Local Events
Friday May. 15th
Heritage Open Mic
When
May 15th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Join us for an evening of music, poetry, and stories centered on AANHPI expression Heritage Open Mic at Little Saigon Creative.
Heritage Open Mic at Little Saigon Creative
Friday May 15th 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Presented by Seattle Chinatown Book Club
The Heritage Open Mic is an open mic centered on local and diasporic Asian American & Pacific Islander creative expression and experience. Come through and hang at the community family talent show!
Saturday May. 16th
Meet the Maker Spring Market
When
May 16th
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Meet the Maker is back on Saturday, May 16th, from 10 am - 3 pm at Little Saigon Creative! Shop local Asian American creators, connect with the community, and support small businesses in the heart of Seattle’s Little Saigon!
Saturday May. 23rd
Massive Monkees Day 2026
When
May 23rd
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Massive Monkees Day returns for the 27th anniversary on Memorial Day Weekend — May 22–24, 2026 with the Main Event on Sunday May 24th. Hip-hop arts competion.
Sat, May 23 — Hing Hay Park (Prelims)
All day energy. Crews battling for their spot in the main event.
Sunday May. 24th
Pride ASIA Fest
When
May 24th
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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In celebration of National Asian Pacific Islander American History & Heritage Month and to kick-off LGBTQ Pride Month - Pride ASIA proudly presents Pride ASIA Fest 2026.
FREE & ALL AGES Event
Founded in 2012, Pride ASIA’s mission is to celebrate, empower and nurture the multi-cultural diversity of the LGBTQ communities through the Asian Pacific Islander lens.
Pride ASIA is a proud member of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
Monday May. 25th
Reclaim Clay Collective Anniversary Market
When
May 25th
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Come celebrate with us at our 3-Year Anniversary Market, a free community pop-up with some of the most talented makers in Seattle.
You’ll find:
ceramics, Riso + art prints, jewelry and more
Monday, May 25th 12-4pm
Free to attend
Friday May. 29th
SAAFF Opening Night
When
May 29th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of the Seattle Asian American Film Festival - a night of culture, community, and unforgettable performances.
Viper Fengz - campy Seattle drag artist & your host
Slone - Japanese & Laotian Indie Pop/R&B artist
DJ Magic Sean - spinning all night long
Full museum access across all three floors
Complimentary food & bar (21+)
Let’s kick things off in style, you don’t want to miss this!
Get your tickets at bit.ly/SAAFF2026 or linkinbio
Saturday May. 30th
CID Spring Clean
When
May 30th
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Please join us for the 25th annual C-ID Spring Clean event on Saturday, May 30th, between 9:00am - 12:00pm!
The C-ID Spring Clean is an annual event dedicated to giving back to the neighborhood. Volunteers will be participating in an variety of beautification activities to help clean across Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. Volunteers will receive a free event T-shirt, breakfast, lunch, special offers, and community service hours (if needed).