The historic heartbeat of Seattle’s jazz scene is officially back this autumn as the 13th Annual Jackson Street Jazz Festival returns to the Central District. This year’s festival brings multi-genre music performances, rich cultural heritage, and community giving starting Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM.

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) has officially begun accepting applications for 2027 exhibitions at its premiere cultural space and gallery, ARTS at King Street Station.

The wizarding world is making its way to Seattle as the six-time Tony Award-winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, prepares to make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre. This highly anticipated first-ever touring production will run for a limited three-week engagement from August 22 through September 12.

Fresh off the 2026 Pride season, Bishop Steven R. Sawyer, CEO and Co-Founder of Pacific Northwest Black Pride and Second Presiding Bishop of the United Progressive Pentecostal Church Fellowship (UPPC) reflected on a year of unprecedented recognition.

The heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest is about to get a whole lot louder and more soulful. On August 22 and 23, Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest is taking over Seattle Center, and this year, it’s all about creating a citywide family reunion.

The Seattle Office of Economic Development has announced an increase in reimbursement caps for its "Back to Business" program, a move intended to provide additional financial assistance to small businesses dealing with the impacts of crime and vandalism, according to a recent press release.

On June 5, community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters gathered near the Rainier Beach light rail station for a ceremony marking the official start of construction on the 26,000-square-foot Tubman Health Center, a facility designed by community, for community. 

To ensure the realization of the regional transit vision, the Sound Transit Board adopted an updated system plan, according to a recent press release from Sound Transit.

The Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) is actively turning the promise of social housing into a reality in the city, following the SSHD Board's unanimous approval to purchase the Elara at the Market apartment complex.

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.

Proving the belief that food can nourish both people and purpose, That Brown Girl Cooks! (TBGC!)—the visionary hospitality group founded by Chef Kristi Brown—has been honored as a 2026 Corporate Citizenship Award recipient and named a Diversity Champion by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Zimbabwean American artist Draze has released his new single and visual, “No,” an artistic statement serving as an anthem for freedom and unity.

The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is presenting a special traveling exhibition honoring the enduring life and legacy of the legendary R&B vocalist, Luther Vandross, Artistry and Elegance.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has identified several key findings and general strategies for the Washington State Rail Plan following analysis and community engagement.

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) has officially announced a national tour for Willie Birch: Stories to Tell, a major exhibition spanning six decades of the legendary artist’s career. 

Hinton Publishing recently announced the release of The Power of the River, a memoir by Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington.

The City of Seattle has officially declared May as Creative and Creator Economy Month, marking a significant recognition of the creative industries as essential contributors to economic vitality, workforce development, and cultural identity across the state. 

Seattle JazzED, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young people with music education, has just announced the new Femme Jazz Collab Workshop focused on empowering female-identifying musicians and more.

On Monday, March 16, Mayor Katie Wilson and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Director Dr. Dwane Chappelle announced that the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is set to expand its capacity to serve up to 2,600 children in the 2026-2027 school year, marking the program's tenth year of implementation. 

Emmy Award-Winning Seattle native and Federal Way resident Anita M. Cal is making significant waves in national cinema as the co-writer and co-producer of the acclaimed boxing drama, “Undercard.”