Dec 05 Saturday
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.
Come shop from 35+ local makers and artists all in one place! Discover unique holiday gifts, support small businesses, connect with community, and soak in all the festive holiday vibes at the cozy Hillcrest Lodge in Mount Vernon! Each weekend features a unique lineup of vendors. Free entry and fun for all ages.
Gold & Glory - a tribute to Charlie Wiggins. The exhibition features four-time gold & glory sweepstakes champion Charlie Wiggins and the original Wiggins special appearing publicly for the first timein over ninety years!
Step into the world surrounding Charlie Wiggins: the energy of Indiana Avenue, the roar of the racetrack, the craft behind the Wiggins Special, and the community that built its own space for competition and excellence. Historical imagery, artifacts, sound and immersive design reveal a story shaped by brilliance, ambition, and endurance.
Museum hours: Thursday – Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrating 25 years of Halo, MOPOP’s Halo: The Great Journey artifact spotlight features rare objects from across the franchise history. Explore iconic armor and gear, original artwork, collectibles, and gaming hardware—including Master Chief John-117, Atriox, Covenant and UNSC weaponry, and limited-edition XBOX consoles. Take a closer look at the characters, designs, and fan culture that have made Halo one of gaming’s most legendary worlds. On view beginning October 14, 2026.
Take brunch to new heights at Rooftop Drag Brunch, happening Saturdays at Fog Room Rooftop Lounge, 16 floors above downtown Seattle. Enjoy high-energy drag performances alongside brunch favorites, handcrafted cocktails and sweeping city views.
Hosted by Versace Doll and Seattle’s First Lady of Drag, Sable Jones St. James, each brunch features music, laughs and a rotating lineup of Seattle drag talent, bringing something new to the rooftop every Saturday.
The rooftop gets a seasonal twist throughout the fall and winter, with spooky-themed drag taking over in October, followed by festive holiday performances in November and December. Come for the brunch, stay for the show and celebrate the season high above Seattle.
*2PM MATINEE BELLINGHAM* We're back in Bellingham by popular demand. After hearing from so many fans up north, we will be back in Bellingham to bring you that Vince Guaraldi/Charlie Brown goodness live at FireHouse Arts & Events Center, presented by Jazz Center of Bellingham. Two shows: 2pm and 6:30pm
*6:30PM EVENING BELLINGHAM* We're back in Bellingham by popular demand. After hearing from so many fans up north, we will be back in Bellingham to bring you that Vince Guaraldi/Charlie Brown goodness live at FireHouse Arts & Events Center, presented by Jazz Center of Bellingham. Two shows: 2pm and 6:30pm
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.
BEATLECONCERT brings the Beatles’ most innovative, never-performed-live music—from Revolver to Abbey Road—to the stage in an intimate, acoustic show during BIMA’s Winter Night Market. This is the closest you’ll get to hearing the Fab Four’s studio masterpieces live!
BEATLECONCERT performs without costumes and no fake accents—just the songs themselves, treated as the powerful, evocative experience they deserve. The band is made up of some of Seattle’s most accomplished musicians, with credits alongside Dave Matthews and members of Pearl Jam, The Head and the Heart, and more.
For this BIMA performance, expect an unplugged experience with a more intimate, acoustically oriented rendition of these iconic songs.
ABOUT BEATLECONCERTBEATLECONCERT pays tribute to Beatles’ later years, essentially their most innovative music created in the studio and never played live.
Comprised of some of Seattle’s best known musicians, members of the BEATLECONCERT band have accompanied well known names such as Dave Matthews, members of Pearl Jam, The Head and the Heart, and more.
The BIMA show presents the “unplugged” version of the band, which features a more intimate, acoustically oriented show.
Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas
Celebrate the beauty and spirit of the season with Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas, a choral program inspired by Italy’s sacred music and folk traditions. This festive concert moves from intimate prayer to joyful celebration, revealing the many colors of Italy’s Christmas through music both reflective and exuberant.
The program opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s Ave Maria, a deeply expressive setting of quiet reverence and serenity. From there, we enter the devotional world of Ottorino Respighi’s dramatic tableau Laud to the Nativity, which tells the wonder of the Christmas story through rich harmonic language and ancient sacred inspiration.
Next is Francesco Paolo Frontini’s Eight Christmas Songs of the Sicilian People, arranged by Howard Arman—a vivid collection of Sicilian carols filled with folk energy, warmth, and communal joy. The program concludes with Barlow Bradford’s arrangement of Santa Lucia, a heartfelt and expressive Sicilian hymn that brings the musical journey to a resonant close.
The evening caps off with our traditional candlelight finale, a cherished moment of shared reflection and quiet beauty that closes the concert in a spirit of peace and togetherness.
