INSPIRE | Cadence Video Poetry Festival
April 17th – 19th @ Northwest Film Forum
The Cadence Video Poetry Festival expands the boundaries of what poetry can be, transforming the written word into a living, visual experience. Co-directed by Chelsea Werner-Jatzke and Rana San, the festival approaches video poetry as a dynamic literary form—one where text, image, sound, and rhythm converge to create meaning that can’t exist on the page alone. Through a thoughtfully curated mix of screenings, artist residencies, workshops, and community gatherings, Cadence invites both seasoned artists and curious newcomers to explore the possibilities of the medium. What sets the festival apart is its commitment to process as much as presentation, offering generative spaces for experimentation alongside opportunities for critical dialogue. The result is an environment that feels both expansive and intimate, where artists and audiences alike can engage deeply with a form that continues to evolve at the intersection of poetry and film.
CULTIVATE | Grow and Gather: A Spring Gardening Festival
April 18th | 11 am – 4 pm @ Pike Place Market
Grow and Gather at Pike Place Market offers a fresh way to welcome the season, turning one of Seattle’s most iconic destinations into a hub for hands-on learning, local food, and community connection. Centered around the people who grow, cook, and care for what we eat, the event brings together gardeners, farmers, and food experts to share practical knowledge in an approachable, engaging way. Visitors can move between plant diagnostics, gardening advice, and live cooking demonstrations, gaining insight into everything from nurturing a backyard garden to making the most of seasonal ingredients in the kitchen. At its core, Grow and Gather is less about observation and more about participation—an invitation to dig in, ask questions, and leave with a deeper understanding of the journey from soil to plate.
SHOP | Totally Rad Vintage Fest
April 25th | 10 am – 5 pm @ Seattle Convention Center
Totally Rad Vintage Fest lands as a full-blown nostalgia trip, transforming Seattle into a time capsule of ’80s, ’90s, and Y2K culture. What starts as a vintage market quickly unfolds into something more immersive, with racks of carefully curated clothing and accessories sitting alongside retro toys, records, and home goods that feel pulled straight from another era. Beyond the shopping, the experience leans all the way in: a free-play arcade invites guests to revisit the golden age of gaming, while a museum-style showcase of relics and throwback photo ops create moments that are as much about memory as they are about aesthetics. Equal parts playful and transportive, the festival captures the joy of rediscovery—offering a space where personal style, pop culture, and collective nostalgia collide.