Mar 20 Friday
The Seattle Jewish Film Festival, one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the Pacific Northwest and Jewish film festivals in the country, returns March 14–29, presenting powerful independent and international films that illuminate Jewish life, culture and global stories for everyone. For the 31st, SJFF invites audiences to explore how roots—family, faith, tradition, culture and community—and cinema foster connection and conversations that sustain and unite us.
The Roots + Reels lineup offers festivalgoers a rich blend of tasty special events, guest conversations, and narrative features, documentaries and a curated shorts program, “It Takes a Shtetl!” —bringing people together to share stories, both personal and universal.
Opening Night film is ONCE UPON MY MOTHER, a crowd-pleasing and heart-felt French megahit about a devoted immigrant mother whose fierce love moves mountains for her child, followed by a Paris ’60s DJ set and dessert party. AMC Pacific Place, March 14, 8:15 p.m.
SOLAR CURIOUS? FREE COFFEE!Join Ecotech Solar for a Spring Equinox Celebration at Hammerhead Coffee on March 20, 2026, from 7am to 3pm.
Drop by for a free cup of drip coffee and celebrate the power of the sun!
Concerned about escalating energy rates? Homeowners are invited to grab a cup of coffee and meet with energy consultants to estimate the savings solar power can provide, including exclusive loan rates from Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union. Businesses can learn about upcoming July deadlines for commercial solar incentives that are allowing some businesses to see payback periods as short as two years.
It’s the perfect opportunity for anyone who’s been solar curious to get a free solar evaluation tailored to their home or business before any net metering changes.
The Spring Equinox is the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length, marking the official start of spring and the return of longer, brighter days. It is a time to gather, reflect, and look ahead to the energy of a new season. For a solar company rooted in community, this is the perfect opportunity to come together over a cup of coffee and celebrate the power of the sun together!
RSVP by March 18, and we’ll treat you to a pastry, too!
Spring Equinox CelebrationHammerhead Coffee Shop405 E Holly St, BellinghamMarch 20, 2026 | 7am to 3pm
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
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.
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations.
Feb 27- April 19.Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Nothing says “spring has arrived” quite like the cheerful bloom of daffodils! Celebrate the changing of the seasons at Pike Place Market during the 29th Annual Daffodil Day on Friday, March 20.
Stop by the Market’s famous Clock & Sign to pick up a free bundle of fresh, fragrant daffodils and learn more about the dedicated local flower farmers who grew them. These beautiful blooms, in vibrant shades of yellow, white, and orange, are a sure sign that sunnier days are ahead!
Make a day of it by strolling through the Market’s historic arcade, grabbing a bite to eat, or picking up a unique, locally made gift. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Pike Place Market.
All the flowers sold at Pike Place Market are grown within 100 miles of Seattle and sourced from multi-generational, family-run farms that have been selling at the Market for over 30 years.
Join us as we welcome the first day of spring with flowers, shopping, and community at Pike Place Market!
This March, celebrate language and the craft of keeping messages alive!
We are delighted to present the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham & Whatcom Libraries' Whatcom READS program. Local artists embarked on a journey inspired by this year's chosen book, Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Applications to participate in the exhibition are available at alliedarts.org.
We have a set of featured artists that invite you to extend the idea of the written word: Artists Akiko Victorson, Katherine Potzler and Prentiss Cole display their works in the Allied Arts gallery. The show: Message and Medium, centers artists who explore the impact of language. Delve into these spectacular works incorporating calligraphy, psychology, eastern philosophy, journal making, and much more. Immerse yourself in local Whatcom County artists' work, all sharing their messages at Allied Arts!
Opening Reception: March 6, 6pm-9pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Shop small! Shop Local! Support Artists and Makers!Open: 12-6PM, Fridays – Sundays Thanksgiving – New Year’s Eve!232 Front Street North, Issaquah WA
info@andsothere.comFind great gifty goods from more than 30 local artists at the 11th annual Historic Shell Holiday Shop– jewelry, ceramics, cards, ornaments, journals, stickers, pins, ornaments, decoration… the list goes on. You’re sure to find something amazing for someone amazing– all while supporting local craftspeople. Curated by Alison Lang (So, There) with the Downtown Issaquah Association. Find more information at holidayshop.andsothere.com and on Facebook and Instagram @shellholidayshop.The Historic Shell Holiday Shop is open Thanksgiving to New Year’s in Downtown Issaquah. Swing by to find great gifts from local artists and makers.Fri- Sun 12-6pm, 232 Front St. NorthCurated by Alison Lang (So, There) in cooperation with the Downtown Issaquah Association.
