β‘  Seattle Asian American Film Festival Opening Weekend

πŸ“… May 29 – 31, 2026
πŸ“ Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104

The Seattle Asian American Film Festival Opening Weekend is one of the city’s most influential Asian American cultural events, featuring independent films, documentaries, and emerging filmmakers from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This year’s theme, β€œFate / Interconnectedness,” highlights stories centered on identity, relationships, and shared human experiences. 🎬✨

In addition to screenings, the festival includes director Q&A sessions, late-night museum parties, interactive art installations, and community networking events across multiple venues in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District. The official opening night celebration takes place exclusively on May 29. πŸŽ₯πŸŽ‰

πŸ’΅ Tickets: $15-$80

β‘‘ Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

πŸ“… May 30 – 31, 2026
πŸ“ Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings giant trucks, freestyle motocross, laser effects, and gravity-defying stunts together in an action-packed family spectacle. The show features massive jumps, car-crushing performances, and dramatic arena effects designed to recreate the iconic Hot Wheels experience in real life. πŸš›πŸ”₯

Perfect for all ages, the production combines loud engines, synchronized lighting, and theatrical visuals into an immersive live motorsports event. Audience favorites often include freestyle competitions and surprise stunt segments throughout the show. πŸ’₯🏁

πŸ’΅ Tickets: $32-$95

β‘’ HONK! Fest West 2026

πŸ“… May 29, 2026
πŸ“Georgetown β€” 1205 S Vale St, Seattle, WA 98108

πŸ“… May 30, 2026
πŸ“Columbia Park β€” 4710 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

πŸ“… May 31, 2026
πŸ“Pratt Park β€” 1800 S Main St, Seattle, WA 98144

HONK! Fest West is Seattle’s signature community street music festival, transforming parks and neighborhoods into energetic outdoor performance spaces filled with marching bands and global rhythms. The festival showcases a wide range of genres, from brass bands and New Orleans second line music to samba percussion and Balkan street performances. 🎺πŸ₯

The event rotates through multiple Seattle neighborhoods over three days, creating an immersive atmosphere where audiences can freely interact with performers.  🌍🎢

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE

β‘£ Blue Man Group Show

πŸ“… May 29 – 31, 2026
πŸ“ Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

The world-famous Blue Man Group delivers a high-energy production combining comedy, experimental percussion, multimedia visuals, and theatrical performance. Known for its signature blue-painted performers, the show blends live music and audience interaction into a uniquely immersive entertainment experience. πŸ”΅πŸŽΆ

Held at Seattle’s historic Paramount Theatre, the performance features synchronized drumming, vibrant visual effects, and playful humor that appeals to both longtime fans and first-time audiences alike. 🎭✨

πŸ’΅ Tickets: $41-$185

β‘€ Bite of Greece Festival

πŸ“… May 29 – 31, 2026
πŸ“ Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Bite of Greece Seattle offers a lively weekend of authentic Greek cuisine, live music, traditional dancing, and cultural celebrations in the heart of Capitol Hill. The festival serves as a smaller and more relaxed alternative to Seattle’s larger September Greek festival while still delivering an immersive Mediterranean atmosphere. ✨🍒

Visitors can enjoy freshly prepared Greek specialties, pastries, imported wine, and cultural performances throughout the church grounds. The welcoming neighborhood setting makes it especially enjoyable for casual weekend exploring. πŸŽΆπŸ›οΈ

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE