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Washington State Fair
Sep
4
to Sep 27

Washington State Fair

The Washington State Fair is back in September with another year of thrilling rides, incredible food, award-winning animals, live entertainment, agriculture, competitions, and family traditions.

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The Blueprint Brunch
Sep
27

The Blueprint Brunch

The Blueprint Brunch Pt. 3: Solutions for Seattle is bringing together community leaders, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and future changemakers to discuss real solutions that move Seattle forward.

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The Jackson Street Jazz Festival
Sep
12
to Sep 13

The Jackson Street Jazz Festival

The historic heartbeat of Seattle’s jazz scene is back. The Jackson Street Jazz Festival, formerly the Jackson Street Jazz Walk, officially returns this fall, bringing multi-genre performances, rich heritage, and vital community giving to the heart of the Central District.

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Big Day Of Play
Aug
15

Big Day Of Play

Seattle, get ready to move! This Saturday, August 15, the annual Big Day of Play returns, bringing a full day of free, high-energy fun at Rainier Playfield and the Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center.

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Seattle Opera's 'Carmen'
May
2
to May 17

Seattle Opera's 'Carmen'

When Bizet first unleashed Carmen in 1875, it broke the rules, shocked the audience, and redefined musical drama. In May 2026, Seattle Opera isn't just reviving a classic, but reclaiming that radical, dangerous energy.

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12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition
Mar
1

12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition

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.

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2nd Annual Black History Month Market & Celebration
Feb
22

2nd Annual Black History Month Market & Celebration

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.

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'Fellow Travelers' at Seattle Opera
Feb
21
to Mar 1

'Fellow Travelers' at Seattle Opera

“Fellow Travelers” is a political thriller, a heart-wrenching love story, and a musical triumph. When it premiered ten years ago, "Fellow Travelers” was named among "The Best Classical Music of 2016" by The New York Times, and Schmopera called it "an embarrassment of riches...certainly worthy of the buzz it has generated."

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"SHe Said": Presented by Intiman Theatre
Jan
14
to Feb 1

"SHe Said": Presented by Intiman Theatre

SHe Said is a powerful new musical in the style of Hedwig and the Angry Inch from local musician and vocalist Jen Ayers, inspired by her own family’s journey. When her husband comes out as transgender, their relationship embarks on a transformational path of love, identity, and acceptance. Featuring an all-star Seattle band and an immersive night club lounge set up, SHe Said redefines what it means to love and be loved.

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Soweto Gospel Choir: ‘PEACE’
Dec
18

Soweto Gospel Choir: ‘PEACE’

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!

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Festivale Cool Nutz
Dec
12
to Dec 13

Festivale Cool Nutz

Portland’s hip-hop scene comes alive when Festivale Cool Nutz takes over the Alberta Street Pub for two unforgettable nights of music, culture, and community on December 12th & 13th, 2025. 

Headlined and curated by Cool Nutz, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected hip-hop pioneers, Festivale Cool Nutz unites a powerhouse lineup of regional talent representing the best of the city’s sound.

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Bullitt Lecture in American History with Eve L. Ewing
Dec
4

Bullitt Lecture in American History with Eve L. Ewing

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.

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The Lion King On Tour
Dec
4
to Jan 4

The Lion King On Tour

The Lion King is back at the Paramount Theatre! With more than 100 million people having experienced the awe-inspiring power of Disney's The Lion King, this isn't just a show; it's a testament to unparalleled theatrical vision.

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MR. TOMONOSHi! Slices of Black American Life
Nov
30

MR. TOMONOSHi! Slices of Black American Life

“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.

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