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GCC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization seeking to improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Georgetown, Seattle.



Lot Rock 3 set for late summer
Lot Rock 3 will happen in late August 2026 in Georgetown.
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Register for GTAAC Education Week
Ever wanted to learn to tie dye, sculpt copper, weld, or use a risograph? You can learn all of these things and more at Education Week 2026, hosted by the Georgetown Association of Arts & Culture (GTAAC). Education Week 2026 takes place May 10th - 17th, and registration is open now for many exciting group classes! Classes take place in various locations throughout Georgetown and are free to attend. Register for classes here. Classes fill up quickly, so register now! If a clas
May 11 min read


Volunteer at Georgetown Carnival - Sat, June 13
Georgetown Carnival is on Saturday, June 13th! Check out the event website for information and updates. Interested in helping out? Volunteers make the Georgetown Carnival happen! We rely on community volunteers like you to ensure a fun, free event for all! Please fill out the volunteer application and we will be in touch to confirm the time and place where we need your help. Lots of opportunities, and more than one shift is welcomed! If you cannot fill out the form please ema
Apr 301 min read


GS8 Registration open for 2026
by Betty Tweedy The Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival is a community-based amateur film project and registrations are open now! You can rent a camera and learn how to make your own film, then have it screened in the festival at the Georgetown Steam Plant this September! Learn more and register here. Scholarships are also available!
Apr 271 min read


300-Person Venue Planned
The Vera project plans to open a 300-person music club and theater in Georgetown.
Jan 272 min read


GTAAC seeks new board members for 2026
by Cyra Jane Hobson The Georgetown Association of Arts & Culture (GTAAC) is looking for additional board members to join in January! If you have an interest or investment in the artistic culture of Georgetown and may want to join, please email GTAAC President Cyra Jane Hobson at cyra@georgetown-arts-culture.org to open the conversation. What is GTAAC? Formed in 2023, The Georgetown Association of Arts and Culture (GTAAC) supports artistic and cultural participation in our hi
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Giving Thanks in the Real World
Every November, my inbox and social feeds flood with quaint reflections on gratitude. This is not that post.
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Short Run Comix Festival coming to Georgetown
Short Run Comix Festival is coming to Georgetown this November. The event will feature 220 small press comix and book artist-exhibitors...
Sep 24, 20252 min read


The Spookiest Time of the Year returns to Georgetown
As summer comes to a close, Halloween excitement is starting to brew! The GCC’s Spooky Stroll is back for its third year, ready to...
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Go on a journey with "Impossible Maps"
Impossible Maps is a full-evening dance work that journeys through grief and transformation. Created by Georgetown resident C. Asa Call, the inhabitants of the piece take a pilgrimage across a landscape through the liminality of loss in search of awe–the connection to vastness that pulls us from the brink of horror.
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Mudhoney headlines R-Day
Seattle grunge rock legends Mudhoney will headline this year’s R-Day festival this Saturday, Sept. 6, in Georgetown. While the annual party for Rainier goes on, the annual San Gennaro Festival in Georgetown is taking the year off.
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Burning Man: A slice of Georgetown in the desert
Moments of magic among the hardships RENO, Nev. (September 1, 2025) ꟷ Last night my partner Will and I landed in Reno dusty and...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Haunted History Tour returns to Georgetown
The Georgetown Haunted History Tour is returning for its 22nd year! Tour around Georgetown and experience haunted stories straight from...
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Tickets on sale & volunteers needed for GS8 Film Festival - Sat, 9/6
Come one, come all, to the Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival, hosted at the Georgetown Steam Plant on Saturday, September 6th! This year's...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Science Fair returns to Steam Plant
by Debbie Pessein The Second Annual Georgetown Steam Plant Science Fair is on its way! This year’s theme, “Break the System,” invites...
Jul 22, 20251 min read


4th Annual Mini Mart Block Party - Sat 7/12
Celebrate Mini Mart City Park’s 4th Annual Block Party, held on Saturday July 12th from 2pm - 8pm. There will be free food, festivities,...
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Georgetown Carnival 2025 Photos
Our writers' favorite snaps from the 2025 Georgetown Carnival.
Photo by Will Barentz
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Host Entry Deadline for the Garden Walk is July 6th
On Sunday, July 13th, our neighborhood will host the 28th annual Georgetown Garden Walk from 10 am - 4 pm. Support the walk and build...
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Get involved in the Georgetown Carnival
Georgetown Carnival is June 14 from Noon - 10 p.m. The family-friendly fun continues this year with bands, art, carnival games, food,...
May 27, 20251 min read


GS8 opens registration for 2025 film festival
by Laura Wright The Georgetown Super 8 (GS8) Film Festival is dedicated to the creation and sharing of amateur films looking to foster...
Apr 9, 20251 min read
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