Featured Events in Seattle in February, 2025 (July Updated)

The Heartbreak Brawl: Rainier Roller Riot vs. South Sound Roller Derby Dinner and a movie are so over! Bring your sweetheart, crush, or situationship to the date of a lifetime — our day-after-Valentine's bout with South Sound Roller Derby! This bout includes an extra-special preshow by local drag artists and other surprise performers. Schedule Doors open 4:30 pm Preshow starts 5:00 pm Bout starts 6:30 pm Afterparty starts 8:30 pm (location TBD) About Rainier Roller Riot We are an adult roller derby league and nonprofit based in West and South Seattle. Learn more about us at our website. Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: Our mission is to cultivate a cohesive roller derby team that centers growth, authenticity, and equity at every level. We are committed to prioritizing safety, embracing competition, and keeping fun and mutual support at the heart of all we do. Vision: We envision a league where skaters and officials of all identities, experiences, and abilities thrive together, continually honing their skills, deepening their collective bond, and championing social justice within their community. Values: We'll meet you where you're atHave fun!We show up for each otherDiversity makes us stronger Information Source: Rainier Roller Riot | eventbrite

Ready to meet your match while you run? Join our Singles Running Club! Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we welcome all paces. Enjoy fun group runs, social events, and the ultimate opportunity to bond over shared goals. Let’s delve into fitness and friendship together!Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): -Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) - Finisher's Towel or Giveaway - Finisher's Medal!(Shipped - Email us after the run) - Training Pack & Free Giveaways - (Optional) Online Results & Certificate of Completion - (Optional) We now have Technical Running Shirts. These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. - (Optional) Custom Marble Plaque/Award - Custom Marble Plaque for just $15 more - (Optional) Join our new Running Club Near You! As a paid club member, you can participate in any 3 of our races throughout one year (any location) after you sign-up and get Custom Swag. If you want to purchase Swag, you can also visit our Online Store at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBestRacesSwag. Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) - Race bibs are provided on race day When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AM Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 2.5 hours after the first wave) Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal! Race Bundle: Sign-up for more races and get a discount! We'll send you your shirts for each race together. If you complete 3 of our runs, we'll send you a Custom Runner Marble Plaque (in lieu of the 2nd/3rd Medal)! GiftCertificates:Gift a race to a friend or family member on a beautiful Gift Voucher. Just email us at info@thebestraces.com or purchase in store. Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Run for Others: Make a Difference Our 4 core fundraising themes are: Cancer, Water, Education, & Other Causes. These core values drive our mission and shape our approach to fundraising, ensuring that every effort contributes to a more equitable and hopeful world. If you’re a Non-Profit or an individual wanting to work together, feel free to contact us for more information at contact@thebestraces.com. Or find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

Grab your bestie, mom, neighbor, friends, co-workers and join us for this fun 5k. Friendships included. Running is optional. FAQs: www.run2befit.com Information Source: Run 2 Be Fit | eventbrite

Better Together Run Feb. 15th 10amCome join us this February at Magnuson Park for the Better Together run. Bring that special someone or come solo and run with the group. This is also Valentines day weekend and we have special two person team 5k event where you and a partner each run a 5k together and we add your times for your team time. Special prizes for best dressed. This is a great event to do with a friend, family member or valentine. See you there! More info at: magnusonseries.org Information Source: Magnuson Series | eventbrite

Instructor: Christina Bengtson Date: Sunday February 16th Time: 11:30am-4pm Ages: 18 & up Price: $90 + $20 Kit fee (see bold below) (The PREREQUISITE for this class is Silversmithing Level 1-Butane Torch & Silversmithing Level 2 - Jewelry Solderingor prior butane torch silver soldering experience) This intermediate level class is for those with soldering and basic jewelry fabrication skills who want to add a new skill or perfect their setting technique. Bezel settings are extremely versatile and perfect for capturing any flat back stone. In this workshop students will choose from a variety of cabochons and learn the calculations for building a proper fitting bezel setting with fine and sterling silver. In this class you will learn how to calculate bezel strip length and width, 2-3 operation soldering, setting cabs and at least one completed cabochon set stone/glass pendant. There is a supply kit fee made payable to the teacher day of class by cash or check. Please come prepared to pay this fee. - Please Read Below - Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions. This class requires a kit fee, please come prepared. Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 6 students for this class. Masks Optional You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund. Information Source: NW Rockhounds | eventbrite

Rock Menopause Workouts & Nutrition Join Katy & Bre at 12304 32nd Ave NE for an exciting event focused on increasing lean muscle so you can decrease menopausal symptoms. In this in-person workshop, we will cover the main steps to decrease anxiety, lose weight and gain energy. Leave with step by step workout videos & recipes that support your body daily so you can get off the struggle bus and age powerfully. Connect with like-minded individuals, and rock your way through menopause! Secure your spot today! Information Source: Rock Menopause | eventbrite

Join Barnes & Noble Northgate in Seattle, WA on Tuesday, February 18,at 5:30PM PT as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli for an exclusive launch day event celebrating REBEL WITCH, the epic, romantic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crimson Moth duology. Kristen will be in conversation with award-winning author Margaret Owen. BONUS: Each ticket includes a copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition of REBEL WITCH: THE CRIMSON MOTH: BOOK 2, which includes an alternate cover and case, unique endpapers and bonus content! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders. Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises. TICKET INFORMATIONREBEL WITCH DISCUSSION + SIGNING Book Admission - $22.07 (Admission + one signed copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition of REBEL WITCH)**LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed hardcover copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition of REBEL WITCH.Admission to the discussion and signing with Kristen Ciccarelli and Margaret Owen.--> All seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in standing room behind the seated audience. If you require assistance, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate you! GUIDELINESThe authors will pose for photos during the signing. Photos may be taken from in front of the table. A B&N bookseller will be on-hand to assist.The authors will sign and personalize copies of their books. There is no limit at this time. The authors' backlists will be available for purchase at the event.Ticket holders will be admitted into the event space beginning at 4:30PM the day of the event. The event space will be closed before this time and seating may not be reserved until then.Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.No large bags will be permitted into the event.No memorabilia will be signed at the event.The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.All event guidelines are subject to change.If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (206) 417-2967Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDSAttendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 5:30 PM. If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Northgate (Seattle, WA) will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup. Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy. Event guidelines are subject to change. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT REBEL WITCHThe stakes are even higher in this epic, romantic conclusion to theNew York Timesbestselling Crimson Moth duology A WITCH... Rune Winters is on the run. Ever since the boy she loved, Gideon Sharpe, revealed who she was and delivered her into enemy hands, everyone wants her dead. If Rune hopes to survive, she must ally herself with the cruel and dangerous Cressida Roseblood, who’s planning to take back the Republic and reinstate a Reign of Witches—something Cressida needs Rune to accomplish. A WITCH HUNTER... Apparently it wasn’t enough for Rune to deceive Gideon; she’s now betrayed him by allying herself with the witch who made his life a living hell. Gideon won’t allow the Republic to fall to the witches and be plunged back into the nightmares of the past. In order to protect this new world he fought for, every last witch must die—especially Rune Winters. AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE... When Rune makes Gideon an offer he can’t refuse, the two must pair up to accomplish dangerous goals. The more they’re forced into each other’s company, the more Gideon realizes the feelings he had for Rune aren’t as dead and buried as he thought. Now he’s faced with a terrible choice: sacrifice the girl he loves to stop a monster taking back power, or let Rune live and watch the world he fought so hard for burn. In Kristen Ciccarelli's Rebel Witch, the exciting conclusion to The Crimson Moth duology, love has never been so deadly. ABOUT KRISTEN CICCARELLIKristen Ciccarelli grew up on a grape farm, dropped out of college, and worked various jobs before becoming an author. Some of her previous trades included: baker, potter, L’Arche assistant, and community bread oven coordinator. Kristen lives in Canada’s Niagara Peninsula with her husband and daughter. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter, Edgewood and the Iskari series. ABOUT MARGARET OWENMargaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail and has worked in everything from thrift stores to presidential campaigns. She is the author of the instant Indie Bestseller Little Thieves, which received five starred reviews and was a Kids' Indie next pick and YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection. Her debut, The Merciful Crow duology, was an NPR Best Book of the Year, a Tor.com Best of the Year, and a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, raising money for social justice nonprofits through her illustrated work, and negotiating a hostage situation with her monstrous cats. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Information Source: Barnes & Noble - Northgate (Seattle, WA) | eventbrite

Third Place Books welcomes psychotherapistAnthony Rellafor a discussion of his new book, Slow Magic: Cultivate Lasting Transformation through Spellwork and Self-Growth, a valuable tool for building relationships with spiritual allies, deepening your dedication, and nurturing lifelong happiness. This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! Having trouble registering? See Eventbrite's troubleshooting FAQ here. Tickets:This event is free to attend. Registration is required in advance. About Slow Magic. . .Meaningful experiences don't come without commitment—you need slow magic for profound and enduring work. Featuring dozens of hands-on exercises and theoretical discussions of magic, this book supports you in making big changes without getting burned out. Anthony Rella motivates you to persevere over days, months, and years; he provides many exercises and techniques that keep you engaged with your long-term goals regardless of what is happening in everyday life. He also helps you evaluate today's magical outcomes so you can make later workings better. This book is a valuable tool for building relationships with spiritual allies, deepening your dedication, and nurturing lifelong happiness. Anthony Rella is a magic worker and psychotherapist working in private practice. He has been studying and practicing in the Western Esoteric Traditions of witchcraft and magic for more than fifteen years, and he has been a mentor and teacher at the Morningstar Mystery School for the past five years. Anthony is also a founding member and vice president of the Seattle Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix. He authored Circling the Star and he has contributed non-fiction and poetry to a variety of anthologies. AnthonyRella.com About Third Place BooksFounded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events Information Source: Third Place Books | eventbrite

Experience the captivating sound of Phantogram on their "Running Through Colors Tour" in Seattle at the historic Moore Theatre on February 21, 2025. Located at 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, the venue sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable night of music. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the electronic rock duo's unique blend of dream pop and electronica live in concert. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in an evening of mesmerizing melodies and energetic performances.

Embark on a journey of laughter and adventure with DNDprov, our new monthly Dungeons and Dragons-themed improv show! Each performance is a unique quest where audience suggestions shape the storyline and large dice rolls decide the fate of our brave comedians. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the realm of fantasy, DNDprov promises an evening filled with spontaneous comedy, mythical challenges, and unpredictable twists. Gather your party and join us for an unforgettable experience where your imagination sets the stage! Information Source: Jet City Improv | eventbrite

Instructor: Christina Bengtson Date: Friday February 21st & Friday February 28th (2 day class) Time: 11:30 pm- 2:30pm Ages: 18 & up Price: $100 + $20 Kit fee (see bold below) (The PREREQUISITES for this class are Silversmithing Level 1 Butane Torch , Silversmithing Level 2 Soldering, Silversmithing Level 3 Introduction to Rings and Silversmithing Level 3 -Bezel Setting Cabochons ) Expand your basic bezel setting skills to create a cabochon set ring in this Intermediate level class. Learn to work with different wire gauges, shapes and patterns to size a well fitting shank and set a stone of your choosing. There will be a variety cabochons to choose from in class but feel free to bring your own round or oval , medium dome cab, no larger than 18x25mm There is a supply kit fee made payable to the teacher day of class by cash or check. Please come prepared to pay this fee. - Please Read Below - Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions. This class requires a kit fee, please come prepared. Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 6 students for this class. Masks Optional You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund. Information Source: NW Rockhounds | eventbrite

The New West North American Tour '25 will be making a stop in Seattle at Neumos on February 21, 2025. The venue is located at 925 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA, 98122. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening filled with live music and entertainment in the heart of the city. Make sure to mark your calendars for this highly anticipated event, as tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Join fellow music enthusiasts for a night to remember at the New West North American Tour '25 in Seattle.

Learn the secrets of Tai Chi form and function, directly from a Tai Chi World Cup champion. Nacho de la Encina is one of the foremost Tai Chi competitors in Europe, now making his first visit to the Pacific Northwest. Martial artists of all styles are welcome to attend. All participants must sign a liability agreement and media release. You will receive an email with instructions after registration. Information Source: Shoreline Tai Chi | eventbrite

Assemble your squad and get ready for a night of epic creativity! Watch as talented artists battle it out in three rounds of 20-minute masterpieces, all created with open materials. The pieces will be auctioned off and the crowd will crown the ultimate champion of the night! Apply to compete @ artbattle.com/artists! *Art Battle® Seattle is a 21+ event *Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleSeattle! Information Source: Art Battle International | eventbrite

MJ Lenderman & The Wind will be performing live at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle on February 22, 2025, as part of their Manning Fireworks Tour. The Neptune Theatre is located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a mesmerizing evening of music and entertainment in the heart of Seattle. Join us for a night filled with soulful melodies and captivating performances in a stunning venue. Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting music of MJ Lenderman & The Wind at this highly anticipated event.

Working with a variety of textured, frosted, and iridized clear glass, our focus will be on transparency/translucence as it facilitates external color transfer. We'll custom-tint cement mortars (our adhesive), which will lend color to the glass pieces as we set them into a mosaic design, noticing the effect of the glass surface texture on color intensity.Students will choose from several compositions, select/cut/shape/arrange pieces on a template, mix/apply mortar, and finally set their mosaic into mortar in a prepared frame. About the Instructor: Kelley Knickerbocker is an award-winning mosaic artist since 2005. With an aesthetic steeped in materials analysis and innovation, Kelley began teaching her unique blend of contemporary and classically-influenced mosaic techniques in 2009. She's known worldwide for her unordinary work and her enthusiastic, inventive, yet technically-grounded approach to teaching that regularly moves students beyond their own creative expectations. Information Source: Pilchuck Glass School | eventbrite

Find Your Own/ Cut Your Own - Carkeek Park Instructor: Carly Van der Hyde 2 Part Class Part 1 : Saturday, February 22nd at Carkeek Park 12pm- 2pm Part 2 : Sunday, February 23rd at NW Rockhounds 11am - 2:30pm Ages: 18 & up Price: $165 No rock experience needed. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and climb stairs to get to beach. PART 1 (Saturday) Meet at Carkeek Park with a group at 12pm. (You will get an email with directions and specific details a few days before class). The instructor will teach you about some of the materials you can find and show examples of what would be appropriate to cut in part 2 of this class. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, snacks, and check email before class. This ticket is for 1 person only. Please do not bring children or pets along with. PART 2 ( Sunday) Learn the art of cutting and polishing stone! You will learn how to turn your rough stone that you found into a beautiful shaped and polished cabochon ready to be set in jewelry or for your display case. You will learn the tools used to cut stone and get comfortable working with the equipment. This class counts as one of the Beginning prerequisites to get to Advanced Lapidary. - FAQ - Is this class loud? Yes. Part 2 you will be working with loud equipment (earplugs are provided). *** You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund. Information Source: NW Rockhounds | eventbrite

Theory of a Deadman will be performing at the Moore Theatre in Seattle on February 23, 2025. The Moore Theatre is located at 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101. Fans of the Canadian rock band can look forward to an unforgettable evening filled with their popular hits and energetic performances. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience Theory of a Deadman live in concert at this iconic venue in the heart of Seattle.

Instructor: Christina Bengtson Date: Sunday February 23rd 11:30-2:30pm & Sunday March 2nd 11:30-2:30pm Ages: 18 & up Price: $120 + $25 Kit fee (see bold below) (The PREREQUISITE for this class is Silversmithing Level 1 & 2, Silversmithing 3 -Bezel Setting Cabochons ) In this Intermediate/Advanced 2-session bezel setting workshop students will expand basic skills to include bezel setting squares, trillium, teardrops and irregular shaped cabochons in closed and open back settings. Adding decorative embellishments will be covered in the second-class session. Please note: If you’d like to bring a cabochon of your own, feel free to do so. If the length or width is over 18mm, please bring sterling silver backing plate in 22 gauge to accommodate that size with room for embellishment. Sterling silver backing plate will be provided in class for stones under 18mm. There is a supply kit fee made payable to the teacher day of class by cash or check. Please come prepared to pay this fee. - Please Read Below - Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions. This class requires a kit fee, please come prepared. Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 6 students for this class. Masks Optional You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund. Information Source: NW Rockhounds | eventbrite

Third Place Books is delighted to welcome Ching-In Chen,Miranda Mellis,Jane Wong, andRena Priestto our Seward Park store for a discussion of their contributions to the collection, Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation, a path-setting fusion of literary art and scientific research that deepens our understanding of the interdependence between life and habitat, illuminating the stark choices we face to conserve resources and ensure that the basic needs of all species are met. This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! Having trouble registering? See Eventbrite's troubleshooting FAQ here. Tickets:This event is free to attend. Registration is required in advance. About Creature Needs. . .Creature Needs is a polyvocal call to arms about animal extinction and habitat loss that harnesses the power of literature and scientific research to move us, and stir our hearts and minds, toward action and change. A collection of new literary works by prominent writers paired with excerpts from recent scientific articles that inspired and informed them, this innovative anthology engages the collaborative, cross-disciplinary spirit and energy that is necessary to address the impact of humans on all other animals on our planet. Divided into six sections representing the basic needs for survival—air, food, water, shelter, room to move, and each other—the stories and poems in Creature Needs vividly portray how these essential conditions are under assault through climate change, habitat loss, plastic and industrial pollution, and human intervention in natural landscapes. As the dominant species on Earth, humans not only control access to survival resources but we also overconsume and harm them. Rather than surrender to despair, the writers here believe that we have the power, if we choose, to change course and protect these resources. A collaboration with the nonprofit organization Creature Conserve, Creature Needs is a path-setting fusion of literary art and scientific research that deepens our understanding of the interdependence between life and habitat, illuminating the stark choices we face to conserve resources and ensure that the basic needs of all species are met. Contributors: Kazim Ali, Mary-Kim Arnold, Ramona Ausubel, David Baker, Charles Baxter, Aimee Bender, Kimberly Blaeser, Oni Buchanan, Tina Cane, Ching-In Chen, Mónica de la Torre, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Thalia Field, Ben Goldfarb, Annie Hartnett, Sean Hill, Hester Kaplan, Donika Kelly, Robin McLean, Miranda Mellis, Rajiv Mohabir, Kyoko Mori, David Naimon, Craig Santos Perez, Beth Piatote, Rena Priest, Alberto Ríos, Eléna Rivera, Sofia Samatar, Sharma Shields, Eleni Sikelianos, Maggie Smith, Juliana Spahr, Tim Sutton, Jodie Noel Vinson, Asiya Wadud, Claire Wahmanholm, Marco Wilkinson, Jane Wong. Jane Wongis the author of the memoir Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City (Tin House, 2023). She also wrote two poetry collections: How to Not Be Afraid of Everything (Alice James, 2021) and Overpour (Action Books, 2016). She is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Harvard's Woodberry Poetry Room, Artist Trust, Hedgebrook, UCross, Loghaven, the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, and others. An interdisciplinary artist as well, she has exhibited her poetry installations and performances at the Frye Art Museum, Richmond Art Gallery, and the Asian Art Museum. She grew up in a take-out restaurant on the Jersey shore and is an Associate Professor at Western Washington University. Rena Priest served as the 6th Washington State Poet Laureate and is the recipient of a Washington State Book Award and an Allied Arts Foundation Professional Poets Award. Priest has also received fellowships and residencies from the University of Washington Libraries, Academy of American Poets, Indigenous Nations Poets, Hedgebrook, and Storyknife. Her debut poetry collection, Patriarchy Blues, received an American Book Award. Her most recent project, a collection of essays titled Positively Uncivilized, will be published in 2025 by Raven Chronicles Press as the winner of their Keepers of the Fire Award for nonfiction. Priest’s poetry and nonfiction appear widely online and in print. She is an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation and lives in her ancestral homelands in Bellingham, Washington. Miranda Mellis is the author of Crocosmia (forthcoming in August, Nightboat Books) Demystifications (2021); The Instead (2016); The Spokes (2012); None of This Is Real (2012); and The Revisionist (2007). Her work has appeared in Harper's, The Believer, Conjunctions, the New York Times, and many other literary publications. She has been an artist-in-residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts, the Vermont Studio Center, and Millay Colony. She received the John Hawkes Prize in Fiction, the Michael S. Harper Praxis Prize, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. She grew up in San Francisco and now lives in Olympia, Washington where she teaches at The Evergreen State College. Descended from ocean dwellers,Ching-In Chen is a genderqueer Chinese American writer, community organizer and teacher. They are author of The Heart's Traffic: a novel in poems; recombinant (2018 Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Poetry) and the forthcoming Shiny City as well as chapbooks to make black paper sing and Kundiman for Kin :: Information Retrieval for Monsters (Leslie Scalapino Finalist). Chen is co-editor of The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence Within Activist Communities. They are a Massage Parlor Outreach Project core member, Kelsey Street Press collective member, Airlie Press editor and Nonfiction Coordinator for Best of the Net. They serve on the Governing Council of Seattle's Cultural Space Agency and on the board of Seattle City of Literature. They received fellowships from Kundiman, Lambda, Watering Hole, Can Serrat, Imagining America, Jack Straw Cultural Center, EmergeNYC and Intercultural Leadership Institute as well as the Judith A. Markowitz Award for Exceptional New LGBTQ Writers. They collaborate with Cassie Mira on Breathing in a Time of Disaster, a performance, installation and speculative writing project exploring breath through meditation and environmental justice. They currently teach in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and the MFA program in Creative Writing and Poetics at the University of Washington Bothell. About Third Place BooksFounded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events. Information Source: Third Place Books | eventbrite

Spend an evening at the NE Seattle Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. Bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by addressing your specific needs, such as gear, brake, and bearing adjustments, wheel truing and bike fit. You’ll also gain a better understanding of common noises and their causes and solutions. All in service to making your ride experience better and helping your bike last longer. About the Instructor, Russ Steele: Basic Bike Maintenance is taught by Bike Shack volunteer Russ Steele, former owner/manager of Wedgwood Cycle. Growing up in his father's bike shop, Russ literally has 60+ years of experience. Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income. Information Source: Seattle REconomy | eventbrite

Are you a cyclist who isn't sure where to start when it comes to training when you are off the bike? Do you want to stay pain and injury free this year heading into the warmer months? We're happy to announce that Upward PT will be teaming up with Free Range Cycles again in 2025 to bring you a 5-Week cross training class led by our resident cycling specialist, Dr. Jenny Iyo! 🎉✨💪 The class will include: 🚲 A dynamic warm up for pre-workout/pre-bike 🚲 Progressive circuit training workout geared towards keeping you strong on and off your bike 🚲 Post workout recovery/cool down routine to promote improved mobility 🚲 Individual cuing and modifications from a Doctor of PT Program kicks off Monday February 24th at 6:30pm, and continues on Mondays until March 24th Limited space available, so get it while it's hot! Information Source: Upward PT Seattle | eventbrite

Spend an evening at the NE Seattle Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. You may bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by performing a tune-up through gear, brake, and bearing adjustments along with wheel truing. You'll also gain a better understanding of common noises and their causes and solutions. Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income. Information Source: Seattle REconomy | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle on February 25, 2025. The renowned South African a cappella group will showcase their unique vocal talents at this iconic venue located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98105. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the world-famous group known for their uplifting and soul-stirring performances. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful music and cultural significance.

Experience the captivating fusion of classical music and heavy metal as Apocalyptica brings their Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour to Seattle. The renowned Finnish cello metal band will take the stage at the historic Moore Theatre on February 25, 2025. Located at 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, the venue provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening of iconic Metallica covers performed with a unique twist. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Apocalyptica's masterful musicianship live in concert.

In the face of relentless attacks on antiracist education, a much-needed reckoning with the roots of this latest wave of censorship and an urgent call to action to defend education.Third Place Books is thrilled to welcome local educator, activist, and writerJesse Hagopianto our Seward Park store for a presentation of his new book, Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education. This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! Having trouble registering? See Eventbrite's troubleshooting FAQ here. Tickets:This event is free to attend. Registration is required in advance. About Teach Truth. . .In just the last few years, scores of states have introduced or passed legislation that would require teachers to lie to students about structural racism and other forms of oppression. Books have been cut from curricula and pulled from school library shelves. Teachers have been fired and threatened with discipline. As long-time organizer, writer, and high school teacher Jesse Hagopian argues in Teach Truth, at stake is our democracy, not to mention the annihilation of entire systems of knowledge that challenge the status quo. As Hagopian shows by exploring the origins, philosophy, and manifestations of these attacks, the Right’s effort to regulate knowledge is an attempt to maintain its power over the American capitalist system, now and into the future. Yet the struggle for a liberatory education has a long history in the United States, from the days when it was illegal for Black people to be literate, to the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, to Black Lives Matter at School today. Teachers, students, and their allies are already building a movement – in the classroom, on campus, and in the streets – to defend antiracist education. Jesse Hagopian has taught in the public schools for over 20 years, serves on the Black Lives Matter at School steering committee, organizes for the Zinn Education Project, and founded the Ethnic Studies course at Seattle’s Garfield High School. He is an editor for Rethinking Schools magazine, the co-editor of Black Lives Matter at School and Teaching for Black Lives, and the editor of More Than a Score: The New Uprising Against High Stakes Testing. (Photo credit: Miles Hagopian) About Third Place BooksFounded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events. Information Source: Third Place Books | eventbrite

Class DescriptionJoin Yoshi Wright (@yoshi_wright) for this Hip Hop-Fusion workshop! Follow us on Instagram (@rangeeladancecompany) to see the song reveal! In-Studio ClassFor indoor training, we have a capacity limit. We ask that all participants arrive 5 MINUTES prior to class. Meet YoshiYoshi Wright has worked as a professional dancer and choreographer for over 15 years. He started his dance journey in 2001 as a Bboy and expanded his training to include Hip-Hop based choreography shortly after. In 2011, Yoshi moved to Los Angeles where he spent 9 years working as a professional in the dance industry. He’s worked on many Music Videos, Television Shows, Commercials, World Tours, Corporate Events, Live Concerts, Award Shows and has been fortunate enough to dance with iconic artists such as Ariana Grande, Britney Spears and Selena Gomez. Yoshi provides a fun and supportive environment for dancers of all levels to learn and grow in his class. He is great for anyone who dances for passion and provides the tools needed for those who want to go pro! Information Source: Rangeela Dance Company - Seattle, WA | eventbrite