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 […]
Join Rebecca Crichton in conversation with Andrea Cohen, a long-time facilitator of Compassionate Listening practices. Andrea will share personal stories of how these practices have transformed conflicts – with families, friends, and within challenged communities – into relationships based on greater understanding, caring, and connection. Andrea Cohen, MSW, is a certified Compassionate Listening facilitator. She […]
Town Hall’s new Replay Matinee series invites you to come together in our building to enjoy screenings of our greatest hits – during the day! This community program is free to all participants. Note: this is a screening of a previous in-person event. The speakers will not be in attendance. This Replay Matinee features Angela […]
Town Hall is proud to partner with The Bushwick Book Club Seattle presenting concerts of original music inspired by literature. Each event showcases a lineup of local, professional musicians and artists each offering a fresh response to that evening’s source text, plus extras like an audience quiz, short film, or scholarly introduction. Book choices range […]
Delve into the urgent and critical issue of cervical cancer prevention with Dr. Linda Eckert. Cervical cancer claims the lives of almost 350,000 women each year, a staggering toll that is compounded by the fact that the disease is nearly 100% preventable. Dr. Linda Eckert, a leading expert in cervical cancer prevention, brings her wealth […]
Patty Berne, co-founder and Executive Artistic Director of Sins Invalid, will discuss the importance of intersectionality in disability justice and the need to address how diverse systems of oppression reinforce each other. Ms. Berne’s work creates a framework and practice of disability justice, which centers the voices and experiences of disabled people who are often […]
Join us for a special Tandem Book Club event to kick off your year of reading! Rather than read and discuss a book that pairs with an event, this month we will meet to answer one question – what are you reading? Bring a book you love, and we will each share an informal “book […]
Many of us talk to our pets daily, but what would you do if your pet could talk back? What do you think they would say? When Bunny, a fluffy, black-and-white sheepadoodle, was eight weeks old, her guardian Alexis presented her with an odd gift: a button programmed to say “outside” when pressed. Within a […]
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! The Harmonica Pocket features the swinging songs of Northwest singer-songwriter Keeth Monta Apgar. Rich in image, harmony, and rhyme, his lyrical songs tell stories about plants, love, forgiveness, and the […]
Discover the unexpected diversity, beauty, and strangeness of life in ancient lakes — some millions of years old — and the remarkable insights they yield about the causes of biodiversity. Most lakes are less than 10,000 years old and short-lived, but there is a much smaller number of ancient lakes, tectonic in origin and often […]
Worry-Free Wednesdays offer end-of-life planning workshops and individualized counseling to the public. Their goal is to close the awareness gap that exists in understanding all end-of-life options one can choose to maintain and protect how they want to be cared for in the event of a medical emergency, dementia, or when death is imminent. Their […]
For African American culinary historian Michael W. Twitty there was a giant hole in the story of American cooking as big as the one in the story of most African American families. Putting the microscope on himself, Michael decided to fully trace his family history through the story of Southern and American food. Using genetic research, historical […]
Delve into the insightful world of reproductive health with Dr. Jen Gunter. In her latest book, Blood, Dr. Gunter dispells myths and misinformation about menstruation with a foundation of scientific facts and medical expertise. Known for her evidence-based approach, Dr. Gunter addresses questions you may have never thought to ask about menstrual bleeding and offers a clear […]
Hip-hop education is more than just music; it’s a dynamic tool for fostering student success and intellectual growth. James Miles, known as the Fresh Professor, is renowned for his engaging teaching style. By infusing lessons with content that’s inspirational, intellectually engaging, and relevant to students’ lives, Miles demonstrates how teachers can use hip-hop education to […]
Deb Perelman is the self-taught home cook and photographer and the creator of the award-winning blog SmittenKitchen.com. The author of three cookbooks, most recently Smitten Kitchen Keepers, Perelman is hailed as one of the original food bloggers and beloved for her endlessly comforting, faithfully tested recipes. She will be joined in conversation by J. Kenji López-Alt, our Community […]
Embark on a soul-stirring journey and immerse yourself in the ethereal and captivating vocals of world-renowned singer Yungchen Lhamo. Hailing from Tibet, Lhamo’s voice resonates with a spiritual power that transcends borders. Her unique blend of traditional Tibetan chants and contemporary melodies creates an otherworldly experience that will leave you spellbound as she weaves ancient […]
The Kingdom of Bohemia doesn’t get much airtime in the history of Baroque music. But far from being a musical backwater, 18th-century Prague boasted a dazzling array of musical talents. Czech musicians worked in many of the great courts of Europe, and Count Wenzel von Morzin (the dedicatee of the beloved Four Seasons) maintained an […]
Town Music returns for a very special concert with improvisational pianist, Charlie Albright! Embark on a musical journey with the sensational American pianist, composer, and improviser, Charlie Albright, hailed by the Washington Post as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation.” Renowned for his jaw-dropping piano technique, Albright has left an indelible mark on […]
Change the way you think about cooking! In this epic guide to better eating, the chef, recipe developer, and video producer Sohla El-Waylly reimagines what a cookbook can be, teaching home cooks of all skill levels how cooking really works. A practical, information-packed, and transformative guide to becoming a better cook and conquering the kitchen, […]
What they don’t want you to hear. Books are being banned in the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. Seattle Women’s Chorus has commissioned five living women-identifying composers to create new music from banned books Catcher in the Rye, Alice in Wonderland, Beloved, Heather Has Two Mommies, Melissa, and This Book is Gay. Featuring censored songs from The Wizard of Oz, Winnie the […]
What they don’t want you to hear. Books are being banned in the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. Seattle Women’s Chorus has commissioned five living women-identifying composers to create new music from banned books Catcher in the Rye, Alice in Wonderland, Beloved, Heather Has Two Mommies, Melissa, and This Book is Gay. Featuring censored songs from The Wizard of Oz, Winnie the […]