August 2025 Events in Seattle for Queer POCs, LGBTQ+ Folx & BIPOCs

Sweets, the last post for “summer” events got pretty lengthy — so we’re giving August and September (and the rest of the months) their own posts. Shoutout to Seattle for having so many things going on! Did anyone else catch the Jessie Reyez concert at Paramount Theater? Swoon. Also my handmade pottery is ready for pickup at Saltstone Ceramics. Cuteee.

Anyway, what’s top of mind for you as August kicks off? Definitely excited about the extended Summer of Pride, including our upcoming West Seattle Pride and PNW Black Pride events. Hope you can make it to a few of these! This sun-kissed list includes:

• BIPOC events (*)

• LGBTQ+ events (**)

• QTBIPOC events (***) and QTPOC-friendly events

August 2025 Events

1st — The Gathering hosted by PNW Black Pride @ CC’s Seattle (6-8:30pm) >> a gathering space designed for culture, unity, and joy with friends ***

2nd —

• The Art of Switching @ Gallery Erato (1-3pm)

• Kink and Cocktails: Summer Bummer @ The Mountain Room Bar at the R (7pm doors, 8:30 show) >> burlesque, drag, shibari

• Queer Summer Market @ AIDS Memorial Pathway, hosted by Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center (12-6pm) >> QTBIPOC-led ***

• T4T Summer Swap (clothing swap) @ Seattle Open Arts Place (6-8pm) **

• Umoja Fest 2025 @ Judkins Park (12-8pm) >> Africatown heritage festival and parade… celebrating black culture, community, and legacy *

3rd —

• T4T Summer Swap (clothing swap) @ Seattle Open Arts Place (12-4pm) **

• Umoja Fest 2025 @ Judkins Park (12-5pm) *

4th — Show Talks @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (7pm) >> Explore the rich history of Seattle’s jazz and Black music scene *

7th — Hālau Hula Pūlamahiaikalikolehua @ Pier 62 (6-8pm) >> an evening showcase of Native Hawaiian music, hula dance, and culture on Seattle's waterfront *

9th —

• Girlvolution Youth Conference spotlighting Multicultural Youth Unity @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute >> a celebration of community, culture, and care curated by a dynamic group of BIPOC girls & gender expansive youth leaders *

• Queer Summer Market @ AIDS Memorial Pathway (12-6pm) ***

• She Marches in Chinatown (outdoor documentary screening) @ Hing Hay Park >> *

10th —

• Girlvolution Youth Conference spotlighting Self & Community Care @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute *

• It’s Okay to Cry at Work: a Grief Circle for BIPOC, hosted by Cowrie Crossings (2-3:30PST on Zoom, sliding scale) >> a ceremonial space to rest, to grieve, to be witnessed, and to remember that your softness is sacred, even in (especially in) the workplace *

15th —

• Jotería Game Night hosted by Somos Seattle @ Rumba Cocina & Lounge (6-10pm) ***

• Seattle Tattoo Expo @ Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (2pm)

16th —

• Alki Beach Pride @ Alki Beach (12-8pm) **

• Bollywood Nights: Desi Pride 2025 @ Julia’s on Broadway ***

• Seattle Tattoo Expo @ Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (12pm)

• Soul on the Water @ Pier 62 (2pm, free) >> a curated afternoon of live soul, jazz, and R&B on the shores of Puget Sound *

• Wicked outdoor movie screening @ Hing Hay Park (6:30pm)

17th —

• BIPOC Sangha (Online) hosted by Seattle Insight Meditation (4-5:15pm) *

• Seattle Tattoo Expo @ Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (12pm)

21st —

• Kinky Carnaval @ Subspace, co-hosted by PNW Black Pride and Onyx Northwest (7-11pm) ***

• What the Funk?! An All-BIPOC Burlesque Festival @ Triple Door *

22nd —

• Movies at the Mural: Wicked @ Seattle Center (9pm, free, all-ages)

• Pacific Northwest Black Pride ***

• What the Funk?! An All-BIPOC Burlesque Festival @ Triple Door *

23rd —

• Pride Fashion Week in partnership with Mr. Gay World Washington @ River >> an unforgettable evening of style, celebration, and community **

• Pacific Northwest Black Pride ***

• What the Funk?! An All-BIPOC Burlesque Festival @ Triple Door *

24th —

• Cutie Fest @ Cal Anderson Park (10am-4pm) **

• Pacific Northwest Black Pride ***

26th — Scope Screenings @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (7pm) >> live underground film festival that transforms traditional screenings into unforgettable celebrations of creativity and connection *

29th — Trans Mutual Aid Meeting @ Pipsqueak Gallery (6-10pm) **

September 2025 Events Preview

14th — Consent Discussion Group for BIPOC (virtual), hosted by the Consent Academy >> Sliding scale tickets *

16th — Jon Batiste (concert) @ Chateau Ste Michelle Winery *

25-27th — The Emerald City Kings Ball 2025 @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute **

30th —

• Emotional Oranges (concert) @ Showbox Sodo *

• Scope Screenings live underground film festival @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (7pm) *

Oh, what about those regular weekly and monthly events — like trivia night and such?

Check out my list of 100+ Recurring Events for LGBTQIA+ Folx & Queer POCs in Seattle. Anything to add, or interested in connecting? Send me an email at sapphietaffyxo@gmail.com! I am not affiliated with any of these events or organizations, just looking for opportunities to be in community. #QTPOC4QTPOC