Geek About Town: March
It’s almost March, and you know what that means! Celebration! Besides Holi and St. Patrick’s Day, did you know that March is not only National Women’s History Month, National Peanut Month, and National Craft Month?! The more you know…

So get out there (or stay inside—it’s still pretty cold out, after all) and enjoy this month of merriment and green clothing!
Read on to see what’s happening in March.

Saturday, March 2: Lunar New Year Celebration — Year of the Pig
- 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Hing Hay Park
423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98104
- It’s time for the QRC’s annual Drag Show! On Friday, February 1st, join us in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall for a night of great music and even better performers! The show starts at 7pm and goes until 9pm, and will feature both drag queens and drag kings. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for non-students.
All money collected goes to benefit Lifelong and the Sean Humphrey House, local organizations that support LGBT+ people in our community.
Please bring cash to tip the performers! Since this is a benefit, the performers are not being compensated, so please show them your love and tip heavily!
Tickets will be available in the PAC box office very soon, we will comment in the discussion when tickets become available for purchase!
For disability accommodations, please contact as.disability@wwu.edu
Saturday, February 2: Lunar New Year Celebration & Fair
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Wing Luke Museum
719 S King St, Seattle, Washington 98104
- Celebrate the Year of the Pig with lion and dragon dances, cultural
performances, and the $3 Food Walk!
Saturday, March 2: Spring Plant Sale
- 9:00am – 3:00pm
- UW Center For Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, Washington 98105
- Come celebrate spring a little early while helping support our local plant growers! The annual NHS Spring Ephemeral Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle.
Saturday, March 2: NerdFaire Con!
- 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 7:00pm (Feb. 2nd), 5:30pm (Feb. 3rd)
- Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, Washington 98036
- NerdFaire is NOT a craft fair or handmade fair, it is a MINI CON for ALL THE THINGS Nerdy and Geeky. Our focus is on supporting local Shops, businesses, and handmade items, in addition to creating community for all of Nerdery and Geekdom. This is our first year, but we hope to make this a long standing event.
Enjoy Cosplay contests and Fandom Meetups, Story Time and Meet n Greets with Our Princesses and Heroes.
Check out our show floor for some Trading Card Game duels OR learn how to play TCG Games, Board Games, and Miniatures Table Top Games. You can even take some time to paint a Miniature to take home.
Don’t forget to check out our Exhibitors! Some of the best Local Businesses, Artisans, Hand crafters, Authors, Artists, and more, the PNW has to offer!
Kids 15 and under are free, but they need a badge and accompanied by an adult. Come out, buy some Nerd trinkets to add to your collection, participate in our activities, and most of all HAVE FUN!
Sunday, March 3: Dear Black Man: A Spoken Word Event
- 5:00 – 8:00pm
- Delancey’s on 3rd
810 S 3rd St, Renton, Washington 98057
- Join us for a raw and unfiltered experience as we address our black men by way of spoken word and live painting. There will be a full bar available to purchase drinks. Music by DJ Bankhead. Full Bar. Spoken Word. Live Painting.
Tuesday, March 8: Trivia Tuesday: Parks and Recreation
- 7:00 – 10:00pm
- Neumos
925 E Pike St, Seattle, Washington 98122
- Neumos Presents:
Trivia Tuesday ft. drink specials and prizes. We serve the full Bok a Bok food menu! FREE! 21+
Wednesday, March 6: Be Bold Seattle: International Women’s Day Celebration
- 5:30 – 8:30pm
- Benaroya Hall
200 University St, Seattle, Washington 98101
- International Women’s Day, celebrated around the world for 111 years, is coming back to Seattle. Join us to hear from inspirational speakers how together we can accelerate equality.
Wednesday, March 6 – Thursday, March 7: Teaching Tolerance | Facilitating Critical Conversations
- Starting at 8:30am
- Holocaust Center for Humanity
2045 Second Ave, Seattle, Washington 98121
- TWO WORKSHOPS: “Teaching Tolerance” and “Facilitating Critical Conversations”
Register for one or both!
$25 for one | $40 for both | Includes lunch and clock hours
The Holocaust Center for Humanity is proud to offer these workshops in partnership with Teaching Tolerance, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Thursday, March 7: Free Days at the Museum of History and Industry
- 10:00am – 8:00pm
- 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109-4330, United States
- On the first Thursday of each month, general admission to the Museum of History and Industry’s permanent exhibits are free all day long! The museum is open from 10a-8p.
Saturday, March 8: GeekGirlCon Board Game Night at Wayward Coffeehouse!
- 7:00 – 10:45pm
- 6417 Roosevelt Way NE #104, Seattle, WA 98115
- Do you love board games and enjoy teaching others how to play? Explore the board/card game hobby and meet folks happy to teach you their favorite board games! Come and play with folks who love playing games. And the best part about the GeekGirlCon (http://www.geekgirlcon.com/) game nights with our friends at Wayward (http://www.waywardcoffee.com/)? They are absolutely FREE with no cover charge!
Our group is inclusive and totally newbie-friendly. We play a wide range of modern board and card games as well as some classics.
Friday, March 8: Indigenous and Women of Color Rise
- 7:00pm – 10:00pm
- The Seattle Public Library
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98104
- As our world burns, injustice festers around the globe. Patriarchy, racism, and capitalism are bringing us to ruin. In the face of this brutality, we need to elevate voices from the grassroots. And not just any voices. We need radical voices that take no prisoners, that speak the truth, that rip down the fantasies of the powerful and inspire us to fight like our lives depend on it.
On March 8th, 2019 (International Women’s Day), an event will be held featuring two of these powerful voices: Dominique Christina, the author of four books and the only person to EVER become a two-time world champion in slam poetry, and Cherry Smiley, warrior hero, feminist activist, scholar, and artist from the Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) and Diné (Navajo) nations.
The evening program will inform, educate, empower, inspire, and strengthen our spirit for the injustices we face: male violence, objectification, sexual exploitation, and racialization.
The event will take place at the world-famous Seattle Central Library in downtown Seattle, Washington, and is being organized by Asian Women for Equality and Fertile Ground Institute for Social and Environmental Justice.
Saturday, March 9: Service and Community at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
- 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
4192 Eagle Harbor Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110
- Originally scheduled to be on February 19th – the Day of Remembrance anniversary when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 on Feb. 19, 1942 – snow and uncertain weather conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling to March 9th., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Inspired by the unique legacy of a community that welcomed their Japanese American friends and neighbors home after World War II, everyone is welcome to gather for “Service and Community” at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, offering landscaping maintenance and improvements to the National Historic Site, located at Pritchard Park, 4192 Eagle Harbor Drive, Bainbridge Island.
Hosted by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community and generous support from the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, everyone is invited and welcome to pitch in and help. Please wear appropriate clothing for work and weather, bring gloves and your own gardening tools.
Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 10: More Fats More Femmes Witch Market 8.0
- 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Indian Summer
- 534 Summit Ave E, Seattle, Washington 98102
- Celebrate every inch of yourself at this Aquarius/Pisces season cusp pop-up shop just in time for the beginning of Seattle’s spring. Indian Summer owner Adria Garcia, ex-IS manager Kim Selling, and current IS shopgirl Abby Cooke will be selling racks on racks on racks of plus size vintage clothing. We’ll have pieces of many style varieties from size 12 to 32, especially pertaining to the encroaching (hopefully) sun-soaked seasons. Come get swathed in mesh, silk, velvet, faux fur, leather, pleather, lace, and all of your other favorite textures with us ♥
Thursday, March 14: Emerald City Comic Con 2019
- 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Emerald City Comic Con
800 Convention Pl, Seattle, Washington 98101
- Emerald City Comic Con is the destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. ECCC delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators, bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests and an inclusive space to celebrate their fandom.
Friday, March 15: The “Shrill” Premiere: Binge with Lindy West
- 5:00 – 10:00pm
- The Cloud Room
- Lindy West will be here to join us as we binge watch her new adapted series, Shrill, debuting on Hulu March 15th. Based on her 2016 memoir Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman, the 6 episode comedy stars Aidy Bryant, “A woman who seeks out ways to change her life without changing her body.”
We’ll have special cocktails and on-theme snacks for your viewing pleasure! 21+
Saturday, March 16: 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Downtown Bremerton
- Time to get your Irish on and celebrate this fun community tradition. Sponsored by Olympic College Foundation. Parade steps off at 11am at 6th and Pacific. Heads south on Pacific to Fourth Street. Turning Right to head down to Park Avenue. At Park Ave turning Right to 5th St. Right on 5th St back up to Pacific Ave.
Saturday, March 16: Harry Potter Inspired Beer Festival
- 6:30 – 10:00pm
- Block 41
115 Bell Street, Seattle, Washington 98121
- Join us for our Harry Potter inspired Beer Festival as we transform the Iconic Block 41 into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter complete with Hogwarts Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and the Leaky Cauldron. The event will hosts a beer tasting of over twenty winter, pumpkin, and holiday ales including Snape’s Lair of Secret Cider Potions and Adult Butter Beer. There will be a Hagrid Photo Op, plenty of characters, food from Mac Shackk, and live music from the Slytherin Sisters and DJ Dumbledore. 21+
Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17: Public Huge Book Sale 2019
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
301 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington 98109
- It’s not just big, it’s huge! Over 100,000 items will be for sale with over 50 categories of nonfiction including art, cookbooks, crafts, gardening, history, music, performing arts, pets, nature and travel.
We have an extensive selection of fiction including science fiction, graphic novel, classics, and short stories. Our children’s selection covers every reading level you can imagine plus several special categories such as folk & fairy tales, history and nature.
We’ll have over 15 languages represented in our foreign languages section plus a vast selection of DVDs, CDs, audio books and records. Don’t miss it!
Monday, March 18: EduTalks: A Place Called School
- 3:30 – 5:30pm
- Sartori Elementary School, 332 Park Ave North, Renton WA
- On March 18, education researchers and practitioners will discuss how teachers, students, administrators, parents, communities and researchers are coming together to renew and meaningfully improve how young people experience school during EduTalks: A Place Called School.
During the fast-paced program, presenters will have five minutes and one image to share their unique take on practices and policies that can invigorate and improve the experience of school for young people, educators and communities—and in particular for historically marginalized students. The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required to ensure seating: http://events.uw.edu/EduTalks2019.
Thursday, March 21: The Moth Seattle GrandSLAM Championship
- 8:00 – 9:30pm
- Seattle First Baptist Church
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, Washington 98122
- The Moth Presents the GrandSLAM, the culmination of ten open mic StorySLAM competitions. The champions of ten previous StorySLAM nights return to the stage to compete with brand new stories for the title of GrandSLAM champion. Take a seat ringside at the ultimate battle of wits and words, and witness a storytelling showdown that ranges from fierce to hilarious to heartbreaking, and all points in between.
Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying The Impossible!. Due to be published on March 19, 2019, this collection is drawn from the best stories ever told on The Moth stage.
Presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Moth.
Friday, March 22: GeekGirlCon Board Game Night at Wayward Coffeehouse!
- 7:00pm – 10:45pm
- 6417 Roosevelt Way NE #104, Seattle, WA 98115
- Do you love board games and enjoy teaching others how to play? Explore the board/card game hobby and meet folks happy to teach you their favorite board games! Come and play with folks who love playing games. And the best part about the GeekGirlCon (http://www.geekgirlcon.com/) game nights with our friends at Wayward (http://www.waywardcoffee.com/)? They are absolutely FREE with no cover charge!
Our group is inclusive and totally newbie-friendly. We play a wide range of modern board and card games as well as some classics.
Saturday, March 23: Teen Action Fair
- 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
440 5th Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98109
It Starts with Youth!
Celebrate youth-driven change at #TeenActionFair 2019. Connect with youth and organizations working to make a difference in their local and global communities through volunteering, art, social justice campaigns, and more.
Free and open to all. The celebration features powerful performances, a youth-led open mic, an art showcase, give back activities, and over 30 youth-driven and youth-focused organizations.
Saturday, March 23: Grand Opening: ARTS at King Street Station
- 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Office of Arts & Culture Seattle
303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor, Seattle, Washington 98104
- Join us for the grand opening of ARTS at King Street Station, our new arts and cultural space in the heart of Seattle. This space is dedicated to increasing opportunities for communities of color to:
– GENERATE and CREATE work
– DISPLAY and SHARE their work
– RECOMMEND PROGRAMMING through the King Street Station Advisors
In recognition of the Coast Salish peoples on whose land the City of Seattle is built, we are honored to open ARTS at King Street Station, with yəhaw̓, an indigenous-centered inaugural exhibition that will run March 23 – August 3, 2019.
This opening celebration will have performances, song, and storytelling all day. Join us! More details coming soon.
Saturday, March 23: Holi Festival of Colors
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98103
- Celebrate this traditional Hindu festival with entertainment, food, and a fun color fight!
Holi – “the festival of color” or “the festival of love” – celebrates spring, connection, and the triumph of good over evil.
Come join in this raucous celebration, where people will chase each other around, throwing handfuls of colored powders.
Folks from all religions, cultures, backgrounds, and ages are welcome!
Indian food by The Roll Pod and chai from The Chai Lady will be available for purchase; bring cash!
Saturday, March 23: Maria Bamford Live
- 8:00pm – 11:00pm
- Moore Theatre
1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington 98101
- STG Presents & Live Nation Welcomes Maria Bamford – Live to The Moore Theatre on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Reserved Seating on Main Floor & in First Balcony
General Admission Seating in Second Balcony
All Ages / Bar with I.D.
Tickets are $25.00 – $30.00 (not including fees).
Sunday, March 24: Big Climb Seattle
- 8:30 – 4:30pm
- Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center
- 700 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98104
- 1,311 steps | 69 floors | 788′ of vertical elevation | March 24, 2019
Each year the Big Climb hosts 6,000 participants to climb the stairs of the Columbia Center in Seattle, Washington. We want to maintain our fundraising focus to fight blood cancers thus all participants, are required to fundraise a minimum of $150. This $150 is in addition to the registration fee.
During the 2018 season, $3,007,080 was raised by 6,000 passionate participants – all for a cure. Join us on Sunday, March 24, 2019 as we CLIMB. CONQUER. CURE.
Wednesday, March 27: Drunk HERstory 3!
- 6:00pm
- Brouwer’s Cafe
400 N 35th St, Seattle, Washington 98103
- It’s that time of year again where we try to give back to the community and give the Badass Women of Craft our stage to try and raise funds for on organization that’s near and dear to us – Planned Parenthood.
That’s right! Drunk HERstory, now in its third rad year, will once again be held at Brouwer’s Café on March 27th. After the success of the past two years, we couldn’t keep the train from rolling on. This year, we’ll have 9 women representing 9 breweries and they will regale you with tales of awesome women throughout the ages. The night will begin at 6 pm with an introduction by a representative from Planned Parenthood and then move into 4 unique skits to educate and entertain our guests.