COMMEMORATE | KEXP Presents: 26th Annual Expansion MLK Unity Party & Live Broadcast
January 18th | 6 pm @ Clock-Out Lounge
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 26th annual Expansions MLK Unity Party, hosted by Seattle’s own KEXP. This long-running celebration brings the community together to reflect on Dr. King’s life, work, and values through music, connection, and shared joy. The event kicks off with a live broadcast of Sunday Soul featuring DJ Supreme La Rock, setting the tone with a soulful, energetic start that invites guests to move, listen, and gather. From there, the celebration continues with a special edition of Expansions, hosted by DJs Riz Rollins, Brit Hansen, Kid Hops, and Alex, who guide the evening with a rich mix of soul, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and rock.
Beyond the music, the Unity Party offers an opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow community members in a space that encourages conversation, reflection, and celebration. Attendees can also enjoy slices of Stevie’s Famous pizza, grounding the experience with food and fellowship. Designed for the 21-and-up crowd, this event balances thoughtful homage with lively entertainment, creating a space where the music, memories, and meaning of Dr. King’s legacy can be honored together. For anyone looking to start their MLK Day weekend with a sense of community, rhythm, and reflection, the Expansions MLK Unity Party offers a soulful and inspiring evening.
INSPIRE | Whim W’Him Winter ‘26
January 16th – 24th | Various times @ Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center
Winter at Whim W’Him has arrived, and the Seattle-based contemporary dance company is kicking off 2026 with a bold and ambitious lineup. This season, three new works from choreographers who have helped shape the company’s artistic voice—FLOCK (Alice Klock and Florian Lochner), Emilie Leriche, and Olivier Wevers—offer audiences a chance to experience dance that is both technically daring and emotionally resonant. Each piece explores themes of connection, transformation, and vulnerability, prioritizing emotional clarity over spectacle while showcasing the unique strengths of Whim W’Him’s dancers.
From the fluid, intuitive movement of FLOCK to Leriche’s inward, introspective structures and Wevers’ blend of honesty and visual precision, the program presents a cohesive meditation on what dance can reveal about the human experience. Audiences can expect performances that are intimate yet expansive, grounded in strong technical skill and a sensitivity to the emotional and psychological landscapes of each work. Winter at Whim W’Him is more than a series of performances; it’s an invitation to reflect on the ways movement can illuminate our relationships, our inner worlds, and the shared threads that connect us all. This season promises to be a stirring, thought-provoking start to the year for contemporary dance lovers and newcomers alike.
HEAL | SAM Body + Mind
Select Saturdays | 9 am – 2 pm & 6:30 – 8 pm @ Olympic Sculpture Park
This winter, the Seattle Art Museum invites you to restore, reconnect, and engage with art and community at the Olympic Sculpture Park on select Saturdays. Mind & Body Saturdays is a series designed to nourish both your physical and mental well-being, offering a variety of restorative experiences in a serene outdoor setting. Each session blends mindful movement, creative exploration, and contemplative practices, including sound baths, tai chi, yoga, art workshops, silent reading, and live performances by local and visiting artists.
Whether you’re looking to stretch and strengthen your body, explore your creativity through hands-on art activities, or simply slow down and be present, this series provides a unique opportunity to integrate mind, body, and spirit. With its mix of physical practice, artistic engagement, and communal energy, Mind & Body Saturdays offers a thoughtful, immersive way to pause, reflect, and recharge during the busy winter months.