As the days grow shorter and autumn settles in, we find ourselves reflecting on the year’s highs and lows. This season of fall often brings a blend of anticipation and introspection—a natural invitation to slow down, to rest, and to replenish. This shift in season reminds us of the importance of nurturing ourselves just as intentionally as we nurture our businesses.
We’ve put together a list of events and resources to serve as a reminder that taking care of yourself is a vital investment—not just in your own success, but in the strength and sustainability of the community you uplift every day.
Paint and Meditate
November 16th | 12:00-2:30PM | Drum Roll Wine, Renton
Come join healer Jeneva Marie for a relaxing evening of painting and meditation to unwind and unleash your creativity!
ODUNDE FESTIVAL – An African Harvest Celebration in Community!
November 16 | 7:00-9:00PM | Rainier Arts Center
Come join us at the vibrant and colorful ODUNDE FESTIVAL 2024 for a day of music, dance, food, and Kicking off our 40th Year in Celebration!
Columbia City Night Market
November 16th | 6:00-10:00PM | 37th Ave South between S Hudson and S Edmonds
Peace Peloton connects consumers to businesses with Black owners, helping people, communities, and businesses thrive.
Denkyem Third Thursday
November 21st | 4:00-6:00PM | Drum Roll Wine, Renton
Join us with Special Guest Jeneva Marie as we discuss Reclaiming Community – Can’t Do It Alone while sharing a meal and setting powerful intentions for the year ahead.
Vibes After 5
November 21st |6:00-9:00PM |Museum of Illusions, Seattle
Friendliest happy hour mixer every 3rd Thursday Supporting Black Led Nonprofits and Businesses
MXR:SEA
November 21st |5:00 – 8:00PM |Sole Repair
FREE in-person workshops and industry networking events for small businesses and those who work within Seattle’s creative economy.
An Evening Visioning” For African Cultural Arts Center-ACAC
November 22 | 6:00-8:30PM | Black & Tan Hall
Join us for a night of dreaming & planning for the new African Cultural Arts Center-ACAC.
BLACK TO MY ROOTS: African American Tales from the Head and the Heart
November 23 | 7:00-9:00PM | Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
BTMR tells the personal, social, and political implications of Black women’s hair and how it affects our self-esteem, social interactions, and career status based on society’s impressions about our hair
Pop Up Saturdays at Black Arts Love
Saturdays | 12:00-7:00PM | Black Arts Love Gallery and Marketplace
Join Black Arts Love for a lively and spontaneous showing of local businesses and artists at this fun pop up – happening every Saturday—don’t miss out!
MixxedFit with the Bodimechanik
Tuesdays Now through November 26th | 6:00PM | Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
People-inspired dance fitness program that combines explosive dance movements with bodyweight toning, instructed by Deon Abdullah of Holistic Coalition.
Define YOU: A Self-Discovery Experience with Kiesha G.
November 30th | 10-1PM | Virtual
In this transformative virtual group session, you will be guided in the important work of defining yourself…for yourself.
Experiences by Tai
Multiple Dates and Locations
Helping you slow down through meditation, gentle yoga and healing sound.
Warriors at Rest
Fridays | 12:00 noon | Virtual
breathe, relax, rejuvenate, and refresh