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 […]
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 chronic alcohol use following blast trauma. Viruses must infect hosts to survive. Interestingly, viruses can interact with each other and share their resources during infection.…
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 trauma, memory, loss, and healing — as individuals and as a collective. You may have already seen the work of Seattle author and performer Susan…
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 […]
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 […]
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 of that outdoorsy individual. However, both the identities and the experiences of people in nature are quite diverse. All Humans Outside: Stories of Belonging in […]
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 bonking barrels and sharing the sunny sounds of Trinidadian steel drums with audiences of all ages. From Pike Place Market to the islands of Puget […]
Orquesta Northwest proudly presents "The People United," a musical celebration that brings together communities, cultures, and generations! Join them Sunday, 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 […]
Celebrate Star Wars Day with the Seattle Festival Orchestra as they take you on a Cinematic Adventure! The concert opens with the mischievous energy of Gremlins, followed by Joe Hisaishi’s enchanting Merry-Go-Round of Life and My Neighbor Totoro. We then premiere Monday Mornings, an exciting new work by our Call for Scores winner, Kaisho Barnhill. Next, immerse yourself in the sweeping […]
Join Sandbox Radio for a brand new locally grown episode filled with all the things you love about the program: Writing by Scot Augustson, Vincent Delaney, Elizabeth Heffron and Maggie Lee Music direction and original music by Angie Louise and the Sandbox Radio Orchestra With special guests THE HALF BROTHERS and WILLIE WEIR Plus all […]
Town Hall Seattle is proud to introduce clarinetist and composer Jahnvi Madan as our 2025 Spring Artist-in-Residence! A New England Conservatory graduate who grew up performing around Seattle’s Jazz scene, Jahnvi has performed at festivals including the D.C. Women in Jazz Festival, Seattle’s Westerlies Fest, and the Earshot Jazz Festival – as the youngest composer they […]
An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing AI to find metals in the Arctic. These people and millions more are part of the intensifying competition to find and extract the minerals essential for two crucial technologies: the internet and […]
Named one of the World’s Top 30 Guitarists under 30 and hailed as a “virtuoso of the fingerstyle guitar” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Calum Graham is a captivating force in the acoustic music scene. Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and now based in Victoria, Canada, Calum’s meteoric rise began when he won the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar […]
At 26, Ian Mackay loved the outdoors, natural sciences, and cycling. While studying as a biology undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, he crashed his bike into a tree on campus and forever changed his relationship with how he – and others like him – experienced nature. After sustaining a spinal cord injury that would leave […]
Hear from UW students about their research on mosquito memories, magnetic particle movement, and how the flu virus evolves. Mosquitoes rely on cues like carbon dioxide, body heat, body odors, and visual stimuli to detect potential hosts, but what happens when a blood-meal goes wrong? Can they remember a bad experience and adjust their future […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world – but what does that mean for healthcare, scientific discovery, and human potential? In Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit, co-authors Craig Mundie, Henry […]
C Pam Zhang has stunned audiences with her rapturous and revelatory storytelling in her acclaimed bestselling novel Land of Milk and Honey. Sensuous and surprising, Zhang’s prose lays provocatively bare the […]
William Grant Still: Out of the Silence William Grant Still: Serenade Leanna Primiani: Nowhere to Hide (World Premiere) Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite (Original version for 13 instruments) Geoffrey Larson, Conductor | Learn more A Partnership […]
Join hosts Dave Beck and Nancy Guppy for chamber music performed by professional, amateur, and youth musicians. The concert concludes with a birthday party in the Lobby. This special fundraising […]
Six inspiring young musicians join Philharmonia Northwest for an evening of professional-caliber performances. Selected from a field of 150 entrants each year, the winners of Seattle Young Artists Music Festival’s […]
Today’s world is rapidly changing, including our language. Phrases like “ecological grief” and “political stress” have recently popped up in our lexicon. How do we live in this new space […]
Join this kickoff to Affordable Housing Week, featuring events centered on the themes of “Resilience and Abundance.” Join Housing Development Consortium for opening remarks from Patience Malaba, inspiring keynotes, a […]
From Silent Spring to Erin Brockovich, people have been captivated — and devastated — by stories of harmful chemicals and the many ways that they have altered and even ended human lives. From […]
Overnight, Dori became her parents’ caregiver – a labor of love that lasted for seven years. Her mom was suddenly a partially paralyzed wheelchair-bound amputee and her dad was declining […]
The team at A Bigger Vision Films noticed that most documentaries on homelessness offer few solutions, so they set out to create BEYOND THE BRIDGE, an ambitious documentary film about solutions […]
The first baby monitor, dubbed “The Radio Nurse,” was released in 1937. This new technology completely changed parenting, bringing peace of mind to the stress of caring for children. One […]
Learn about the potential habitability of icy moons and exoplanets, fast-evolving lung bacteria, and why some patients are more prone to arterial blockages. As a graduate student in the UW […]
Is Seattle on the cusp of a biking Renaissance? From Beacon Hill to SODO to the Waterfront and Downtown, the next few years will bring major improvements to Seattle's growing network […]
What if everything you thought you knew about crime and punishment was shaped by those who profit from it? Join us for a discussion with civil rights attorney and author […]
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 […]
Explaining how and why our world works the way it does touches on so many fields of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and, of course, technology. However, according to researcher Blaise […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Program Dvorak - Carnival Overture deFalla - Three Cornered Hat Three Dances Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 The Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra is committed to achieving musical excellence and diversity through live performances that are accessible, fun, and engaging.
Founded in 1970, NPR is America’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such […]
Join Town Hall Seattle and the First Hill Improvement Association for an in-depth look at the intersection of public health and public safety in our neighborhood and beyond. Hear from government officials in a moderated panel discussion to learn about the state of our public health crises, and how the city and county are working on […]
You could argue that Dave Barry is the country’s class clown, but did you know that he actually was elected class clown in high school? It’s no wonder, then, that he’s made […]
In this final segment of the Queering Talks Series, speakers will delve into the rich, ancient histories of queer people as visionaries, healers, storytellers, activists, and cultural creators. They have always existed—leading resistance, building communities, and creating pathways for love and liberation, even in the face of systemic power designed to erase us. These talks […]
As a member of the Kenyan judiciary Judge Ngugi will talk about some of the most pressing political questions of our time in both his country and the USA, including how we ensure an equitable, independent and wise judiciary; as well as how we can imagine justice beyond narrow legal frameworks.
A plant scientist, microbiologist, and ecologist, Merlin Sheldrake has dedicated his scientific career to the relationship between humans and “more-than-human” organisms. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, has been recognized by […]
Hear from UW students about their research on how cancer cells are like James Bond, how to ensure human-oriented robot safety and reliability, and take a deep dive into the […]
The Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington hosts an annual literary and storytelling series, Sacred Breath, featuring Indigenous writers and storytellers who share their craft at […]
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 […]
One guiding principle for resisting the patriarchy in the United States is to demand equal rights for men and women. Yet, author and multidisciplinary expert Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs argues […]
A “good death” is often described as dying without suffering, dying one’s own terms, having quality of life until the end, or having everything prepared for those left behind. Many […]
Hear from UW students about their research on how microorganisms can turn CO2 into valuable products, the small-scale electronic backpacks that can monitor and track the movement of small insects, […]
Whatever happened to the revolution? Back in the sixties (remember those days?), revolutions seemed to be everywhere—nations, groups, and guerilla movements all claimed the word. But now? Not so much. […]
From Kevin Kwan, the iconic internationally bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, comes Lies and Weddings—a new outrageous, thrillingly plotted comedy of manners in which a forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid […]
Spinning together fine-tuned self-critique and sharp comedic reflection in her newest autofiction comic novel Spent, acclaimed cartoonist Alison Bechdel questions passion, politics, and personal investment in the increasingly complex modern world. […]
