On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with two powerhouse curators of the Pacific Northwest: Warnessa "YaGirlNess" Victorian and Mr. Nyice Guy. The episode was a victory lap of local culture, diving into the heartwarming and hilarious origins of one of the region’s favorite community duos.

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.

This June 19, 2026, Seattle’s historic Central District is set to host the city's largest annual Juneteenth celebration. Held at Jimi Hendrix Park, the Juneteenth Freedom Festival returns this year for an event that carries unique significance, marking a rare convergence of Juneteenth, the international excitement of the FIFA World Cup, and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary.

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.

In an industry where the cockpit remains one of the most exclusive spaces in the world, the story of a girl from rural Texas who refused to keep her feet on the ground is more than a history lesson—it’s a call to action.

Last night on The Pop-Up!, The Big O sat down with Jazz from Seattle to preview the incredible energy surrounding the 23rd annual Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF). Returning to its historic home base at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LANGSTON) in the Central District, the four-day festival runs from April 30 through May 3, 2026. This year’s theme, "The Sound of Us," honors the visual and auditory soundscapes that define the global Black experience.

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.

Tomorrow, Monday, April 6th at 4 p.m., Chef Wally will host a planning session at his restaurant, Wally's Northwest Soul, that’s about creating a tangible roadmap for young Black men in Seattle as their livelihoods and safety continue to be threatened.

Get ready, Seattle—this isn't your grandmother’s opera. 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.

Surge Reproductive Justice and My Time For Massage are teaming up to host Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience, a documentary screening featuring The Ebony Canal, an NAACP Image Award-winning documentary narrated by Viola Davis.