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April 2015
Spring Restoration Day
When: Sunday, April 26th, from 10 am to 2 pm Where: Gather in Volunteer Park at the Black Sun sculpture across from the Asian Art Museum. What: Come for part or all, rain or shine, to continue our restoration efforts. We will be working in a large bed near the Highland St entrance in the west side of the park. We will be removing invasive plants, mulching, and applying burlap to deter weeds in the future, among other tasks. Gloves…
Find out more »September 2015
[dB2015 Showcase] dB IN THE PARK feat. J.PHLIP, CHRISTIAN MARTIN, MICHAEL MANAHAN, SEAN MAJORS & SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
Sunday, September 27th at Volunteer Park as part of the 12th Annual Decibel Festival dB in the Park presented by Decibel, Starborne Shows and Dirtybird Featuring… J.PHLIP (dj) Dirtybird - San Francisco, US http://dbfestival.com/artist/j-phlip CHRISTIAN MARTIN (dj) Dirtybird - San Francisco, US http://dbfestival.com/artist/christian-martin MICHAEL MANAHAN (dj) Starborne - Seattle, US http://dbfestival.com/artist/michael-manahan SEAN MAJORS (dj) Studio 4/4 - Seattle, US http://dbfestival.com/artist/sean-majors + SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL GUESTS TBA Doors at 12PM / all ages w/ 21+ bar / FREE KV2 System provided…
Find out more »June 2016
Volunteer Park Pride Festival
Experience Seattle Pride’s glorious return to where it all started, with a celebration of LGBTQ Arts, Performance, and Culture in Volunteer Park! LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS BEER GARDEN ARTIST BOOTHS LAWN GAMES PERFORMANCES BY Hell's Belles Selene Vigil et Amicis Boyfriends Aeon Fux
Find out more »July 2016
Summer Self-Defense Series Seattle (Free)
A special seminar series geared towards the LGBTQ community and people of color in beautiful Volunteer park. All welcome (age 16+). We will meet on the lawn north of the Seattle Asian Art Mueseum. Our first class will cover: Startle, stun, run! Use of Force ladder Disarmament Ground defense (time permitting) Totally free! (Yes this is free, I am not even teaching any classes but will happily refer you to other practioners) This series is ongoing. Dates are on Sundays…
Find out more »Summer Self-defense Series Seattle (Free) Pt. II
A special seminar series geared towards the LGBTQ community and people of color in beautiful Volunteer park. All welcome (age 16+). We will meet on the lawn north of the Seattle Asian Art Mueseum. Our 2nd classwill cover: Startle, stun, run! Use of Force ladder Front kick Escape from prone position Pistol disarm (time permitting) Totally free! (Yes this is free, I am not even teaching any classes but will happily refer you to other practioners) This series is ongoing.…
Find out more »September 2016
End AIDS Walk
Lifelong is proud to host the 30th Annual End AIDS Walk on Saturday, September 24 at Volunteer Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The End AIDS Walk route is a 5K loop through Capitol Hill and followed immediately by our End AIDS Walk After-Party topped off with a beer and mimosa garden, and family-friendly activities. The Walk is open to the public! Register for the Walk and invite your friends to your team at endaidswalk.org.
Find out more »June 2017
2017 Volunteer Park Pride Festival
Join us for the annual Volunteer Park Pride Festival (formerly known as the Pride Family Picnic) on Saturday, June 10th 2017 from 12noon-7pm! The Volunteer Park Pride Festival is a chance for family and friends to come together in one of Seattle’s iconic parks and celebrate our amazing LGBTQ community. As in years past, we'll have LIVE MUSIC, BEER GARDEN, FOOD TRUCKS, CRAFT BOOTHS, AND GAMES throughout the event! 2017 VOLUNTEER PARK PRIDE FEST MUSICAL LINE-UP: Big Dipper - https://www.youtube.com/user/bigdippermusic…
Find out more »August 2017
Lusio. A Night to Awaken
LUSIO IS BACK! Please join us with all of your friends for another FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY evening of light, sound and play! RSVP AND INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO THIS FREE EVENT SO THEY CAN ENJOY THE MAGIC TOO! ______________________________________________ As the sun sets on August 12th, Volunteer Park will slowly come to life and "awaken" with light and sound once again. The evening begins at the amphitheater at approx 8:30pm with an ambient musical showcase and opening [performance…
Find out more »September 2017
End AIDS Walk 2017
Lifelong is proud to host the 31st Annual End AIDS Walk on Saturday, September 23 at Volunteer Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The End AIDS Walk route is a 5K loop through Capitol Hill and followed immediately by our End AIDS Walk After-Party topped off with a beer and mimosa garden and fun with the community. The funds that are raised help support the lifesaving services we provide to those living with HIV and other serious illnesses. Come join…
Find out more »June 2018
Volunteer Park Pride Festival
Join us for the annual Volunteer Park Pride Festival (formerly known as the Pride Family Picnic) on Saturday, June 9th, 2018 from 12noon-7pm! The Volunteer Park Pride Festival is a chance for family and friends to come together in one of Seattle’s iconic parks and celebrate our amazing LGBTQ community. As in years past, the event will be FREE and ALL-AGES, and there will be LIVE MUSIC, BEER GARDEN, FOOD TRUCKS, CRAFT BOOTHS, AND MORE! 2018 VOLUNTEER PARK PRIDE FEST…
Find out more »Cascade Flag Football at Volunteer Park Pride Festival
Cascade Flag Football is planning to be at this year's Volunteer Park Pride Festival to promote the league, recruit new players, and have fun together! Help us grow and have a blast! https://www.facebook.com/events/252636048636844/
Find out more »Puppy Pride Parade!
Come join and celebrate pride with us, at our annual puppy pride parade. Bring you and your dog dressed up in the way pride represents you best. We begin with a meet and greet in volunteer park at 11.30 in front of the Asian art museum. Followed by a parade from volunteer park down broadway and through Capitol Hill, ending at volunteer park. https://www.facebook.com/events/337156536816669/
Find out more »August 2018
Lusio. A Night to Awaken
__________________________ 3rd ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, SOUNDS, & NATURE _____________________________________________ Lusio. A Night to Awaken is a free, family friendly, one night only festival of light and sound set on top of Seattle in Volunteer Park for all to enjoy. 30 + light art installations of all shapes, sizes, and formats are curated directly into nature to explore. Enjoy kinetic LED sculptures, video projections, analog light shows, delicate glowing textiles, kaleidoscopes, live performances, infinity mirrors, crystal caves, and so much…
Find out more »Free Self-Defense Series at Volunteer Park
Join Q-Patrol Seattle in this Free Self-Defense training series at Volunteer Park! Dates: Thursdays August 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th. Time: 7pm - 8:30 pm Location: Volunteer Park, North of the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Dress comfortably and bring water. Q-Patrol are members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are working toward establishing a community patrol for Capitol Hill and the CD. For more information contact us: seattle.qpatrol@gmail.com facebook.com/QPatrolSeattle ** Note: martial arts in are inherently dangerous activity. By…
Find out more »Come Out & Play RCPA Season Kickoff Picnic!
Come join us on Sunday, August 26, at Volunteer Park for our 2018-2019 season kick off picnic! Hang out with your other band members, meet some new ones, play some games, eat some chicken, fun for all! We will be at the north part of the park, south of Highland Drive, starting around noon and going until 3pm or so. If you want to bring something to share, feel free, otherwise the board will be providing some of Seattle's best…
Find out more »September 2018
Seattle AIDS Walk & Picnic
Join us on Saturday, September 29th for the biggest picnic Seattle has ever seen at the Seattle AIDS Walk & Picnic! This is an event you do not want to miss: we will start with a short walk through Volunteer Park, then we will come together for the greatest picnic yet. The Chicken Soup Brigade will be on hand providing a BBQ lunch for a suggested $5 donation, or you can BYOB (bring your own blanket) and snacks! The Seattle…
Find out more »June 2019
Volunteer Park Pride Festival 2019
Join us for the annual Volunteer Park Pride Festival on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM! The Volunteer Park Pride Festival is a chance for family and friends to come together in one of Seattle’s iconic parks and celebrate queer arts, music, performance & culture. This event is FREE and ALL-AGES, and there will be a beer garden, live music, food trucks, craft fair & informational booths. Join us in celebrating 45 years of Seattle Pride!…
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