EVENTS CALENDAR
AANHPI JOURNEYS: STORIES OF FAMILY AND BELONGING
Get ready for an afternoon packed with live performances, story book readings, arts and crafts, and local authors at the Filipino Community Center on Sunday, May 17 from 11 AM to 3 PM! This event is free and in-person.
SQUARES.WORKS MARKETPLACE POP-UP
Shop locally made and functionally designed gifts, decor, accessories and more from SQUARES.WORKS at this Marketplace pop-up!
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
TEN THOUSAND THINGS PODCAST LIVE EVENT WITH SHIN YU PAI
Join Shin Yu Pai in a live event to celebrate the 5th season of her award-winning podcast Ten Thousand Things on Saturday, May 9, 2:30-4:00 PM at the Wing Luke Museum. This event is free and in-person.
Free First Thursday Evenings: Wing Luke Museum
Enjoy free general admission to the Wing Luke Museum on First Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, May through October, courtesy of 4Culture.
AA&NH/PI REPRESENTATION IN THE ARTS: K-12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, join us for a free 2-hour online K-12 educator workshop on Wednesday, May 6 from 4-6pm offering ready-to-use educational resources and featuring a panel with actor Marc de la Cruz, artist/educator Kanani Miyamoto, and design artist/animator Jackie Gorman.
NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT FILM SCREENING
Join Anida Yoeu Ali and community for a film screening featuring the work of visionary artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto on Monday, May 4 from 11AM-1PM at the University of Washington, Bothell Campus. This event is free and in-person.
FILM SCREENING - MAKING WAVES: THE RISE OF ASIAN AMERICA
Join community for a film screening of the documentary, Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America on Sunday, May 3. Filmmaker Jon Osaki will be present for a Q&A after the screening.
INTERGENERATIONAL MAHJONG 101 @ UNION STATION IN THE CID
Join us for this unique opportunity to play mahjong in historic Union Station on Saturday, May 2 from 1:00-4:00pm! Sign up for a lesson to learn the basics or join for all-level open table play!
NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: FILM SCREENING, MINI-CONCERT & RECEPTION
Experience the work of a visionary artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto on Thursday, April 30 at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theater at the University of Washington. This event is free and in-person.
SEATTLE’S CHINESE AMERICAN LEGACY
Learn about Chinese expulsion and exclusion in Seattle, the history of rememberance, and how local community members hope to continue telling the story.
2026 SHISHIMAI LION DANCE BLESSING
Join members of the neighborhood Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple on Sunday, March 29, from 2pm as they bring the shishimai blessing dance on-site in the Museum's Welcome Hall. This event is free and in-person.
2026 Annual Dinner & Auction
Wing Luke Museum brings you this year’s dinner and auction theme, “New Roots”, and returns to the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
[SOLD OUT] SHE MARCHES IN CHINATOWN FILM SCREENING
Join us to watch the 2023 short film, "She Marches In Chinatown,” with members of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team, friends and family of Chenanigan Films on Saturday, February 28, at 1:30pm. This film screening is dedicated to the beloved memory of filmmaker Della Chen.
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 2026 - TOURS & RESOURCES
The Day of Remembrance, observed on February 19, marks the anniversary of the signing of EO 9066, which set into motion the incarceration of Japanese Americans and their families during WWII. You can learn more about this historic breach of civil rights through a number of events throughout February, March and April.
YOUTH DRAMA WORKSHOPS - “YOUNG DRAGON: A BRUCE LEE STORY”
Register now for drama workshops for youth in conjunction with the upcoming Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) production of “Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story.”
140th Commemoration of the Seattle Chinese Expulsion
The rally and march is more meaningful than ever in light of today’s federal policies against immigrants, refugees, and citizens of color. The public is invited to join the Rally and March in support of due process and protections for all immigrants and refugees.
Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Legislative Day
Washington is approaching the second year of the 2025-26 biennium which has seen notable leadership changes, including a new gubernatorial administration. Concerns over a state budget deficit continue to worry many policymakers. While these present challenges to advocates for vulnerable and underserved populations, the pressures from federal policy changes and attacks on immigrants and refugees mean it is more important than ever to urge our state legislature to take affirmative action to protect our communities.
New Years All Year Round - Exhibit Opening
Celebrate New Year traditions from around the world and explore the Year of the Horse through art and stories at “New Years All Year Round” in the KidPLACE Gallery.
Lunar New Year Family Fair
Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a day full of festive art activities for the family, featuring games in our Community Hall, a horse-themed stamp passport to take home, and more!
2025 C-ID SANTA
Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos
HOLIDAY FOOD & FUNDS DRIVE TO BENEFIT ACRS & RVFB
Help support a happy holiday season for our neighbors! The Museum’s 2-day food and funds drive will benefit the ACRS Food Bank and the Rainier Valley Food Bank.
MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY
Shop with a purpose and visit the Marketplace on Museum Store Sunday to kick off your holiday gift search!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY POP-UP: TWO SQUIRRELS AND A NUT
In the neighborhood for CID Food Walk? Come visit the Marketplace and shop handmade gifts from local small business Two Squirrels and a Nut!
HOLIDAY MARKET
Wing Luke Marketplace’s Holiday Market makes its grand return! Shop small and support local small businesses and artists at this event.
HOLIDAY STAMP RALLY
Get into the holiday spirit and do your shopping at explore unique stores in the Chinatown-International District! Shop local and redeem a prize with the CID Holiday Stamp Rally.
TOWN HALL SEATTLE AND WING LUKE MUSEUM PRESENT: JEFF CHANG WITH SHANNON LEE, DOUG PALMER, AND SUE ANN KAY
Don’t miss this exclusive book event at Town Hall Seattle with Jeff Chang, author of new release Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, in conversation with Shannon Lee, Doug Palmer, and Sue Ann Kay. Learn more about Seattle’s influence on Bruce Lee and hear stories about Bruce from his daughter and former martial arts students!
BOOK EVENT: IN CONVERSATION WITH THIEN HO
Join Thien Ho, the current Sacramento District Attorney, for a talk about his new memoir, “The People vs. The Golden State Killer” on November 8.
2025 MEMBER MIXER
Member-Only Event - Join fellow Museum members for an evening of community connection at our Member Mixer: Co-Creating an Exhibit. This is your chance to mingle, share ideas, and help shape an upcoming exhibit.
2025 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH - KWENTUHAN/STORY TIME: INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us at the Wing Luke Museum on Saturday, October 25. Learn how to preserve family and community stories through intergenerational interview techniques. ASL interpretation provided.
13th ANNUAL A&NH/PI MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM
Join us for an A&NH/PI Mayoral Candidate Forum from 5:30-7pm! Doors open at 5:15pm. This is a free event and open to the public.
FREE FIRST THURSDAY: WING LUKE MUSEUM
Wing Luke Museum is offering free admission this October for First Thursday evenings, 5:00 - 8:00 PM!
Reflecting on 50 Years: Documentaries of the Vietnamese Diaspora
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Wing Luke Museum proudly presents a double-feature of contemporary documentaries of the Vietnamese diaspora: Sàigòn to Seattle (Dir. June Nho Ivers) and The Empathizer (Dir. Fred Le), followed by a moderated discussion with the filmmakers in attendance.