La Quemada: Noche de Cultura featuring Aurelio Valdez I Spotlight at Waterfront Park
Salish Steps | Free
Thursday September 17, 6–8 pm
Experience an evening celebrating music, culture and creativity!
Family‑friendly!
Visitors enjoying a Spotlight at Waterfront Park event on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.
About this Spotlight
Join us for a performance dedicated to honoring and celebrating our Indigenous, Latinx and Chicano culture from our region.
Staged at the built-in amphitheater of the Salish Steps at the bottom of Overlook Walk, the Spotlight series highlights talented artists and offers audiences a gateway to explore the diverse arts and culture scene of the region.
Planning on attending? RSVPing helps us understand how our community uses Waterfront Park, and shapes future events and park experiences.
Meet the Artist
Aurelio Valdez, Spotlight at Waterfront Park
Aurelio Valdez
Born and based Seattle Chicano Hiphop artist and educator. Raised by immigrant parents from Zacatecas, Mexico, Aurelio’s art is rooted in his personal experiences, the intersection of his cultural heritage, and a deep commitment to his communities.
Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Accessibility
Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.
Waterfront Park is an outdoor space in downtown Seattle providing various amenities such as wheelchair accessible seating, shade, water stations, cooling fans, and ADA accessible restrooms.
At this event, the following resources can be checked out onsite at the Friends of Waterfront Park Info Booth:
- Courtesy wheelchair
- Sensory Kits (Includes: noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, headwraps, and other items)
- Assisted Listening Devices
For wheelchair and assisted listening devices, please request those ahead of time by emailing [email protected] at least 1 week prior to the event.
Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park.
Please fill out our visitor experience survey here with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.
