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Strawberry Festival Open House
2026-07-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mukai Farm & Garden, 18017 107th Ave SW, Vashon, 98070
Friday, July 17, 2026. Stop by Mukai on your way to Strawberry Festival! Guided tours will be available on the hour including a sneak peek into the historic Fruit Barreling Plant. Don’t miss your opportunity to take a photo with our Unofficial Mayoral Candidate, Marshall the Strawberry!

Seattle Bon Odori
2026-07-18 15:00 - 2026-07-19 21:00 | Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main Street, Seattle, Washington, 98144
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2026. Summer is around the corner and so is Bon Odori! Join us in celebrating our 94th annual Seattle Bon Odori! Join us for Japanese-folk dancing, delicious food, live entertainment and so much more! We can’t wait to see you there!
Bon Odori is a centuries-old Japanese Buddhist festival dedicated to remembering and honoring the lives of deceased family and friends. This is viewed as a joyful occasion, providing an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of those who came before us with gratitude and thanksgiving.
Festival Highlights include folk dancing in the street, delicious food, beer garden featuring live music, and cultural displays. All are welcome to join in the dancing and festivities.

Ohana Style with Sheldon Simeon
2026-07-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King Street, Seattle, 98104
Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Wing Luke Museum is excited to welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon, born and raised in Hawaiʻi, for an exciting afternoon as he talks about his new cookbook, ‘Ohana Style. From the kitchens of Maui to home kitchens around the world, Sheldon’s work honors the generations, traditions, and stories that shape Hawaiian cuisine.
Your RSVP includes 1 Book
One (1) copy of ‘Ohana Style is included with your RSVP to the event.
You may purchase more than 1 book through the the RSVP link above.
Pre-purchased books will be available for pick up at 10am on Saturday, July 25.
More copies may be purchased on the day of while supplies last.
If you purchase 1 book, you are allowed 1 additional guest without further purchase. Exceptions can be made for parties with young children who need supervision. To bring additional guests to the event, please purchase additional books through the RSVP link above.

White River Obon
2026-07-25 16:00 - 21:30 | White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn, 98002
Saturday, July 25, 2026. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join us for White River’s 2026 Bon Odori on July 25th from 4 – 9:30 PM. The event is free and all are welcome to join our festivities – from the Okinawan Kenjin-Kai Eisa Taiko Performance, Kids’ Obon Dance, Service, Dancing, the Seattle Matsuri Taiko Performance, and last but not least FOOD! All are welcome.
Obon (お盆) is the Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. It is of significant religious importance and is the biggest event of the year for the Temple.
For over 50 years, White River Buddhist Temple has held this annual gathering welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 25th from 4:00 – 9:30 pm. Admission to the event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Nikkei Manor Bon Odori
2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Nikkei Manor, 700 6th Avenue South, Seattle, 98104
Saturday, July 26, 2026. Nikkei Manor’s annual Bon Odori Summer Festival brings traditional dance, taiko drumming, and Japanese street food to residents and the public.
Cultural Performances: Live taiko drumming and traditional folk dancing (Bon Odori).Food & Community: Summer festival foods, drinks, and social engagement with community elders.

Tacoma Bon Odori
2026-08-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Tacoma Buddhist Temple, 1717 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, 98402
Saturday, August 1, 2026. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back this Summer for our Bon Odori Festival! Whether it is your first time attending or your 20th, we hope to see you all.
​Obon is also known as Kangi-e or “Gathering of Joy” and is a major festival and Jodo Shinshu memorial service to honor ancestors and all those who have passed away. Everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food and just watch the dancing and taiko performances.
​The lawn facing the Temple and grass near sidewalks are available for seating (bring your own chairs and blankets!). Additional seating will be provided in front of the Temple.
All attendees are encouraged to “just dance” as we remember those who have passed on and enjoy the present moment together.

From Hiroshima to Hope
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Green Lake, 7312 West Green Lake Dr North, Seattle, 98103
Thursday, August 6, 2026. Candle-lit lanterns will spark hope on Green Lake at From Hiroshima to Hope on Thursday evening, August 6. Seattle’s annual community peace event honoring the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 at Green Lake. It will be held just south of the Bathhouse on Green Lake’s northwest shore.
Pre-program activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and include lantern calligraphy, paper crane folding, and traditional Japanese music by Koto no WA. The family program gets underway at 7:00 PM and features keynote speaker Christina Shimizu, Executive Director of the Wing Luke Museum, and emcee Dr. Shampa Biswas, Whitman College Professor of Politics and author of “Nuclear Desire: Power and the Postcolonial Nuclear Order.” The program also includes the popular Japanese American drumming group, Seattle Kokon Taiko, along with music by performance youth group Totem Star. Poet Janae Lu, former 2024/25 Seattle Youth Poet Laureate and author of “In All Spaces Liminal,” and Oonaugh Foster-Bill, co-winner of Hanford Challenge’s Student Hot Poetry Contest, complete the program.
Based on the traditional toro nagashi ceremony, the evening concludes with lantern floating beginning at 8:00 PM with a procession to the lake, followed by the launch of nearly 1,000 lanterns inscribed with messages of peace and hope. The haunting notes of shakuhachi, played by Patrick Johnson, accompany the lantern floating.
The event also includes a historic photograph exhibit of the aftermath of the atomic bombings, and display of a fabric sculpture, “Little Boy (folded)” by artist Yukiyo Kawano. The sculpture is a full-scale replica of the Little Boy bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
This year marks the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, and it also marks the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the incarceration of thousands of Japanese Americans on the U.S. West Coast. From Hiroshima to Hope is one of the largest commemorations of the atomic bombings held outside of Japan.
The event is created annually by the non-profit organization From Hiroshima to Hope, and is sponsored by local community organizations, with grant support from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the Abe Keller Peace Education Fund. It is held just south of the Bathhouse, on Green Lake’s northwest shore near West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North. The eventis free and open to the public. For more information: https://fromhiroshimatohope.org or
https://www.facebook.com/FromHiroshimaToHope.

Family Fun at CHOMP!
2026-08-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, 98052
Saturday, August 15, 2026. Your ultimate summer weekend plans are here! Save the date for CHOMP! for a FREE event featuring:
🎵 Live Music featuring Cat Power, Whitney, and more
🍽️ Local Food Vendors
🍎 Farmers Market with Fresh Local Produce
🎨 Art, Games, & Hands-On Activities
🐯 Special Guest: Meet Daniel Tiger!
CHOMP! celebrates all that is fresh, delicious, local and sustainable in King County. Taking place at the picturesque Willowmoor Farm at King County’s Marymoor Park, the event supports King County’s Local Food Initiative by highlighting local farms and farmers, chefs and restaurants using locally-sourced food, and local organizations specializing in healthy and affordable foods, farmer and farmland support, sustainability, and social justice.

All Things Japanese Sale
2026-08-22 11:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | JCCCW, 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, 98144
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. The All Things Japanese Sale event is back! Our one-of-a-kind rummage sale has something for everyone — dishware and tableware, dolls and toys, fabrics and textiles and so much more! Thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items are available at an affordable price! Income generated from this event will go toward supporting the JCCCW’s mission of cultivating Japanese language, culture, and community in the Pacific Northwest. All major credit cards & cash accepted.
To make this event as successful as possible, we need your help! Consider donating your unwanted, new or lightly-used Japanese items to help support the sale! We would particularly appreciate donations of ceramics such as vases and tea bowls, as well as other items such as sake sets, kitchenware, lacquerware, and kimono. Other Japanese-related items are also more than welcome.

Japanese Heritage Night
2026-08-22 16:00 - 19:00 | T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave South, Seattle, 98134
Saturday, August 22, 2026. Japanese Heritage Night with the Seattle Mariners is back, and it’s happening on Saturday, August 22nd at T-Mobile Park! Facing off against the Chicago Cubs, first pitch will be at 4:15 PM.
This year, as part of the Seattle Mariners’ support of the JCCCW, fans who purchase tickets by clicking on the link to the webpage using the button below can get a limited edition hoodie – only available at this game, and never again! It has a unique daruma design – a symbol of achieving goals in Japan, and includes the Mariners trident. Show your ticket to Mariners staff at the giveaway distribution table located at the top of the Left Field Ramp before the end of the 3rd inning to receive the hoodie, as well as a snack and coupon, courtesy of Uwajimaya. One per ticket – everything is while supplies last!
Over 500 tickets have already been sold. There are a limited number of tickets reserved for JCCCW supporters, so purchase tickets now to secure your seats and hoodies!

An Evening with Phillip Woo
2026-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Terry’s Kitchen, 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue, 98006
Saturday, August 22, 2026. Get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class music at Terry’s Kitchen! We are thrilled to host legendary keyboardist Philip Woo and his incredible lineup of musicians for an exclusive musical evening: “Philip Woo’s Live Summer Love.” Philip Woo is a master of the keys whose incredible talent has shared global stages with music royalty, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle, Roy Ayers, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, and Cyndi Lauper, among others.
🔥 The Band Roster thus far 🔥
Experience the powerhouse lineup performing live:
Philip Woo – Keyboard and Harmonica
Ashton Moore – (From Detroit) Vocal
Leonard Berman – Guitar
Danny Benson – Bass
Ronnie Bishop – Drums
Seating is limited, and given that his last three shows each year at TK, were all packed to capacity, getting your tickets early is highly recommended!
$40 Cover + (Minimal Stripe fee + sales tax)
Purchase your tickets through our website under the Events Tab for an improved sales interface and lower processing fees (Stripe pay link)

E Komo Mai
2026-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Owen Beach at Point Defiance, 5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, 98407
Sunday, August 23, 2026. We are excited to announce that E Komo Mai & Tacoma Creates is back for its 3rd annual event on August 23 at Owen Beach! This year’s event will feature:

Live music by Monday Ukulele Ohana & Northwest Blend
Hula performances by Halau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe
Ukulele lessons
Hands-on workshops, including lei making and keiki (kids) games
Delicious Polynesian food from Cafe Ohana, Hefa’s Otai, and Kehau’s Ono Grindz
Outrigger paddle experiences

Whether you paddled with us last year or this is your first time, we welcome you to experience the spirit of aloha with us.
E Komo Mai means “Welcome” in the Hawaiian language, and welcome is exactly the spirit of this day. Each August, Kīkaha O Ke Kai opens the shoreline at Owen Beach to all of Tacoma for a free Hawaiian cultural festival on the waterfront. Hawaiian culture is immersive and sensory, built on relationships with one another and with the land and sea. E Komo Mai is our invitation to experience it firsthand, whether you are part of the Hawaiian diaspora or simply curious about the spirit of aloha.
Presented with support from Tacoma Creates, E Komo Mai brings hula, music, outrigger paddling, and hands-on cultural learning to Point Defiance Park for a day the whole family can enjoy.

Japan Festival
2026-08-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Ober Park, 17130 Vashon Hwy SW #1608,, Vashon Island, 98070
Saturday, August 29, 2026. This year, Mukai’s beloved Japan Festival is moving to Ober Park! While restoration work continues at Mukai Farm & Garden — the historic home of the festival — we’re bringing the celebration to the heart of downtown Vashon in collaboration with the Vashon Park District and Vashon Library. Sponsored by 4Culture and ArtsFund.
Join us for main stage programming including taiko drumming and sumo wrestling, local vendors offering unique goods, and hands-on activities including kimono demonstration and crafts. All the community spirit, in a fresh new setting!
We’re grateful for your flexibility as we care for the historic Mukai property, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Mukai Farm & Garden in the years ahead.
Saturday, August 29,2026 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Ober Park
Free and open to all! Check back soon for more details about performers, vendors, and food!
Interested in volunteering? Email director@mukaifarmandgarden.org to join the volunteer list!
Invited performers:

Echo Chorus
Soran Bushi
Rain City Sumo
Kirameki Palettes!
Okinawa Kenji Kai Taiko
Jun Iida

Seattle Hiroshima Club Golf Tournament
2026-09-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Foster Golf Course, 13500 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Grab your friends and family and join us for our annual Seattle Hiroshima Club golf tournament at Foster Golf Links! Sign up here!

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
2026-09-11 09:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, 98368
Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026. Experience the craft and beauty of wooden boats at North America’s largest wooden boat festival! Learn from experts and create unforgettable memories with your family at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival!!
Fun for kids, lives music and lots of hands-on activities.

Burke Gilman 55th Anniversary Hike In
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Matthews Beach Park, 5100 NE 93rd Street, Seattle, 98115
Saturday, September 12, 2026. Celebrate a Northwest Legacy. Join cyclists, walkers, families, and neighbors to honor the original 1971 “Hike‑In” — the grassroots action that helped create the Burke‑Gilman Trail we treasure today. You are encouraged to ride your bicycle or hike in with friends and family. Bus Route 75 stops on Sand Point Way adjacent to Matthews Beach.
Event Highlights
• Speakers 12-1 pm Merrill Hille and Sandy Wood two members of the two members of the original Burke-Gilman Trail Park Committee. Tyler Vasquez, Seattle Policy Manager for Cascade Bicycle Club, Michelle Finnegan, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Seattle Parks Foundation.
• Live Music – 11 AM Best is a four-piece local rock group known for catchy riffs and nostalgic lyrics.
• Live Music – 1 PM Uncle Ron’s A Seattle based Grateful Dead live performance tribute band.
• Kids Activities & Music 10am to 2 pm including 1/3 mile hike for the kids to collect stamps and win a prize if all 4 stamps are collected.
• Food Trucks 10 am-3 pm • Community Tables
• Free Bicycle Corral

Hawaiian Cultural Event
2026-09-13 11:00 - 18:00 | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 98109
Sunday, September 13, 2026. ​​Immerse yourself in the living traditions of Hawai’i through the Live Aloha Cultural Workshop Series. Made possible by a 4Culture grant, these workshops led by Hawai’i’s cultural experts and practitioners, are offered entirely free of charge.
This distinctive series advances the Live Aloha mission to promote, perpetuate, and celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of Hawai’i, strengthening the Hawaiian community and engaging broader audiences through cultural practices including language, music, dance, history, and cultural education. By creating meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange and learning, the series honors Hawaiʻi’s rich heritage while forging lasting connections across our communities.

Jake Shimabukuro
2026-10-05 19:00 - 21:00
Monday, October 5, 2026. Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four, quickly developing a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral, introducing millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential.
Over the course of his career, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums, collaborated with an array of legendary artists—including Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood—and performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music.
Beyond the stage, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach, frequently performing at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities—one that speaks a universal language of joy, connection, and hope.

Kodo Taiko
2027-01-29 19:30 - 2027-01-30 21:00 | UW Meany Hall, 4040 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, 98195
Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, 2027. For more than four decades, Kodō has toured the world under its “One Earth” banner, uniting audiences across cultures through the resonant, pulse-pounding power of taiko drumming. In Luminance, the ensemble presents signature works refined over years of global touring, including the mighty O-daiko drum solo and the climactic, high-energy Yatai-bayashi finale. The program also honors Maki Ishii’s evocative “Monochrome” and, for the first time in decades, features bold, genre-crossing original compositions by guest artists.
