EVENTS CALENDAR
BOOK SIGNING: TEACHING ASIAN AMERICA IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
The authors of Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms will be at the Wing Luke Museum to sign copies of their book, sold through the Marketplace.
2024 BEGINNING WHEREVER YOU WISH
"Beginning Wherever You Wish": A Book Talk moderated by Kimi Rutledge.
Writers Carla Crujido, Tessa Hulls, Lucy Tan, and Jane Wong read and share from their recent books.
EXHIBIT CLOSING: WOVEN TOGETHER: STORIES OF BURMA/MYANMAR
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
2024 SPRING MARKET
Meet amazing local artists at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Spring Market! The Wing Luke Marketplace features books, gifts, and more from over a 100 small businesses. This is a chance to meet some of the creators in-person.
EXHIBIT CLOSING: GUMA’ GELA’: PART LAND, PART SEA, ALL ANCESTRY
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
2024 C-ID SANTA
Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos
EXHIBIT CLOSING: HELLO AUNTIE, HELLO UNCLE EXHIBIT
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
2024 SAKURA MATSURI
Celebrating businesses in Historic Japantown/Nihonmachi with activations and Springtime celebrations!
2024 BOOK TALK: FOOD, FAMILY & FEELINGS WITH SUSAN LIEU AND KAT LIEU
Join us for a special in-person conversation with Susan Lieu presenting her debut memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter” and Kat Lieu of “Modern Asian Kitchen” on Sunday, April 7 from 2-4pm.
2024 HELLO AUNTIE, HELLO UNCLE EXHIBIT RECEPTION
A special event celebrating the exhibition opening of Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations with our Elders
2024 ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION
Support the museum while reconnecting with longtime community members, learning about exciting new developments on the horizon, and reigniting your passion for arts and culture at our annual dinner & auction.
4th ANNUAL CHINESE EXPULSION RALLY AND MARCH
A 2-hour event of remembrance, reflection, and resolve as we honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle.
Reflect on history and promote understanding
Honor the enduring contributions of Chinese Americans
Unite with diverse communities for a stronger future
2024 AANHPI LEGISLATIVE DAY
Recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders, APIC formed to lobby the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Over the last quarter of a century, APIC has built on this legacy to bring together Asian and Pacific Islanders including immigrants, refugees, and citizens around Washington state, in order to use our collective strength to empower our community.
2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and Year of the Cat at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join an afternoon of a variety of family-friendly activities!
2024 FEBRUARY STORY TIME WITH OLIVER CHIN
2024 is the Year of the Dragon and this sweet story about Dominic, a young dragon discovering his best qualities, will encourage and inspire us all!
2024 FILIPINO TATTOOS: ANCIENT TO MODERN
Lane Wilcken will take us on a journey through the history and culture of precolonial Philippine tattoos. This talk is part of a week long visit for Wilcken who will be exploring the archives of the Burke Museum and Filipino American National Historical Society.
2024 SHISHIMAI LION DANCE BLESSING
Join members of the neighborhood Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple as they bring the blessing dance on-site to the Museum.
2023 C-ID SANTA
Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos
2023 JAPANTOWN JINGLE
Learn more about Japantown's food, fun and fashion shops located in the Northwest corner of the Chinatown-International District with the Kibou no Ki (Tree of Hope) for Japantown's Holiday Wishing Tree; Holiday festive lights; fashion & food specials this Holiday season!
2023 HOLIDAY MARKET
Visitors will get to browse our Holiday Craft Fair while you wait to see Santa, featuring beloved local venrods Bathing Beauties, Kela Designs, Punching Panda, Stephanie Mai Designs, Shishido Creative, Sweet & Sour Jewelry, and the community members behind The Lotus Skyliners!
2023 DECEMBER STORY TIME WITH JANET WONG
Join us on Dec. 7 at 11AM for our final story related to the Tricksters Exhibit (through Dec. 31). Catch this original story written by Janet Wong on Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage. And don’t miss the Tricksters Exhibit on display through Dec. 31, 2023!
KING COUNTY HATE CRIMES OVERVIEW PRESENTATION
Please join us for a Hate Crimes Overview (featuring King County Prosecuting Office Hate Crimes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney), which is intended to provide useful information for the community including crime victims, non-profit organizations, community leaders, concerned citizens, law students, attorneys, etc.
2023 MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY
We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!
2023 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!
2023 THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
Visit Bellevue Square and Bellevue Collection’s Cultural Celebration for a special digital exhibit on Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year
2023 PANEL TALK: THE POSTWAR SEATTLE CHINATOWN OF JOHN OKADA
Learn more about postwar Seattle Chinatown as depicted in the pages of John Okada’s 1957 novel “No-No Boy” through the memories and research of family historian Shox Tokita, former Seattle City Councilmember Delores Sibonga, and author Dr. Marie Rose Wong. This event is on Sunday, November 19, at 2 PM at the Central Library.
2023 NOVEMBER AFTER HOURS TRIVIA
Join friends near and far as you compete for prizes on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island themed trivia. Play from home via Zoom and Crowdpurr.
2023 NOVEMBER TRICKSTERS STORY TIME WITH ROGER FERNANDES
November features two Story Times! Join us on Nov. 16 at 11AM for a story tied to the current Tricksters Exhibit (through Dec. 31). Roger Fernandes, Storyteller and Artist of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, shares his trickster story in time for Native American Heritage Day (Nov. 24). Catch this Story Time on Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage.
2023 SEATTLE ARTS & LECTURES: VIET THANH NGUYEN
Viet Thanh Nguyen rewinds the film of his own life in A Man of Two Faces. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer, Nguyen expands the genre of personal memoir by acknowledging larger stories of refugeehood, colonization, and ideas about Vietnam and America
SEATTLE CHINESE ORCHESTRA: SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Join us for an engaging and educational afternoon with a special small ensemble performance by members of the Seattle Chinese Orchestra! This event is on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2-4pm, with the performance at 2:30pm and a Q&A with the musicians to follow the performance.
POSTPONED: TALK: "WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CANTONESE IN 19TH CENTURY CHINA AND AMERICA” BY DR. DOUGLAS LEE
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Wing Luke Museum welcomes back Dr. Douglas Lee to the PNW. His latest talk is based on his new book series, The Gum-Shaan Chronicles, The Early History of Cantonese-Chinese America.
2023 NOVEMBER STORY TIME: IN MY MOSQUE
Story Time will feature the book “In My Mosque” by M.O. Yuksel and illustrator Hatem Aly. Step into the welcoming and warm traditions that found in every mosque - told through a community’s and a child’s perspective. Posted on Nov. 2 at 11AM to Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage.
2023 STORIES OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN SEATTLE
The Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper explores history and culture in Seattle with Joël Tan, Beth Takekawa, Lawrence Matsuda, former Washington governor Gary Locke, and Bettie Luke, the youngest sister of Wing Luke.
2023 WE ARE NOT STRANGERS BOOK LAUNCH
Third Place Books welcomes author and illustrator Josh Tuininga to their Lake Forest Park store! Tuininga will be discussing his new graphic novel, We Are Not Strangers, an evocative and beautifully illustrated work of historical fiction.
MUSIC AS ACTIVISM: A SHOW TALK WITH THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE
Join us for performances, discussions and giveaways! In partnership with the 5th Avenue Theatre, this special event is an opportunity for community members who have seen or plan to see the show, Cambodian Rock Band, (now at ACT Theatre through Nov. 5) to discuss with selected cast members the power the production has had within the Cambodian American community.
This program is from 6-8pm on Monday, October 23 at the Wing Luke Museum.