Arts & Culture

Whether you know her from her short stories in The New Yorker or The Atlantic or from one of her bestselling novels, Lauren Groff is arguably one of the leading literary voices in the U.S. Groff will share from her new collection of short stories, Brawler, which reflects upon humanity’s ceaseless battle between our dark and light angels. Ranging from […]

Crowdsource Choirs continues their Sing Seattle Songs theme—and once again, you help shape the show by choosing the music. The songs may be born in Seattle, inspired by Seattle, or made iconic through Seattle films and stories— and the final setlist has emerged from your votes: Setlist Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit The Highwomen, Brandi Carlile […]

From the mind of Brett Hamil, the cartoonist behind Doom Loop and co-producer of Joketellers Union, comes an utterly unique talk show. Starring Hamil’s wistful handyman alter ego Burl Dirkman, Power Thru It! with Burl Dirkman will take the audience on a comedic journey of self-discovery, featuring interviews with local luminaries J. Kenji López-Alt and […]

Although the present ubiquity of Apple is well-known, how much do you know about its past? Just in time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, author and CBS correspondent David Pogue tells the history of the iconic company: how it was born, nearly died, and was revived under the legendary Steve Jobs, and how it later became […]

Is the series The Pitt reality or fiction? In the series The Pitt there are several episodes where doctors discuss a patient’s wishes with loved ones when the patient cannot communicate. You can often hear forms referenced like Advance Directives, Do Not Resuscitate Orders and the Portable Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST). These forms are all methods […]

Saha Gnawa brings North African futurism to the U.S., uniting the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City's jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern Gnawa music. Often referred to as “Sufi Blues,” Gnawa is rooted in Morocco’s ancient history. Over centuries, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from West […]

Comedian, historian, and bestselling author Cate Osborn brings a special program derived from her live touring show, Wildly Unprepared. This evening features a curated portion of the performance, exploring the strange and surprising history of magic, spectacle, and belief, along with storytelling and conversation about curiosity, culture, and the stories we inherit. While this program […]

When we think of environmental conservation, we tend to think in terms of emerging technologies and increased data tracking. While technology is one piece of the puzzle, we are also called to look back and take stock of information that has existed since time immemorial. In Indigenous communities, knowledge of the environment and how to […]

If nothing is truly new, what is creativity? In this special live event, New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award–winning chef J. Kenji López-Alt joins Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Tessa Lark for an evening of cooking, music, and conversation. Moderated by renowned food writer, Serious Eats founder, and Special Sauce host Ed Levine, the program explores how creatives build […]

In her new memoir, Adult Braces, Lindy West brings readers along on an uproarious cross-country road trip as she unpacks her last few tumultuous years, rediscovers herself, and reinvents her marriage. Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day, she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon […]

Come sing, dance, and laugh with the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents, as they fly with superheroes and dance on the moon! The Brian Waite Band was born from the idea of creating live rock shows that thrill both parents and children alike. Founded in 2001 […]