Community Calendar

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.

Victory Verticals highlights the little-known story of the Steinway & Sons portable upright pianos that were specially built during World War II to endure any manner of shipping to the front lines and bring morale-boosting music to American troops on land and sea.

The exhibit features three of these Steinway G.I. pianos, known as “Victory Verticals,” fully restored and tuned. Read more about the history of Victory Verticals below.

Special programs and displays will highlight how the magic of music helped win the War, including regularly scheduled mini-concerts during the month-long run of the exhibit.

Rock the Mountain is Back!
Get ready for three epic days of music, mountains, and memories! The Whitehorse Musicians Guild is thrilled to bring back Rock the Mountain, featuring 20 incredible bands on two stages set against the breathtaking backdrop of Whitehorse Mountain.
But the music is just the beginning! Enjoy a car & bike show, photo contest, cornhole tournament, raffles, and more. Browse through vendor booths offering delicious food and unique finds and unwind in our "Rock Garden" with a refreshing beer or cocktail in hand.
Camping is available, with passes for cars, trucks, and RVs, so you can stay close to the action. Early bird weekend passes start at just $120, with prices increasing to $180—so grab yours now and get ready to rock!

Rock the Mountain is Back!
Get ready for three epic days of music, mountains, and memories! The Whitehorse Musicians Guild is thrilled to bring back Rock the Mountain, featuring 20 incredible bands on two stages set against the breathtaking backdrop of Whitehorse Mountain.
But the music is just the beginning! Enjoy a car & bike show, photo contest, cornhole tournament, raffles, and more. Browse through vendor booths offering delicious food and unique finds and unwind in our "Rock Garden" with a refreshing beer or cocktail in hand.
Camping is available, with passes for cars, trucks, and RVs, so you can stay close to the action. Early bird weekend passes start at just $120, with prices increasing to $180—so grab yours now and get ready to rock!

Join the fun and discover the cultural arts, heritage, and traditions that are the centerpiece of BrasilFest, a family-oriented free event, showcasing the lively culture and spirit of Brazil.

This year, the spotlight shines on the resilience, achievements, and cultural influence of Brazilian women, with the theme “Brazilian Women: A Ccelebrate the extraordinary women who have shaped Brazil’s past and continue to redefine its future.

Festival highlights include a special panel discussion on Brazilian Women Entrepreneurs, coordinated by Larissa Prates and Jonathan Batista. Additionally, don’t miss an insightful panel on Brazilian Health Care Professionals, sharing valuable knowledge from Brazilian health care
professionals working in Seattle.

There will also be a variety of musical entertainment, plenty of energetic dance, delicious food, and authentic crafts, plus kid's activities.

BrasilFest was established in 1999 by Brazilian immigrants and husband and wife duo, Eduardo and Ana Paula Mendonça, to share Brazilian arts and traditions during the week of Brazilian Folklore Day. This is unique because the holiday isn’t widely celebrated outside of Brazil, yet is
an important day to educate and share Brazilian folkloric traditions.

BrasilFest is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).

27TH ANNUAL
BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL
AUGUST 17TH | 2025
12pm - 7pm
Seattle Center 305 Harrison St - Seattle WA

FREE FESTIVAL | ALL AGES

Live music, Brazilian Food, Music Workshops, Dance Workshops, Kids Activities and exhibits.
Seattle Center's Festál, is a series of cultural community festivals and events designed to celebrate, preserve and share the rich traditions of the region's diverse communities with the widest possible audience. Festál is a vital part of Seattle Center's role in helping to build a larger community and is presented by Seattle Center Foundation.

BrasilFest is to expose our community to Brazilian arts and traditions during the week of the Brazilian Folklore Day. This is a unique mission, as this day is not usually celebrated outside of Brazil. In Brazil, this event is an important educational tool in continuing Brazilian folkloric traditions. Our mission goes beyond keeping traditions alive, and combines traditional and contemporary Brazilian expressions. It provides an opportunity to bring together all artists and organizations concerned with Brazil and to unite them in one venue. Thereby we hope to increase the visibility of the Brazilian cultural landscape to our community.

BrasilFest was created in 1999 by Brazilian immigrants Eduardo and Ana Paula Mendonça.

"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.

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.

🎷 Jazz Jam at Butter Notes Café 🎷
📍 Butter Notes Café – Everett, WA
🗓️ Every 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 2 PM

☕ Come sip, snack, and swing!

Join us for an afternoon of live jazz and spontaneous creativity at Butter Notes Café! Whether you’re here to play or just enjoy the vibes, you’re welcome.

🧇 Fresh croffles and warm coffee served all afternoon
🎶 Open to all instruments, all levels
💛 Donations encouraged to support local musicians and future sessions

Bring your instrument, your friends, or just your love for music!