Jul 20 Sunday
We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park. Feel loved and supported.
Join Childhood’s End Gallery for an exhibition of book arts in many forms; bound, unbound, unfolding from the walls, and suspended from the ceiling.“Summer Reading List” Featuring work by Susan Aurand, MalPina Chan, Lucia Harrison, Robin and Carmella Gumaelius, Randi Parkhurst, Shu-Ju Wang, and Suze Woolf.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in a series of experiential galleries, from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
An immersive and interactive experience, the exhibition features previously unseen films, photos, and the display of historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums, and archives worldwide. This unprecedented exhibition offers fresh insights into the people, places, and events that formed Nelson Mandela’s character and the challenges he faced.
MOHAI will also highlight Mandela’s 1999 visit to Seattle and present a look at Seattle’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, including the work of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid. Mandela recognized Seattle as one of the first U.S. cities to boycott South African goods.
The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.
Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Arab heritage at Seattle Arab Festival on July 19 & 20honoring this year’s theme: ROOTS & RADIANCE – a celebration of Arab culture, resilience, and connection, featuring a special spotlight on Syria, traditional music, dance, food, and artisan showcases.
Paying homage to the vibrant traditions of the 22 states of the Arab League, Seattle ArabFestival features a bustling marketplace with diverse vendors, captivating performances,delicious food, handcrafts, and informative cultural booths that will broaden your horizons. Thefestival strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, regardless of their backgroundor familiarity with Arab culture.
The festival originally began as “Ethnic Fest,” an event held at Northgate Mall for several years.The Arab Center of Washington (ACW), established in 1992, was the first organization toproduce the Seattle Arab Festival. In 1999, the festival joined the Festál series at Seattle Center,which provided ACW with much-needed support and infrastructure to carry out the festival ona larger scale. In 2018, after ACW closed its doors, Seattle Arab Festival (SAF), a non-profitorganization was created with the specific goal of carrying on the production of the festival.
Seattle Arab Festival is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free culturalfestivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).
"Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" is an unconventional one-man show of art by Chuck Iffland, an outsider artist whose works spring from his inner visions. The son of painters, musicians and craftsmen — he uses his great-grandfather’s hand tools — Iffland turns his dreams and imaginings into sculptures and prints.The show, divided into what he calls echoes, memories and curiosities, is open noon to 5 PM daily except Tuesdays. A free opening celebration is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Iffland will do a free Q & A at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.This artist is a free spirit. His degree is in political science, while “I have no art degrees. And I never wanted any art degrees,” says Iffland, who lives and works in rural Chimacum. He infuses his fascinations with archeology, history, borders and the natural world into wood, stone, paper and copper, making what he calls “artifacts of the mind.” His travels, including hikes in the American Southwest and explorations of Belize, also inspire him.
Celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Diverse Culinary Traditions with Food, Music, Culture, and Community
Mark your calendars for SavorFest Pacific Northwest 2025, an annual celebration of the region’s vibrant ethnic and culinary traditions, happening Sunday, July 20 from 12 PM – 5 PM at Mi Centro in Tacoma’s Historic Hilltop Neighborhood. The free, family-friendly outdoor festival is co-presented by Caribbean Queens of WA and Mi Centro WA, and promises an unforgettable afternoon of culture, cuisine, music, and community spirit.
Now in its fifth year, SavorFest PNW brings together a rich tapestry of communities to showcase the artistry, food, and music that make the Pacific Northwest a uniquely flavorful place to live and gather. This year’s festival is expanding its reach thanks to a dynamic collaboration with the Caribbean Queens of WA, amplifying visibility for Caribbean performing ensembles and cultural vendors.
The event will spotlight local BIPOC chefs, food vendors, artists, and performers, including DJ Tremenda Diosa, Brazilian martial artists from WA Capoeira Center, Puerto Rican bomba ensemble Hijos de Agüeybaná and fan favorites the PLU Alumni Steel Band. SavorFest PNW will also offer family-friendly features including appearances from popular animated movie characters and cooking demos from Chef Mary Cortez and Chef Susan Burbano for aspiring home chefs and culinary enthusiasts.
SavorFest PNW 2025 is free and open to the public. For those looking to get involved, volunteers, donations and sponsorships are still being accepted to support vendor subsidies, youth programming, and cultural demonstrations.
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Creative watercolor techniquemixing and blendingLayeringbalance between water and pigment
Discover the joyous fun of the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! We start from the very beginning and make this class series accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun! Vaccination, Boosters, and Upgraded Masking Required.
