Want to watch 90 middle-schoolers knock out words like éclaircissement, palooka, and quonk? So do we! The regional spelling bee brings together students from schools across King and Snohomish Counties who […]
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Forest ecologist Suzanne Simard has long been fascinated by the sharing of natural knowledge. From the interconnected root systems she studied in her book Finding the Mother Tree to her ongoing work […]
$10 – $35 + Optional Book Add-on
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Stephen Graham Jones is the author of bone-chilling novels that include The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, I Was a Teenage Slasher, and most recently, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a historical […]
$7 – $90
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Join KUOW for a special live taping of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Tuesday, March 31 at Town Hall Seattle. Seattle’s mayor, socialist Katie Wilson, won one of the tightest […]
$29
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When we think of environmental conservation, we tend to think in terms of emerging technologies and increased data tracking. While technology is one piece of the puzzle, we are also […]
$10 – $35 + Optional Book Add-on
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A conversation about the emerging potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, in addressing eating disorders—a psychiatric area marked by persistent treatment challenges. This Salon dives into groundbreaking research showing how psychedelics disrupt entrenched thought patterns, ease cognitive rigidity, and foster self-compassion and emotional reconnection. April Pride and invited experts will discuss the limitations of current treatments […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
If nothing is truly new, what is creativity? In this special live event, New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award–winning chef J. Kenji López-Alt joins Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Tessa Lark for an evening of cooking, music, and conversation. Moderated by renowned food writer, Serious Eats founder, and Special Sauce host Ed Levine, the program explores how creatives build […]
$55 – $150
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In her new memoir, Adult Braces, Lindy West brings readers along on an uproarious cross-country road trip as she unpacks her last few tumultuous years, rediscovers herself, and reinvents her marriage. Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day, she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon […]
$10 – $35 + Optional Book Add-on
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Come sing, dance, and laugh with the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents, as they fly with superheroes and dance on the moon! The Brian Waite Band was born from the idea of creating live rock shows that thrill both parents and children alike. Founded in 2001 […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale (Free for ages 22 & Under)
Join philosopher Slavoj Žižek for a guide to the end times. Is despair the only hope? Can the world escape the clutches of libertarian fascism? Erudite and comic, ironic and profound, philosopher Slavoj Žižek has travelled into territory where few of us dare to tread – and at age 76, he shows no signs of […]
$58 – $105
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Hear from UW students about research on the hidden drivers behind shifting marbled murrelet populations and viewing monsoon seasons from the perspective of the ocean.
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale
Layering classic tropes of the mystery genre with a clever modern satire of the publishing industry, The Ending Writes Itself is the debut novel of “Evelyn Clarke,” a new writing collaboration between best-selling authors V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke. Joined in conversation by local author and journalist Moira Macdonald, Schwab and Clarke explore their co-authoring venture and […]
$40 – $65 (Includes Pre-signed Book)
Join Lili Weigert, author of Making Space: ADUs for Modern Living, in conversation with local ADU designers Joe Schneider and Mike Freeman of JAS Design Build. They will explore how thoughtful ADU design can support aging in place, foster intergenerational living, and provide resilient housing options for the future. Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
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Join Dr. Bertha Hidalgo as she explores how epigenetics is reshaping our understanding of hypertensive pregnancy disorders. This lecture highlights population-based insights, early biomarkers of risk, and transformative strategies for prevention—advancing maternal health equity and innovation in public health.
$0 – $50
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A Conversation with George Saunders
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A Conversation with George Saunders
An electric novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo, taking place at the bedside of an oil company CEO, in the twilight hours of his life, as he is ferried from this world into the next. Not for the first time, Jill “Doll” Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth, […]
$7 – $90
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Hear from UW students about research on how biomimicry can be used to reduce pollution, how dopamine networks mediate motivation, and untreatable gonorrhea.
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale
In a world so fraught with chaos and uncertainty, where can we find connection and hope? Author Terry Tempest Williams invites readers to learn about what she calls "The Glorians." In her latest work, The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary, Williams explains that Glorians are not distant deities, but instead ordinary, often overlooked presences — animals, […]
$10 – $35 + Optional Book Add-on
From New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow, an irresistible story about what happens when your teenage fantasy comes true after you’re already an adult. In Emma Straub’s tradition of books “that will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you call the people you love” (Emily Henry), American Fantasy is a richly textured, uplifting story about […]
$7 – $90
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The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (SCVYO), an innovative Los Angeles–based nonprofit youth orchestra, makes its Seattle debut in a dynamic evening celebrating collaboration, creativity, and cross-disciplinary performance. This special concert brings together three vibrant youth arts communities: SCVYO, students from the Seattle Youth Symphony, and dancers from Spectrum Dance Theater Youth Company. The program […]
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for posterity: proof of free will is a speculative oral history — a performance staged as a panel discussion reflecting on the end of humanity. Panelists look back at a civilization and environment in collapse, tracing the chain of events that began when humanity chose to stop reproducing and instead prepare for the last person’s […]
$25
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for posterity: proof of free will is a speculative oral history — a performance staged as a panel discussion reflecting on the end of humanity. Panelists look back at a civilization and environment in collapse, tracing the chain of events that began when humanity chose to stop reproducing and instead prepare for the last person’s […]
$25
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Join the team behind the popular podcast Planet Money and celebrate the publication of their new book, Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. Book author and longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi, Planet Money host Kenny Malone, and visual host Jack Corbett will bring Planet Money’s signature brand of storytelling to the stage and discuss […]
$55 – $80 (Includes Book)
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What roles do artists play in civil society? What do artists think about when they think about making things in public? Is art a basic need? Join us in conversation with Nakisa Dehpanah, Titus Ross, and Imani Sims — three artists pushing towards a future rooted in collaboration, resilience, and transformation. Each artist is part […]
Free
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Why don’t we often see symphonic music in rock venues, or rock music in concert halls… and what shifts when we try? Symphonic music has evolved through concert halls, designed to project acoustically in naturally reverberant rooms. Rock music, by contrast, was born in clubs: amplified, built for energy and proximity. These traditions developed in […]
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale (Free for ages 22 and Under)
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Hear from UW students about research on tadpole tail regeneration, the science of early immunity, and how corals remember.
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale
Join As Many Weirdos As Possible (AMWAP) for an evening of storytelling and portraiture that brings to life one of the most vibrant chapters of the Pacific Northwest music scene (1985-1995). This live program will feature musicians, artists, and community members sharing personal memories, projected alongside their documentary portraits as part of the ongoing AMWAP […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
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Join Alliance Française de Seattle and Villa Albertine, alongside Gage Academy of Art and other local partners, for a weekend of critical inquiry and creative exploration as part of Night of Ideas 2026. This year, the global event series celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the historic role of Franco-American cultural […]
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Have you ever reinvented yourself — even unintentionally? Bestselling author Maria Semple's latest novel, Go Gentle, tells the story of one woman’s midlife transformation. Adora Hazzard, a Stoic philosopher and divorcée living in New York City, believes that she has it all figured out. She's a working mom of a teenage daughter, she's relishing her freedom, […]
$45 – $55 (Includes Book)
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Join Wendy Norman, End‑of‑Life Planning Consultant, and Steven Schindler, Estate Attorney, for a grounded, practical conversation about the essentials of legacy planning — something every adult needs, no matter their age or stage of life. Together, they’ll break down what a Will actually does, when a Trust might be the better tool, and what really happens […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
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After Zac Brettler mysteriously plummeted into the Thames, his grieving parents discovered that he’d been posing as an oligarch’s son. Would the police help them solve the puzzle of his death? So begins Radden Keefe’s gripping New Yorker piece, A Teen’s Fatal Plunge Into the London Underworld, which was published on February 5, 2024, and […]
$7 – $90
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2 events,
Hear from UW students about research on lowering emissions through community-centered actions, how kids learn to talk about the space around them, and the use of antibiotics on kidney patients.
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale
News anchor Lori Matsukawa is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker who spent nearly 40 years at KING TV in Seattle. A trusted voice in Northwest media, she reveals how her childhood in multi-racial Hawai’i and traveling the world as Miss Teenage America led to a career she couldn’t imagine. Despite discrimination and disappointment along […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
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Hear from local leaders and experts about ways to address housing equity in our communities at YWCA's 15th annual "Until Justice Just Is" event on Friday, April 24. For this year's topic, panelists will discuss what's working and what's not in housing policies, the lived experiences of housing instability, and practices that can improve housing outcomes. […]
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Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ‘90s Rock Memoir presents an intimate look behind the scenes of an iconic era through the ever-reflective lens of musician Melissa Auf der Maur. In this debut memoir, Auf der Maur chronicles her journey through alternative music — from staffing ticket windows at local venues to navigating era-defining triumphs […]
$10 – $35 Sliding Scale
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Hear from UW students about research on HIV medication, prenatal hydrocephalus, and how getting a good night's sleep can help people learn new movements.
$0 – $35 Sliding Scale
Try to imagine a world without birds. It’s quite a challenge, given that we share the planet with tens of billions of birds spanning an astonishing 14,000 species. Birds find homes nearly everywhere that people do – and many places we do not – and their prowess and plumage have captivated human imagination throughout the […]
$10 – $35 + Optional Book Add-on
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Program Carl Maria von Weber - Overture to Oberon Ralph Vaughan Williams - On Wenlock Edge | Derek Sellers, tenor Carl Nielsen - Symphony No. 5 Tenor Derek Sellers is honored to make his debut performance with Thalia Symphony. Recent performance work includes playing Maria Callas’ husband Giovani Meneghini in the west coast debut […]
$0 – $25
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Alliance for Gun Responsibility is excited to invite you to their 2026 Annual Event! Like previous years, this will be a powerful gathering where community members, advocates, and allies come together to celebrate our collective impact and champion the work ahead. In these times of uncertainty, fostering sustainable and powerful partnerships – at the state and local […]
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Started by four friends from Lima with a shared passion for traditional Afro-Peruvian music and global DJ culture, Novalima bridges past and future, uniting tradition and innovation. The founders of Novalima, Ramon Perez-Prieto, Grimaldo Del Solar, Rafael Morales, and Carlos Li Carrillo, became friends and started playing together in Lima during high school, playing a pivotal part […]
$25 – $50 Sliding Scale
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This lecture delves into the enduring struggle for democracy in the United States, challenging the notion that democratic backsliding began with the 2024 presidential election. Instead, it traces the deeper historical and structural forces that have long shaped—and strained—American democratic institutions. Through a critical examination of evidence pointing to democratic erosion, the lecture will explore […]
$0 – $50
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Philippe Jaroussky and Artaserse
Postponed
Philippe Jaroussky and Artaserse
Update 4/15/26: This event is postponed. Visit the Early Music Seattle website for more information. Recognized for the pyrotechnic character of his vocal art, Philippe Jaroussky has also recently joined the field of orchestral conducting. With his own ensemble founded in 2002, he takes on this double role of soloist and conductor and offers a […]
$18 – $63
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We’re continuing our Sing Seattle Songs theme—and once again, you help shape the show by choosing the music. The songs may be born in Seattle, inspired by Seattle, or made iconic through Seattle films and stories— and the final setlist has emerged from your votes: Setlist How to Save a Life — The Fray Black — […]
$25 – $50 Sliding Scale
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The Byrd Ensemble and players present a program inspired by the Carmelite Vespers of 1707. The program features Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Laudate pueri, Nisi Dominus, Saeviat tellus inter rigores, and chant, for baroque orchestra, choir, and soloists. The program features guest concertmaster and internationally acclaimed violinist, Augusta McKay Lodge. Described as “pure and radiant” (Gramophone), “immensely impressive” […]
$25 – $75
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