Town Hall Seattle and Washin Kai present
David Spafford with Paul Atkins
Binging Shogun: Can Historical Fiction Be Good for History?
A Night of Conversation and Dining
Talk of the Town tickets are SOLD OUT. If you are still interested in attending Talk of the Town, please email anthony.canape@townhallseattle.org to be added to the waitlist.
Questions? Email development@townhallseattle.org or call (206) 452-7367.

Talk of the Town is BACK!
Join us for a night of conversation and dining at Talk of the Town on October 10, 2025.
We’re thrilled to relaunch Talk of the Town — now in its 15th iteration — a dynamic, one-of-a-kind event. Join us for truly delightful dining experiences in stunning locations throughout the region.
We’ve curated unique dinners and parties in signature locations across our region with our city’s foremost chefs, thought and cultural leaders — all we need is YOU! Gather with fellow Town Hall enthusiasts and luminaries for an unforgettable night in support of our vibrant future!
Learn more about this year’s Talk of the Town here.
Tickets range from $250-$500. A portion of your ticket supports Town Hall and its programming and is considered a contribution.
*Fair Market Value for all ticket levels is $150
For one night, Town Hall is reaching out across the city to locations in Madrona, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, West Seattle, and beyond! While there, you’ll dine on food prepared by a roster of Seattle’s finest chefs, including: Ethan Stowell of How To Cook A Wolf; John Sundstrom of Lark; Khampaeng Panyathong of Taurus Ox; Johnny Sullivan of Mezzanotte; Aislinn McManigal-Quintana of Marjorie; and more, as you converse with our thought-provoking luminary guests. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! L
Town Hall Seattle and Washin Kai present
Binging Shogun: Can Historical Fiction Be Good for History?
Man Up: The New Misogyny
One Must Imagine Medusa Happy