EVENTS

Blast Fest 2025
Jul
19

Blast Fest 2025

Blast Music Fest (BLASTFEST) is an annual Afrobeats music festival held at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington, founded by Bobby "DJ BLAST" Akinboro to celebrate Afrobeats music and African culture. The 2024 festival, headlined by Davido, drew an estimated 6,500 attendees. BLASTFEST provides an all-ages viewing area, a VIP lounge, a beer garden, food vendors, and a market for Black-owned businesses. Tickets are available online with prices varying

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STG Presents:  MASEGO LIVE
Jul
19

STG Presents: MASEGO LIVE

STG Presents: Masego live at Remlinger Farms!

Known for blending R&B, hip-hop, and jazz into his own wave of TrapHouseJazz, Masego has redefined what it means to create vibes. From the viral sensation “Tadow” to his latest self-titled album, his sound is smooth, soulful, and impossible to box in.

Now he’s bringing that same magic to Washington for a night under the stars. Come catch the energy, the rhythm, and the unforgettable live experience that only Masego can deliver.

This one’s for the real music lovers. 🎶
- Tickets are moving—don’t sleep!
- Remlinger Farms

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Amethyst - The All Purple Breakfast Party
Jul
20

Amethyst - The All Purple Breakfast Party

  • 220 2nd Avenue South Seattle, WA, 98104 United States (map)
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Join us for an amazing breakfast party where style, taste and enjoyment mix together! Enjoy a tasty Caribbean-style breakfast in a lively indoor space filled with colorful decorations and energetic vibes.

📍Venue: Masin Block Event Space: 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle WA 98104

🍽️✨ Food Inclusive! Breakfast and Brunch

🕘 Doors open @ 11am

🎟️ Early Bird - $40

21+W/ID

🍾 Limited Table Packages available. Reserve your table now before they sell now!

🎉 For Bottle service, table reservations, birthday packages and more contact us:

📱 Call/Text: ‪(425) 780-6760‬

🎧 Music & Entertainment by Jahm – BLVCKLABELS – DJ Qualifi - Element - ZJ Veteran

💃🕺🏾 Dress Code: Highly Fashionable in Purple - Dress to impress!

🎶🎶 Playing: Soca, Dancehall, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B and Hip-Hop

This isn’t just breakfast - it’s an experience you don’t want to miss! Tickets are on sale now! Secure yours and get ready to sip, snap and celebrate in style!

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Bite of Seattle 2025
Jul
25
to Jul 27

Bite of Seattle 2025

A delicious celebration of community, culture, and cuisine — Bite of Seattle is your go-to weekend for trying something new, enjoying live performances, and making summer memories in the heart of the city.

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2025 BIPOC Health & Wellness Fair
Jul
26

2025 BIPOC Health & Wellness Fair

Join us for the 2nd Annual BIPOC Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, July 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Eastside Community Center. This event is designed to provide meaningful access to health services and information for BIPOC communities in Tacoma and surrounding areas. Register today and help us spread the word—together, we’re building a healthier future.

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Solutions For Seattle Blueprint Brunch 2025
Jul
27

Solutions For Seattle Blueprint Brunch 2025

  • 220 2nd Avenue South Seattle, WA, 98104 United States (map)
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The time for waiting has passed. The Blueprint Brunch:

Solutions for Seattle is not just another event—it is a bold, urgent movement powered by resilience, radical hope, and unapologetic community leadership. Hosted by Proper Management Consulting, this brunch will unite 100 of Seattle’s most committed changemakers—leaders, survivors, healers, artists, and visionaries—to reimagine a city built on justice, opportunity, and healing.

🔹 A Gathering with Purpose
📍 Location: 220 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98108
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Doors open at 11:00 AM)
🎟️ Tickets: $50 – Includes brunch buffet, wellness mocktail bar, curated gift bag, and full program access
🌐 RSVP:

This immersive event blends celebration and strategy, storytelling and solutions, healing and hustle—grounded in lived experience and designed to spark real, lasting impact.

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JJ's House of Soul Presents: Blazin & Paint +Vendors Marketplace
Jul
27

JJ's House of Soul Presents: Blazin & Paint +Vendors Marketplace

  • 4916 South Angeline Street Seattle, WA, 98118 United States (map)
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💚 Get ready for an afternoon where soul meets art and community vibes take center stage! JJ’s House of Soul is turning up the heat with a Blazin & Paint Party like no other—featuring local vendors, infused soul food, and all the tools to unleash your creative masterpiece.

🎨 Choose your canvas—pre-drawn or blank, grab your apron, dip into some vibrant paint, and vibe out with music that'll keep the energy flowing all day.

🍗 Soul food, infused and classic, is on deck—think fall-off-the-bone ribs, sticky candied yams, mac & cheese so creamy it sings, dirty rice, baked spaghetti, and of course, those crispy chicken wings that start conversations.

🛍 Plus, a hand-picked lineup of local vendors ready to show out and show love. Whether you're painting, shopping, or just soaking in the vibes—you’re covered. So come through, blaze, paint, sip, shop, and let JJ's House of Soul take care of the rest.

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Madaraka Festival 2025 - Beyond the Music: Where Africa Meets the World
Aug
30

Madaraka Festival 2025 - Beyond the Music: Where Africa Meets the World

Madaraka Festival honors Kenya's 1963 independence while empowering youth through music and arts. Founded by Simon Javan Okelo, the festival has reached over 380,000 in-person attendees and 30 million digital viewers in its first decade. The festival's name "Madaraka" is derived from the Swahili word for "power" or "responsibility," reflecting its mission to empower communities through cultural exchange.

The festival's nonprofit parent organization, One Vibe Africa, supports community-led change impacting over 3.5 million people in the United States and Africa through programs focused on youth empowerment, healthcare, and education.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Madaraka Festival 2025: "Beyond the Music: Where Africa Meets the World"

WHEN: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (After-Party continues beyond)

WHERE: Pier 62, Seattle Waterfront Park, Seattle, WA

TICKETS & INFO:

A FESTIVAL WITH GLOBAL IMPACT

The 2025 festival will feature a stellar lineup of artists from 18+ countries, continuing Madaraka's tradition of showcasing both established icons and emerging voices across the African diaspora. The full-day event will include alternating DJ sets and live performances beginning at 11:00 AM, with a special Kids Village, and culminating in an after-party that extends the celebration into the night.

Audience demographics reveal the festival's powerful draw: 55% African American/African attendees, with a diverse mix of participants including 68% women, and reaching across age groups from 21-65. With an average family income of $100,558, the festival attracts engaged cultural enthusiasts with spending power and a global mindset.

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Breathing Black Love Series
Jul
12

Breathing Black Love Series

Each week, participants explore one level of a Heart Quality—such as Trust, Love, or Gratitude—through guided breathing (Buteyko), Qigong movement, and reflection.


This offering supports emotional regulation, ancestral connection, and inner peace, and aligns beautifully with WOW Gallery’s mission to be a sanctuary for Black healing, love, and liberation.

Sessions are held each Saturday at 11 AM, and will include light movement, seated practice, and group dialogue.

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Nayiram Presents : When We Dance , An African Electronic Music Experience
Jul
11

Nayiram Presents : When We Dance , An African Electronic Music Experience

We are here to celebrate all the different African electronic sounds making people dance and changing what Afrohouse sounds like.From South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Kenya, Ghana, and more .These sounds are powerful.Whether it’s fast Afrobeats, Gqom, or 3-Step…When we dance, we heal.We grow.We feel free.

For the opening night of this brand new residency. Nayiram is setting up two stages.

Rooftop Stage:

Nayiram

Dxn P

Faridaguyzzz

Loft Stage:

Dj Cya

Vanni Language

Mbiriri

Party ends at 4am

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Breathing Black Love Series 2025 -Launch Party
Jul
11

Breathing Black Love Series 2025 -Launch Party

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of soul, spirit, and sacred connection at WOW Gallery.

Breathing Black Love: Series Launch Party

Featuring the legendary Frank McComb — renowned soul artist, master pianist, and truth-teller through music.

Join us for an intimate night of MUSIC, MINGLING, and BREATHING TOGETHER in community.

Come celebrate this special LAUNCH with us as we remember to breathe, heal, and rise together in sacred community.

This gathering is a healing offering created by and for Black people—to center our breath, our brilliance, and our belonging.

This evening kicks off our newest wellness series with Heru TchaasAmen:

“I Can Breathe: Reclaiming Your Ancestral Breath.”

The journey begins here.

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The biggest ESFNA Day Party
Jul
6

The biggest ESFNA Day Party

The biggest ESFNA Day Party

Join us at Xtadium for the ultimate day party experience! Get ready to dance, mingle, and have a blast with fellow fans of Ethiopian soccer. This event will be filled with music, food, and fun activities for all ages. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of Ethiopian culture and sports. See you there!

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Watermelon Sundae - Tacoma
Jul
6

Watermelon Sundae - Tacoma

Watermelon Sundae returns to Tacoma! 🍉
Sunday, July 6th — the most refreshing rooftop day party is back.

Tag a friend and share this post for a chance to win a Watermelon Sundae Experience for Two

📍 Freighthouse Square
🕑 Doors open at 2:53PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the door

More details dropping soon.
Big shoutout to our sponsor, @imaginetequila

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Rubi Rose x ESFNA 2025
Jul
5
to Jul 6

Rubi Rose x ESFNA 2025

Join The Sound Scene for the hottest night of ESFNA 2025! Rubi Rose is shutting it down at Supernova Seattle on Saturday, July 5th for the littest party of the week. This ESFNA afterparty brings together culture, music, and energy in one of Seattle’s most iconic nightlife venues. Expect performances, DJs, dancing, and a packed house celebrating the vibes of ESFNA weekend.


VIP tables available, contact (206)929-5595


🎶 Come early, stay late — this will sell out.

📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @thesoundscene_

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Jahmiel Live - Seattle
Jul
5
to Jul 6

Jahmiel Live - Seattle

For the first time in Seattle,

Jamaican Dancehall & Reggae singer JAHMIEL LIVE

Performing hits like "Gain the world", "Strongest Soldier" and many more!

It's all going down Sat July 5th | 9:30pm - 2am | 21+W/ID

Music & Entertainment by: ZJ Veteran & Y2K Sound

$35 Early bird (limited)

$45 General Admission

This event will be sold out max capacity based

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Rare ENT Presents: Sundress & Shades
Jul
5

Rare ENT Presents: Sundress & Shades

  • 23826 104th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA, 98031 United States (map)
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Rare Ent presents !

The sundress & shades Day Party w/the gang. Saturday, July 5TH 5PM. VIP sections are available with bottle service.

Music by @dj_lovejones @itsk.williams

Hosted by the menace @internationalcobyj and the hostess with the mostest @iamelishamichelle. Dm for table info.

Come celebrate your birthday with us !! 🥂

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ESFNA ALL WHITE PARTY 18+
Jul
4
to Jul 5

ESFNA ALL WHITE PARTY 18+

Seattle, get ready for a night to remember!

sets by well-known DJs, and a special guest to be announced

Hip-Hop | Afrobeat | Ethiopian Vibes

VIP sections & bottles (RSVP only)

Free entry before 10:30 PM

Lock in your spot now — this one's going up!

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All Aboard: Fireworks on Lake Union with Argosy Cruises (All Ages)
Jul
4

All Aboard: Fireworks on Lake Union with Argosy Cruises (All Ages)

All aboard! Join us in celebrating America’s birthday on the water. Kick off the fun at Carillon Point in Kirkland and sail across Lake Washington towards a spectacular view of the show on Lake Union! Enjoy food, fireworks*, and fun with family and friends on this four-hour festivity from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue and your dancing shoes for our live DJ set. All ages are invited to this spectacular sail. Secure your ticket on the Salish Explorer for $160 per person – free for children 3 years and under. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase onboard. *Firework visibility is weather-dependent

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Faces + Friends
Jul
3
to Jul 4

Faces + Friends

FACES TAKES OVER SEATTLE JULY 4TH WEEKEND FOR THE ANNUAL ETHIOPIAN SOCCER TOURNAMENT ⚽️ 🇪🇹

CONSISTS OF...

~TOP TIER DJ'S 💿

~TOP TIER VENUES 🏟

~ OVER 10,000 TOURISTS 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

~ ONE UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND 💃🏽

COME CELEBRATE WITH US TO COMMEMORATE THE 42ND ANNUAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT CELEBRATION

All sales are final, there are no refunds.

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Exotic Aura: Welcome To Seattle
Jul
3
to Jul 4

Exotic Aura: Welcome To Seattle

The right people, the right energy—when Motion enters a space, everything shifts. Connections happen effortlessly, whether it’s familiar faces or first-time links.

The music isn’t just played; it moves through the crowd, shaping the night. Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, House, and everything in between—each sound creating its own momentum.

From the Bay to beyond, we bring Motion wherever we go. Because Motion isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.

Limited GA tickets will be available at door.

Follow @motionspaces on IG to stay tapped in.

DM for bottle service and inquiries.

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It's Still Lit the Finale
Jun
29
to Jun 30

It's Still Lit the Finale

  • 300 Broadway East Seattle, WA, 98102 United States (map)
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SUNDAY, June 29: for The Finale Special Guest: “Diamond The Body” from Baddies (Zeus Network) will be at Julia’s on Broadway.

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Inspired by Eunice Johnson
Jun
29

Inspired by Eunice Johnson

The Black Heritage Society of Washington State is 1 of 10 cultural organizations nationwide to partner with the Getty to hype the Johnson Publishing Company Archives and the plan to provide online digital access to the collections. All organizations are presenting public programs this June.  Inspired by Eunice Johnson is our tribute at BHS to the JPC Archive while having some fun with EBONY Magazine and how Seattle was inspired. 

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Soul cafe On The Water
Jun
29

Soul cafe On The Water

Get ready, get ready! It's time for the highly anticipated Soul Cafe on the Water, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever! Join us for an unforgettable day at the beautiful Seward Park along Lake Washington Boulevard, where music, community, and fun come together like never before.

🎤 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

🎸 Featuring a sensational live band with:

Jason Williams on Bass

Mario Pierce on Keys

Medearis Dixson on Sax

Joe Simpson on Drums

Gerson Zaragoza on Guitar

And more surprise talents!

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Wu-Tang Forever at Climate Pledge Arena
Jun
28

Wu-Tang Forever at Climate Pledge Arena

The Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour will celebrate the depth and breadth of the iconic group’s deep catalogue. On the tour fans can expect to hear songs that have never been performed live, deep cuts, and, of course, major hits from their debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” as well as the group’s Grammy-nominated and highest selling second album “Wu-Tang Forever”, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified 4x platinum.

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Argosy Cruises Pride Celebration Sailings
Jun
28

Argosy Cruises Pride Celebration Sailings

Celebrate Pride on the water with Argosy Cruises! On June 28th and 29th, sail in celebration of Pride Month and our Queer community on a stunning 1.5 hour Summer Views Cruise. Soak in the sunshine and scenic views of the Seattle skyline and Olympic Mountains while socializing and sipping on fun cocktails. A portion of all ticket and bar sales will be donated to Lambert House, a community center empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth through the development of leadership, social, and life skills.

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BLACK TO MY ROOTS; African American Tales from the Head and from the Heart
Jun
28

BLACK TO MY ROOTS; African American Tales from the Head and from the Heart

Join us at Rainier Arts Center in South Seattle for a powerful evening of theatre featuring BLACK TO MY ROOTS: African American Tales from the Head and the Heart. This full-length performance explores the cultural significance of African American and African heritage through stories that center on the personal, social, and political meaning of Black women’s hair.

Special Presentation** - Excerpts from BLACK D*CK MATTERS

Written by Kathya Alexander and directed by Tyrone Brown, this provocative yet thoughtful piece uses monologues to explore Black masculinity, intimacy, systemic injustice, and the impact of movements like #BlackLivesMatter on Black male identity.

**Content Advisory:

BLACK D*CK MATTERS\ includes mature themes and language, touching on racial violence, sexuality, and police brutality. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Club Dollhouse Present: Finish Line Fridays Hosted By BandGang Lonnie Bands
Jun
27
to Jun 28

Club Dollhouse Present: Finish Line Fridays Hosted By BandGang Lonnie Bands

Finish Line Fridays Hosted By BandGang Lonnie Bands

Come join us at Club Dollhouse for a night you won't forget! Get ready to vibe with the one and only BandGang Lonnie Bands as he hosts our Finish Line Fridays event. It's going to be a night filled with great music, good vibes, SEXY ENTERTAINERS, and unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this epic event!

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Voices of Pride
Jun
27

Voices of Pride

Get ready to ignite your Pride weekend with an unforgettable celebration of song, rhythm, and community! Voices of Pride brings together the city’s most dynamic voices for a night of electrifying performances, powerful anthems, and heartfelt tributes.

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Fremont Fridays
Jun
27

Fremont Fridays

Fremont Fridays is BACK — and bigger than ever. This is Seattle’s festival for the people, powered by culture, built by community, and FREE every single week. No tickets. No gates. No barriers. This year, we’re leveling up with 3 stages every Friday

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Joyful Resistance — Leveraging the Power of Arts Activism
Jun
26

Joyful Resistance — Leveraging the Power of Arts Activism

  • 1119 8th Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 United States (map)
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Join us for a dynamic and inspiring community panel on the joyful power of arts activism. In a time when many are facing systemic erasure — politically, socially, and culturally — Pottery Northwest is transforming art into resistance through equity-driven programming that uplifts Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ voices. Moderated by James Miles, the panel will feature ceramicist Aisha Harrison, former legislator Kirsten Harris-Talley, and Pottery Northwest Executive Director Ed King.

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