Almost The Weekend: Legacy, Legendary & Halloween Energy

This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa and Cuddy kicked things off with cozy coffee vibes featuring ALT X Coffee’s new Creative Cup Series before diving into a jam-packed Weekend Warmup filled with Halloween parties, R&B Fest, and the 12-year anniversary of BUILD 206.

Besa sat down with Josalyn Ford from the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle to their huge 2026 lineup featuring Michelle Obama and more. Tra’Renee brought City Beats from Portland with Día de Muertos celebrations, and Cuddy’s Artist Corner spotlighted Peezy and his Players Only after-school mentorship program for young men.

Later, Besa chatted with Elisha Michelle, the powerhouse behind Legendary AF and the Legendary Dope Show, about her journey as an event curator, influencer, and podcast host uplifting Seattle creatives.

From community empowerment to Halloween energy, this episode had the perfect mix of vibes to get you ready for the weekend.

Almost The weekend airs Thursdays at 9 pm on Converge Media.

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