May 2026. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Seattle Aquarium! Join us for special programming, a scavenger hunt and more throughout May. We’ll have special talks on Wednesdays and Sundays related to AAPI communities and marine conservation. Come chat with an Aquarium scientist and learn more about careers in science at […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to try games like yo-yo fishing, crafts, or can make creations with Japanese LaQ blocks. There will be a range of demonstrations from koto (Japanese harp) by Koto no WA to tea ceremony by East-West Chanoyu Center to taiko by Kaze Daiko. We'll once again be […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Check your expectations at the door for this night of wildly adventurous music from Hiromi and Sonicwonder. Mixing influences that range from Chick Corea to Frank Zappa and funk fusion, Hiromi follows her own musical path, attracting fans of all ages with compositions that run the gamut from Mozart to metal […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026. Walk for Rice brings communities together to support the ACRS Food Bank in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and raise awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. Each year, the food bank distributes nearly one million pounds of food, including culturally familiar staples like rice, tofu, and fresh produce, […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026. Each year, Vashon Island gathers to remember a profound and painful chapter in its history—the forced removal of Japanese Americans during World War II. On May 16, 1942, members of Vashon’s Japanese American community were ordered to leave their homes, farms, and businesses under Executive Order 9066. Families were given only […]
Saturday, May 21, 2026. Join us for an evening of remembrance marking the 84th anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from South Puget Sound in May 1942. Now in its 9th year, the event, curated by Tamiko Nimura, features a book fair, author chats, and a panel discussion exploring Japanese American stories. This […]
Sunday, May 24, 2026. Celebrate a special preview of the new musical adaptation of the best selling novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". This exclusive event features […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026. The Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center invites you to bring your family and friends to try different hand-powered water sports. You are welcome to try one or […]
Sunday, May 31, 2026. King County Library System is proud to join more than 140 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington in One Book, One Coast — the West […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate the exciting sport of dragon boat racing, featuring competitive races, cultural performances, and community engagement. The festival also features cultural […]
