The last month of spring is upon us, and while public life isn’t back to normal just yet, Seattle’s flora and fauna are blossoming to their usual fullness and annual festivals are returning in a modified fashion. Keep reading to plan ahead for the most noteworthy events both online and in person this May, from the Pike Place Market Flower Festival over Mother’s Day weekend to Seattle Beer Week, from the Seattle Transgender Film Festival to an On the Boards Drive-In with Henry Art Gallery, and from the stacked Crosscut Festival to the opening of Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem at the Frye. For even more options, check out our complete streaming events calendar and our guide to in-person things to do.
Events are online unless otherwise noted.
CULTURAL FESTIVALS
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Tune in to Seattle Center Festál’s Facebook page for a live mini-festival featuring an address from Mayor Jenny Durkan, a performance from the International Lion Dance Team and local drill teams, the annual Alan Sugiyama hum bow eating contest, a food demo, and more.
(Sun May 2)
