Nov 28 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.
Sponsored by KNKX. Bundle up in your favorite sweater, put on a cozy hat, tie on your skates, and celebrate the season at the annual Oly on Ice, a pop-up ice skating rink in Olympia. As the days grow colder and holiday season begins residents and visitors of Olympia will see a large white tent pop up in Isthmus Park. Enter the tent and prepare to have a blast as you join the group of ice skaters making their way around the rink. The annual Oly on Ice event brings together people of all ages and skill levels for a memorable winter experience.
Local Olympia area artists display their work. Paintings, collage, fabric art. Join us for Arts Walk October 2-3!
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.
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.
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra returns to Bellevue Downtown Park November 13 through January 18, 2027, bringing more than nine weeks of holiday skating to Downtown Bellevue. Celebrating 29 years as a holiday tradition, the fully covered rink features more than 9,000 square feet of real ice, skyline views, free skating lessons, themed nights and on-site concessions.
New this season, Cheapskate Mondays offers $12 admission, including skate rental, on select Mondays. Open daily, including holidays. Purchase tickets and season passes at bellevueicerink.com.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is thrilled to present the 47th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts, the longest running holiday market in Whatcom County. We host nearly one hundred artists for five weeks, and have music and children's art workshops on weekends!
The two-fold purpose of our festivals is to encourage and support the creation and sale of locally produced fine art and craft while providing an opportunity to connect artists and craftspeople with the general public.
The Festival opens on November 20th and runs until Christmas Eve! We're open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed for Thanksgiving, and we close early at 3pm on Christmas Eve.
We are excited to be back in Downtown Bellingham this year at 1400 Cornwall Ave, in the old Rite Aid building!
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.
