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SUMMARY:Tadaima: I'm Home!
DESCRIPTION:After more than 80 years\, a treasured collection returns “home” to Seattle’s Japanese American community. In 1942 dozens of traditional Boys’ and Girls’ Day dolls were entrusted to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School by Japanese American families facing forced incarceration. Most were never reclaimed after the war. Artist Miya Sukune uses recent research in MOHAI’s collection\, as well as portraits Japanese American survivors and their descendants\, to create an installation called “Tadaima\,” meaning “I’m home.” \nTADAIMA: “I’m Home!” Bringing Seattle’s Girls’ and Boys’ Day Dolls Home reconnects the dolls with their traditional role of protecting and blessing children. It invites visitors to celebrate the resilience\, memory\, and enduring traditions of the Japanese American Community.
URL:https://napost.com/event/tadaima-im-home/
LOCATION:The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)\, 860 Terry Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shen Yun Performing Arts is Returning to Seattle
DESCRIPTION:The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing\nThe gong resounds\, the curtain opens\, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love\, loss\, humor and valor unfold before your eyes. You just might catch a glimpse of heaven. \nCome to experience the out-of-this-world show\, Shen Yun next month starting on the first day at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. This is what you’ve been waiting for. For tickets: ShenYun.com/Seattle
URL:https://napost.com/event/shen-yun-performing-arts-is-returning-to-seattle/
LOCATION:Marion Oliver McCaw Hall\, Seattle\, WA\, 321 Mercer Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T100000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese American Museum of Oregon Presents\nThe 2026 Cherry Blossom Bazaar\nA Vintage Sale of Japanese Treasures \nThe Cherry Blossom Bazaar has something for every age\, taste\, and budget! Hunt for hidden treasure at this unique sale of Japanese collectibles\, clothing\, dishware\, furniture\, and more. \nSaturday & Sunday\nApril 11-12\n10am – 4pm \nThe Povey Building\n408 NW 5th Ave\nPortland\, OR 97209\nEnter on NW Flanders between 4th and 5th Ave \nThe regular Bazaar hours are Saturday and Sunday\, April 11-12 and entry is FREE.\nOn April 10\, there will be a special Preview Night Benefit for those who want first pick of the merchandise\, with tickets priced at $25-50 for entry. \nHow to join in the fun: \nDonate your Japanese items through April 7\, by appointment only. Contact us at info@jamo.org or 503-224-1458.\nShop ’til you drop! Choose from an eclectic array of Japanese collectibles and gifts.
URL:https://napost.com/event/cherry-blossom-bazaar/
LOCATION:The Povey Building\, 408 NW 5th Ave\, Portland\, 97209
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T180000
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SUMMARY:CAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Transitions\, Building Networks\, and Navigating the Future of AANHPI\, SWANA\, MENA\, and Mixed Race Theatre \nHosted by CAATA in partnership with Rutgers University\, Harvard Asian Arts Project\, and Stanford University \nCAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward is a gathering centered on supporting college students as they transition into the professional theatre field. This conversation brings together emerging artists and working professionals across the AANHPI\, SWANA\, MENA\, and Mixed Race theatre community to share insights\, experiences\, and practical strategies for navigating careers in the industry. \nTogether\, we will explore the realities of entering the professional landscape—from building sustainable networks to identifying opportunities\, challenges\, and pathways for growth. This is a space for students to engage directly with artists who have forged their own paths\, ask questions\, and gain guidance grounded in lived experience. \nThis conversation is not only about career entry. It is about access\, mentorship\, and community. We gather to exchange knowledge\, strengthen intergenerational connections\, and envision more equitable and supported futures for the next generation of theatre-makers.
URL:https://napost.com/event/caata-conversations-pathways-forward/
LOCATION:Online (livestream)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Everett Rock & Gem Club 71st Annual Gem\, Jewelry & Mineral Show
DESCRIPTION:The Everett Rock & Gem Club\, a non-profit\, educational and recreational organization for Rockhounds\, will host it’s 71st Annual Gem\, Jewelry & Mineral Show on Saturday & Sunday May 2nd & 3rd 2026 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM both days. The Show will be open to the public at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds\, Weikel Event Center\, 18359 Cascade View Drive\, Monroe\, WA. Admission and parking is FREE.
URL:https://napost.com/event/everett-rock-gem-club-71st-annual-gem-jewelry-mineral-show/
LOCATION:Weikel Center\, evergreen state fairgrounds\, monrow\, 18359 Cascade View Drive\, Monroe\, 98272
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SUMMARY:Kubota Garden Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Browse and shop a curated selection of unique plant varieties\, including maples\, dwarf conifers\, shrubs\, perennials & native plants similar to those found in Kubota Garden and suitable for any size garden. Experts will be on site to provide advice. All proceeds benefit Kubota Garden Foundation and help provide events and programs at the Garden.
URL:https://napost.com/event/kubota-garden-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sound Transit x Arts Corps Safety Poster Gallery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Sound Transit and Arts Corps for a first-Thursday gallery event showcasing this year’s youth poster contest submissions! Poster designs will be on display as part of a gallery showcase alongside interactive activities to learn more about how to be safe around tracks and trains\, plus safety swag and giveaways. All are welcome! \nTo RSVP for this event\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-transit-x-arts-corps-safety-poster-gallery-walk-tickets-1985463963161?aff=oddtdtcreator \nTo learn more about the Safety Poster Contest or submit an application\, please visit: https://artscorps.org/safetyposter/
URL:https://napost.com/event/sound-transit-x-arts-corps-safety-poster-gallery-walk/
LOCATION:The Great Hall at Union Station\, 401 South Jackson Street\, Seattle\, 98104
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning\, Wealth\, and Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:As the tax landscape continues to evolve\, integrated planning between investment strategy\, tax management\, and estate planning has never been more important. \nIn this free seminar\, our expert panelists will explore how coordinating these three disciplines can help investors improve tax efficiency\, protect long-term wealth\, and position assets for a more effective generational transfer. These developments are particularly important for residents of Washington State\, where recent and proposed legislative changes are reshaping the tax environment. This evolving landscape highlights why a coordinated approach to wealth\, tax\, and estate planning is increasingly critical.\nThoughtful planning today can help investors navigate shifting tax policies\, preserve more of their wealth\, and ensure their financial strategies remain aligned with both current laws and future legislative changes. \nWe hope you’ll join us! This is a free community seminar/workshop offered as part of our Legacy Education Series. \nPlease register to attend: https://forms.gle/rzvkWkUAUVkCQoTcA
URL:https://napost.com/event/estate-planning-wealth-and-tax-seminar/
LOCATION:Nikkei Manor\, 700 6th Ave S\, Seattle\, 98104
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SUMMARY:Stories and Art at Kubota Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, family-friendly series featuring children’s stories and hands-on art inspired by the natural elements of Kubota Garden. At this program\, local storyteller Tobey Ishii-Anderson will share Japanese folktales followed by a chigiri-e art activity led by Leah Okamoto Mann.
URL:https://napost.com/event/stories-and-art-at-kubota-garden/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kubota Garden Foundation":MAILTO:sophia@kubotagarden.org
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SUMMARY:Japanese College Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Lighthouse will host the online free event\, “Japan University Online Fair”. \nThis event is open to anyone interested\, including students\, parents\, and educators. Eight universities are scheduled to participate\, including Aoyama Gakuin University\, Doshisha University\, and Temple University Japan Campus. \nThe fair will feature live sessions in both English and Japanese\, providing the latest information on university admissions\, scholarship opportunities\, fall enrollment\, and support services for international students. Individual consultations with each university will also be available by appointment. \nDates & Time: May 19 (Tue) – May 21 (Thu)\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (U.S. Pacific Daylight Time)\nContact: seminar@us-lighthouse.com (Attn: Nakamura) \nRegistration & Details:\n(Japanese) https://japan-universities.com/event/collegefair.html\n(English) https://japan-universities.com/en/event/collegefair.html
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LOCATION:Online (livestream)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighthouse":MAILTO:seminar@us-lighthouse.com
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SUMMARY:James K. Okubo Memorial Bench Dedication
DESCRIPTION:James Kazuo Okubo is the only Congressional Medal of Honor recipient from Whatcom County. Yet he remains virtually unknown and unrecognized in the place that nurtured his unbreakable roots as an American citizen with an unquestioned duty to country\, no matter how unjustly he and his fellow Japanese Americans were treated. \nBorn in Anacortes in 1920\, he grew up in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938 with dreams of becoming a dentist. He was a popular student in his junior year at Western Washington State College when he was unlawfully detained in 1942 and forced to board a bus in front of his home on H St. never to see it again. His large blended family were among the 33 longtime Japanese Americans residents and business owners from Bellingham who were taken to live in an American concentration camp in Tule Lake\, Calif. then transferred to other camps for the remainder of the war. While his family was imprisoned\, he volunteered to serve as a medic in the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team of U.S. Army defending the country that put them there. \nHis hero story was legend among the survivors of one of the bloodiest battles on the European front. He died in an accident in Michigan in 1967 – long before President Bill Clinton awarded Congressional Medal of Honor Medals to 22 cited\, but previously unrecognized Asian American and Pacific Islander servicemen in 2000. \nWestern Washington University awarded a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree to Okubo at Spring Commencement 2019. \nThis bench is the first permanent recognition of Okubo in Whatcom County.
URL:https://napost.com/event/james-k-okubo-memorial-bench-dedication/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 2700 King St.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikkei Northwest":MAILTO:sfgmi200@gmail.com
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