Upcoming events

This special event will feature a compelling conversation between Edgardo and Isabel Muñoz-Colón, Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation’s WA State Initiatives. Together, they will delve into the transformative power of storytelling, the importance of representation in media, and the rich cultural heritage that informs Edgardo’s work.

Drag Lotería is a type of bingo game that is popular in Mexican culture. Instead of calling out numbers, drag queens perform on stage and participants mark off the corresponding character or image on their Lotería cards. This event will include delicious food, exciting prizes, and lots of fun. 

Join the Discovery Center, International Rescue Committee, United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders, Success Cohorts, FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students), and Seattle University’s Alfie Scholars to celebrate and connect individuals and organizations and inspire leaders to drive change within their communities and beyond.

USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency invites you to spend an inspirational evening with Emtithal (Emi) Mahmoud—Sudanese-American slam poet, humanitarian and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Emi brings a message of hope, solidarity, and compassion for refugees everywhere.

Join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center to celebrate World Toilet Day a few days early! Every year on November 19, the United Nations raises awareness about the essential role toilets play in our daily lives. 

10 AM - 5 PM | Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors, with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more.