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Legislative Aide – District Affairs Director (FULL-TIME, IN-PERSON & ONSITE ROLE)
The Office of Councilmember Rob Saka is currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our team as a District Affairs Director (District 1). This is a regular full-time, 100% in-person position. As a vital member of the legislative team, the District Director will be instrumental in ensuring the effective functioning of the Councilmember's […]
Tsuru for Solidarity Community Dinner
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) 1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin Tsuru for Solidarity at a Community Reception and Dinner where you can hear about our campaigns, learn how to get involved, and meet members of our team. RSVP to meet us at the JCCCW on Friday, November 8, at 6pm. We'll provide the food (please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!) […]
Sound Singers Annual Concert
Sound SIngers 10th Annual Concert & Bake Sale November 9th, Saturday 6PM (Bake sale starts 5pm) Trinity Lutheran Church 6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood, 98036 Free admission Please join us for a wonderful evening filled with fantastic music. Make sure to stop by our famous bake sale for delicious treats! We're looking forward to seeing […]
Tacoma Buddhist Temple Fall Food & Craft Bazaar
Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., TacomaEnjoy Japanese beef curry, udon noodles, daifuku mochi; homemade baked goods; fall produce, and a rummage sale of Japanese items. The temple’s popular curry, udon and daifuku mochi must be pre-ordered online at www.tacomabt.org by 10 p.m. Oct. 31. The day of the bazaar, on Nov. 10, pick up those items to-go or dine inside […]
16th Annual Seattle Slack Key Festival
Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Ave, SeattleKala Koa Entertainment celebrates 16 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the 2024 Seattle Slack Key Festival returning to Town Hall Seattle on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Slack Key Festival takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing GRAMMY-winning and Na Hoku Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) award-winning Hawaiian kiho’alu […]
Film Screening: Asako I & II
Allen Library @ University of Washington Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us for a screening of the award-winning 2018 film 'Asako I & II' by filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive my Car) based on the award-winning novel Nete mo Samete mo by Tomoka Shibasaki. Shibasaki will be on site to introduce the film. A mysterious and intoxicating pop romance, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s follow-up to the acclaimed Happy […]
APIA and McDonald’s Scholarship
The last day to apply for the APIA Scholarship is on January 21st, 2025! Asian & Pacific Islander America (APIA) Scholars offers a range of scholarships to support students who identify as Asian American. McDonald’s, in collaboration with APIA Scholars, has been empowering college students through financial support and expanded access to higher education. This […]
One-on-one workshop
NVC Memorial Hall 1212 S King Street,, Seattle, WALooking for advice on how to start a company? Struggling with QuickBooks on your own? Want to start a business but not sure where to begin? Looking for loans you can get even without a strong credit history? Need recommendations for trustworthy experts or connections with other businesses? Do you have concerns like these? Business […]
Justified Live Music Event
Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue11-23-24 Terry’s Kitchen Presents Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 8 PM – 10:30 PM JUSTIFIED LIVE MUSIC EVENT Justified is an eight-piece Funk, R&B Soul, Smooth Jazz, and Latin-infused band from the Seattle, WA area. The band formed from a collection of energetic friends who just couldn't get enough of the old-school funk artists. Their unique […]
THE OBG’s Live Music Event
Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue12-13-24 Terry’s Kitchen Presents THE OBG’s Live Music Event We are Two Weeks Away! Friday, Dec 13, 2024 9 PM – 11:30 PM The OBG's are a Seattle-based Band Focusing on Dance Music from the ‘60s –’80s, R&B & Funk Genres! $15 Cover (includes sales tax) https://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/ Terry’s Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA […]
Okaji-mochi for Sale
Jingoji Buddhist Temple will sell "Okaji-mochi" Blessed Pound Rice at the end of the year. That pound rice is made cleanly and offered to Fudo-myo-o, the main deity of the Temple, to bless for the new year. It is full of auspicious, prosperous and protective power of the deity. There are 2 types of Okaji-mochi: […]
Chiaki Eri 絵莉千晶 Happy Holiday Concert with Seattle Friends
Good Shepherd Chapel 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, SeattleChiaki Eri is a former Takarazuka Revue Star and currently solo singer in Japan. Takarazuka Revue is Japanese all-unmarried-female theatre company, born in 1914. She is known for her beautiful voice and powerful expressiveness Join us for her graceful and dazzling concert with Seattle local singing groups, kids, and more. ＊Rice Balls available for purchase
Terry’s Kitchen New Year Eve Gala!
Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue12-31-24 TERRY'S KITCHEN NEW YEAR EVE GALA! Featuring DJ Sheila E & DJ Craig! Tues, Dec 31 @8:30pm - 12:30am Come Ring in the New Year 2025 with all your friends – dancing and celebrating to your favorite music from the Past to the Present!! Experience the lighting and sound systems like you haven't seen […]
6th SEIJIN-shiki USA
Meydenbauer Center Theatre 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, United StatesJIA Foundation, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle, is proud to announce the 6th SEIJIN-shiki USA, a Japanese-style Coming of Age Celebration. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on January 19, 2025 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, WA. SEIJIN-shiki is a cherished annual event throughout Japan. It […]
Protecting You & Your Loved-Ones: Financial Planning by the Decade (60s and beyond)
This session will explore holistic approaches to: • Financial Fitness: Focus on adopting practices for long-term financial well-being. • Intersection of Health and Wealth: Explore the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual health with financial stability, emphasizing alignment of wealth-building with personal goals and values. • Preserving Wealth for Generations: Cover topics such as estate […]
Lion Dance at Uwajimaya Beaverton
Uwajimaya Beaverton 10500 Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, BeavertonCelebrate the Lunar New Year with us at Uwajimaya Beaverton as we host a vibrant lion dance performance! This traditional dance is believed to bring good luck, happiness, and prosperity for the year ahead. Join us on February 2 (Sunday) from 1:30pm for an unforgettable experience as the lion dance brings the spirit of the […]
Tacoma Buddhist Temple Sukiyaki Fundraiser
Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., TacomaAnnual fundraiser features our flavorful beef or vegetarian sukiyaki cooked in special sukiyaki pans, plus our tender chicken teriyaki. Meals include a mochi cupcake, rice and tsukemono. Temple members prepare the dishes using recipes perfected over the decades. Meals must be pre-ordered by Feb. 22 and picked up or eaten at the temple at the […]
Understanding Workers’ Comp in WA state
Get the essential information about Worker’s Compensation that every employee and employer need to know! Join us for an informative seminar led by a specialist from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to learn about the claims process, rights, responsibilities under Worker’s Compensation.
Executive Director Job Position Opening
The Seattle Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is searching for a new Executive Director. Applications for this leadership role are open until February 14, 2025. The new Executive Director will play a key role in guiding the CIDBIA through a period of revitalization, comunity engagement, and strategic growth. See: https://cidbia.org/ or contact jobs@cidbia.org.
Latin America and Left-Wing Politics in Post-ANPO Japanese Literature
University of Washington Thomson Hall 317 Thomson Hall 317, SeattleThe 1959 and 1960 protests in Japan against the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty (ANPO) reflected public discontent with military alliances and foreign influence, as well as a desire for national autonomy and peace after World War II. Within this context, many Japanese intellectuals drew connections between their struggles and those of marginalized groups worldwide, incorporating themes […]
Yuko Mabuchi single release
Announcing the release of my new single “ETHEREAL” on February 14th on SRG Jazz/Virgin Music Group. “ETHEREAL,” (a Jeff Lorber composition) will be featured on my upcoming album, “QUANTUM.” Yuko Mabuchi is a rising star on the music horizon. Her high-energy performance is captivating and extremely entertaining, embodying the spirit of jazz and the power […]
Days of Remembrance and Resistance
Day of Remembrance (DOR) event sponsored by Tsuru for Solidarity to remember the incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry during World War II and to call for the closure of the Northwest ICE Processing Center and deportation flights from King County Airport. Co-sponsored by immigrants rights group La Resistencia. This is the first of […]
Preventing “Frailty” in Aging
Nikkei Manor 700 6th Ave S, SeattleJoin us for a special Genki Wellness Program class exploring the Japanese concept of "Frail", a term used in Japan to describe the early stages of aging-related decline in physical, mental, and social well-being. Tomoko Faasuamalie, Kokoro Kai Director at Nikkei Manor, will share insights from Japan on how recognizing and addressing "Frail" can help […]
Audition for RETURN TO JOY MARKET
West of Lenin 203 N 36TH ST #204,, SeattleAuditions are live for our co-presentation with Jet City Improv and Pork Filled Productions in May 2025! Please check out auditions for Return of Joy Market directed by Kendall Uyeji and Angel Gao Feb 22nd and Feb 23rd! If you are an AAPI improviser or an AAPI artist with improv experience, you are wanted for […]
Applications Open for the Emerging Filmmakers Program
OnlineThis groundbreaking initiative is set to support early-career, female-identifying filmmakers by providing essential funding, mentorship, paid apprenticeships, and bespoke marketing and distribution strategies for their original film projects. The program is open to female-identifying filmmakers of all backgrounds and experiences in Washington State, and is especially open to new artists with no film experience. It […]
Free Tax Support Clinic
Nisei Veteran's Committee (NVC) Memorial Hall 1212 S King St, Seattle, WA, United StatesFree Group Consultation Schedule (March) We are offering free group consultations every Wednesday in March! These sessions are designed to assist you with Form 1040 and Schedule C, as well as TurboTax usage. You can join at any time within the scheduled hours. March 5 (Wednesday): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM March 12 (Wednesday): 10:00 […]
Seattle Festival Orchestra presents: Echoes of the East
Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Ave, SeattleExperience the vibrant cultures of East Asia in Echoes of the East, a mesmerizing journey through music. Gustav Holst's enchanting Japanese Suite and Bao Yuan-Kai's evocative Sketches of Taiwan will paint vivid soundscapes of Eastern traditions, and the program will conclude with the timeless elegance of Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, performed by rising local phenom […]
Glass in Bloom: An Ikebana Exhibition
The Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, TacomaThis is the Ikebana exhibition by Seattle Chapter 19 Collaboration with Tacoma-Olympia Chapter 147, sponsored by the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. We have a ribbon cutting ceremony by Consulate-General of Japan on 3/22/25 at 11 am. Ikebana demonstration is scheduled at 1pm-3pm on both 3/22/25 & 3/23/25. Cost: $22 - Adults $20 - Seniors (65+) $20 […]
Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit
University Heights Center 5031 University Way NE Room#209, SeattleWe offer exhibitions from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum which include photos, videos, and storytelling from the survivors of the atomic bombs placed over Japan in World War II to raise awareness of the nuclear weapons. It is great opportunity to see this exhibition in our community. We will share the entry code at the […]