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 […]
Sonata da Chiesa by Adolphus Hailstork (1941- present)Symphony No. 4 by Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)Teresa Lin, sopranoMusic sacred and secular. The lean, abstract reverence of Hailstork’s ‘Sonata da Chiesa’ is opposed to the sprawling-yet-detailed complexity of Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 4’ (featuring soprano Teresa Lin)
Dive into a realm of musical diversity at this concert experience where musical landscapes converge across time and emotion. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony Op. 110 sets the tone with its poignant introspection, a distilled exploration of human struggle and resilience rendered through intricate chamber textures. Following this, Ecstatic Science by Missy Mazzoli takes the stage, […]
If you’ve ever cracked open a graphic novel, you already know that the stunning imagery in these books enhances the storytelling beyond the measure of mere words on the page. But have you ever wondered what it takes to write, ink, and publish these works? Join us at Town Hall Seattle for an enlightening evening […]
Have you ever wondered how impeachment really works? As a witness and consultant in the impeachment trials of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, legal scholar Michael J. Gerhardt has collected a lifetime of scholarly research and firsthand experience. But despite his proximity to such high-profile cases, Gerhardt doesn’t advocate for or against the impeachment of […]
In 1990, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Les Payne embarked on a nearly thirty-year-long quest to interview anyone he could find who had actually known Malcolm X. His goal was ambitious: to transform what would become over a hundred hours of interviews into an unprecedented portrait of Malcolm X, one that would separate fact from fiction. […]
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 Michael […]
Dr. Tina Campt is a black feminist theorist of visual culture and contemporary art and lead convener of the Practicing Refusal Collective and the Sojourner Project. She began her career as a historian of modern Germany, earning a Ph.D. in history from Cornell University. She is one of the founding scholars of Black European Studies, […]
Ijeoma Oluo’s #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race (2019) offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America (2020), Oluo discussed how white male supremacy has had an impact on our systems, our culture, and our […]
Celebrate the legacy of Town Hall Executive Director Wier Harman. An extraordinary connector of ideas and people, Wier transformed Town Hall into more than just a venue, but a community where differing and unexpected perspectives are not just tolerated, but celebrated. For almost two decades, his expansive vision and abundant curiosity served up an exhilarating […]
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision, a pivotal moment in civil rights history and tribal sovereignty. Centered around Charles Wilkinson’s posthumously acclaimed work, Treaty Justice, a panel will discuss the significance of the Boldt Decision and its enduring impact on the tribal sovereignty movement in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Monsters, machines, and mortals, we are the objects of colonization, and perhaps, we can be the agents of decolonization too. Join scholar, organizer, and co-conspirator K. Wayne Yang as he shares stories about decolonizing endeavors from past, present, future, and speculative somewheres. How do we bend our own complicity in colonial institutions to forward Indigenous, Black, […]
Tickets to this event are Sold Out! Join KUOW and Radiolab for a special live event at Town Hall Seattle. Radiolab, the award-winning podcast and radio show from WNYC Studios, presents a new live event based on its Mixtape series. For one night only, Senior Producer Simon Adler – with the help of author Tara […]
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! Join Lady A’s musical magic: where a gumbo of grooves meets a symphony of smiles! Lady A, a musical prodigy since the age of five, has blossomed into a dynamic […]
Capstan shanties, halyard shanties, laments, forecastle songs, short haul shanties, songs and music to accompany work and play. Inspired by this tradition of maritime music, Seán Dagher has arranged these songs and tunes to display all the warmth and depth they deserve. Music from England, Scotland, Ireland, the Americas, and the Caribbean sung by a […]
Ever wondered how the AI revolution could be impacting us more than we realize? Dr. Joy Buolamwini, dubbed “the conscience of the AI revolution” by Fortune, unveils the story behind the headlines in her book, Unmasking AI. From her early days tinkering with robotics in Memphis to challenging tech giants as a Fulbright fellow in Zambia, […]
Join Judy Kinney, Executive Director of GenPride, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a lively discussion about how to stay proud and engaged as they age. GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults’ unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging. Judy Kinney (she/they) is an experienced non-profit leader and community […]
Three expert guests discuss the implications of AI and the fine arts in a conversation moderated by Steve Scher. Scientist and founder of the Artists and Machine Intelligence program at Google, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, will offer his “news from the front” about the latest developments in AI capabilities, and what he foresees ahead. Alex Alben, technology […]
Is it possible to reshape immigration practices to align with the values of inclusivity, justice, and the historical promise of the United States as a welcoming haven for all? Law professor and immigration lawyer César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández presents a powerful case for divorcing immigration law from criminal law in his book, Welcome the Wretched. He […]
We all get frustrated with our inability to remember people’s names, find our keys, or recover a lost computer password. Fortunately, these experiences are not reflections of our broken brains, but the fact that the brain didn’t evolve the complex mechanisms of memory so that we could remember that guy we met at that thing. […]
Shabaka Hutchings’ work transcends conventional notions of genre and draws from a vast palette of cultural influences. Whilst he’s undeniably a pioneering voice in the renaissance of British Jazz, his […]
While Shakespeare was defining English poetry and drama, Dowland was doing the same for English song. After Dowland, the influence of the Italians led to the magnificent achievements of Henry […]
Get ready for a captivating evening of transcendent rhythms and mesmerizing melodies as two world-renowned artists, Bassekou Kouyate and Vieux Farka Touré, join forces to bring the soulful sounds of […]
Join us for an afternoon with local journalist and activist Ron Chew to celebrate the audiobook launch of his memoir, My Unforgotten Seattle. Ron will share excerpts from his book […]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a person whose life went unchanged in 2020, arguably one of the most consequential years in human history. It marked an unprecedented time, left indelible […]
This lecture will explore the rise and fall of American democracy in the context of historical thinking about what makes democracies flourish. It will draw from historical examples to suggest ways of fixing America’s democracy.
Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category.
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association, and a spirit of infinite possibility.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey across continents and genres as the virtuosic musicians Justin Adams and Mauro Durante come together with a special opening performance by Ganesh Rajagopalan to create a truly unique experience. Justin Adams, a masterful guitarist known for his work with Robert Plant, and Mauro Durante, the charismatic leader of Canzoniere Grecanico […]
Have you ever lost something or someone dear to you? Though it ranges in severity and impact, loss is a shared human experience – an inevitable, inescapable part of life. Praised for her humor and sharp wit, essayist and novelist Sloane Crosley delivers her first memoir Grief is for People, exploring how loss can take many forms. […]
Night of Ideas, Villa Albertine’s flagship nocturnal marathon of philosophical debates, performances, readings, and more is returning to more than 20 cities in the US, from February 25 through March 3, 2024. This multidisciplinary event was introduced in the United States in 2015 by the French Embassy. Today, Night of Ideas is a nationwide phenomenon, drawing tens […]
With the proliferation of AI, upcoming elections, and ongoing conflicts throughout the world, 2024 holds many uncertainties that can make it difficult to feel optimistic about the future. Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert offers a respite from our tumultuous world with an uplifting program infused with hope and joy. Moncayo - Huapango Copland - […]
