University Village is proud to present FEMALE FORWARD, a month-long event series designed to inform, inspire, and mentor women during every important stage of their lives.
In partnership with Gossip & Glamour, the unique series invites the community to discover dynamic in-store shopping events and activations, along with ticketed, guest speaker discussions that cover a variety of topics including beauty, fashion, business, and wellness. Join us for important conversations that spark hope and bring women together for meaningful moments of connection.
This free event series runs October 1-28, 2023 at University Village.
Calendar
October 1 – October 7
New Moms, Teens, and Young Adults
October 1 - Mom and Teen Shopping Event: 10 -11 a.m. at Sephora - Learn about women-owned beauty brands such as Drunk Elephant and Saie. Check out beauty demos to achieve fall’s best beauty trends at home. The first 50 guests will recieve a Sephora swag bag.
October 2 - All That Dance kids class: 2 - 4 p.m. at All That Dance - Anyone is welcome, and it’s free. Just drop in! Located at the All That Dance studio on Blakeley Street.
October 3 - FrogLegs Cooking School cookie decorating: 10 - 11 a.m.
October 3 - Kumon open house: 2:30-7:00 p.m. at Kumon - Learn more about Kumon’s academic programs and meet the instructors.
October 4 - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Meet the Obstetrics and Gynecology Team. 10 a.m. to Noon.
October 4 - Bra Fittings, Breast Care, & Bump Support at Village Maternity
October 5 -Oiselle hosts Bras for Girls and Girls on the Run plus, Thursday Night Flight Club: 4:30-6:30 pm at Oiselle. Learn more about Bras for Girls and Girls on The Run then join them alongside Oiselle for their Thursday Night Flight Club on the Burke-Gilman trail.
October 7 -Lululemon hosts Quiet Thyme for kids yoga class. Ages 5-9 from 11:45-12:45 pm / Ages 10-14 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Click here to register on Eventbrite.
October 7 - Jenni Kayne hosts Takara Designs and OMO Ceramics from 11 a.m.-2 p.m
October 8 – October 14
20’s to 30’s
October 8 - Fashion Forward: A style showcase and discussion on what women are wearing now: 10 - 11 a.m. at CB2. Presented by Darcy Camden, Founder and Chief Stylist of Styled Seattle. Special guests include On-Air Personality Ellen Tailor and fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour. Pastries and coffee to follow at Sézane. Guests must register via Eventbrite to attend.
October 10 -Lululemon Supporting Mental Health Through Movement class: in the Lululemon studio presented by Morgan Zion, Katie Herndon, and Dr. Gillian Ehrlich from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Register here via Eventbrite.
October 11 - Moving Forward: A discussion with women on navigating the career path: 6 - 8 p.m. in the U Village Community Room featuring Liz Kang-Yates, Margot Wallen, Jennifer Shea, Rebekah Bastian, and Nicole Remy. Light bites and beverages to follow at Mr. West. Guests must register via Eventbrite to attend.
October 11 - Margaret O’Leary shopping event from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy 20% off one MOL item, a free gift with purchase and pink sips and sweets in-store.
October 13 -National Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 13 - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health walk-in mammograms: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. In Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Drop by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for a walk-in mammogram. Restrictions do apply.
October 14 - All That Dance Twerk Class: 10-11 a.m. at All That Dance - Anyone is welcome, and it’s free. Just drop in! Located at the All That Dance studio on Blakeley Street.
October 14 - Bluemercury Shopping Event from 10 am-8 pm. Bluemercury is hosting your favorite women-owned brands, including L’AVANT Collective, Sisley and Trish McEvoy. Enjoy special discounts and free mini-services.
October 15 – October 21
30’s to 40’s
October 15 - Paint and Sip After Hours: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Paint The Town. $10 deposit to reserve your spot, call now to make your reservation: 206-527-8554
October 15 - Ravenna Gardens hosts The Mint Gardener.
October 18: Froglegs Culinary Academy Adult Cooking Class from 10:30 am -12:00 p.m. The menu includes Greek Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Tzatziki. Cost is $80. Register on their website: Adult Classes
October 18 - National Menopause Awareness Day
October 18 - Flash Forward: An intimate discussion for women navigating “the big M” featuring Kari Gran, Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, Dana Frank, Colette Courtion, and Ali Barrett. 6-7 p.m. at Piatti. Space is limited. Guests must register via Eventbrite to attend.
October 20 - Fall Shopping with Friends at U Village - Grab a friend and take what you’ve from the Female Forward series learned so far! All day. Click here to see participating stores.
October 20 - Clare V. hosts Every Mother Counts from 2-6 p.m.Learn more about what Every Mother Counts does, and enjoy Clare V. early releases, hand-painted monograms, surprise giveaways, and sips and bites.
October 21 - Aveda hosts Seattle Bouldering Project Yoga Class: at Aveda. Details coming soon.
October 22 – October 28
50’s+
October 22 - Credo Beauty presents Clean Beauty 101: At Credo Beauty. All day, just drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 25 - Face Forward: a discussion for women on aesthetics used to age gracefully: 6-7 p.m. in the U Village Community Room featuring Liz Pauldine, Kayla Parisi, and Sydney Mintle. Brought to you by Skin Spirit. Light bites and beverages to follow at Piatti. Guests must register via Eventbrite to attend.
October 26 - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Mammogram Van: 8:20 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. outside of Room and Board. For information on eligibility click here. To schedule your screening, call (206)606-7800
October 26 - Backcountry presents Ski Boot Fitting 101: 6 - 8 p.m. at Backcountry - Let Backcountry’s boot fit expert walk you through how to get the perfect fit.
October 28 - Vuori hosts Studio 3 Pilates Class: at Vuori - 45 minutes of mat-based Pilates. Please bring a towel, water bottle, and mat.
