GSBA Events Calendar
GSBA Virtual ENAB Tasting: Inclusive Team-Building Through Elevated NA Drinks
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A free, 60-minute virtual workshop for GSBA members in HR, wellness, and ERGs to experience how elevated non-alcoholic drinks can bring teams together—without a single drop of alcohol.
Capitol Hill Safety Webinar: Understanding Seattle CARE
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Jen Carl for a Capitol Hill safety webinar featuring Dr. Amy Barden, Chief of Seattle’s Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department.
WeRise Wine Presents the Dream Show Cabaret
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Captains Carlos Barajas and David Taylor Gomes invite you on a whimsical journey of musical comedy sketches, lyrical world-building, and bold musicians who dare to make the world their own—and they’ve saved you a seat! This voyage features local ...
New Year, New You Headshot Event!
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
New year, new headshots!! Do you need to update your professional or personal headshot? The team at Ends of the Earth is teaming up with @yungliv420 to offer a special package deal! Spots are limited and we anticipate them to fill up fast! In order ...
WeRise Wines presents A Taste of Red Mountain
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Washington's Red Mountain AVA is known for fabulous wine grape growing because its hot, sunny days, cool nights, and constant winds create small, thick-skinned grapes with intense concentration. The region’s well-drained, sandy soils naturally limit ...
Reclaim Your GLOW: A 2026 Reset Wellness Workshop
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted by HER GLOW™ — the empowerment brand helping women make self-esteem-based decisions, reclaim their power, and love themselves fiercely. **This is a hybrid workshop to attend either in person or online! JOIN US ONLINE here: ...
Let's Fix some $h*t - Activism Fair
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who's ready to get involved and fix some $h*t? Our January 22nd Activism Fair will introduce you to local non-profits focused on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, Environmental Issues, Animal Rights, and more. Come meet the people behind Common Power, ...
What’s Cooking with Chef Michelle: Jambalaya Demo Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for an interactive chef demo dinner featuring Chef Michelle as she prepares a flavorful jambalaya live. This intimate event is limited to just 20 guests, offering a close-up look at cooking techniques, flavor-building, and professional tips you ...
AUTHOR TALK: Maggie Mertens hosts Angela Garbes
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Angela Garbes is a writer in Seattle, where she lives with her family on Beacon Hill. She is the author of the national bestseller Essential Labor, called “a landmark and a lightning storm, a gift that will be passed hand to hand for years,” by The New ...
Data Privacy in a Wireless World
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
In this workshop we take a look at protecting ourselves and our data across a routinely ignored risk surface, wireless. From your home to class or the office, we are constantly broadcasting and interacting with multiple wireless technologies, many of ...
WeRise Wine Bar Wine Down Wednesday | Paint & Sip
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join for a low-key paint night + wine. Self-guided, zero pressure, all vibes. $10 includes a paint kit and a 2oz welcome pour. Seating is first come, first served. Bring your friends and get creative!
Using Science Fiction to Dream New Futures
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This workshop is open to all, and is geared toward anyone interested in thinking creatively about the work needed to create new futures. This will be a writing focused workshop, but beginners and non-writers should feel welcome to attend. Participants ...
Puzzles & Pinot
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
It’s National Puzzles Day—join us for a fun night out! Enjoy the perfect mix of brain-teasing puzzles and delicious wine, with Pinot specials flowing all night. Bring your own game or borrow one of ours, and settle in for an evening of play and great ...
Silent Reading Night at Historic Mansion
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Looking for a quiet place to do some reading (or knitting or other solo activity)? Join us for our upcoming Silent Reading Night at the Stimson-Green Mansion! This is your opportunity to explore the Mansion and find the perfect spot to read quietly in ...
Pride Night @ "The Wild Party" with Sound Theatre Company
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us for our Pride Night on the Saturday January 31st as we kick off our 20th Anniversary Season with a show that holds a special place in our history. After more than a decade, we’re bringing back our electrifying 2013 hit: Andrew Lippa’s The Wild ...
WeRise Wine Bar presents Drag Bingo with Queen Macy Marcs
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🌈🎤 Drag Bingo Is Back! Hosted by the one and only Macy Marcs this isn’t just bingo, it’s a celebration of joy, self-expression, and community. 🎟 $10 per person = 9 bingo cards 🪑 One ticket = one seat Each guest must purchase a ticket to reserve a ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Monthly Women's Self-Protection Class
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Building a More Welcoming Washington: Seattle’s FIFA World Cup Inclusion Training
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
GSBA is partnering with SeattleFWC26 to offer Inclusion Training workshops that support small businesses with actionable guidance on allyship, gender inclusion, and LGBTQ+ cultural competency—helping teams feel prepared, confident, and welcoming.
Galentine's Party at Armoire
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Let's get together and celebrate the wonderful gals and pals in our lives! Celebrate friendship, self-love, and a little indulgence at our Galentine’s Party on Feb. 11! Gather your best gals and pals for an evening of sipping, shopping, and sweet ...
GSBA Capitol Hill Monthly Safety Call - Feb 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Join GSBA, Jen Carl, and Gabriel Neuman for our monthly Capitol Hill Safety Call
Love 4 Scholarship at Aluel Cellars
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Raise a glass for rising leaders at our February Love 4 Scholarship gathering at Aluel Cellars’ Capitol Hill tasting room.
Pop-Up Trivia at Historic Mansion
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a night of trivia in the historic Stimson-Green Mansion! We’re bringing you some of the best trivia in town hosted by Head in the Clouds Pop-Up Trivia, founded by two “Jeopardy!” champions. Grab your friends, coworkers, or neighbors and ...
HER GLOW Galentine's Day Jewelry Making Workshop
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Overview An elevated DIY jewelry-making class for single ladies who want to celebrate self-love and make cool pieces on Valentine's Day weekend! HER GLOW GALENTINE’S DAY JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP Perfect for the woman who’s choosing self-love over ...
A Midsummer Night's Dream
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Shakespeare’s most popular comedy pulls us once again into the magic of the moonlight. Four young lovers flee their families in pursuit of love in the forest but get more than they bargained for when they land in the middle of a faerie feud. A chaotic ...
Hill Talk: Blu Dot
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at Blu Dot Seattle for an early evening of conversation, connection, and great food. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, Hill Talk is designed to feel easy, welcoming, and genuinely human.
Coffee Talk: Wunderground
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join our Senior Membership Development Manager Alison for a casual hangout every third Thursday at a rotating coffee shop in Capitol Hill! No agenda, no specific topics; just an opportunity to meet fellow Capitol Hill business owners and ...
State Contracting Opportunities & Open House
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for a conversation on state contracting practices and opportunities.
Fellow Travelers
A powerful love story set during the Lavender Scare—when LGBTQ+ people faced surveillance, job loss, and humiliating investigations simply for who they loved. Special GSBA Offer: $99 tickets + LGBTQ+ Community Opening Night Celebration
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
The GSBA Impact Awards - 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The GSBA Impact Awards celebrate businesses, non-profits, and community leaders making a meaningful difference across Washington State. Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and community as we honor this year’s nominees and announce our award
Seattle LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Summit is a FREE half-day training that engages participants in collaborative workshops and discussions on how to run for office or enter public service as an out LGBTQ+ individual, as well as network with local LGBTQ+ leaders.
Seattle Women's Chorus presents Legacy
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Seattle Women’s Chorus welcomes Resident Conductor Beth Ann Bonnecroy to the podium. Legacy honors the music and stories we inherit, while shaping the ones we leave behind. Songs from female, BIPOC, trans and nonbinary composers are highlighted. We ...
Seattle Women's Chorus presents Legacy
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seattle Women’s Chorus welcomes Resident Conductor Beth Ann Bonnecroy to the podium. Legacy honors the music and stories we inherit, while shaping the ones we leave behind. Songs from female, BIPOC, trans and nonbinary composers are highlighted. We ...
Building a More Welcoming Washington: VIRTUAL Seattle’s FIFA World Cup Inclusion Training - March '26
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
GSBA is partnering with SeattleFWC26 to offer Inclusion Training workshops that support small businesses with actionable guidance on allyship, gender inclusion, and LGBTQ+ cultural competency—helping teams feel prepared, confident, and welcoming.
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Monthly Women's Self-Protection Class
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
GSBA Capitol Hill Monthly Safety Call - March 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join GSBA, Jen Carl, and Gabriel Neuman for our monthly Capitol Hill Safety Call
State Contracting Opportunities & Open House
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for a conversation on state contracting practices and opportunities.
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Fork Cancer Seattle
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The American Cancer Society GenNow Network Seattle Chapter presents the fourth annual Fork Cancer Seattle will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Block 41 in Seattle. The evening will feature small plates and craft cocktails as well as lots ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Monthly Women's Self-Protection Class
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Building a More Welcoming Washington: Seattle’s FIFA World Cup Inclusion Training - April '26
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
GSBA is partnering with SeattleFWC26 to offer Inclusion Training workshops that support small businesses with actionable guidance on allyship, gender inclusion, and LGBTQ+ cultural competency—helping teams feel prepared, confident, and welcoming.
GSBA Capitol Hill Monthly Safety Call - April 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join GSBA, Jen Carl, and Gabriel Neuman for our monthly Capitol Hill Safety Call
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Wicked Wiz of Oz
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
There’s no place like a Seattle Men’s Chorus show! We celebrate ALL the versions of Oz: Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz. Jam-packed with mashups: Defying Gravity with Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Dancing Through Life with If I Only Had a Brain; ...
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Wicked Wiz of Oz
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
There’s no place like a Seattle Men’s Chorus show! We celebrate ALL the versions of Oz: Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz. Jam-packed with mashups: Defying Gravity with Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Dancing Through Life with If I Only Had a Brain; ...
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Wicked Wiz of Oz
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
There’s no place like a Seattle Men’s Chorus show! We celebrate ALL the versions of Oz: Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz. Jam-packed with mashups: Defying Gravity with Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Dancing Through Life with If I Only Had a Brain; ...
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Wicked Wiz of Oz
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
There’s no place like a Seattle Men’s Chorus show! We celebrate ALL the versions of Oz: Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz. Jam-packed with mashups: Defying Gravity with Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Dancing Through Life with If I Only Had a Brain; ...
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Sing Along, Seattle!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come out and sing along with the Seattle Men’s Chorus! Our famous holiday sing-along gets a makeover…for Pride!
Seattle Men's Chorus presents Sing Along, Seattle!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come out and sing along with the Seattle Men’s Chorus! Our famous holiday sing-along gets a makeover…for Pride!
Seattle Women's Chorus Cabaret
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Members of Seattle Women’s Chorus sing love songs and anthems for Pride in an intimate setting.
Seattle Women's Chorus Cabaret
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Members of Seattle Women’s Chorus sing love songs and anthems for Pride in an intimate setting.
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Oportunidades en Contratación Estatal y Casa Abierta
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Overview Únete al Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington para una conversación sobre oportunidades en contratación estatal. El cuarto jueves del mes, el Departamento de Servicios ...
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!
Monthly Self-Protection Class - "LGBTQ+ Punch and Brunch"
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monthly, Every 1st Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Optional hangout brunch immediately after) Sliding scale fee of $5 to $30 No registration needed Bring water, good vibes, and a willingness to learn!