The ‘Bite of Bernadette’ multicultural food festival is coming to Burien on Saturday, May 16. Hosted by St. Bernadette Parish School, the event will feature global cuisine, live music, and family activities. This is a great opportunity to explore diverse dishes and enjoy community celebration right here in Burien.
The City of Burien is now accepting applications for its 2027 Arts & Culture grant funding. These grants are designed to support local arts organizations and individual artists in the community. Interested applicants should visit the city’s official channels for eligibility requirements and submission deadlines.
The Highline Community Symphonic Band is hosting a free concert called “The Space Time Continuum” on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Highline High School Theatre in Burien. This space-themed concert is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy live music at no cost.
Student mariachi musicians from across the Seattle area will gather in Burien on Tuesday, May 12 for the Encuentro de Mariachi Puget Sound festival. Middle and high school students will participate in workshops and collaboration events celebrating this vibrant musical tradition. This regional festival brings together young performers and showcases the cultural richness of our community.
Burien’s Highline Heritage Museum will host a live music event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, May 16. The program features a musical journey themed around the nation’s milestone. This is a direct Burien community event perfect for families and history lovers looking to celebrate together locally.
The Highline Community Symphonic Band presents “The Space-Time Continuum” concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Highline High School Theatre in Burien. Directed by Corinne Smith, the free concert features contemporary and classic pieces themed around space and exploration, including works by Julie Giroux, Gustav Holst, and John Williams’ Star Wars theme. This is a great opportunity for the whole community to enjoy live music.
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is staging ‘Rebellious Women,’ a production exploring women’s rights set in 1909. A reviewer calls the show commendable for tackling a topic that remains urgently relevant today. BAT is known for selecting challenging productions that engage audiences with complex social issues.
ChoralSounds and TeenSounds, local ensembles under Northwest Associated Arts, are bringing Americana folk music to Burien with “Woven Together: Folk Threads Through Choral Music” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S 152nd St). Tickets are $20, with free admission for youth 17 and under when accompanied by a paying adult.
Burien has plenty of arts and culture happening in late March. The Eastside Harp Ensemble performs a free Celtic concert at Highline Heritage Museum on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m., featuring 11 harp players, soloists, and sing-along Irish tunes. The museum also hosts 7 Stories: Lucky Day or Outta Luck, a free storytelling night Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Visual art exhibits include “With Love, Burien” and “All is Bright” at the Highline Heritage Museum, plus “Days Gone By” and “Play” at the Burien Community Center, all free to visit during regular hours.
Northwest Associated Arts presents “Woven Together,” an Americana-themed concert featuring ChoralSounds and TeenSounds choirs performing American folk traditions. The concert takes place Saturday, May 16 at Highline PAC in South King County, making it a accessible cultural event for Burien residents and neighbors seeking live choral music.
The Boeing Employees Choir is performing a free community concert on Saturday, May 16, in Des Moines celebrating the Artemis II mission. While the concert is in nearby Des Moines rather than Burien itself, it’s a regional event that may interest local residents, especially those working in aerospace or looking for free live music in South King County.
White Center Food Bank is hosting three community events this spring. On April 16 from 5–7 p.m., they’re celebrating their new recipe book debut during the Rat City Art Walk with light appetizers and pre-orders. The 5th Annual Taste of White Center returns June 20 from 12–3 p.m. featuring 35+ restaurants with $5 tickets. A benefit concert featuring Roxbury Saints, The Kings of Seattle, and The Pazific happens May 8 at Tim’s Tavern, 6–10 p.m., with $25 tickets and proceeds supporting the food bank.
This weekly newsletter from the Tacoma area covers events, governance, and opportunities across Pierce County, including a Tacoma Municipal Code search upgrade, a Juvenile Justice Task Force recommendation to replace Remann Hall on-site, and various community events in nearby cities like Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Steilacoom. Most items fall outside Burien’s immediate area, though county-level news and regional transit updates may have tangential relevance to South King County residents.
My Lynnwood News highlights May art events across the Puget Sound region, including the Edmonds Summer Music & Arts School (June 22–July 10 at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, $385 plus fee), ballet performances, art talks, and the 5th Annual Edmonds Jazz Walk on May 30. While one summer camp is physically located in Lynnwood, most events center on Edmonds. Burien residents interested in regional arts programming may find relevant options.
The International Examiner’s May 2026 arts calendar features dozens of exhibitions, performances, and literary events across the Pacific Northwest, with a strong focus on Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander artists and cultural programming. While most events are based in Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding areas, the calendar does not specifically mention Burien and is primarily a regional roundup covering museums, galleries, theaters, and cultural centers throughout King County and beyond.
Cascadia Daily News highlights five upcoming events in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, including Habitat for Humanity’s Trashion Show on May 16 featuring clothes made from waste materials, a Seafood Shell-ebration on May 16 at B-Town Kitchen, the musical ‘Always … Patsy Cline’ at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon (May 15, 17, 22–24), author Heidi Beierle’s memoir presentation on May 12, and a live storytelling show ‘That’s What She Said’ on May 15. These events are in nearby communities but have no direct Burien connection.
The Stranger’s May performance guide highlights theater, music, and comedy events across Seattle, including Jesus Christ Superstar through May 17 at 5th Avenue Theatre, Fauxnique: How Do I Look? May 7–9 at On the Boards, and Stars on Ice May 23 at Climate Pledge Arena. While these events are in the greater Seattle area, none are specifically in Burien, and the guide covers venues throughout downtown Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods.
A Tacoma-based musician shares her experience attending Lakewood Playhouse’s six-day intensive workshop called “Breaking Your Mold,” led by Joseph Walsh and Elijah Bellis. The class helped participants overcome creative blocks by exploring songwriting, singing, and dialogue in a collaborative, low-pressure environment. While the workshop may interest Burien musicians seeking creative inspiration, it’s located in Lakewood and doesn’t directly affect or involve our community.
This arts and culture roundup from My Lynnwood News covers events primarily in Edmonds and surrounding areas, including the 69th Edmonds Arts Festival (June 19-21), theater scholarships, Independent Bookstore Day (April 25), and various exhibitions and performances. While one event mentions Lynnwood Idol and another references the Washington West African Center in Lynnwood, most content focuses on Edmonds venues and activities with limited direct relevance to Burien residents.
The University of Washington is hosting dozens of arts, science, and humanities events throughout May 2026, including lectures, concerts, exhibitions, and performances. Highlights include exhibitions at the Henry Art Gallery, the Mark Morris Dance Group at Meany Center, multiple World Cup-related lectures, and free public talks from Nobel Prize winner John Martinis and author Robert Macfarlane. Most events are free and open to the public, with many offered online.
Painter Ben Groff’s work “Sunset Over Frances Anderson Center” has been selected as the official poster art for the 69th annual Edmonds Arts Festival, taking place June 19-21 at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. While this is a regional arts event, it is specific to Edmonds and has no direct connection to Burien.