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Town Hall Seattle amplifies ideas, fosters civil discourse, and connects people through events in a vibrant historic building — inspiring lifelong learning, discovery, and dialogue.
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Town Hall Seattle @townhallseattle.bsky.social · Nov 12
Oh hey! We're new here. A gathering place in the heart of Seattle, Town Hall fosters community through civic, arts, and educational programs that reflect — and inspire — our region’s best impulses: creativity, empathy, and the belief that we all deserve a voice.
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Town Hall, a restored church with tall, white columns, is lit up at night and surrounded by patrons leaving an event.
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On the menu: A Bruce Lee Biography, stories from internet comedian Elyse Myers, and another Saturday Family Concert to put some pep in your step. We’re also kicking off our new civics series, Speaking of Seattle, with a discussion on the outcomes of the recent election.

Get tickets at thsea.org.
This Week at Town Hall Nov 10: Seattle Eats Live with Tan Vinh: With J. Kenji López-Alt, Rachel Belle, and Host Tan Vinh Nov 10: Gifting our Treasures – The Joy of Letting Go: With Lynda Dowell and Rebecca Crichton Nov 12: United We Sing: Pearl Django, Diane Pettis, Uncle Bonsai, The Buckaroosters, Motel 5, And Special Guests Nov 12: Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot: Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green, with Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue Nov 13: Elyse Myers: That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You Nov 13: Jeff Chang with Shannon Lee, Doug Palmer, and Sue Ann Kay: Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America Nov 14: The Moth GrandSLAM: Seattle GrandSLAM Nov 15: Saturday Family Concert: Jon Pontrello: A Playground of Songs and Stories Nov 15: The Brainpower Showcase: An Evening of Stories, Creativity, and Connection Nov 16: Death and Music: Music, Grief, and Community with KEXP
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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12/14 at 2 PM | Get in the holiday spirit with Rogue's Christmas, a Town Hall tradition! Local actors will take the stage with musical guests The Go Janes for some stories, sparkling tunes, and the annual audience-assisted rendition of "Pathetic Birdies".

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UwvlCi1
Promotional graphic for an event titled "Rogue's Christmas" taking place on December 14th. It features a collage of five photographs of people against a festive red background with subtle snowflake patterns. The top portion of the image displays the large text "Rogue's Christmas." Below the photos, the text "Yule Be Naughty or Nice" is written. The photographs include three individuals standing together holding guitars, a man speaking at a microphone, a man in a red holiday-themed suit and Santa hat, a woman smiling at a microphone, and a woman standing at a podium. Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Fun night hearing from @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @nerd4cities.bsky.social at @townhallseattle.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Been looking forward for weeks to hear @nerd4cities.bsky.social and @thewaroncars.bsky.social speak at @townhallseattle.bsky.social.

❌🚙🙅‍♂️🚗🚙🙅‍♀️🚗🙅🚙❌

Nearly 11 years without a drivers license—one of the best decisions I ever made 🥳

#transitnerd #transitshouldbefree
Homosexual wears black waffle knit with a yellow pin that reads THE WAR ON CARS and holds a book entitled Life After Cars
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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What a night and what a venue! Thanks @townhallseattle.bsky.social @cascade.org and everyone who came to our live show with @nerd4cities.bsky.social last night. I was blown away by the turnout and the thoughtful questions from the audience. Seattle is a great town!
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Wow my whole Bluesky feed was there
Town Hall Seattle during the Life After Cars event
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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12/11 at 7:30 PM | For Findings Night, our Artist-in-Residence Mikki Ulaszewski reimagines Medusa’s myth in a talk and puppet performance, told from the Gorgon's own perspective. 🐍

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/jHCvrT3
Blue promotional graphic for Findings Night with Mikki Ulaszewski, scheduled for Dec 11 at 7:30 PM. A photo of Mikki posing with puppets behind cardboard stage curtains is included. Text under the photo reads "One Must Imagine Medusa Happy." Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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12/10 at 7:30 PM | @milleridriss.bsky.social, a leading expert on extremism, reveals how an epidemic of misogyny—both online and off—is driving an exponential rise in violence.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/zq97dsO
Green promotional graphic for event with Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Jen Barnes, scheduled for Dec 10 at 7:30 PM. Headshots of both speakers are included with the book cover of "Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism." Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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This week at Town Hall, we find our light in the joyous eclecticism of our calendar. Whether you’re appreciating the craft of storytelling with author Susan Orlean or learning a new recipe with chef Michael W. Twitty, you can follow your curiosity down to Town Hall.

Get tickets at thsea.org.
This Week at Town Hall Nov 3: 2025 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture: Celebrating Designers Achievements Nov 4: Seattle Welcome Day: Outdoors + Adventures Nov 4: Ed Yong: Becoming a Birder Nov 5: The War on Cars & CityNerd: Life After Cars Nov 6: Psychedelic Law & Nature: What Can Americans Use Legally? Nov 6: Ruchika T. Malhotra with Ijeoma Oluo, Ekin Yasin, and La'Kita Williams Nov 7: Michael W. Twitty with Kristi Brown: Recipes From the American South Nov 7: Susan Orlean with Claire Dederer: The Story of a Storyteller This Week at Town Hall Nov 8: Melodot: Competition Winner Concert Nov 8: Omnibus: With Ken Jennings and John Roderick Nov 9: Magic & Mayhem: Mussorgsky, Respighi, and Berlioz Nov 10: Seattle Eats Live with Tan Vinh: With J. Kenji López-Alt, Rachel Belle, and Host Tan Vinh Nov 10: Gifting our Treasures – The Joy of Letting Go: With Lynda Dowell and Rebecca Crichton
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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11/21 at 7:30 PM | Listen to a clip of "Butte, America," from Kaley Lane Eaton's new chamber folk song cycle, "Maverick Granddaughter." 🪕

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/X3hqjFh
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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11/18 at 7:30 PM | Author and AI researcher @blaiseaguera.bsky.social asks what intelligence really is, and how AI’s emergence is a natural consequence of evolution.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/n3UsUuk
Yellow promotional graphic for event with speaker Blaise Aguera y Arcas, on Nov 18 at 7:30 PM. A headshot of Blaise is included with the cover of his book "What Is Intelligence?" Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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11/16 at 7 PM | Join KEXP and The Morning Show host @djjohnrichards.bsky.social with Dr. Amy Lindsey for a beloved event that offers space to reflect on grief, celebrate life, and heal with our community through music.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/AOZFA1T
Promotional graphic for event presented by Town Hall and KEXP titled "Death & Music." The title is displayed in the center over a dark background, with large white serif font. Below, in smaller yellow font, it reads "Music, Grief, and Community with KEXP," followed by "Hosted by John Richards." The event details are provided further down: "Town Hall | November 16," with "Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM | $35 General Admission" in white text. The website "Learn more at KEXP.org" is at the bottom.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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12/8 at 6 PM | David Spafford, Associate Professor of Premodern Japanese History, unpacks why this particular moment history matters and how the hit Shogun series on Hulu does (or doesn’t) help us understand it.

Presented in partnership with with Washin Kai.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/022DIdH
Red/orange promotional graphic for event titled "Binging Shogun: Can Historical Fiction Be Good For History?" An illustration of Tokugawa Ieyasu is included with a labeled headshot of the featured speaker - David Spafford, Associate Professor of Premodern Japanese History at the University of Pennsylvania. Event details are listed at the bottom: December 8 at 6:00 PM, Town Hall Seattle, In-Person & Livestream, $10-$35 sliding scale.
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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11/18 at 7:30 PM | End-of-Life consultant Wendy Norman provides the tools to plan for end-of-life by shaping your death (whether expected or unexpected) to reflect your life, your love, and your legacy.

Presented in partnership with Known Wishes.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/yhHGPEo
Pink/orange promotional graphic for event titled "Facing Death on Your Terms: With Wendy Norman and Dr. George Birchfield," scheduled for Nov 18. Headshots of the featured speakers are included. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Known Wishes.
October 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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11/16 at 7 PM | Join KEXP and The Morning Show host @djjohnrichards.bsky.social with Dr. Amy Lindsey for a beloved event that offers space to reflect on grief, celebrate life, and heal with our community through music.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/yhHGPEo
Promotional graphic for event presented by Town Hall and KEXP titled "Death & Music." The title is displayed in the center over a dark background, with large white serif font. Below, in smaller yellow font, it reads "Music, Grief, and Community with KEXP," followed by "Hosted by John Richards." The event details are provided further down: "Town Hall | November 16," with "Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM | $35 General Admission" in white text. The website "Learn more at KEXP.org" is at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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As we bid adieu to October, it's the perfect opportunity to enter November on the right foot at Town Hall. Warm up your spirits by learning something new, treat your ears to spellbinding sounds, or join the community to celebrate cultures and traditions.

Get tickets at thsea.org.
This Week at Town Hall Oct 27: 2025 Gregory Awards: Celebrating Performing Arts in the Puget Sound Oct 27: Kris Davis Trio: Enthralling Jazz Exploration Oct 28: Therese Huston with Katy Sewall: Everyday Strategies for a Sharper Mind Oct 30: Jimmy Wales with Mónica Guzmán: The Seven Rules of Trust Oct 30: Healing, Liberation, and the Journey of Three Black Men Nov 1 to Nov 2: Seattle Catrinas Festival: Celebrating the Day of the Dead Nov 3: 2025 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture: Celebrating Designers Achievements
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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11/15 at 11 AM | Bring the family and enjoy music by Jon Pontrello, who blends the oldest instruments with the latest music technology to create unforgettable experiences for kids and parents alike.

Thank you to our 2025-26 Season Marketing Partner PEPS!

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/ST39K6D
Purple promotional graphic for Saturday Family Concert titled "Jon Pontrello: A Playground of Songs and Stories," scheduled for Nov 15 at 11 AM. A photo of Jon smiling and playing the acoustic guitar is included with the logo for Saturday Family Concerts. Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Become a Member and bring a bestie! Join as a Supporter or higher by 10/31 and two FREE* tickets to a Town Hall event. After becoming a Member, just choose an event and enter the code SEASONSPECIAL at checkout to activate the discount.

Join today: buff.ly/yg6mPUo

*Exclusions apply.
Mary Roach and Mary Ann Gwinn sit together on stage in red chairs, conversing and laughing while holding microphones. Overlaid text reads "Become a member and bring a bestie! Join and enjoy 2 free tickets."
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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11/14 at 7:30 PM | Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social combines compelling stories with insider knowledge to reveal how to defeat the world’s deadliest diseases.

Presented in partnership with Institute for Systems Biology.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/xjZhPRL
Blue promotional graphic for event featuring Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. Jim Heath, scheduled for Nov 14 at 7:30 PM. Headshots of the featured speakers are included with the book cover for "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives - Including Your Own" by Tom Frieden. Presented by Institute for Systems Biology and Town Hall Seattle.
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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11/13 at 7:30 PM | Writer, comedian, and content creator @elysemyers.bsky.social (aka the Internet's Best Friend) gets real about life’s awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book "That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You."

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/Um3Jos9
Promotional graphic for event titled "Elyse Myers: That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You" scheduled for Nov 13. A photo of Elyse sitting and smiling with her arms crossed on top of a couch is included.
October 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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11/13 at 7:30 PM | @zentronix.bsky.social explores Bruce Lee’s enduring impact on Asian American culture with a panel of figures directly impacted by Lee's life, including relatives, former students, and close friends.

Presented with Wing Luke Museum.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/aAPN5ZJ
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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SEATTLE! And rich weirdos from other places willing to fly in! @johnroderick.bsky.social and I are doing a big live farewell OMNIBUS at @townhallseattle.bsky.social on November 8. Music! Surprises! Many goods and cheese! Tickets are going fast at townhallseattle.org/event/omnibus
Cool Omnibus poster! Town Hall Seattle Nov 8.
October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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This week at Town Hall, we get to revel in fiction, fantasy, and our favorite narrative weavers.

Joe Hill will share his new novel "King Sorrow"; Julian Brave NoiseCat debuts his book "We Survived the Night"; then we'll finish it off with Scratch Night ft. Mikki Ulaszewski!

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This Week at Town Hall Oct 20: Elizabeth Gilbert: All the Way to the River: A Memoir Oct 20: Joe Hill: King Sorrow: A Novel Oct 21: Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud: The Cartoonists Club Oct 21: Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna: The AI Con Oct 22: Nature Heals: The Global Movement for Mental and Physical Health Oct 22: Julian Brave NoiseCat with Joshua L. Reid: We Survived the Night Oct 23: Thomas Marriott: With Fellowship Futures Oct 23: Magdalene Ho: The Poet of Piano This Week at Town Hall Oct 24: Peter Sellars: The Art of Refuge, Resistance and Regeneration Oct 24: Arooj Aftab: Night Reign Oct 26: Yearning: Thalia Symphony Orchestra Oct 26: Scratch Night: Mikki Ulaszewski: Everybody Loves Puppets! Oct 27: 2025 Gregory Awards: Celebrating Performing Arts in the Puget Sound Oct 27: Kris Davis Trio: Enthralling Jazz Exploration
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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11/12 at 7:30 PM | We're starting Speaking of Seattle – a new series of civics talks hosted by Marcus Harrison Green! This panel discussion breaks down recent election results, from City Hall to what’s ahead in Olympia.

Presented with The Stranger.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/uM9OBpG
Blue/green promotional graphic for event titled "Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot," featuring four speakers: Marcus Harrison Green, Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue, with event date Nov 12. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Stranger.
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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11/10 at 7:30 PM | Join Lynda Dowell, professional realtor and downsizer, in a conversation with Rebecca Crichton about how our treasures might become treasures for others.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/rExR3CO
Green/yellow promotional graphic for event titled "Gifting our Treasures - The Joy of Letting Go" with Lynda Dowell and Rebecca Crichton, scheduled for Nov 10 at 7:30 PM. Headshots of Lynda (with long hair and glasses) and Rebecca (with short grey hair) are included. Presented by Town Hall Seattle
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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11/8 at 7:30 PM | Ken Jennings and John Roderick host a live recording of the Omnibus podcast, an encyclopedic reference of strange-but-true stories compiled as a time capsule for future generations.

This event is part of the Oculus Series.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/eNbt6I6
Yellow/black promotional graphic for event titled "Omnibus! with Ken Jennings & John Roderick." Event details are listed below the title: Live at Town Hall Seattle, Nov 8 at 7:30 PM. A graphic of Ken and John posing in front of the toxic symbol Omnibus logo is included. Both hosts wear yellow jackets with respirators around their necks.
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM