Have you ever wondered what your nurses’ lives are like outside of the hospital? In a new memoir, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, Nurse Britney Daniels divulges the details of her day-to-day life. From braving the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic to giving her own clothes to a patient who was unhoused to transporting […]
As the host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” for almost two decades, Steve Inskeep has mastered the art of bridging divides and building constructive debate in interviews. In Differ We Must, his new nonfiction, he brings his skills to bear on a prior master, forming a fresh and compelling narrative of Abraham Lincoln’s life and expanding our understanding […]
Science and humanities are often considered to be mutually exclusive fields. Growing up, you are often advised to stick to one rather than the other, or told that you are “right-brained” as opposed to “left-brained,” or “Science minded” but not “creative.” Yet as we continue to see the ways sociology, psychology, and philosophy inform how we […]
For many people in the Emerald City, sports may be seen solely as entertainment. We watch the Kraken on the ice, climb the stands for the Seahawks and Sounders, and hold out hands out for a soaring Mariners ball. But what if something came along to challenge the idea of athletics as mere leisure?
Join us for a conversation between former Town Hall Seattle Writer-in-Residence Sarah Salcedo and Washington State Poet Laureate Arianne True. Together, they will discuss how they negotiate the intersections of neurodivergence, art, and artistic careers. After a discussion, there will be a reading of Arianne’s poems and a section from the in-progress novel that Sarah […]
For 35 years, Hedgebrook has been uplifting the voices of women-identified writers across creative mediums. Hedgebrook is overjoyed to close out such an eventful year of women authoring change with this final bash and anniversary celebration! Join us as we delight in the work of our illustrious alumnae songwriters with live music, snacks, signature cocktails, […]
Experience the joy of music at Town Hall Seattle’s Saturday Family Concerts, where captivating performances and interactive musical adventures create cherished memories for all ages! Delve into the world of Afro-Brazilian traditions by exploring the berimbau, a traditional instrument rooted in both Angolan and Brazilian cultures, integral to accompanying dance, storytelling, and the art form […]
After 35 years, the famous National Chamber Choir “Madrigal – Marin Constantin”, Romania’s most internationally recognized musical ensemble, returns to the United States for an anniversary tour celebrating the National Day of Romania with special recitals in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Seattle.
Diet culture is a term that describes the endemic and harmful effects of upholding certain beliefs around food consumption, weight, and health. For instance, we assume that a thin body is a healthy body and that a fat person must, in turn, be lazy or always desire a thinner body. In reality, the misinformation, body-shaming, […]
Starting in 1967, when fewer than 1% of women completed any education beyond four years of college, the Washington State University (WSU) Sociology Department dared to hire three female faculty members who became lifelong friends. Lois B. DeFleur, Sandra Ball-Rokeach, and Marilyn Ihinger-Tallman were role models for many women and paved the way for those […]
It is among the most classically joked about modern grievances, air travel. Between flight cancellations, delays, lost baggage, increased prices, crammed planes, and the general downtrodden gloom that accompanies flying, there is plenty left to be desired when it comes to the quality of airline service.
Journalist Tim Schwab is no stranger to investigative journalism that scrutinizes power structures and questions how private interests intersect with public policy. With funding from a 2019 Alicia Patterson Fellowship, Schwab pursued an investigative series specific to Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, and his work was published by The Nation in 2020 and 2021.
Download the concert program here Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of the globally renowned Klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics. On the first night of Hanukkah, Town Hall Seattle will come alive with the soul-stirring melodies and foot-stomping rhythms that have earned The Klezmatics a Grammy award and a place in the hearts of […]
Tools to Save Our Home Planet is a one-night, multi-speaker event, bringing together Patagonia’s activists to share lessons learned, practical tips, and personal stories to turn your climate anxiety into climate action. Hosted by journalist Yessenia Funes, this special event will inspire seasoned and newly curious activists with inspiring conversations from a diverse group of speakers, […]
Celebrate the season with Orquesta Northwest at Town Hall Seattle! Participate in traditional posadas from Mexico and Latin America with the Ballard Civic Orchestra, the World Youth Orchestra, and special guests Singing in the Rain Choir. Talented young musicians from Orquesta Northwest’s World Youth Orchestra will perform, showing the results of their hard work and dedication. Enjoy a […]
Get ready to party it up with local musical luminaries “Awesome”! Long-time Seattle music and mischief makers “Awesome” bring their harmony-fueled art-pop theatrics to Town Hall Seattle for two all-ages shows. Expect tuneful songs, absurd videos, and nonsensical discussions about our failing democracy, plus the occasional prog-rock head-bobber. Also, they will take one question from […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle’s theatre community demonstrated resilience and adaptability, navigating through challenging times to envision a new era for the performing arts. Arts journalist and educator Misha Berson will moderate an open discussion about Seattle’s current theatrical landscape with the respected artistic directors of three of the city’s most popular stage companies: John […]
Wrongful convictions haunt the American criminal justice system, as revealed in recent years by DNA and other investigative tools. And every wrongfully convicted person who walks free, exonerated after years or decades, carries part of that story. From those facts, artist Julie Green posed a seemingly simple question: When you have been denied all choice, […]
Join Human Rights, Disability LGBTQ, Women’s Commissions, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, UW Center on Human Rights and Town Hall Seattle for a discussion and talk with a panel of experts and personal stories regarding “Disability Rights are Human Rights” and what does the future look like for our vulnerable population.
Celebrate the joy of the season with Seattle Girls Choir as they share A Gift of Song. SGC will ring in the season with a variety of winter songs for treble voices featuring all seven of its auditioned choir levels. Along with familiar tunes, you’ll be introduced to some new songs that are sure to […]
Spotless Rose, Mother of God, Star of the Sea, Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of Heaven… Over the centuries, the Virgin Mary has come to represent the Feminine Divine with a thousand faces, and nowhere more so than in Latin America, where a unique blending of Indigenous, African, and European religious and cultural traditions has come […]
Get ready to break free from traditional holiday narratives and join us for A Rogue’s Christmas at Town Hall Seattle! A cherished Town Hall tradition, Rogue’s Christmas will light up even the most humbug of hearts with laughter, music, and merriment. Our stage will be adorned with unconventional holiday tales curated by Jean Sherrard, featuring […]
Embark on a captivating musical odyssey as North Corner Chamber Orchestra’s winter solstice concert unfolds, presenting a harmonious fusion of masterpieces across eras. Johann Sebastian Bach’s exultant Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen, BWV 51 opens the performance, its intricate Baroque tapestry weaving soprano splendor into the orchestral fabric, exuding devotion and jubilation. Transitioning seamlessly, Ellen T. Zwilich’s […]
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 Taylor Swift at Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Ellington’s wonderful “Sacred Music” is both serious and swinging. It is a reverent and hip body of jazz composition, written late in his career, for jazz big band, vocal and instrumental soloists, and tap dancers. For the past 30+ years Earshot Jazz and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra have partnered to present an annual concert of […]
Disabled activist and writer, Alice Wong joins remotely for a moderated conversation addressing topics important to her work in raising the visibility of disabled people. The author of the 2022 Must Read Book, Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life, is sure to inspire and enlighten all of us. The lecture is sponsored by The Graduate […]