Giving Marketplace at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center

Schedule

Fri Dec 06 2024 at 10:00 am to Sat Dec 07 2024 at 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109 | Seattle, WA

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Don’t miss the holiday-giving event of the season! At the Discovery Center’s annual Giving Marketplace, you can support a good cause while shopping for everyone on your list.
Find unique gifts from over 35 vendors with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more. Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and performances, then discover ways to take action on issues you care about.
Event Schedule:
Live Music
Friday | 11 a.m – 1 p.m.
Sol de Noche Tango band plays a repertoire focused on Argentine Tango and folkloric dance music from South America, including tango, boleros, valses, milongas, candombes, zambas and chacareras. The core of the band is a duo Mirta Wymerszberg on flute, vocals and bandoneon and Sebastian Quintero on guitar.
Friday | 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Seattle-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Sheryl Wiser has crafted a soulful and uniquely compelling style, combining soulful and rootsy Americana, blues, jazz and folk. Sheryl performs through her philanthropic house concert series Pie + Persistence, which has raised over $100,000 for 30+ non-profits in the U.S. and globally.
Saturday | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Quartet will perform again this year!
Saturday | 2 – 4 p.m.
Kenyan-American singer-songwriter Naomi Wachira is known for her soulful and powerful vocals, poignant lyrics, and captivating live performances.
Activities
PEOPLE AND PET PORTRAIT PAINTING
Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cathy Wu is an Asian American illustrator and designer creating a world of playful characters. Along with a whimsical line of cards and stationery, she draws live pen-and-ink portraits of people and pets. She loves telling stories and her debut children’s book is Popo & Meimei Can Help.
CARD MAKING
Friday | 10 a.m – 5 p.m.
First Aid Arts hosts a complimentary card-making station. Have fun creating beautiful gift cards you can pair with the amazing items you purchase at the Giving Marketplace!
JUNKYARD JEWELS: CREATIVE JEWELRY MAKING
Saturday | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In this hands-on jewelry activity led by Seattle ReCreative, you’ll discover the art of transforming everyday objects into wearable masterpieces. Breathe new life into items that might otherwise end up in landfills! For families with children 5+.
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440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center

Host or Publisher Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center

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