When the sun begins its descent over the Eastside, something remarkable happens. The light softens. The air warms. People slow down — and they show up for one another.

Golden Hour Unboxed is a free, cross-cultural evening at Bellevue Botanical Garden where Black entrepreneurs, artists, families, and allies gather under the sunset to mingle, share, and rise together. It's a celebration of the many ways our community contributes to the Eastside — through art, food, storytelling, mentorship, and the everyday brilliance of building something from nothing.

Saturday, August 23, 2026 Bellevue Botanical Garden · 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA Golden Hour to Twilight · Free · All Ages Welcome

What to Expect

Live Performances — Music, dance, and spoken word from cross-cultural artists rooted in the region.

Storytelling — Personal narratives of building, belonging, and rising.