Seattle is buzzing with activity this summer. Make the most of the beautiful weather and enjoy all the exciting Polish events! Seattle Polish Festival pulled it off once again—what an amazing event! The Seattle Polish Foundation and the festival organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the volunteers
Since 2016, Indie Games Poland has been visiting Seattle and showcasing some of the best Polish video games at PAX West. PAX West is one of the biggest and most exciting video game trade shows in the U.S. If you’re into gaming, check out the Polish pavilion and show your
We’re still looking for 60 volunteers! Our Polish Festival Seattle is run entirely by volunteers, and we want You! Yes, You! Join our team on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Seattle Center. We have a variety of positions available, we especially need volunteers to help with transport in AM and PM.
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The Seattle Polish Festival is set for Saturday, July 12, 2025, from noon to 7 PM at the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre. This year’s theme is Polish Legends and Castles, and the event promises a vibrant mix of live music, traditional food, exhibits, and workshops. If you’re planning
Please join us in giving a big Polish Festival Seattle welcome to Sobotka— a vibrant, multigenerational dance group that proves one thing loud and clear: you can dance at any age. With a unique and joyful repertoire, Sobotka is ready to light up the stage and celebrate Polish culture through
Get ready to dance with Zabavva at the Polish Festival of Seattle ! This energetic cover band from Portland will be playing popular Polish hits from the 80s to today. As their name means fun, get ready for fun-filled musical journey through Poland’s greatest tunes!
Get ready for a unique musical experience with Marcin Pączkowski at the Polish Festival Seattle! Marcin will blend traditional sounds with modern electronic music in his original compositions. Join us for a captivating performance that bridges the old and the new in the most innovative ways.
We’re thrilled to welcome back the incredibly talented Daniel Conard to the Polish Festival Seattle! David has captivated audiences all along the West Coast, and we’re so excited to have him return to our stage with a solo performance that blends with the best of Polish and American hits in
A Polish Festival Seattle tradition! Vivat Musica, the festival’s longest-performing group, will be returning with a beautiful selection of music from their Biesada repertoire. Currently, they have 20 members, and this group is run by Marcin Pączkowski, Maria Grabowska as accompanist, and Mira Pawluskiewicz serves as the choir manager.
Kicking off the Polish Festival Seattle in true style — we’re excited to welcome back Syrena Seattle ! Since their last performance, Syrena has expanded their repertoire with other dances from Poland— and they’re ready to bring the energy to the stage!
An Evening with President Lech Walesa
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Solar Lottery is a 1955 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was his first published novel and contains many of the themes present in his later work. It was also published in altered form in the UK as World of Chance. The main story is about a man named Ted Benteley who lives in a strange world, dominated by percentages and the lottery.
Is it you? Or you may know someone who is interested? Or perhaps you can help by picking up flower donations? Or perhaps you have abundance of lavender, or daisies or other flowers or grasses …Anything helps so Wianki station can actually be present during the festival.Please contact Asia Gromadzka
Through June 2025, the Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center presents the art of Adam Dopierala.
You can view the PHA Gallery most Friday evenings when the restaurant is open and at other PHA events. The works of the presented artists are available for viewing in our gallery and can also be purchased directly from the artist. Purchasing artwork is a significant recognition for the artist and additionally sponsors PHA.
Published in 1953, “Fahrenheit 451” was the first novel published by Ray Bradbury. “Fahrenheit 451” is set in a dystopian future where books are banned and firemen burn them. The protagonist, Guy Montag, starts questioning this society’s norms, realizing the value of literature and free thought. Quite relevant these days.
Dla poprawy humorów, wiersz a raczej piosenka Wojciecha Młynarskiego.
Co rano, proszę pań, proszę panów
Nowych problemów spotykam gąszcz
I tyle moich pragnień i planów
Ambiwalencja przenika wciąż
W miejskiego ranka smutnej szarości
W miejskiego ranka leciutkiej mgle
Tyle ogarnia mnie wątpliwości
Ale na pewno wiem jedno, że
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Wybory Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w 2025 r.