What if none of this were real, but instead we were in a simulation? What would that mean about life, about the notion of reality, and about our own existence? From award-winning, Seattle-based author Daryl Gregory comes a story following two friends on a cross-country bus tour through glitches as they grapple with secrets, love, […]
Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Middle Eastern music with House of Tarab! This talented Seattle-based ensemble will take you on a musical journey through the Golden Era of Egyptian film and music, along with the rich sounds of the Levant and the greater Middle East. Learn about the word "tarab," which […]
Don’t miss the chance to support Orquesta Northwest’s mission to enhance community life through diverse classical music programs that celebrate Latino arts and culture, foster intercultural understanding, and empower underrepresented communities in the Pacific Northwest. Orquesta Northwest’s Symphony of Giving will feature captivating performances that highlight the beauty of Latino arts and culture, while fostering meaningful community connections.
Town Hall’s beloved literary series, curated by Jane Kaplan, returns for another afternoon of readings brought to life by local actors. Authors John Cheever, Lydia Davis, Percival Everett, and Alice Walker explore where we come from, where we stand, and where we may be headed. Join stellar performers Felicia Loud, Nate Tenenbaum, and R. Hamilton Wright as they read stories that reveal the complex and evolving search for place.
Join Town Hall and SetSet for an evening with Sand Symes, a psychedelic guide who has spent over 40 years working with women in transformational spaces and 20+ years immersed in her committed work with psychedelics. Topics for discussion include: · Perspectives on the spiritual intelligence of psychedelics: Sand explores how these substances may help women connect with their sense of truth and purpose. · Ancestral healing and feminine wisdom: A discussion on the idea that psychedelics can serve as a bridge between past, present, and future generations. · The…
Get ready to explore the uncomfortable conversations you’ve been eager for in a space that encourages open and safe expression. Weaving together storytelling, poetry, music, and panel interviews with powerful voices, Unlearning offers the opportunity to address issues like discrimination, social justice, violence, and many other pressing (and often taboo) topics while healing and learning together. How […]
From bestselling author Juliette Aristides comes an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person. The third Monacelli Studio title from Juliette Aristides, The Inner Life of the Artist, is an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person. The book contains a series of short, insightful […]
“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 for a fresh start. The day is designed to provide the tools you need to create your best socially connected life in the Seattle area: […]
Join Freeway Park Association, Town Hall Seattle, and Urban Renaissance Group to celebrate Earth Day 2025 by volunteering for a neighborhood clean-up. Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd from 12-1:30pm for as much time as you can spare! We will have some tools, gloves and supplies to share, but please bring your own if you […]
There are many steps you can take to ease the burden for loved ones upon your death. First and foremost, giving trusted individuals access in advance to the information they’ll need to settle your affairs. Secondly, deciding how you want your home, pets, car, and sentimental or valuable items managed. And finally, how you want […]
Did you know that there was a successful comic based right here in Seattle? Between 2012 and 2018, artist Sam Goto drew over 250 multi-paneled comic strips called Seattle Tomodachi (“friend of Seattle”) for The North American Post. Seattle Tomodachi chronicled the lives and stories of early Japanese settlers and their Japanese-American children and other descendants. […]
Join us in celebrating the album release of local indie-folk cellist and vocalist Ollella! This special one-time event will bring the new album Antifragile to life in its entirety, featuring a lineup of incredible musicians and friends who helped shape its sound. One of those collaborators is the immensely talented Kate Dinsmore, who will be opening the evening with […]
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 […]
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 - Baião Caraivana (Douglas Lora) - Live at Empty Sea Studios
You may have already seen the work of Seattle author and performer Susan Lieu at Bumbershoot, Wing Luke Museum, or the Seattle Library. Her sold-out solo theatre performance in Seattle, 140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother, describes the true story of her mother’s death due to medical malpractice. No matter where you’ve seen her name, […]
Town Hall's Spring 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Maia Brown, returns to the stage with her band, Brivele, to celebrate the release of their third album, Khaveyrim Zayt Greyt. Brivele is a Seattle-based duo who braid together Yiddish song, anti-fascist and labor balladry, folk-punk, and contemporary rabble-rousing in stirring vocal harmony. In Yiddish, Brivele (בריוועלע) means "little letter." […]
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 […]