Where to Go This Weekend
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Top 5 Events | May 22-24

① Traditional Chinese Dance

📅 May 23, 2026 (4 p.m.)
📍 Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane NE, Seattle, WA 98105

The Annual Showcase of traditional Chinese dance features dozens of performances by University of Washington students in elaborate, colorful costumes. This annual production highlights both classical and contemporary choreography, showcasing the depth and elegance of Chinese performing arts. ✨💃

Held at Kane Hall in the University District, the performance brings together student talent, cultural storytelling, and dynamic stage design for an immersive cultural evening. 🎭🎶

💵 Tickets: $8-$16

② Trapeze Show

📅 May 21 – 22, 2026
📍 Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

The annual Protégé Show presents advanced students performing a diverse array of aerial arts, including high-flying trapeze, juggling, and unicycling. This showcase demonstrates months of technical training and artistic development in a professional circus environment. 🎪✨

Designed for all ages, the event blends athleticism and theatrical performance in an energetic SoDo venue known for aerial arts excellence. 🎭🤸

💵 Tickets: $13-$70

③ Northwest Folklife Festival

📅 May 22 – 24, 2026
📍Seattle Center Grounds, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

One of Seattle’s largest and most beloved cultural events, the Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates global traditions through music, dance, and art. The multi-day festival features hundreds of performances and interactive workshops across numerous stages. 🌍🎶

Visitors can explore craft markets, food vendors, community showcases, and cultural demonstrations throughout the Seattle Center campus. Attendance regularly reaches tens of thousands. 🎨🎤

💵 Tickets: FREE

④ Seattle Waterfront Marathon

📅 May 24, 2026 — 7:00 AM Start
📍 Genesee Park, Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118

The Seattle Waterfront Marathon offers a scenic 26.2-mile course along Lake Washington and surrounding waterfront views. As one of the city’s major annual endurance events, it attracts both competitive runners and recreational participants. 🏃‍♂️🌊

Race options typically include full marathon, half marathon, and 5K, making it accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. Spectators line the course to support participants throughout the morning. 🎽👏

💵 Tickets: $30-$100

⑤ Military Aviation Artifact Display

📅 May 23 – 24, 2026
📍 The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

During Memorial Day Weekend, the Military Aviation Artifact Display presents rarely exhibited military correspondence, medals, and historic aviation memorabilia. The curated exhibit provides deeper historical context beyond standard museum displays. ✈️📜

Historians and museum experts will be available for on-site educational discussions, offering insight into aviation history and military heritage in a focused academic setting. 🎖️📚

💵 Tickets: $26

Where to Go This Weekendin Seattle?