After a year-long hiatus, Inside, the beloved BIPOC-centered open mic series, is returning to Seattle, this time in partnership with Colman Commons in the historic Colman Building. For founder Sierra-Leone Jones, the comeback represents the restoration of a sanctuary for Black and brown creative expression.

Seattle’s Puckduction is set to celebrate the 7th anniversary of its flagship event, What the Funk?! An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival next month. 

This August, Seattle’s entrepreneurial community gathers once again for the 5th Annual Black Business Leadership Conference (BBLC). Hosted by the R.U.B.B. (Raising Up Black Businesses) Initiative, the event marks a significant milestone in the effort to strengthen Black-owned businesses through education, mentorship, and strategic partnership.

Bellevue is about to glow a little brighter this August. We’re talking about Golden Hour Unboxed, a community-first celebration of Black excellence and entrepreneurship taking over the stunning Bellevue Botanical Garden on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Seattle's waterfront is set to transform into the ultimate hub for athletic excellence and community spirit this summer. Seattle Basketball Weekend returns from July 31 to August 2, 2026, as a celebration of community, health, and mentorship. 

The wait is over, Seattle. After nearly a year, healing arts studio Inside’s Open Mic Night is officially back, and this time, they’re planting roots. Starting Friday, July 31st, Inside has found its forever home at Colman Commons. This return isn’t just a restart; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the voices that make our city incredible. 

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host Deaunte Damper sat down with Jessica B. Thiessen, a project management professional and creative advocate. She discussed everything from rising utility bills to her upcoming community event, Sunrise Fair, happening this Saturday in Auburn, Washington.

The Western Washington Realists (WWR) are set to host their upcoming Community Impact Day on Sunday, June 28th, an event dedicated to connecting South King County residents with a variety of essential resources and expert guidance.

The Washington Bus Education Fund, in partnership with CHUM News and Converge Media, is bringing Candidate Survivor Seattle to Neumos on July 16, 2026. This isn't your typical candidate forum; this is a heated, high-energy event, and you won’t want to miss it.

Last week, The Pop-Up! welcomed Jerome "JD" Davis, a prominent Pacific Northwest-based cultural producer and the founder and CEO of WayOut Kids.

Melvin Slaughter, the CEO and Director of Solutions for Seattle, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to share his journey from federal prison to becoming a leading advocate for the city’s youth.

The Washington State beauty community gathered recently for the 7th annual MANE Awards. Hosted by Reign Of Style, the ceremony was dedicated to nominating, crowning, and celebrating the region's talented beauty professionals.

Solutions for Seattle, the community-led movement founded by Melvin Slaughter, is preparing for its most ambitious gathering yet: Solutions for Seattle Day on June 17, 2026. 

The production company Big World Breaks (BWB) is set to mark a major milestone with its 20th Anniversary Celebration and Inaugural Fundraiser for the BWB Drumline on the evening of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is closing out its 25-26 season with a triple-bill dedicated entirely to Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang, one of the region’s most-celebrated dancemakers.

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual choreographers’ showcase, NEXT STEP, returns in May for three performances only, establishing its role as a laboratory for movement exploration and discovery in Seattle. 

It’s that time of year again. The energy in the Central District is shifting toward something truly special, because we are officially in the countdown to a cultural anchor in the Pacific Northwest: The Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF).

Urban Connoisseurs is set to host a groundbreaking celebration, the Men, Wine, and Spirits Dinner, designed to connect the pioneering legacy of America's first Black winery owner, John June Lewis, Sr., with the contemporary generation of Black winemakers and distillers. 

As Taproot Theatre celebrates its 50th season this year, what better time to make your way to the Jewell Mainstage Theatre in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood for the swinging production Ain’t Misbehavin’?

The Seattle/King County Clinic is returning to Seattle Center from April 23–26, 2026, offering the community free dental, vision, and medical care. This four-day event is the largest community-driven free health clinic of its kind in the United States, made possible by Seattle Center, Seattle Center Foundation, and thousands of volunteers.