Oct 09 Friday
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!
Oct 10 Saturday
Ottmar Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things - his creative vision, his determination, and a strong sense of melody. Born in Cologne, Germany, he began playing guitar at 11. Before the age of 19, Liebert had intended to stay in Germany and pursue a career as a designer and photographer. However, while journeying extensively through Asia and playing with other travelers and local musicians, he realised that he could not escape a life of music. After pursuing his dreams of playing rock music in Boston, he settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe was a fresh start for Liebert in many ways and in addition to returning to the acoustic guitar, he remained open to letting the place define the music he made. It was this openness to the local landscape that defined what was to become his musical style, a mix of Spanish, Mexican and World elements, strong melodies tinged with a shade of melancholy, balanced with upbeat rhythms.
Liebert founded the first incarnation of his band, Luna Negra, in 1989. His debut album began as a self-produced release called Marita: Shadows and Storms, copies of which local Native American artist, Frank Howell, distributed in his art galleries. After the record made its way to radio stations, it began generating a buzz among programmers and received unprecedented response among listeners. Higher Octave Music picked it up and released a fully remastered version, Nouveau Flamenco. Recorded for less than $3,000 on an old analog machine in a shack beside a gravel pit, this CD became an international sensation, establishing Liebert's unique border-style flamenco, and becoming the best-selling instrumental acoustic guitar album of all time.
Sponsored by KNKX. Now in its 38th year, the Earshot Jazz Festival returns in October with performances, premieres, and workshops at more than a dozen venues across the city, showcasing esteemed Pacific Northwest resident artists alongside internationally renowned masters in a celebration of Seattle’s vibrant jazz scene.
In honor of the centennial of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, this year’s festival reflects on their enduring legacies while spotlighting the artists shaping jazz today and into the future.
This year’s lineup includes Dianne Reeves and Branford Marsalis, Gary Bartz and NTU Troop, Jun Ida, Jessica Lurie, Zaccai Curtis, Julian Lage, Kiefer, Christian Sands, Warren Wolf, Sasha Berliner, Fonville x Fribush and much more!
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.
Sponsored by KNKX. October is Tacoma Arts Month, featuring a wide variety of arts and culture events, programs, and exhibits for all ages all around Tacoma, some of which are free. There is something for everyone to enjoy: music, dance, and theater performances; hands-on experiences; cultural events; visual art exhibits; literary readings; workshops; and film screenings.
All you have to do is choose what you want to enjoy. Take this opportunity to experience something new as we celebrate Tacoma’s cultural community!
Discover the traditions of Türkiye and Turkic peoples at Turkfest, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This free, family-friendly event explores this year’s theme, “From the Balkans to Middle Asia,” celebrating the diverse cultures and connections of Turkic communities.
Taste the Icon: Döner Kebab at TurkFest! Döner is a globally recognized symbol of Turkish cuisine, featuring seasoned meat cooked slowly on a vertical rotisserie. You’ll have the chance to experience it at its best
Warmth and Hospitality: Discover the Turkish Tea Corner at TurkFest! Step into a world of comfort and conversation at the TurkFest Turkish Tea Corner! Just like coffee, Turkish tea (çay) is a foundational part of Turkish culture, symbolizing hospitality, friendship, and connection.
Savor the Richness: Experience Turkish Coffee at TurkFest! Get ready to awaken your senses and embark on a flavorful journey at TurkFest! We’re thrilled to introduce you to a beloved tradition: Turkish Coffee.
You'll also find a Food court, Child Corner, dance performances, live music, and a fresh bakery.
Turkfest is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).
Join our always-entertaining, 6'7" (in heels!) Austrian host Manuela Horn for three days of authentic German food, ice-cold German beer served in traditional steins, lively oompah music and dance, and family fun! Plus, when the sun goes down, the Pacific Northwest's top party bands keep the Festhalle rocking.
From the ceremonial keg tapping and Wiener Dog Races to the Stein Dash 5K and late-night singalongs, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing Oktoberfest Northwest for the first time, there's never been a better year to join the celebration.
Prost to 21 years in Puyallup—we'll see you in the Festhalle!
Local Olympia area artists display their work. Paintings, collage, fabric art. Join us for Arts Walk October 2-3!
Yoga Classes that support a cause, Spay+Neuter Northwest, in Whatcom County. 3 classes to choose from, 8am, 9:15, and 10:30. Gentle Hatha and Hatha. Find a class that suits you and help support a great cause! Classes are just $10 and ALL proceeds will be donated! firmanayoga.com for details and to sign up!
Join us as we welcome members of the Latine community to the Aquarium. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll have a digital scavenger hunt, animal talks in Spanish and English (select dates) and more. Open to all members of the Latine community and other people interested in celebrating Latine culture.
Be sure to bring your little ones too! We’ll have special activities during Toddler Time on September 27 and 28, and October 10 and 11. Join us for a sensory-friendly early opening on Sunday, September 27 at 9am. For early-opening ticket information, reach out to connections@seattleaquarium.org.
