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.

An all-ages summer arts & wellness celebration in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (C-ID)

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.

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.

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(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.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

"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. 

Celebrating businesses in Historic Japantown/Nihonmachi with activations and Springtime celebrations!

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.

A special event celebrating the exhibition opening of Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations with our Elders

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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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

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.

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 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!

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.

Join members of the neighborhood Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple as they bring the blessing dance on-site to the Museum.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos

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!

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!

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.

We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!

We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!

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.

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.