EVENTS CALENDAR
![DEMOCRACY SUMMIT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1722536789377-96SNHQXU1GFQSQETMV0G/democracy+summit+flier.png)
DEMOCRACY SUMMIT
Join Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities from around the state to celebrate our culture, our voice, and our vote. The free program will include a candidate forum among the top two contenders for Governor, keynote speakers, and cultural performances.
![EXHIBIT CLOSING: SOUND CHECK!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/f1046187-05f9-48cc-98fc-59aa7264c98e/Sound+Check+Title+-+Mustard+1920x1080.jpg)
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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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1712260061933-VWNGEANNIBVMTBBUHN92/ec99e53e-c8ae-6292-7697-c0315a805e28.png)
EXHIBIT CLOSING: HELLO AUNTIE, HELLO UNCLE EXHIBIT
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
![2024 “FROM HIROSHIMA TO HOPE” ANNUAL LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY @ GREEN LAKE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1720643481387-9X4JT9POOVO5HTFPN73U/20230806.3+FHTH+Photo+CMS+square.jpg)
2024 “FROM HIROSHIMA TO HOPE” ANNUAL LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY @ GREEN LAKE
On August 6, candle-lit lanterns will bring messages of peace and hope in this annual event that honors victims of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and all victims of violence. The gathering at Green Lake will begin at 6pm, with the family program at 7pm, concluding with everyone putting their lanterns in the water around 8pm. Lanterns will be provided and personalized by calligraphers (with Japanese characters and Gurmukhi script). The event will take place just south of the Bathhouse Theater, on Green Lake’s NW shore, at West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North.
![JAMFEST](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1719348039272-7YT0PTTPMBLM1Y744RAV/2023+JamFest+-+PC+MXT+Visuals+%28233%29.jpg)
JAMFEST
An all-ages summer arts & wellness celebration in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (C-ID)
![CANDIDATE FORUM: City Council Position 8](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1719010811278-TFB9HUMF9FZHMUBPXICE/2024+July+Seattle+Position+8.png)
CANDIDATE FORUM: City Council Position 8
Join us for the 12th Annual AANHPI Primary Election Candidate Forum, featuring Seattle City Council candidates. Engage with the candidates on issues impacting our communities and learn their political visions for the future of our city.
![WEBINAR: The Filipino Presence in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1718758788011-9MLG3B4S1D3FTY789LJV/Filipino+Presence+in+CID.jpg)
WEBINAR: The Filipino Presence in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Join us as we pay tribute to the Filipino pioneers who operated businesses in the CID and highlighting these five sites: CDA Burgos Lodge #10, Filipino Social and Improvement Club, Liberty Barbershop, Little Divisoria, and Manila Cafe.
Panelists who lived and worked in the CID will share their stories.
![EXHIBIT CLOSING: GUMA’ GELA’: PART LAND, PART SEA, ALL ANCESTRY](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/c9753b4e-1716-44e4-a064-4365fe577c59/2023+Exhibits+-+Guma%27+Gela%27+-+Roldy+-talaya+3000+-+PC+Roldy.jpg)
EXHIBIT CLOSING: GUMA’ GELA’: PART LAND, PART SEA, ALL ANCESTRY
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
![(CANCELLED) 2024 SPRING MARKET](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/e4ed601f-1014-4e83-9a64-ecd22b1d634c/2024+Spring+Market+Promo.+Lei+Making+Workshop+-+PC+Kalei+Matsui+%281%29.jpg)
(CANCELLED) 2024 SPRING MARKET
(CANCELLED) 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: WOVEN TOGETHER: STORIES OF BURMA/MYANMAR](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/112c9c86-6ffa-4847-900b-c5c9c4bec7b6/2019+Woven+Together+Exhibit+Opening+%2834%29.jpg)
EXHIBIT CLOSING: WOVEN TOGETHER: STORIES OF BURMA/MYANMAR
See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum
![2024 BEGINNING WHEREVER YOU WISH](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1712808848788-8P4N3TCA57VLEIFBMJ8D/2024+Beginning+Wherever+You+Wish+Book+Talk+-+Alt.png)
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.
![2024 SAKURA MATSURI](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/14c4e173-baae-4ae7-a17a-4c2f3f7bac99/Sakura+Matsuri_Japantown_2023_FB-18+textless.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1708546955204-CB9NQQD1KAHGADOJ0AUI/Susan+Lieu+w.image.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/9ac68632-7acf-4b09-9aad-8b78cedda9d5/2023+Sound+Check%21+Exhibit+Opening+-+PC+MXT+Visuals+%2832%29.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/5bf2efba-c7ea-4ee8-bbd7-60e1a5db63ef/2023+Auction+-+PC+IMTNP+%28184%29.jpg)
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.
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![4th ANNUAL CHINESE EXPULSION RALLY AND MARCH](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1707278967456-BR5Y945NNF59HOS66WFB/4th%2BAnnual%2BChinese%2BExpulsion%2BRally%2Band%2BMarch%2BQR2%2B-%2Bupdate3.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1704396422375-QW61BLDRL4GJI06698B3/legislativeday.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/672305da-df9e-4b27-b897-21599231e025/2023+LNY+-+PC+Wing+Luke+Museum+%2818%29.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/f639aca5-261b-439f-8ea0-e20cbde42df6/2024.2.1+Yr+of+Dragon+story+time+Oliver+Chin.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/690f2d66-df9d-483f-a5d5-e5d7efa52001/2024+Lane+Wilcken.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/aa0a266d-29f5-4b2b-a31d-2c2e7b80a3f4/2022+CID+Santa+-+PC+Truong+Nguyen+Photography+%282%29.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/6c8e0f3b-2603-4394-a90b-a013fd7f0cbc/HolidayGift_MaidenNoir.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/b55653ab-1175-4a9d-aaa3-d7e406ae78ed/kela+designs.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1699921360285-RXCL3PFBBO8DL12RIZ19/2023.12.7+ST+Janet+Wong+Tricksters+graphic.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/d914c4c9-9f66-4707-b7ba-d5f2ed02cf15/King+County+Logo.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/2a48615d-40bf-40e8-a309-c566a639f077/2023+Marketplace+-+PC+Ronn+CM+Photography.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/2a48615d-40bf-40e8-a309-c566a639f077/2023+Marketplace+-+PC+Ronn+CM+Photography.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1671258060746-XG1LRQ16EOVA29LJWB56/Oshogatsu_resized.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1698733512653-LYQNLKS5LL0JJCBT11MH/Okada+Centennial+Banner.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/1684195938285-3UW96RBXYV7B75U6F731/After+Hours+Trivia+%281%29.png)
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.