Wa Na Wari

08/28/2026

Poetry writing today in the back yard.

08/15/2026

Thank you Sacred Land Collective for the veggies from your farm.

Thanks to Sacred Land Collective we have fennel, sage, thai basil, yellow crooked neck squash, salt and pepper cucumbers, and English cucumbers free for the community.

Come make a veggie box to take home.

We are open the weekend 11-5pm Sat & Sun.

07/31/2026

Countdown! The Neverending starting in 30 minutes. Come down and break break.

07/28/2026

Love Offering is now “The Neverending Cookout.” Food brings us together. Food is how we celebrate and how we support our grief. Come sit at the table with us. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 6-8pm. Free food served family style. We will also have rotating activations that include art making, music, movies organizing and more.

07/22/2026

This Friday join us for a poetry experience. Location is the WNW backyard.

07/06/2026

CACE 21 People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) 2026
Description:
**APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED 7/08**

This Summer, CACE 21 is partnering with Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods to host a paid civic engagement workshop across two Saturdays for community to learn about Seattle Activism, City Gov 101, History of Zoning & Racial Covenants, What is Urban Planning?, City Budgets, Land Use Policy, Environmental Justice, & Generational Wealth Building. Apply NOW!

Applicants must be residents of King County, & at least 18 years old. We are prioritizing applicants from underrepresented communities interested in navigating homeownership across generations, & combatting displacement in Seattle.

Participants must complete all two workshop days to receive the $350 stipend. Application deadline is EXTENDED to July 8th 11:59PM PDT.

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/g/c8G4D4CtS5

07/01/2026

06/26/2026

🍇✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🍇

The performing arts community has spent the past year planting seeds, nurturing ideas, taking creative risks, and bringing stories to life. Now, it's time to gather and celebrate all that has flourished.

Join us for the 26th Annual Gregory Awards:

A Grand Bacchanal
Celebrating the Fruits of the Season

Inspired by Gregory A. Falls' enduring words:

"Theaters, like grapes, grow best in bunches."

For one unforgettable evening, artists, companies, volunteers, patrons, and supporters from across our community will come together to honor the work, relationships, and achievements that have made this season extraordinary.

Early Bird Tickets go on sale July 1.

📅 26th Annual Gregory Awards
🍇 A Grand Bacchanal
📍 Town Hall Seattle
🎭 October 26, 2026

https://programs.theatrepugetsound.org/2025-2026-gregory-awards-ceremony/

05/28/2026

Hey Black Seattle! Join me tomorrow evening, Wed 5/27 on IG Live at 7:30 to learn all about the next beautiful offering from - Black Graduation! It’s a two-day art fair and cultural gathering celebrating Black artists across the diaspora. Tune in with us to learn what to expect from Wa Na Wari Co-Founder and Curator . I am looking forward to sharing space with you all again this week! ✨🙌🏾💚

05/19/2026

Grammy-nominated international soul songstress Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry is coming to Seattle’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Jimi Hendrix Park!

Join us for one of the West Coast’s largest and longest-running Juneteenth celebrations — a powerful day of music, culture, food, Black-owned businesses, community, family activities, and celebration in the heart of Seattle’s historic Central District.

As Seattle welcomes FIFA World Cup visitors from around the globe, we are proud to showcase the beauty, creativity, resilience, and legacy of our community.

FREE TICKETS — LINK IN BIO

Bring your people. Bring your energy. Come celebrate freedom, joy, and culture!

📍 Jimi Hendrix Park
📅 June 19, 2026