Arts & Culture

Do you live in a way that maximizes your well-being? Chances are, the answer to that question is no. Our modern way of living, some suggest, is incompatible with a thriving lifestyle. While the notion that many factors impact our overall health and wellness is not necessarily far-fetched, you may be surprised by the argument […]

The Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, Orquesta Northwest and Town Hall Seattle are excited to share with you the upcoming event, "El Grito" Ceremony. This highly significant Mexican celebration is held annually and carries immense cultural and historical importance. "El Grito" Ceremony is a spirited commemoration of Mexico's independence and serves as a symbol of […]

Current technologies make it so easy for us to share all kinds of information on a global scale. What if one day we were able to share and trade our actual memories? Writer Yiming Ma wants to consider this very question in his novel, These Memories Do Not Belong to Us. In Ma’s book, in a […]

The secrets to dying well lie in knowing your rights and choices before you become ill, having honest conversations with loved ones about your wishes so they can honor them, and making sure your choices are documented legally and accessible in a time of need. Join the panel of end-of-life consultants from Worry-Free Wednesdays as […]

Can art transform our brains for the better? Join local arts and health champion, Path with Art, in partnership with Seattle University and Town Hall Seattle, for a conversation with Susan Magsamen, New York Times bestselling co-author of Your Brain on Art, and director of Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab, as well as the co-director […]

What's that I see in the distance? Is it...a trumpet? And wait, there's a saxophone too, and a TUBA? OMG, they're coming this way! Get your toes tapping and arms raving for the big band that can't stop, won't stop, Neon Brass Party! With their funky tunes and flamboyant outfits, Seattle's favorite street band returns […]

Kiki Valera returns to Town Hall bringing his speedy strings and signature Son Cubano style grooves. One of the most popular musical styles in Cuba, Son Cubano music has contributed to music history across genres including jazz, mambo, salsa and many others. While popularized by groups like the Bueno Vista Social Club in the late 1990s, […]

If you were asked to imagine an agent with the CIA, you wouldn't necessarily picture a woman. While it is true that men comprise the majority of the Central Intelligence Agency, there have been plenty of women throughout history who have also worked here in one of the highest levels of government. Not only were […]

Join us at Town Hall Seattle for As Many Weirdos As Possible (AMWAP), an evening of storytelling and portraiture that brings to life one of the most vibrant chapters of the Pacific Northwest music scene (1985-1995). This live program will feature musicians, artists, and community members sharing personal memories, projected alongside their documentary portraits as […]