Books, Bites, & Beats Festival

A multidisciplinary art and culture festival centered around Black and Diaspora Food, Music, Writing, and Film spanning the NE corner of 20th and Union into and through both spaces of Loving Room Books and Made Space Seattle.

Three days of programing focused on written and spoken word, music, and food and featuring filmmaking, dance, and visual arts throughout. This festival represents the Central District in ways that delve beyond being defined by physical address through acknowledging those who have created it, currently live in it, and those who carry it as home with them despite no longer residing here.

With something for all audiences and all ages from maker stations, an art show, film screenings, food trucks, live music, vendor market, book readings and giveaways, and more! You don’t want to miss out on this totally FREE event .

Schedule:

Day 1 | Friday, July 28 | 4-8pm

4:00-8:00pm Art Show

5:00-8:00pm Art Making

5:00-7:00pm Film Screening

6:00 – 8:00pm Live Music and Marketplace

Day 2 | Saturday, July 29 | 12-8pm

12:00-7:00pm Vendor Marketplace

12:00-4:00pm Book Giveaway & Storytelling Showcase

2:00-4:00pm Family Stage – Kutt’n’up, NW Tap, Gansango TBD

4:00-6:00pm DJ Set

5:00-8:00pm The Black Love Mixer 21+

6:00-8:00pm Black Love on the Block Live Show

Day 3 | Sunday, July 30 | 12-5pm

12:00-5:00pm Vendor Marketplace

12:00-4:00pm Youth Speaks Poetry Activation

12:00-2:00pm DJ Set

1:00-2:00pm Open Mic / Poetry

2:00-5:00pm Diaspora Dance Party

2:30-3:00pm MAS AfroLatino Movemiento Dance Class and Demo

3:30- 5:00pm Afrobeat DJ Set

5:00 Closing Ceremony