Tuesdays, March 3-24, 2026. The cheerful ukulele may be just what we need during these disruptive times, so let’s dig in! This class for total beginners will balance demonstration with opportunities for students to play, starting from easy chords used in familiar songs and building technique from there. Along the way we’ll address how to […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Japan’s video game and digital entertainment industries have shaped global popular culture for decades—defining genres, aesthetics, storytelling, and business models that resonate far beyond Japan. From iconic franchises to innovative approaches to branding and localization, Japanese creators and companies continue to influence how games are developed, marketed, and experienced worldwide. Japan […]

Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the year's symbolism in the historic Chinatown-International District (Chinatown-ID). Since its inception in 1998, our Lunar New Year Celebration has become one of the largest events of its kind in the region, showcasing the diversity, richness, and cultural heritage of […]

Saturday, March 7, 2026. Blaine Memorial’s Sukiyaki Benefit Fundraiser is back! Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE for SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026! Our beneficiary will support The Pacific Northwest Conference’s Disaster Fund. Friends, the ordering site is now available! Pre-order your favorite goodies, today! Don’t forget on the day of, to drop by our […]

Saturday, March 21 and 28, 2026. Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa have adapted the popular Japanese folk story of Momotaro (Peach Boy) into an exciting new ballet. Follow the adventures of Momotaro as he befriends animals, fights ogres, and seeks his fortune. This hour-long addition to PNB’s family matinee series, danced by PNB School students, […]

Saturday, April 4, 2026. 🌸Join us in Japantown for SAKURA MATSURI! More than 12 small businesses and pop ups in Japantown will be offering Sakura specials, food, springtime items, sales, music, giveaways, crafts, and more! Come enjoy hanami 花見 or ‘flower viewing’ at Kobe Terrace Park, a tradition in Japan to celebrate the coming of […]

April 10 to 12, 2026. Join us for the 51st Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center. This free, weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture features traditional performances, authentic food, cultural demonstrations and workshops. Attractions include taiko, martial arts, tea ceremony, music, food, arts and crafts, sake, games, ikebana.

Saturday, April 11, 2026. For the first time in the Pacific Northwest, Defining Courage comes to Seattle with new stories of local Nisei veterans, brought to life with all-original music by Grammy-winner Daniel Ho, the RAISE Choir, and Harold Payne. Defining Courage is a story about what it means to be an American. The show […]

Saturday, April 18, 2026. Join the Mokuʻāina a Wakenikona Hawaiian Civic Club for ʻAha Mele, a joyful celebration of Hawaiian culture and community, April 18th at the Athletic Center at Tacoma Community College. Enjoy live Hawaiian music, hula, ʻono Hawaiian food, Hawaiian-owned vendors, and hands-on cultural workshops. ʻAha Mele is a time to celebrate, connect, […]