Besa Gordon

Event vibes anyone? This week on Good Day Seattle, Besa Gordon switched things up once again after viewers showed love to this format. Instead of previewing what’s coming up on Back2Besa, she put the city on to some really dope events happening around Seattle this weekend.

From creative experiences to community-centered celebrations—and even a little baseball energy—there’s something for everybody. Whether you’re planning a date night, stepping out solo, or linking with friends, Besa made sure there are options on the list.

She highlighted four events that you should definitely know about—and they’re all listed below! You can get more details on each one by watching the video.

🗓️ Events she talked about:
• Poetry & Pour 👉🏾 Friday at Delancey’s on Third (live painting, music, spoken word + more)
• Renton Wine Walk 👉🏾 Saturday in Downtown Renton
• Black Earth Day 👉🏾 Saturday at Genesee Park & Field (free community celebration)
• Seattle Mariners Steelheads Sunday 👉🏾 Sunday at T-Mobile Park + after party at Steelheads Alley

Of course, Besa only has so much time each week when she goes on Good Day, so if you have more events people should know are happening this weekend, drop them below!

This week on Back2Besa, we’re taking over Portland, Oregon, highlighting the people and stories shaping the Rose City. From Channing Frye building community through Chosen Family Wines to the Bloom Runway Fashion Show, we’re tapping into culture and creativity. Plus, stories of impact with Melody Brown and Dr. Robin Beavers, a special moment with Tra’Renne, and a celebration of DJ O.G. ONE—closing with a personal love letter to Portland.

Baseball is back in Seattle ⚾️ and this week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon is taking viewers beyond the game.

From the transformation of Rainier Playfield in South Seattle to a powerful story of resilience with Braided and Dreaded, this episode highlights what happens when community, culture, and opportunity come together. Viewers will also head to Alaska to see how a new indoor facility is opening doors for young athletes, tap into the MLB ID Tour as it creates real opportunities right here in the Pacific Northwest, and get a full look at what to eat this season at the ballpark 👀

More than just baseball, this episode is all about access, impact, and showing up when opportunity calls.

Watch Back2Besa this Saturday on FOX 13 at 10:30 pm and catch the replay Sunday at 10 am and 8 pm on FOX 13 + or stream anytime on the FOX Local app.

This week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon explores how art shows up across the Pacific Northwest. From a Hip Hop-inspired installation in Seattle to Spokane’s Terrain Art Festival, plus powerful murals, creative collaborations, and local film through Scope Screenings — this episode highlights how creativity brings community, culture, and storytelling together in meaningful ways.

During Women’s History Month, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon is taking a moment to celebrate the women who show up every single day and continue to make a difference. The entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, mothers, dreamers, and community builders who keep pushing forward, even when the road isn’t always easy.

This month is a reminder that women everywhere are shaping history in big ways and small ones. Through courage, creativity, compassion, and determination, they continue to open doors, build opportunities, and inspire the next generation to dream even bigger.

To every woman out there doing the work, chasing the vision, healing, growing, and becoming — Besa sees you. Your voice matters, your ideas matter, and the impact you’re making matters more than you know.

So keep going. Keep building. Keep showing up as your full, powerful self. The world is better because you’re in it. Happy Women’s History Month to all the incredible women making their mark every single day. 💐✨

This week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon is celebrating women entrepreneurs and creators who are building businesses and creating community across the Pacific Northwest. The episode kicks off in Seattle at MUVA, a creative space inside the Columbia Tower founded by artist Jonarra Swanson. Then Besa heads to Tacoma to check out Intentions Juice & Smoothie Bar, where founder Marquita Evans is blending fresh juice, wellness, and community together.

While in Tacoma, Besa also pulls up to The Trap Lab, a fitness studio created by sisters Icea Pettigrew and Sharde Bullard, where music, culture, and movement come together in high-energy workout classes. From there, the show travels to Portland to meet Tiquette Bramlett, founder of Our Legacy Harvested, a nonprofit opening doors for BIPOC communities in the wine industry.

Back in Seattle, Besa stops by ROJO Juice at Pike Place Market before wrapping things up at the 12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition, created by Aisha Ellis-Asim, where creativity and beauty take center stage.

Catch Back2Besa Saturday at 8PM on FOX 13 Seattle, with replays Sunday at 10AM and 8PM on FOX 13+, or stream anytime on the FOX Local app.

The Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition, created by Aisha Ellis-Asim, brought together some of the region’s most talented barbers, hairstylists, makeup artists, and creatives for a high-energy showcase of artistry and skill. Now in its 12th year, the event continues to create a platform where both students and seasoned professionals can step on stage and show off their craft.

While covering the event for Back2Besa, Besa Gordon got to see the creativity up close, connect with vendors like Blessed and Thankful and Platinum Plush Fashions, and even meet viewers who watch the show.

Catch the full Reign of Style segment on Back2Besa, airing Saturday at 8PM on FOX 13 Seattle, with replays Sunday at 10AM and 8PM on FOX 13+, or stream anytime on the FOX Local app.

This week on Back2Besa, we head inside the Black Media Matter Studio for a hands-on experience with Couture Cocktails. From crafting designer cocktails to attempting a charcuterie board, the night highlights creativity, culture, and community, plus Besa learns that filling the “negative space” on a charcuterie board is a lot harder than it looks.

Catch Back2Besa Saturdays at 10:30 PM on FOX 13 Seattle, Sundays at 10 AM and 8 PM on FOX 13+.

This week on Back2Besa, we’re heading down to Tigard, Oregon for the 2nd Annual Black History Month Market & Celebration organized by Juma Blaq. The event brought together vendors, artists, farmers, and families to celebrate Black culture, entrepreneurship, and community—and even featured Northwest media legends Tra’Renee, Cool Nutz, and DJ O.G. ONE sharing the stage together.

Catch Back2Besa Saturdays at 10:30 PM on FOX 13 Seattle, Sundays at 10 AM and 8 PM on FOX 13+.