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SUMMARY:Lindy West
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough 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 of empowerment by women who felt badly for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms—thin\, straight\, compliant. But behind the scenes\, Lindy never felt like she was the self-actualized woman fans made her out to be. When she found herself in the throes of a deep depression\, with her marriage and sense of self-worth hanging in the balance\, she knew she needed to make a change. \nIn Adult Braces\, Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor\, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion\, her shifting feelings about traditional marriage\, and her search for her long-lost self. She also tracks the highs and lows of her journey\, from eye-opening natural wonders and kitschy roadside attractions to lackluster tourist traps and campground epiphanies. The result is an engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of becoming as Lindy transforms from a passenger into the active navigator of her own life.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/lindy-west/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Saturday Family Concert: The Brian Waite Band
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe Brian Waite Band was born from the idea of creating live rock shows that thrill both parents and children alike. Founded in 2001 by Brian Waite (guitar)\, Todd Gray (drums)\, and Clif Swiggett (bass)\, the trio began touring the West Coast\, and before they knew it\, their music was being played all over the world. Twenty-five years and eight critically-acclaimed albums later\, their interactive shows have evolved into more than just children’s concerts. The Brian Waite Band’s live shows combine musical theater\, imaginative storytelling\, laughs\, and a great rock ‘n roll concert filled with original songs that take the whole family on a “Rock ‘n Roll Adventure.”
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/the-brian-waite-band/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T190000
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SUMMARY:Slavoj Zizek
DESCRIPTION: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? \nErudite 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 becoming less provocative. \nAs populism continues to grip the globe\, Slavoj joins How To Academy to share his iconoclastic reflections on the state of the world and our prospects for the future. Taking us from Europe and the Middle East into the dark heart of Trump’s America\, he will explore the paradox of ‘liberal fascism’\, peering at the seeping wounds beneath our ‘post-truth age’ to ask: what forms of justice are possible in an age of terrifying disorder? \nThis will be an evening of dark humour to help us survive in a dark era\, with Trump\, Putin\, postmodernism\, and antisemitism all on the cards. Slavoj promises to tell us many things we do not want to hear — and to remind us why he is widely known as the ‘most dangerous philosopher of the West’. Don’t miss it. \nSlavoj Žižek will sign copies of Liberal Fascisms following the event. \n\nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/slavoj-zizek/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260309T224756Z
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/uw-science-now-apr6/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T193000
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CREATED:20260114T160003Z
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SUMMARY:V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke with Moira Macdonald
DESCRIPTION: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 the twists and turns that await readers in their new take on a locked-room mystery thriller. How will the pages unfold for the six authors isolated with nothing but their own minds\, a diabolical deadline\, and a plot-driving incentive? Starting is often the hardest part. But getting to the end could be murder. \nWorld-renowned best-selling novelist Arthur Fletch is a reclusive genius who captivates readers with iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. So when six struggling authors of different genres receive an invitation to spend a weekend on his private island off the coast of Scotland\, they pack their bags. But the twists have gone further than ever this time\, and the authors are greeted with a shocking secret– Arthur Fletch is dead… and his highly-anticipated last novel remains unfinished. \nDesperate to publish\, Fletch’s agent and editor have summoned these writers hoping one of them can pen a worthy ending. To sweeten the deal\, they pitch them the opportunity of a lifetime. Ghost write the final chapter and win an irresistible prize– a mind-boggling sum of money and a partnership that could relaunch their own careers and guarantee future bestsellers. And with that to motivate them\, surely 72 hours is enough time to finish Fletch’s magnus opus? All they have to do is write…
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/ve-schwab-cat-clarke/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Design for Longevity: ADUs and Aging in Place (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION: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 for Creative Aging\, will moderate the discussion.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/design-for-longevity/
LOCATION:The Mehdi Reading Room\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T183000
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CREATED:20260217T210508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224656Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/dr-bertha-hidalgo/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T193000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with George Saunders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNot for the first time\, Jill “Doll” Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth\, reconstituting as she falls\, right down to her favorite black pumps. She plummets towards her newest charge\, yet another soul she must usher into the afterlife\, and lands headfirst in the circular drive of his ornate mansion. \nShe has performed this sacred duty three hundred and forty-three times since her own death. Her charges\, as a rule\, have been greatly comforted in their final moments. But this charge\, she soon discovers\, isn’t like the others: the powerful K.J. Boone will not be consoled\, because he has nothing to regret. He lived a big\, bold life\, and the world is better for it. Isn’t it? \nVigil transports us\, careening\, through the wild final evening of an epic\, complicated life. Crowds of people and animals — worldly and otherworldly\, alive and dead — arrive\, clamoring for a reckoning. Birds swarm the dying man’s room\, a black calf grazes on the loveseat\, a man from a distant drought-ravaged village materializes\, two oil-business cronies from decades past show up with chilling plans for Boone’s post-death future. \nWith the acuity and explosive imagination we’ve come to expect\, George Saunders takes on the gravest issues of our time — the menace of corporate greed\, the toll of capitalism\, the environmental perils of progress — and\, in the process\, spins a tale that encompasses life and death\, good and evil\, and the thorny question of absolution.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/george-saunders/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Arts & Lectures":MAILTO:boxoffice@lectures.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260310T001234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173647Z
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on how biomimicry can be used to reduce pollution\, how dopamine networks mediate motivation\, and untreatable gonorrhea.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/uw-science-now-apr9/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T193000
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CREATED:20260204T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T201016Z
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SUMMARY:Terry Tempest Williams
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nIn 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\, plants\, memories\, moments — that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world. The Glorians can be as small as an ant or as commonplace as the night sky. Williams offers both personal and societal insight in her assertion that Glorians have much to teach and remind us about consciousness\, connection\, and courage. \nIn pages that explore subjects like climate change\, finding wonder in the unexpected\, and turning to deep reflection and intention\, The Glorians invites us to imagine a better and more beautiful future in a time of uncertainty.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/terry-tempest-williams/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T193000
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SUMMARY:Emma Straub
DESCRIPTION: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 the magic of revisiting youthful feelings\, and the even greater magic of starting anew. \nWhen the American Fantasy cruise ship sets sail for a four-day themed voyage\, aboard are all five members of a famous 1990s boy band\, and three thousand screaming women who have worshipped them for thirty years. \nNewly divorced and with an empty nest\, Annie is on board as a lark to appease her sister. Once a diehard fan of the band as a teen\, her tastes have matured\, and she feels out of place amid the sea of bedazzled\, air-brushed t-shirts bearing the singers’ faces. Yet when the lights come up and the idols of her youth begin to sing before her\, something is unlocked. “Maybe that was nostalgia after all\, the music a direct vein to her childhood\, the least complicated part of her life. A shortcut to happiness.” Between the slushy alcoholic drinks\, the music of her youth\, and the thousands of middle-aged women acting like lovesick teenagers\, Annie finally reconnects to a long-submerged part of herself. By the time she befriends one of the band members — not just a celebrity but someone also in need of a friend — she feels like anything is possible. But a lot can go wrong on a ship ruled by hormones and hope\, frustration and fantasy.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/emma-straub/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Arts & Lectures":MAILTO:boxoffice@lectures.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T193000
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CREATED:20260310T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T233052Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 culminates in a powerful\, staged performance of selections from Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1\, featuring live choreography performed alongside the orchestra. \nThe evening opens with string repertoire showcasing the expressive depth and precision of SCVYO and Seattle Youth Symphony musicians\, followed by the electrifying rhythms and dramatic flair of Carmen & more! Audiences will experience music not only as sound\, but as movement and storytelling — an immersive collaboration between young instrumentalists and dancers. \nDesigned for families\, classical music lovers\, and arts supporters alike\, in this performance\, audiences will experience the excitement of seeing young artists from different cities unite on one stage. The result is a celebration of artistic partnership and the transformative power of youth arts education. \nThis concert is free and open to the public. Optional donations are warmly welcomed and will directly support the participating youth arts organizations and the students you see on stage. \n\nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy. 
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/scvyo/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T200000
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SUMMARY:for posterity: proof of free will
DESCRIPTION: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 death. \nThis is an exploration of peace in the face of existential crisis. As runaway climate change spiraled uncontrollably and humanity reached the brink of cataclysmic war\, undeniable questions arose: Do we continue? What if we just… stopped? \nThe project asks what happens if we stop resisting mortality — not just individually\, but on a global scale. Under this condition\, the discussion is forced to consider alternative meanings for sex\, existence\, and community\, opening space for new\, subversive questions. If not survival\, then what? If we were to turn off the engines of exploitation\, how would the trauma we carry and the damaged planet transform? How could we practice inter-species care\, care for the planet\, recognition of harm\, and attempt reparation on the largest possible scale? \nIn this world\, what did humanity ultimately achieve through designing its own end?
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/for-posterity-apr10/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
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SUMMARY:for posterity: proof of free will
DESCRIPTION: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 death. \nThis is an exploration of peace in the face of existential crisis. As runaway climate change spiraled uncontrollably and humanity reached the brink of cataclysmic war\, undeniable questions arose: Do we continue? What if we just… stopped? \nThe project asks what happens if we stop resisting mortality — not just individually\, but on a global scale. Under this condition\, the discussion is forced to consider alternative meanings for sex\, existence\, and community\, opening space for new\, subversive questions. If not survival\, then what? If we were to turn off the engines of exploitation\, how would the trauma we carry and the damaged planet transform? How could we practice inter-species care\, care for the planet\, recognition of harm\, and attempt reparation on the largest possible scale? \nIn this world\, what did humanity ultimately achieve through designing its own end?
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/for-posterity-apr11/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260123T150059Z
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SUMMARY:Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life
DESCRIPTION: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 some highlights from the new book\, including unlikely origin stories\, revealing truths about human behavior\, and insightful suggestions for navigating chaotic times drawn from the latest ideas in economics. Daryl Fairweather\, Chief Economist at Redfin\, will be the special guest this evening. Come prepared to engage with the silly and the sublime and ask some questions of your favorite Planet Money hosts and reporters. \nEach book purchased with a ticket comes with an exclusive Planet Money tote bag!
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/planet-money/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:This Art Here
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach artist is part of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s collective imagining\, “We Still Dream a Future”. This series features more than thirty artists and artist groups performing\, dancing\, installing\, learning\, organizing\, and exhibiting around Downtown\, the C-ID\, Pioneer Square\, Stadium District\, Union\, and King Street Stations this year. \nThe conversation will be hosted by Matthew Offenbacher\, Seattle artist and advisor for ARTS at King Street Station. \nThis program is supported by the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and is part of the commUNITY series\, a selection of free public programs that center on connection\, career development\, and the co-creation of art curated by ARTS at King Street Station Advisors.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/this-art-here/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260224T004146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170249Z
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SUMMARY:Scratch Night with Ollella
DESCRIPTION:Why don’t we often see symphonic music in clubs\, or rock music in concert halls — and what shifts when we try? \nSymphonic 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 different spaces\, for different audiences\, with different listening experiences. As a cellist working within contemporary songwriting\, Ollella often finds herself standing between these two worlds. So what happens when you bring them together? \nThis talk unpacks what Ollella has learned from merging these genres in her own work\, making what she calls ‘symphonic-indie’ music. She will examine how arrangement\, amplification\, and instrumentation shape emotional impact through performance and recorded music. Rather than choosing one tradition over the other\, this evening explores what new language can emerge when space\, scale\, and sound are considered together.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/scratch-night-2026-with-ollella/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260310T003433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173541Z
UID:10001028-1776447000-1776447000@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:UW Science Now
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on tadpole tail regeneration\, the science of early immunity\, and how corals remember.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/uw-science-now-apr17/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260224T181229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200858Z
UID:10001005-1776454200-1776454200@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:As Many Weirdos As Possible
DESCRIPTION: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 project. \nDrawn from Poser Productions’ mission to preserve and celebrate personal and cultural histories\, this evening invites audiences to engage in a communal reflection on memory\, music\, identity\, and place. Hosted by John Roderick. Best known for his work with The Long Winters\, Harvey Danger\, and The Western State Hurricanes\, John was also a founding member of the Seattle Music Commission and a short-order chef at The Offramp. \nStorytellers\nSheryl Wiser\nDejha Colantuono\nSteve Manning\nJesse Higman\nSusan Silver\nHiro Yamamoto \nWith storytelling coaching by Emmett Montgomery \n\nPresented by Town Hall Seattle and Poser Productions. Poser Productions is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike. \n \n \nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy. 
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/as-many-weirdos-as-possible-2/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260219T224849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T013645Z
UID:10000998-1776531600-1776531600@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:The Night of Ideas
DESCRIPTION: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 diplomacy.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/night-of-ideas-2026/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260219T001218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T013511Z
UID:10000997-1776540600-1776540600@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Maria Semple with Ken Jennings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdora 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\, and she regularly meets with a group of like-minded women she refers to her “coven” — a group she assembled herself and is working to expand. Adora’s carefully curated life is going as planned until a chance meeting with a handsome stranger. She begins subverting people’s expectations — perhaps most of all her own. \nSoon\, her normally orderly existence is upended by adventure and risk: black-market art deals\, secret rendezvous\, and international intrigue. If that isn’t enough\, secrets from her past return to visit her in the present. \nGo Gentle‘s narrative raises that age-old question: In the battle between the mind and the heart\, which one will win?
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/maria-semple/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260224T183522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T225335Z
UID:10001006-1776794400-1776794400@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Straight Talk on Wills\, Trusts\, and Your Legacy
DESCRIPTION: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 — financially and procedurally — if someone dies without either. You’ll also learn how a Durable Power of Attorney works while you’re alive\, why its authority ends the moment you die (and what takes over afterward)\, and how the absence of planning can leave families facing court processes they never expected. \nFinally\, Wendy and Steven will explore the part of planning that often gets overlooked: documenting and communicating your wishes. How you want your assets handled. Who do you want to receive what? Which charities or community organizations do you want to support? When you share these decisions ahead of time\, you give your loved ones clarity\, confidence\, and one of the kindest gifts possible — peace of mind.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/straight-talk-on-wills/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260223T190559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T200525Z
UID:10001001-1776886200-1776886200@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Patrick Radden Keefe
DESCRIPTION: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 is now the basis for his new book\, London Falling. \nAs Ravi Mirchandani\, editor-in-chief of Picador\, says\, Radden Keefe will “investigate what brought Zac Brettler\, businessman Akbar Shamji\, and London gangster Dave Sharma together that night and will show that the UK capital\, the city of great architecture\, open spaces and history\, can suddenly turn malignant and dangerous\, a place that has been fully hijacked by property speculation\, insidious corruption\, mercenary realpolitik\, and the culture of bling.”
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/patrick-radden-keefe/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Arts & Lectures":MAILTO:boxoffice@lectures.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260310T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173502Z
UID:10001029-1776965400-1776965400@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:UW Science Now
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/uw-science-now-apr23/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260224T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200810Z
UID:10001007-1776972600-1776972600@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Lori Matsukawa with Mimi Gan
DESCRIPTION: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 the way\, Matsukawa became the role model she wished she’d had. She helped change what viewers saw on the newscasts that entered their homes. \nMatsukawa pursued her career at a time when society expected little from a person like her: a female of color from a working-class family who attended Hawai’i public schools. Yet\, an astonishing series of events — highlighted by a year representing her country as Miss Teenage America during her senior year in high school — propelled her to keep breaking down stereotypes. Today\, she continues to promote civic engagement and share stories to inspire the next generation of journalists.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/lori-matsukawa/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260317T213026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160840Z
UID:10001036-1777032000-1777032000@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Until Justice Just Is
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy. 
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/until-justice-just-is-2026/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260224T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170152Z
UID:10001008-1777059000-1777059000@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Melissa Auf der Maur
DESCRIPTION: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 and turmoil under global spotlights. \nA bohemian upbringing in Montreal and an early connection to music led her to put down roots in the local scene\, working as a cassette DJ and showing up for bands like Nirvana\, Jane’s Addiction\, Pavement\, and Sonic Youth. A serendipitous sequence sets the stage for the next big step — a thrown beer bottle at a show\, a long-shot fan letter to a PO Box\, and before you know it Auf der Maur’s band Tinker is opening for The Smashing Pumpkins and Billy Corgan is passing along a personal recommendation to Courtney Love. \nIn a whirlwind of life-changing moments\, Auf der Maur joins Hole for their 1994 Live Through This world tour just after the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Hole’s previous bassist Kristen Pfaff. Auf der Maur is swiftly flung into the eye of a hurricane\, becoming part of a band plowing through grief by way of art on a brutally global stage. Auf der Maur offers a backstage view to the raw reality of this tour\, her relationship with Courtney Love in the wake of tragedy\, and what kept Hole from spinning out of control.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/melissa-auf-der-maur/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260310T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173255Z
UID:10001030-1777138200-1777138200@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:UW Science Now
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/uw-science-now-apr25/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://townhallseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/uw-science-now-april-25.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141712
CREATED:20260225T191704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200719Z
UID:10001009-1777145400-1777145400@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Steve Brusatte with David B. Williams
DESCRIPTION: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 ages. But impressive aerial feats and collective choirs of song aside\, part of our fascination with birds is rooted in the awe of something so delicate and strange. How did such seemingly fragile creatures made of hollow bones and downy feathers break the mold of terrestrial life and survive millennia? \nIn his newest book\, The Story of Birds: A New History\, from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present\, esteemed paleontologist Steve Brusatte embarks on a deep dive through the history of avian evolution. The Story of Birds begins by exploring how dinosaurs gradually developed the trademark features of birds one-by-one—feathers\, wings\, beaks\, big brains\, keen senses\, and warm-blooded metabolisms. Brusatte investigates how these features contributed to birds emerging as the only surviving dinosaurs of the cataclysmic asteroid impact 66 million years ago\, and how their numbers soared to new heights of diversity in the barren landscape that followed.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/steve-brusatte/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20260223T191644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T163348Z
UID:10001002-1777212000-1777212000@townhallseattle.org
SUMMARY:Tempest Tossed
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\nCarl Maria von Weber – Overture to Oberon\nRalph Vaughan Williams – On Wenlock Edge | Derek Sellers\, tenor\nCarl Nielsen – Symphony No. 5\n\n  \nTenor 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 of La Callas at Puget Sound Concert Opera\, Britain’s Serenade for Tenor\, Horn and Strings with the Ravenna Strings\, and J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata with Engage Opera. Outside of performing\, Mr. Sellers spends his weekdays helping his employer Blue Origin build and launch rockets to space\, and enjoys dedicating his weekends exploring the South Sound with his lovely wife and adorable son. \n\nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy.
URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/tempest-tossed/
LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thalia Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thaliasymphony.org
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