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SUMMARY:Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026. The ceremony\, titled “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment\,” seeks to honor the work of Seattle artist and activist Erin Shigaki while committing to learning from past injustices and mistakes made throughout history. The mural depicts two Japanese American children on the day they are being forced into a World War II American incarceration camp. The permanent piece will also include historical information on the impact WWII and Japanese incarceration had on Japanese immigrants in the Pacific Northwest. \n\n\nCeremony Details: \n\n\nWhat: Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment\nWhen: 1 PM\, Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nWho: Speakers: Artist Erin Shigaki; Bellevue College President David May; and Stan Shikuma with the Japanese American Citizens League and Tsuru for Solidarity.\nWhere: Fountain Courtyard (near C and D Buildings); 3000 Landerholm Circle SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007-6406. View campus map.\nParking: Lot 14 is available for visitor parking\, with Lot 13 available for overflow. View parking lot map.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/never-again-is-now-a-permanent-commitment/
LOCATION:Bellevue College\, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T201500
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SUMMARY:Halftime Show @ Seattle Seawolves vs. California Legion
DESCRIPTION:Major League Rugby Semi-Final\nSunday\, June 14 at 7:30 PM PT\nSeattle Seawolves vs California Legion \nThe road to the Major League Rugby Championship runs through Seattle as the Seawolves host the California Legion in the Western Conference Semi-Final at Starfire Stadium. Following a 33-19 victory over California to close the regular season\, Seattle secured the No. 2 seed and earned the right to host a playoff match in front of the home crowd. \nWith a place in the Major League Rugby Championship on the line\, two of the league’s top teams meet once again in a winner-take-all showdown defined by playoff intensity\, physical rugby\, and championship aspirations. The atmosphere at Starfire Stadium will be unlike anything seen during the regular season as supporters from across the Pacific Northwest rally behind the Seawolves in pursuit of a third MLR Shield. \nFrom the opening kickoff to the final whistle\, every moment matters. Join us for an unforgettable night of playoff rugby as the Hunt for a Third Shield continues in Seattle. \nSeattle Kokon Taiko will be performing at the halftime show!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/halftime-show-seattle-seawolves-vs-california-legion/
LOCATION:Starfire Sports\, 14800 Starfire Way\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98188\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T161500
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SUMMARY:Japan Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Japan Fair is a free\, two-day festival in Bellevue\, WA across the lake from Seattle\, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”\, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians\, artisans\, community organizations\, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products\, talents\, and knowledge of Japan. Through live performances on stage\, hands on exhibits\, cultural workshops\, and vendor booths\, the public is immersed in the music\, dance\, artisanry\, and philosophy of Japan.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/japan-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260726T175923
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SUMMARY:Natsu Matsuri @ Uwajimaya Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a FREE\, Family-Friendly Festival!\nEnjoy two days of delicious street foods*\, fun children’s games\, and live entertainment\, including taiko drumming and lion dance. The festival will be held on 6th & Weller Street\, on the northside of Seattle Uwajimaya. Don’t miss out on the fun!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/natsu-matsuri-uwajimaya-seattle/
LOCATION:Uwajimaya Seattle\, 600 5th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T120000
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SUMMARY:Private Corporate Employee Picnic
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URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/private-corporate-employee-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T191500
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SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Victims\, Promoting Peace\nThe mission of From Hiroshima to Hope is to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence. We educate for peace\, non-violent conflict resolution and nuclear disarmament through a public outdoor event on August 6th featuring music\, speakers\, and a lantern-floating ceremony. \nEvery year since 1984\, we have held an annual event in Seattle\, with the hope that we can resolve international conflicts without violence and learn the habit of living in peace with all our neighbors on this earth.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/from-hiroshima-to-hope-7/
LOCATION:Green Lake Park\, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T113000
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SUMMARY:Taiko in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Sno-Isle Library System\, is hosting a series of community celebrations! \nCome join us for taiko in the middle of a beautiful natural amphitheater as part of the Lynnwood Library\, part of the Our World music series hosted by the Lynnwood Library. \nThank you to our community partner\, Lynnwood Parks\, Recreation\, and Arts Department.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/taiko-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Lynndale Park Amphitheater\, 18927 72nd Ave W\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T193000
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SUMMARY:Free Friday @ the Seattle Asian Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Free with RSVP \nFriday Night Fun opens the doors to the museum for an evening of fun and learning after our usual daytime hours. Everyone is invited to enjoy talks\, gallery tours\, performances\, relaxing music\, and delicious cocktails and snacks. This is a chance to visit the galleries for free and gain new perspectives through the eyes of guest curators\, community members\, and performing artists responding to artworks. \nThis edition of Friday Night Fun is all about the exhibition\, The Kondo Family: Storytellers in Clay. This exhibition traces a century of practice within one of Japan’s most influential artistic families. Works featured touch on themes including environmentalism\, grief\, and change over the course of three generations. \nThis is an all-ages event with a cash bar and food for purchase. Alcohol is available for purchase for guests 21+ with a valid ID.
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/free-friday-the-seattle-asian-art-museum/
LOCATION:Seattle Asian Art Museum\, 1400 E Prospect Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 CIDBIA Mid Autumn Night Market
DESCRIPTION:CID Night Market is an annual street festival in Seattle’s Historic Chinatown-International District. This free\, all-ages street festival celebrates the Chinatown-International District neighborhood through street vendors\, food trucks\, and cultural performances. \nSince 2006\, the CID Night Market has provided locals and visitors a unique open-air market experience – at night. Visitors can expect to find dozens of local street vendors offering food\, arts and crafts\, and more. Cultural performances including a lion dance\, taiko\, and martial arts demonstrations will take place under the red arch in Hing Hay Park as the sun sets. \nJoin us in celebrating the Chinatown-International District neighborhood!
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2026-cidbia-mid-autumn-night-market/
LOCATION:Hing Hay Park\, 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Branch Out at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Bonsai Museum’s Board of Directors invites you to a fun and festive afternoon in support of Pacific Bonsai Museum in an unparalleled location—the former headquarters of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation in Federal Way. Enjoy stunning bonsai\, hear live entertainment\, cheers to new friends with delicious bites & libations\, and participate in a stirring paddle raise\, all in celebration of Pacific Bonsai Museum. \n  \nRegistration Info To Come
URL:https://seattlekokontaiko.org/calendar/2026-branch-out-at-the-pacific-bonsai-museum/
LOCATION:Pacific Bonsai Museum\, 2515 South 336th Street\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003\, United States
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