Local Events
Thursday Feb. 6th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 6th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Friday Feb. 7th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 7th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Saturday Feb. 8th
C-ID Monthly Community Clean-Up
When
February 8th
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us for the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)'s monthly C-ID Community Clean-Up. Volunteers meet in Hing Hay Park on the second Saturday of every month from 10AM-12PM.
We’ll work on litter pick-up in areas with the highest amount of waste based on the CIDBIA sanitation team’s recommendations across Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. The supplies and list of areas with a map will be provided upon arrival.
Please meetup in Hing Hay Park (423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104) before 9:55am.
Sign up here.
Questions? Contact yongkang@cidbia.org
Lunar New Year Celebration!
When
February 8th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake with art activities for all ages with Seattle Chinatown Int'l. Dist. Preservation and Development Authority!
Join us at the Donnie Chin International Children's Park at 700 S Lane St. from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. There will be egg tarts, lawn games, an art activity, and a book corner to enjoy. There will also be a table from the Department of Licensing with information about the upcoming REAL ID Act with a representative to answer questions about what kind of identification you might need moving forward.
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 8th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Sunday Feb. 9th
Filipino Storytime
When
February 9th
10:30am - 11:30am
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For our February storytime, we’ll be partnering with @kiligseattle! Kilig is a restaurant located in Chinatown-International District that serves modern twists on Filipino classics. We will learn what “Kilig” means in the book, “Kilig, Gigil & Other Uniquely Filipino Words”, written by G.M. Reyes and illustrated by @kimsanti_.
We will be learning about the Filipino words that have no direct English translations (like kilig, gigil, pambahay, pasalubong) with activities inspired by the book, and also crafting Valentine’s Day cards for our loved ones.
February 9th, Sunday
10:30am-11:30am
Kilig
710 8th Ave S, Seattle 98104
Please register here: bit.ly/filipinostorytime0225
Seattle Chinatown Lion Dance Store Blessing
When
February 9th
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Come watch and enjoy the lion dancers as they go around local CID businesses to bless them for the new year!
Thursday Feb. 13th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 13th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Friday Feb. 14th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 14th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Saturday Feb. 15th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 15th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Monday Feb. 17th
Women & Femmes, or Females
When
February 17th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Women & Femmes, or Females | Jan 31 - Feb 17
A transfeminist play about trauma, agency, and creative rebellion.
Friday Feb. 21st
Angry Black Woman 101
When
February 21st
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Angry Black Woman 101, a powerful one-woman show by acclaimed performer Kathryn Seabron, takes the stage at Theatre Off Jackson from February 21–23, 2024. Through personal stories, poetry, and media pieces, Seabron examines the harsh realities of misogynoir—the intersection of racism and sexism that Black women face daily.
Set against the backdrop of Seabron’s own experiences in a Bay Area nonprofit, Angry Black Woman 101 delves into the microaggressions and systemic barriers Black women navigate, while celebrating their resilience and triumph. This compelling performance provides a space for shared reflection, acknowledgment, and empowerment.
Saturday Feb. 22nd
Lunar New Year Celebration
When
February 22nd
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake!
Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
Angry Black Woman 101
When
February 22nd
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Angry Black Woman 101, a powerful one-woman show by acclaimed performer Kathryn Seabron, takes the stage at Theatre Off Jackson from February 21–23, 2024. Through personal stories, poetry, and media pieces, Seabron examines the harsh realities of misogynoir—the intersection of racism and sexism that Black women face daily.
Set against the backdrop of Seabron’s own experiences in a Bay Area nonprofit, Angry Black Woman 101 delves into the microaggressions and systemic barriers Black women navigate, while celebrating their resilience and triumph. This compelling performance provides a space for shared reflection, acknowledgment, and empowerment.
Sunday Feb. 23rd
5th Annual Chinese Expulsion Remembrance Rally and March
When
February 23rd
10:00am - 12:00pm
Where
Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA, Seattle WA 98104
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Join us for 2 hours of remembrance, reflection, and resolve as we honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Hing Hay Park,
Chinatown in Seattle Chinatown International District
Event Highlights:
Commemoration Ceremony
Elected and Community Leaders' Speeches
Procession to Seattle Waterfront
Cultural Performances
Community Unity and Solidarity
Why Attend:
Reflect on history and promote understanding
Honor the enduring contributions of Chinese Americans
Unite with diverse communities for a stronger future
All Are Welcome! This event is open to the public. Join us for a peaceful gathering as we come together to remember, honor, and commemorate. Join us for a post-rally 1.5-mile march to the waterfront
Seattle Chinatown Book Club
When
February 23rd
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Join C-ID's local book club that meets every last Sunday of the month at Mam's Bookstore. Follow @seattlechinatownbookclub on Instagram for more information.
Thursday Feb. 27th
I am an Actress, Where is my Country?
When
February 27th
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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In a country where art is silenced under the weight of censorship, one actress dares to tell the truth about silencedIran’s creative underground. “I Am an Actress ; Where Is My Country” is a raw, personal journey through the shadows of banned performances, suppressed voices, and stories locked away in fear. Through vivid vignettes that weave memory with resistance, a fearless performer shares her exile and the sacrifices Iranian artists face: the choice between their homeland and their art.
From Tehran’s shuttered stages to this very performance, witness one woman’s fight for artistic freedom and hear the unyielding anthem of those who refuse to let their creativity be .
Friday Feb. 28th
I am an Actress, Where is my Country?
When
February 28th
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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In a country where art is silenced under the weight of censorship, one actress dares to tell the truth about silencedIran’s creative underground. “I Am an Actress ; Where Is My Country” is a raw, personal journey through the shadows of banned performances, suppressed voices, and stories locked away in fear. Through vivid vignettes that weave memory with resistance, a fearless performer shares her exile and the sacrifices Iranian artists face: the choice between their homeland and their art.
From Tehran’s shuttered stages to this very performance, witness one woman’s fight for artistic freedom and hear the unyielding anthem of those who refuse to let their creativity be .