No, it's not sleight of hand, but it is pure magic! Watch Chef Cheng Biao Yang of Country Dough in a performance of deft motion and delicate tension as he creates skeins of slender hand-pulled noodles from a lump of dough, then serves up a spectacular stir-fry—and other delightful surprises. Hosted by award-winning food writer, radio personality, cooking instructor and public speaker, Nancy Leson.
Join author and curator Rebekah Denn in a lively conversation with MOHAI's executive director, Leonard Garfield, as they share "behind-the-scenes" insight about the curation of MOHAI's Edible City exhibit. In addition, Denn will sign copies of the exhibit's companion book, Edible City.
Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, two esteemed Seattle chefs, bring their long-running Seattle Kitchen KIRO radio show to MOHAI. See their conversation in action, as they discuss, argue, and laugh about a broad range of topics connected to the city's food scene.
Celebrate Earth Day at MOHAI by investigating the science behind food, farming, and sustainability. Enjoy hands-on displays, demonstrations, as well as activities with community groups and organizations from across Washington State. Discover some of the latest innovations in food science!
Join jazz historian Paul de Barros, author of Jackson Street After Hours, as he moderates this exploration of the Black & Tan past and present. Hear from one of the founders of the highly-anticipated Black & Tan Hall and enjoy live jazz music from the era when the original club thrived and jived in the Central Area.
Celebrate Day of the Dead as we explore the ingredients that bring it all together! From masa and sugar to tamales and candy skulls, enjoy hands-on food demonstrations and tastings that showcase this celebration's agricultural history. Come early for story time and stay late for live performances of traditional dance. Bring mementos of your loved ones to add to the community altar. This event is generously sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle.
Get ready for an evening of cocktails and creativity. Witness the unique design process of Janelle Abbott as she constructs a one-of-a-kind garment out of recycled fabric live at the event, try your hand at fun and funky upcycling with Malia Peoples, or peer into your fashion future with Fashion Oracle cards read by Makeda Akmoa.
Many South Asian communities share an ability to survive and thrive despite mental health struggles related to experiences of migration, discrimination, oppression, and isolation. Celebrate these acts of resilience with an afternoon of dance, community-led conversations, film shorts, and resources.
Author Kat Lieu comes to the MOHAI Mercantile to talk about her new cookbook Modern Asian Baking at Home. During the COVID lockdowns, Kat gained popularity with her blog and online community Subtle Asian Baking. Now Kat is a full-time author, food writer, activist, and recipe developer! Hear about her process developing the cookbook and try your hand at making a tasty treat!
MOHAI and Play-Well TEKnologies challenge you to a LEGO® build competition! Assemble your crew and recreate some of MOHAI's iconic artifacts, brick-by-brick, for a chance to have your artifact featured on MOHAI's social media channels. Even if you don't win, there's beer!
Chat with Cynthia Nims whose newest project Long Live the Recipe Box is all about collecting and preserving the relationships and memories that recipes represent.