Get ready, Seattle—this isn't your grandmother’s opera. When Bizet first unleashed Carmen in 1875, it broke the rules, shocked the audience, and redefined musical drama. In May 2026, Seattle Opera isn't just reviving a classic, but reclaiming that radical, dangerous energy.

Hinton Publishing recently announced the release of The Power of the River, a memoir by Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington.

This week on Back2Besa, host Besa Gordon is tapping all the way into baseball season and what it really means for the city of Seattle—on and off the field.

Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) recently hosted the Basketball Empowerment Camp Honoring Slick Watts at the Rainier Beach Community Center, creating an event that empowered underserved youth in sports and addressed an urgent need for collective healing in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood. 

Surge Reproductive Justice and My Time For Massage are teaming up to host Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience, a documentary screening featuring The Ebony Canal, an NAACP Image Award-winning documentary narrated by Viola Davis. 

Jackie Vaughn, the Executive Director of Surge Reproductive Justice, recently joined host Deaunte Damper on “We Live in Color” to discuss the intersection of anti-racist organizing, Black maternal health, and the necessity of radical solidarity.

The City of Seattle has officially declared May as Creative and Creator Economy Month, marking a significant recognition of the creative industries as essential contributors to economic vitality, workforce development, and cultural identity across the state. 

In a recent interview on “The Day With Trae” with host Trae Holiday, artist Olwethu De Vos shared how her journey from a student of sculpture and glassblowing led her to develop a unique "sculptural drawing" signature that explores the deep connection between materiality and healing.

The Pacific Northwest’s cultural landscape is being redefined at the Seattle Art Museum. In its new exhibition, Beyond Mysticism, the museum is pulling back the curtain on a movement that was about far more than just mystic vibes—it was a raw, unfiltered response to the rapid industrialization and urban transformation of 20th-century Seattle.

Seattle JazzED, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young people with music education, has just announced the new Femme Jazz Collab Workshop focused on empowering female-identifying musicians and more.

On a recent episode of “The Big O Show,” Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson discussed the city's ongoing public safety challenges and her administration's strategy for addressing gun violence.

The Pioneer Square neighborhood witnessed a resurgence earlier this month when a pop-up market took over the historic Grand Central Arcade, marking the beginning of a recurring series of markets planned for the spring and summer seasons. Converge Media co-founder Erik Kalligraphy was there to masterfully capture the artistic celebration. 

While the Mariners celebrated their first Steelhead Sunday of the season, Seattle Central Little League kicked things off with an opening day jamboree at Judkins Park and Playfield. The event brought together coaches, families, and young athletes for a vibrant parade and celebration of the game.

Black Achievement Washington (BAWA) has announced the organization’s first-ever state-wide Black Achievement Washington Gala, a black-tie event scheduled for June 27, 2026 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Fife, Washington.

Opening Day in Seattle came with more than just the return of baseball—it marked the start of a historic new tradition for the Seattle Mariners. During a recent appearance on Good Day Seattle, Converge Media producer Omari Salisbury shared insight into the team’s new “Steelhead Sundays” initiative, a season-long commitment to honoring the legacy of Negro League baseball in the Pacific Northwest.

By Ashleigh McCurdy - There are few experiences as timeless as gathering around a glass of wine. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Seattle, 13 women winemakers came together at the 2026 Women in Wine Taste Experience, hosted by Urban Connoisseurs at Osteria la Spiga. (Read more here)

The Seattle hair community recently converged for an energetic display of artistry and innovation at the 12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition. The event brought together local stylists, barbers, cosmetology schools, beauty entrepreneurs, and more for a day of live competition and creative expression at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

This week on Back2Besa, we’re tapping into creativity in a whole different way. From Seattle to Spokane, this episode is all about how art shows up in our communities — not just as something to look at, but something you feel, experience, and connect through.

By Besa Gordon - Baseball is BACK in Seattle tomorrow and if you’re pulling up to T-Mobile Park for opening day… just know the food lineup this year is doing what it needs to do. I got to hit the Seattle Mariners Food Preview with Cuddy and babyyyy… I’m telling you now, come hungry!

Grand Marshal Deaunte Damper and Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn joined Good Day Seattle this morning to discuss the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade set for Sunday, June 28. Detailing the celebration’s “Rally” theme, Hearn and Damper discussed the call for community solidarity and action.