Watch a robot creature explore the Great Hall stage and engage with the audience! This robotic art piece and performance is being built during the Town Hall Artist-in-Residency of Bailey Ambrose Heller. This event explores the mysterious nature of robotic beings and the humanity we imbue upon technology's “black box.” A live video of the […]
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 Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
After a celebrated career that spans more than three decades at Earshot Jazz, John Gilbreath is retiring from his role as executive director. Come together and celebrate with him. The evening includes mingling, music, and munchies. Music by the SRJO Septet. Lite bites provided. Cash bar. Please register for a ticket. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. […]
Step into the in-between. This segment dives into the rich, transformative power of liminal spaces—those borders and boundaries where identities and experiences defy tidy categories. Our speakers will share deeply personal stories of hybridity, multiplicity, and fluidity, offering insights from lives lived beyond the binary. These talks challenge conventional thinking and celebrate the voices of […]
Discover the music of Fleetwood Mac on strings under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Join Crowdsource Choir for an uplifting evening of music, community, and connection. Sing Bob Marley’s timeless songs of freedom, love, and unity, channeling his powerful message into a shared experience of harmony and joy. What Makes This Event Special Your voice matters: Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love the music, your voice becomes part […]
A meeting between instruments, ready to break from tradition. Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko, widely considered to be one of the greatest touring kora players, joins Derek Gripper, South Africa’s leading guitarist, whose love of the kora set him transcribing and recording some of its greatest works, to change the face of classical guitar and give the instrument […]
Program: Felix Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op.21 W.A. Mozart - Flute Concerto in G major, K.313∕285c 2024 Concerto Competition Winner: Maia Nemes, Flute Louise Farrenc* - Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35 NOCCO’s February concerts begin with Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, a whimsical and enchanting piece that will […]
Have you wondered how psychedelics are being intentionally used by artists, writers, musicians, and other creatives to push the boundaries of their craft? This session kicks off our new series, Psychedelic Salon, with a panel of esteemed Seattle artists who will discuss the role of psychedelics in Seattle's countercultural movements and how they influence artistic […]
You’ve probably been there: doomscrolling or otherwise distracted by devices. Many of us have lost focus before as our addictive phones consume our time or interfere with social situations. People bump into one another on the street, look down at their phones at restaurants, or check their mobile devices while spending time with the kids […]
In today's world, learning details about a celebrity's life is just a click away; a quick Google search can take you directly to a Wikipedia article or tabloid headline. But some […]
There exists a pervasive illusion that journalism embodies truth and objectivity, yet it is fundamentally entrenched in a Eurocentric perspective that has long exacerbated social polarization. What ideological forces underpin this medium, enabling it to perpetuate such divisions? Artists, as individuals deeply connected to society and its multifaceted truths, strive to reveal these truths through […]
Naomi Shihab Nye has spent more than forty years as a self-described “wandering poet,” traveling the country and the world to lead writing workshops and inspiring students of all ages. Beloved by generations of readers and writers, Nye uses her writing with themes of love, family, and resilience to attest to our shared humanity. National Book […]
Experience Sleeping Beauty in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology combine as 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, as perfect pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colors […]
Experience Sleeping Beauty in this dazzling dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology combine as 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 as perfect pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colors […]
Feeling a bit lost in your new city? You’re not alone. Welcome to Seattle, where the coffee is strong and the possibilities are endless! We know that starting fresh in […]
Music has the power to unite communities and enrich lives, no matter the age. Join The Mitzvot Quartet—a group of local amateur musicians who met through the Music Center of the Northwest—for music and conversation about the joys and challenges of learning and playing music later in life. This event will be moderated by Rebecca […]
Digital technology threatens to tear free and open societies apart through polarization, inequality, and loneliness. But in the decade since the weeks-long occupation of their parliament, a diverse island of resilience has shown another way is possible. Plurality, Tang’s open-source self-governed project, co-written by E. Glen Weyl and a global community of dozens of contributors, details how Taiwan achieved inclusive, technology-fueled growth, overcame the pandemic without lockdowns and the infodemic without takedowns, entrusted its people to tackle shared challenges like environmental…
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. Capitalism in healthcare raises critical concerns about equity, access, and the prioritization of profit over patient care. In a capitalist system, healthcare becomes a commodity, 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 Queen and more at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 Metal at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 Valentine's Day at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Celebrate culture and connection with Dinner at Our Place, the latest cookbook from the team behind Our Place, the makers of the beloved Always Pan®. Shiza Shahid, co-founder and CEO of […]
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 Valentine's Day at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get ready to explore the rich sounds and stories of North India with Srivani Jade at this Saturday Family Concert! Srivani is a talented singer, composer, and storyteller who brings […]
Can you keep a secret? As the pandemic forced us to socialize at a distance, Kelsey McKinney was mourning the juicy updates, jaw-dropping stories, and idle chatter that she’d typically collect over drinks with friends, encouraging her to create the blockbuster Normal Gossip podcast. With listenership in the millions and gossip quickly becoming her day job, Kelsey […]
“If you want to make change, you’ve got to make noise.” A call to action in the political sense conveys boldness and focus. It’s about drawing attention and speaking loudly about one’s convictions, with a sense of urgency and persistence. To longtime outspoken advocate and US Senator Ron Wyden, that’s what you’d call chutzpah – […]
The challenge to get loved ones to plan for end-of-life can be overwhelming, especially when they are ailing, cognitively impaired, or living with disease. And yet, the difference it can make for caregivers to know what a loved one wants and have all the right documentation and resources in place is monumental. It helps avoid […]
Join Seattle Parks Foundation, Allied Arts Seattle, and Lid I-5 for the final of three free and open-to-all panel discussions that are a prologue to, and distinct from, the $2.2M USDOT and WA State grant-funded work to plan the lidding of I-5 in central Seattle. The conversations will inform the way we collectively set project goals and go about the […]
Ignite Seattle is the largest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. Three to four times a year, one of the greatest audiences in the world gathers to hear interesting people tell interesting stories. Each speaker gets 20 slides, for 15 seconds each, to share a passion for 5 minutes – it’s an […]
One of the seminal works of jazz as protest, "We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite,” was first released in 1961 by Max Roach in collaboration with Abbey Lincoln and lyricist Oscar Brown, Jr. on Candid Records. Invoking both the historic pains and hopeful potentiality of the Black experience, Roach created a striking avant-garde vocal-instrumental […]
The way we live has continued to extend further across the world over time, with more people traveling internationally in 2019 than any year in history. This relationship with international reach was forever changed by the global outbreak and rapid spread of COVID-19. Citizens of nearly every country in the world watched policies swiftly transform […]
Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood was an ascendant black business district when it was burned to the ground by a white mob in 1921. Since the days after the destruction, people in power have been trying to erase the memory of the Tulsa Race Massacre, going so far as to rip pages from the historical record to hide what […]
Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip […]
Maggie Smith’s memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, begins with one woman’s personal heartbreak, but its circles widen into a reckoning with contemporary womanhood, traditional gender roles, and the power dynamics that persist even in many progressive homes. With the spirit of self-inquiry and empathy she’s known for, Smith interweaves snapshots of a life with meditations […]
Isaac Cates & Anthony Maglione Guest Conductors Experience a groundbreaking fusion of traditions with the world première of the complete Canon for Racial Reconciliation for choir and gospel instrument ensemble. Isaac Cates (Gospel music) and Nicholas Reeves (Orthodox music) co-composed an unforgettable score to African American Carla Thomas’s poem that takes the form of an ancient Byzantine […]
Feeling a bit lost in your new city? You’re not alone. Welcome to Seattle, where the coffee is strong and the possibilities are endless! We know that starting fresh in a new place can be as daunting as it is exciting. Whether it's meeting people who have shared interests, knowing where to get the best […]
Join the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra for a night of musical brilliance featuring Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture, Strauss's Oboe Concerto with Adam Parnell, Wagner's Die Meistersinger Overture, and Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Program Rossini - Barber of Seville Overture Strauss - Oboe Concerto Adam Parnell, oboe Wagner - Die Meistersinger Overture Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from Westside […]
