Discover Asian & Asian American Heritage Month Events in Greater Seattle
Last updated: May 18, 2023, at 10:12 a.m. PT
Originally published: May 18, 2023, at 10:12 a.m. PT
This month, we encourage you to explore a wide range of activities, events, and works of art to celebrate the rich heritage of Asian & Asian American cultures. Now is also a perfect time to broaden your understanding of the rich diversity of the Asian & Asian American communities with resources we’ve included. This list is just a starting point for engaging, reading, watching, listening, and learning.
Downtown, South, & West Seattle
U3: Cynthia Lin, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Ukulenny
May 20, 7:30 pm
Ballard Homestead
Ukulele supergroup U3 brings together three heavy hitters of the uke world in a musical collaboration spanning the Pacific Ocean.
Seattle Japanese Garden: Family Saturday, May: Koi Day
May 20, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free koi food, a koi presentation, Q & A, Taiko drumming performance, and vegetable stamp art and crafts. FREE for all youth 12 and younger from 10 am to 2 pm for Family Saturday.
Spring Market: Wing Luke Museum
May 27, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
At the first-ever Spring Market at the museum, connect with small businesses and artists in the Community Hall and browse locally crafted and designed selections.
Redmond
United Festival
May 20, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Free henna, Indian dancing, cultural fashion show, delicious food and boba, and MORE! Fun for the whole family!
Bellevue
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Art Exhibition
May 1 – 26
Through a philanthropic collaboration with MG2 Foundation’s Executive Director, Jerry Quinn Lee, the city will feature a free exhibition of more than a dozen multimedia art pieces centering on the voices and experiences of the AANHPI community.