Highline Heritage Museum

Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzel
2026-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
On May 23rd, the Highline Heritage Museum will be presenting a free film screening of the documentary ‘Let the City Speak‘ which follows the journey of Quetzal, a Chicano rock
band from East L.A., whose Zapatista-inspired path led them away from the mainstream music industry to create a life of independent art and unexpected triumphs.
(2026 / USA / 80 Minutes)
After the screening, enjoy music from Quetzal in our parking lot!
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El 23 de mayo, el Highline Heritage Museum presentará una proyección gratuita del documental *Let the City Speak*, el cual narra la trayectoria de Quetzal —una banda de rock chicano de East L.A., cuyo camino, inspirado en el zapatismo, los llevó a alejarse de la industria musical comercial para forjar una vida dedicada al arte independiente y a triunfos inesperados.
(2026 / EE. UU. / 80 minutos)
¡Tras la proyección, disfrute de la música de Quetzal en nuestro estacionamiento!

Little Pioneers: Free Hands-On Activities for Kids and Families
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join Teacher Nikki in learning about Pioneers, a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on June 6, from 2 – 3 pm.
See what life was like for pioneer kids!
🪀 Play pioneer games
🏠 Look at a pioneer cabin
✍️ Write on a real slate
🧹 Learn about pioneer chores
Geared for ages 3-12 and their families!

Patch Work Politics
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00
Patch-Work Politics, The daring story of Mrs. Bertha Knight Landes, who in 1926 became not only Seattle’s first woman mayor, but the first woman mayor of any major metropolitan city in the United States!
Since 1987 N.W. Storyteller/Actress Debbie Dimitre has been entertaining, inspiring, and educating audiences of all ages with her historical and dramatic storytelling presentations. In costume and by the glow of her kerosene lamp, Debbie brings to life women and young girls in American history through story and first person portrayals in a style that is uniquely her own. Some of her portrayals include such women as Harriet Beecher-Stowe, Nellie Bly, Eleanor Roosevelt, Annie Oakley, Grandma Moses and Rachel Carson just to name a few.
Debbie has performed for schools, Community colleges, Churches, libraries, book stores, historical societies, philanthropic and service organizations, professional women’s groups, retired teachers, as well as numerous retirement communities. She has performed for the Seattle Folklife Festival, served on a board of the Seattle Storytellers Guild, been a member of and performed for the Biblical Storytellers Network and facilitated women’s retreats.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is proudly hosting this event in partnership with the Highline Heritage Museum. AAUW empowers women and girls by championing their success in higher education and pushing for bold policy solutions to create lasting change. For more than 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity in higher education and beyond. With a strong record of advocacy and action, AAUW continues to break barriers and defend the rights of women in education and the workplace.

Zentangle Art Classes
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30
Meg Steele is a long-time resident of Burien and enjoys sharing her love of Zentangle with beginners and experienced artists alike. Meg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development. She retired early from a successful career in Human Resources having worked locally for Starbucks, Swedish Medical Center, and Providence Health and Services, among others. Meg is a Certified Coach and works with individuals in transition, particularly retirees, women experiencing divorce and empty-nesters. She travels the country in her RV teaching art classes and coaching and returns to the Pacific Northwest for the glorious summers. Meg is a Certified Zentangle Teacher and is thrilled to work with Burien Arts.

More Than a Game: Soccer, Stories, & Identity in America
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:30

World Cup Watch Party
2026-06-21 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-27 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00

Zentangle Art Classes
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-16 14:00 - 15:30
Meg Steele is a long-time resident of Burien and enjoys sharing her love of Zentangle with beginners and experienced artists alike. Meg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development. She retired early from a successful career in Human Resources having worked locally for Starbucks, Swedish Medical Center, and Providence Health and Services, among others. Meg is a Certified Coach and works with individuals in transition, particularly retirees, women experiencing divorce and empty-nesters. She travels the country in her RV teaching art classes and coaching and returns to the Pacific Northwest for the glorious summers. Meg is a Certified Zentangle Teacher and is thrilled to work with Burien Arts.
Holly Vedder is an illustrator with a playful eye and a love for bold, character-driven design. Blending humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy, she creates imaginative artwork transforming everyday letters and ideas into stories worth smiling about. With a balance of professionalism and play, she invites viewers into a world where creativity feels approachable, joyful, and just a little mischievous.

7Stories: On the Road Again
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00
Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity.
Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. Real stories are spellbinding and raw. They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from your friends, acquaintances, or someone you have never met. These stories are told from the heart.
WE NEED YOU! Please consider sharing your true story…In the spirit of community and friendship. We will coach/help you as much as you would like. Sign up using our online form. To find out more about telling your story read our Rules & Guidelines.

Taco Festival
2026-06-27
A culturally grounded taco festival hosted at the Highline Heritage Museum that centers tacos as storytelling, and community identity. The event blends food, community voices, and cultural education into a public celebration.

The festival is not only a food event but also a cultural experience featuring curated vendors, storytelling, and interactive installations that highlight the heritage of tacos across Mexico and the local community.

Featuring:

Curated taco vendors representing regional Mexican cuisine
Story cards or QR codes sharing the origin of each dish
Taco Stories – Storytelling and community engagement activities
Live demonstrations (tortilla making, salsa tastings)
Pop-up exhibit on food, migration, and identity
Live musical performances
Educational tacos’ history presentation

Frida Kahlo Festival
2026-07-11
The Frida Kahlo Festival is a cultural event hosted at the Highline Heritage Museum on July 11, 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. The festival features art exhibitions, live performances, a Mexican art market, educational programming, and interactive family activities designed to engage the community in Mexican cultural heritage and artistic expression.
Featuring:

Traditional Tehuana Dresses Exhibit
Paintings Exhibit
Face painting
Live cultural performances
Loteria game
Frida Kahlo lecture
Mexican Art Market

7Stories: Animal Tales
2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:00

Multicultural Festival
2026-07-25
A vibrant, youth-engaged celebration of culture, identity, and community. Hosted at the
Highline Heritage Museum, the festival showcases creative work from young people and
cultural groups through art, storytelling, performances, and interactive experiences. It creates
a welcoming space where diverse voices are celebrated and shared, inviting the community to
connect, learn, and experience the richness of cultural expression together.

Camping Then & Now
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:30
Join Teacher Nikki in learning about Camping, a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on July 25, from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
Come see what camping was like for early settlers in this area (then) and listen to a current camping story (now)
🏕️ Play with a toy campfire,
🦌 Learn about forest animals,
🌿 Get excited to spend time in nature!
Geared for kids 2-8 and their families, caregivers stay for the program, siblings are welcome!

Why Do We Eat?
2026-08-15 14:00 - 15:00
Join Teacher Nikki as we learn ‘why do we eat’? This is a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on August 15, from 2 – 3 pm.
🍽️ Follow the path of food through our digestive system,
🏃‍♀️ Move our muscles,
🦴 Study our skeletons!
Geared for ages 3-12 and their families!

7Stories: Karma
2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00

Firefighters to the Rescue!
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:30
Join Teacher Nikki as we learn about firefighters! This is a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on September 19, from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
📖 Share a firefighter story,
🎶 Sing a fire truck song,
🧩 Play with puzzles,
🏃‍♀️ Do firefighter exercises,
🌲 Learn how animals help the forest after a forest fire!
Geared for kids 2-8 and their families, caregivers stay for the program, siblings are welcome!

7Stories: Lessons Learned
2026-09-25 19:00 - 20:00

Our City!
2026-09-26 14:00 - 15:00
Join Teacher Nikki to learn about how a city works! This is a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on September 26, from 2 – 3 pm.
🏙️ Plan a city with city blocks, roads, and cars
🏊🏞️ Would you vote for a park or a pool in your city?
🧩 Do puzzles,
🪀 Play games,
🗺️ Look at cool maps!
Geared for ages 3-12 and their families!

John Halliday - Beyond Treaties: Native Stories of Survival and Strength
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:30
Explore Native resilience through the personal journey of John Halliday (Coyote), a Muckleshoot artist, speaker, and former tribal leader. After surviving a near-death experience and losing much of his sight, Halliday turned to traditional Native values of endurance and adaptation to remake his life through art, music, and storytelling.
Blending drumming, flute music, painting, and lived history, he shares how Native communities have survived beyond the signing of treaties. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous history, strength, and creativity today.
John Halliday is a Muckleshoot artist and speaker with expertise in Native cultures and Washington history. Halliday retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs as Deputy Regional Director for the Navajo Region after serving as CEO for both the Muckleshoot and Snoqualmie tribes. He has shown his art at Lakewold Gardens, ANT Gallery, and the Sacred Circle Galleries of American Indian Art under the artist name “Coyote”.

Dinosaurs and Megalonyx
2026-10-17 10:30 - 11:30
Join Teacher Nikki to learn about dinosaurs and Megalonyx! This is a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on October 17, from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
📖 Listen to storytime
🦕 Play with dino activities
🦖 See your favorite dinos
🦴✈️ Learn about the Megalonyx fossil found under the SeaTac airport!
Geared for kids 2-8 and their families, caregivers stay for the program, siblings are welcome!

7Stories: Skeletons in the Closet
2026-10-23 19:00 - 20:00
