2616 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA. This event is a collaborative effort with our neighbors, including PCC Community Markets, Seattle Culinary Academy, Métier Brewing, and G&B Agency.

It’s back and better than ever! JJ’s House of Soul presents the 2nd Annual Friendsgiving Paint & Sip + Vendors Marketplace—an unforgettable celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Join us Nov 16, 2025 • 3–7 PM at Delancey’s in Renton for a true Sunday Funday: painting, food specials, raffles, games, and unique local vendors. Hosted by the fabulous Mz. ALASKA, this is the ultimate way to kick off the season.