Want to watch 80 middle-schoolers knock out words like psammophile, zwitterion, and schistorrhachis? So do we! The regional spelling bee brings together students from schools across King and Snohomish Counties who have already proven themselves to be fantastic spellers. This year’s bee will be moderated by Seattle Radio Theatre founder and KIRO Radio’s producer, host, and […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Seattle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
From bestselling authors and journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance is a call to renew a politics of plenty, face the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life. To trace the history of the twenty-first century so far is to trace a history of unaffordability and shortage. […]
Discover the music of Fleetwood Mac on strings under the gentle glow of candlelight.
What if none of this were real, but instead we were in a simulation? What would that mean about life, about the notion of reality, and about our own existence? From award-winning, Seattle-based author Daryl Gregory comes a story following two friends on a cross-country bus tour through glitches as they grapple with secrets, love, […]
Abby Jimenez, “full of fierce humor and fiercer heart,” (Casey McQuiston) is the bestselling author of seven wildly popular, laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic novels, including Just for the Summer, The Friend Zone, The Happy Ever After Playlist, and more. Her latest is a sharp and scintillating summer novel that will make readers laugh out loud and cry happy tears.
Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Middle Eastern music with House of Tarab! This talented Seattle-based ensemble will take you on a musical journey through the Golden Era of Egyptian film and music, along with the rich sounds of the Levant and the greater Middle East. Learn about the word "tarab," which […]
Don’t miss the chance to support Orquesta Northwest’s mission to enhance community life through diverse classical music programs that celebrate Latino arts and culture, foster intercultural understanding, and empower underrepresented […]
Town Hall’s beloved literary series, curated by Jane Kaplan, returns for another afternoon of readings brought to life by local actors. Authors John Cheever, Lydia Davis, Percival Everett, and Alice Walker explore where we come from, where we stand, and where we may be headed. Join stellar performers Felicia Loud, Nate Tenenbaum, and R. Hamilton Wright as […]
Join Town Hall and SetSet for an evening with Sand Symes, a psychedelic guide who has spent over 40 years working with women in transformational spaces and 20+ years immersed in her committed work with psychedelics. Topics for discussion include: · Perspectives on the spiritual intelligence of psychedelics: Sand explores how these substances may help women connect with their sense of truth […]
Join SAL in celebrating one of the greatest literary phenomena in recent years! With millions of copies sold, Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry has struck a chord with readers around the globe. Meet chemist Elizabeth Zott, who is certainly not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is […]
Get ready to explore the uncomfortable conversations you’ve been eager for in a space that encourages open and safe expression. Weaving together storytelling, poetry, music, and panel interviews with powerful voices, Unlearning offers the opportunity to address issues like discrimination, social justice, violence, and many other pressing (and often taboo) topics while healing and learning together. How […]
Hanif Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball growing up in Columbus, Ohio, one which inspired the writing in his memoir, There’s Always This Year—a triumph, which is brimming with joy, pain, solidarity, comfort, outrage, and hope. No matter the subject of his keen focus—whether it’s basketball, or music, or performance—Hanif Abdurraqib’s exquisite writing is always […]
The Alliance Française de Seattle presents the 3rd Seattle edition of the Night of Ideas, part of a worldwide event launched by the French Embassy and Villa Albertine in 2005 and now taking place across major cities in the US. Hosted at the historic Town Hall Seattle—a cherished space for civic dialogue in the Pacific […]
Are we animals? There is still considerable debate surrounding human nature and how much we have in common with other species. Evolutionary biologist and professor Nathan Lents asserts that many of our supposedly modern ideas about gender and human sexuality are, in fact, deeply rooted in our animal ancestors. In The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million […]
America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. We live in one of the most divisive times in our history, one in which we tend to work, play, and associate only with people who think as we do. How do we create spaces for people […]
Cedron Sterling, LMT has shared his mastery of the healing arts of massage and Myofascial Release for more than three decades with clients and other healing practitioners. He will discuss his serendipitous and pre-ordained journey into the wide field of energy and body healing. His work has benefited clients confronting chronic pain, emotional distress, and […]
Is there a current law on the books that you disagree with? How about ten? In Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America, New York Times bestselling author and legal analyst Elie Mystal argues not only that ten pieces of legislation are making life worse for millions of Americans but that they should be repealed completely. […]
From bestselling author Juliette Aristides comes an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person. The third Monacelli Studio title from Juliette Aristides, The Inner Life of the Artist, is an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person. The book contains a series of short, insightful […]
Join KUOW Live for a celebration of The Splendid Table’s 30 year anniversary! We’re welcoming listeners for a live in-person event on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30pm at Town Hall Seattle. Host of The Splendid Table and award-winning food writer Francis Lam and special guests will be gathering to look at the burgeoning Seattle food […]
“The Seattle Welcome Day is the perfect way to start your Seattle community! - Welcome Day Participant Join us for Seattle’s Welcome Day—an event for every newcomer or resident ready for a fresh start. The day is designed to provide the tools you need to create your best socially connected life in the Seattle area: […]
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology combine to create an artistic masterpiece where exquisite dancers light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life in stunning […]
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology combine to create an artistic masterpiece where exquisite dancers light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life in stunning […]
In Part Two of our Queering Talks series with Dr. Jen Self, we will center the voices of those who have always led the way in liberation movements, claiming the spotlight for those who have consistently been "out in front" of struggles for justice, love, and equity, demonstrating that the margins have always been the […]
Join Freeway Park Association, Town Hall Seattle, and Urban Renaissance Group to celebrate Earth Day 2025 by volunteering for a neighborhood clean-up. Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd from 12-1:30pm for as much time as you can spare! We will have some tools, gloves and supplies to share, but please bring your own if you […]
For 25 years, Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) has partnered with communities to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces. As they look forward to the next 25 years, they are focusing their energy and resources on addressing local nature-based climate solutions that improve resiliency and adapt to a changing world. Whether it is investing […]
There are many steps you can take to ease the burden for loved ones upon your death. First and foremost, giving trusted individuals access in advance to the information they’ll need to settle your affairs. Secondly, deciding how you want your home, pets, car, and sentimental or valuable items managed. And finally, how you want […]
Candlelight Spring concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Seattle. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Town Hall Seattle bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.
Did you know that there was a successful comic based right here in Seattle? Between 2012 and 2018, artist Sam Goto drew over 250 multi-paneled comic strips called Seattle Tomodachi (“friend of Seattle”) for The North American Post. Seattle Tomodachi chronicled the lives and stories of early Japanese settlers and their Japanese-American children and other descendants. […]
Join YWCA for Until Justice Just Is: Immigration Myths vs. Facts, a panel discussion about the past, present, and future of immigration on a local, national, and worldwide scale. Register now for this free online event and get your link to watch the livestream from Town Hall Seattle. Hear from a panel of community experts discussing […]
Join us in celebrating the album release of local indie-folk cellist and vocalist Ollella! This special one-time event will bring the new album Antifragile to life in its entirety, featuring a lineup of incredible musicians and friends who helped shape its sound. One of those collaborators is the immensely talented Kate Dinsmore, who will be opening the evening with […]
Thalia Symphony Orchestra's April Concert features two premieres and a classic - perhaps the classic. Thalia Symphony is proud to present the world premiere of Annyeong (goodbye) by Seattle composer Green Seo. Seo is an accomplished composer of music for film and video (and their principal bassist). Thalia Symphony presents the West Coast premiere of the Violin Concerto by Irish […]
Weave through new tones of Brazilian Jazz with Trio Brasileiro. Trio Brasileiro is a Grammy-nominated contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble that performs both original compositions and fresh interpretations of Brazilian classics. Watch: TRIO BRASILEIRO - Baião Caraivana (Douglas Lora) - Live at Empty Sea Studios
Hear from UW students about their research on the behavioral effects of chronic alcohol, how viruses interact with each other, and Venus's geologic past. Makenzie Patarino is a PhD student in neuroscience at UW, working with Dr. Abbie Schindler at the VA Hospital Puget Sound. Her research aims to characterize the biological and behavioral effects of […]
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, join Town Hall Seattle to hear Vietnamese author Susan Lieu discuss her memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter. Susan will be in conversation with Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon (FLS), Quynh Pham. Together, Susan and Quynh will discuss the impact of war with regards to […]
Join Neighborhood House's annual fundraiser What Matters Most, celebrating 119 years of impact! Enjoy live entertainment, raffles, inspiring speakers & a meaningful conversation about their vision. All are welcome—bring a friend & support stronger communities!
Berlin-based artist Christine Sun Kim discusses her wide-ranging practice around sound and language. Kim, who was born in California and is now based in Berlin, reflects on her experiences as part of the Deaf community, using performance, video, drawing, writing, and technology to explore how we perceive and understand sound. In her talk, Kim will delve into her work within various systems of visual communication, including American Sign Language (ASL), musical notation, infographics, and television captioning. With humor and critique,…
Afrofuturism began as a concept coined by scholar Mark Dery in 1993. It was his way of grouping ideas regarding how Black people used the technology of stories to deal with racial oppression, disrupted history, and the challenge of moving into a positive future. In recent years, we have seen an explosion of interest from various fields around the critical making space that we call Afrofuturism. Black scholars and makers have taken this term and pushed it into places we never thought…
When you imagine the archetypal person in nature, what does that person look like? What are they doing? Chances are, most people would have a similar picture in their minds […]
Get ready to squawk and soar with the Toucans, a lively steel drum band bringing tropical vibes to Seattle and beyond! Since the late 1980s, this dynamic group has been […]
Orquesta Northwest proudly presents "The People United," a musical celebration that brings together communities, cultures, and generations! Join them Saturday, May 3rd at Town Hall Seattle to experience an extraordinary performance featuring prize-winning Sphinx soloist Samuel Vargas, alongside the Ballard Civic Orchestra, World Youth Orchestra, and the dynamic Seattle Northwest Mariachi. Before the concert, starting […]
