Jan 16 Saturday
Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion explores how Black women transform Hip-Hop fashion into a cultural and political force, transcending the boundaries of music to influence global style, self-expression, and identity. From streetwear to couture, hair to jewelry, and iconic photography, the exhibition showcases style as a powerful expression of Black womanhood across 30 unique artifacts. Layered in late 1990s and early 2000s denim, holographic finishes, and Y2K palettes, the gallery highlights the artists and cultural creators who bring these iconic looks to life—centering the women visionaries whose creativity reshapes Black and Hip-Hop communities through storytelling, authorship, and legacy.
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.
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.
Sponsored by KNKX. EXPERIENCE the LOVE of Listening. When a song sounds so good, you can't help but tap your toes and mouth the words, yeah that's what we're about.
The event brings together leading audio brands, groundbreaking technology, and music lovers to the Pacific Northwest for an immersive celebration of high-fidelity sound. Discover how you can enter the world of hi-fi, experience reference-level systems, meet industry pioneers and engage other audio aficionados. Pacific Audio Fest delivers!
Pacific Audio Fest is more than an audio show. It's a celebration of music and the people who love it. Set in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the event brings together music lovers, artists, creators, and industry professional for a weekend built around a shared passion for listening.
Music has the power to move us, inspire us, bring back memories, and connect us with one another. Through immersive listening experiences, live performances, engaging conversations, and opportunities to discover new music, Pacific Audio Fest celebrates the connection between artists, records, and the people who enjoy them.
Whether you're revisiting a favorite album, discovering a new artist, meeting the people behind the music and equipment, or simply enjoying a weekend surrounded by others who share your passion, Pacific Audio Fest offers an experience unlike any other. It's a place where music comes first, new friendships are made, and great memories are created.
Dear friends We are so excited to announce the date for this years ride! Please stay tuned for more details. In the meantime be you get vaccinated and ride safe! ABOUT THE WNBR Celebrating bicycle power and the beauty of people World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional people powered event that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere decries society’s dependence on pollution-based transport and promotes positive body image. It’s also just a lot of fun! The event is bare-as-you-dare; anything from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes are encouraged. Due to legal restrictions full frontal nudity is at your own risk but many participants do go all out. Large-scale body painting is typically available pre-ride and personal expression is encouraged. past events drew over 2000 riders and covered over ten miles of high visibility city areas. Blessed by decent summer weather in a great cycling city the event has grown into a fantastic rolling celebration complete with a massive afterparty. Participants often describe it as a transcendent group experience personally transforming and beyond superlative.
CYCLISTS & SKATERS: Check-in Saturday 3–3:45pm
RIDE LEAVES BY 4PM so DON’T BE LATE!
Rain or shine so BE PREPARED for ANYTHING.
Ends where we start. No promises after but we’ll have time to hydrate decompress and connect with friends.
PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY!
We recommend you bring your Helmet Lights Water Snacks Shoes and Clothes.
SAFETY IN NUMBERS!
Ride as a MASS keeping together by staying behind the leader and with the group. Stay to the center to avoid bystanders. Consider hopping off your bike to stay in control.
Work with Bike Marshalls (in yellow vests!) for everyone’s safety. Communicate what you need to those around you and support those who call out for help!
– DON’T get wasted.
– DON’T lag behind or split off.
– DON’T enter lanes of on-coming traffic.
– DON’T swarm cars or antagonize the public and cops.
Be prepared stay alert take care help others.
LEAVE NO TRACE!!! PICK IT UP and PACK IT OUT!!!
HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE !!!
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Welcome to the rock! This exuberant, Tony Award–winning musical has captivated audiences around the world with its astonishing true story of kindness in the face of crisis.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 7,000 airline passengers were unexpectedly diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. Overnight, strangers from across the globe found themselves stranded far from home—but the people of Gander answered uncertainty with compassion and generosity, opening their hearts, their homes, and even (and unforgettably!) their bar. As cultures collided and nerves frayed, this unlikely international sleepover transformed into a powerful celebration of connection and resilience.
Brimming with humor, heart, and a soaring Celtic-inflected score, Come From Away captures five unforgettable days when a small town showed the world what generosity means. It’s an uplifting celebration of compassion, resilience, and our ability to come together when it matters most—a story guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity.
The Queen of Crime returns. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. They have nothing in common but a wicked past they’re desperate to hide and a secret that will seal their fate… for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins. One by one, they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme. Can they discover who among them is the killer before there’s no one left?
Agatha Christie’s own heart-pounding adaptation of her most famous book – the world’s #1 best-selling mystery novel – is a masterpiece of dramatic construction, a dark and suspenseful tale that will keep you guessing until the shocking end.
Grim days call for fierce love, and multigenerational talent Mavis Staples is laying it down. On her fifteenth solo album, Sad and Beautiful World, Staples stands side by side with her listeners in the face of dangers she knows all too well. The record spans seven decades of the American songbook — a range nearly as vast as Staples’ career — and includes reinventions of timeless songs as well as original music.
Few people wield the combination of lived experience and musical artistry that Staples possesses, including the lived experience of being a Black woman playing music in the South during the Jim Crow era. The creators of Freedom Highway, Staples’ family band, Staple Singers, made the literal soundtrack for the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery. Staples has spent a lifetime standing up for those people most often beaten down by those in power.
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
Jan 17 Sunday
