GSBA Events Calendar
Hosting a FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Party: WEBINAR
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In this session, we’ll walk through the Community Watch Party Playbook, a guide designed to help organizations understand FIFA’s viewing party rules, licensing requirements, and event-planning best practices.
Power Connect: Dockside at Dukes
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join fellow members, partners, and guests at Dockside at Dukes for an energizing evening of connection on the waterfront.
Coffee Talk: Bonito
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!
Building a More Welcoming Washington: VIRTUAL 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.
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.
Sip Without Limits: A Guided Tasting & Mocktail Craft Workshop with The NA Sommelier
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rethink what Dry January can taste like! Join us for an immersive, alcohol-free evening with The NA Sommelier that explores elevated, zero-proof sipping through guided tasting, live demonstrations, and hands-on mocktail building. You’ll sample a ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Join GSBA, Jen Carl, and Gabriel Neuman for our monthly Capitol Hill Safety Call
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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!
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 ...
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.
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!