Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a celebration of African-American storytelling to a Pride brunch, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Seattle this week. Read on for a rundown.
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UNCODE: Storytellers
In honor of Juneteenth, this free live event features "true, personal stories by black storytellers from across the Pacific Northwest." Each performer will share stories based around the theme of "freedom," whether that's from a relationship, a religion, a place or a career.
Performers include SassyBlack, Monisa Brown, Jennifer Glover, Kilam TA, Zikora Odiaka and Donny Johnson.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Avenue South
Admission: Free
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Stories of Resilience: The Formerly Incarcerated, Drug Addicts + Society’s Castaways
"When we see the homeless and addicted on the streets, can we imagine being them? Do we believe the homeless and addicted will ever live and thrive surrounded by family and community? Do we realize that they already do?" These are the questions posed by this provocative community event, which aims to help those who've overcome addiction, trauma and incarceration "come out of the closet" and share their stories.
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to What's Next Washington, which aims to reduce prison recidivism and "replace mass incarceration with anti-racist solutions that work better for everyone."
When: Wednesday, June 20, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Avenue S.
Admission: $10
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Cephalopod Movie Night with Science Friday
"They're quick, they're clever, they’re masters of disguise"—and every year, public radio program Science Friday dedicates a week to celebrating them. In honor of Cephalopod Week, join the Atlas Obscura Society for a "cephalo-party" at the Swedish Cultural Center, featuring four original short films about octopi, squid and other tentacled friends from the deep.
After the screening, Science Friday executive director Danielle Dana and a special guest will answer guests' questions about the "amazing, adaptive, and sometimes creepy creatures" in the cephalopod family. Drinks will be available for purchase.
When: Thursday, June 21, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave N.
Admission: $28
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Seattle Pride Parade Brunch
Need to work off that Pride hangover, but still want to catch the parade? Head to Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails for their Sunday-morning Pride Parade brunch, featuring live entertainment by Wunderland Events and Miss Amora Dior Black.
The restaurant will offer rooftop views of the parade going by, with a brunch buffet stocked with rosemary pork loin, biscuits and gravy, and other rib-sticking fare. And if you're looking to retox, you can even add on bottomless mimosas or build-your-own bloody marys.
When: Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, 1415 5th Avenue
Admission: $25 for brunch; additional $20 for bottomless mimosas or $14 for build-your-own bloody mary bar
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