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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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Somebody has to keep track of them all. 🐌

Harvell talks about her favorite sea slugs and other ocean allstars in her book talk for "The Ocean's Menagerie." Watch it for free on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/HbBxGQ6
Drew Harvell holds a seastar and smiles at the camera. Text at the bottom reads, "I thought it was perfectly normal to talk about having a nudibranch life list. Drew Harvell, on her obsession with nudibranchs."
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Scenes from an evening with the bard of the Balkans. 🎶

We had an amazing time at our Global Rhythms concert in October! Damir Imamovic took the stage and enchanted the audience with a full set of songs following the traditions of sevdah music.

Photo credit: Nick Klein Photography
Three men on stage with their arms around each other, smiling A man with a beard and pink beanie sings into a microphone while another man accompanies him, strumming a stringed instrument. Candid shot of Damir Imamovic smiling while holding a guitar-like instrument Three men perform on stage: one plays the drums, one sings and plays a guitar-like instrument, and one plays the trumpet.
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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If you're looking for something to kick off the holiday season, come to Sounds of the Sound 8 and enjoy genres from blues to Afro beats. Michael & Martellus Bennett will also take the stage with Jesse Hagopian for a conversation on race, justice, and creativity.

Get tickets at thsea.org.
This Week at Town Hall Nov 29: Sounds of the Sound 8: New Beginnings Dec 1: Black Thoughts: An Evening With Martellus Bennett, Michael Bennett, and Jesse Hagopian Dec 2: Amy Tan Loves Birds: An Insanely Fun Benefit for KNKX and BirdNote Dec 3: Daily Stoic: Onstage with Ryan Holiday Get tickets at thsea.org!
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Comic book author Kazu Kibuishi knows a thing or two about the creative process.

Watch the full book talk and learn more about the art of graphic novels with Kazu here: buff.ly/YH0j4Iv
Headshot of Kazu Kibuishi with text on the bottom that reads: "If I got stuck on something, I just left. - Kazu Kibuishi, on beating artist's block."
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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12/15 at 7:30 PM | Commemorate the anniversary of signing the Bill of Rights with a live reading of Norman Corwin's radio broadcast read by a cast of local public figures.

Presented with @space101fm.bsky.social and Cascade of History.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/XZrfVtw
Promotional graphic with a collage of elements. The featured image is an illustration of a fist holding a torch. Overlaid on this illustration is the bold text "WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS" in large, white capital letters. The top of the poster features three logos: "TOWN-HALL Seattle," "SPACE 101.1FM," and "CASCADE OF HISTORY." Below the main image, there is a paper label with the text "12/15 at 7:30 PM." At the bottom, there is the text "A Live Broadcast of the 1941 Bill of Rights Radio Special" in large, dark letters. A vintage radio illustration and a hand-drawn starburst are part of the collage.
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Warm up your soul with sounds from folk artist Kaley Lane Eaton, or support one of our local orchestras. If science is more of your strong suit, researcher Blaise Aguera y Arcas will be stopping by to explore the relationship between AI and evolution.

🎟️ Get tickets at thsea.org.
This Week at Town Hall Nov 18: Facing Death on Your Terms: With Wendy Norman and Dr. George Birchfield Nov 18: Blaise Agüera y Arcas: What Is Intelligence? Nov 19: Beyond the Palette: A Remembrance of Gary Faigin Nov 20: Candlelight Concert: The Best of Joe Hisaishi Nov 20: Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons Nov 21: Kaley Lane Eaton: Maverick Granddaughter Nov 22: Fall Concert: The Legacy of War Nov 23: Children's Concert: Inspired by Wonder: With Narration by Dave Beck and Conductor Michael Wheatley
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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at @townhallseattle.bsky.social for the @elysemyers.bsky.social event tonight!! very excited to dive into her book later, too.
a copy of the book “that’s a great question, I’d love to tell you” by Elyse Myers is held in front of a row of church-like pews with a stage and a screen with a blue image in the background.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Some good advice to keep in mind for future leg hair transplants. 🦵

If you missed our September Oculus Series event with Mary Roach, it's available online to watch for free! Listen to this quote along with more interesting insights about the human body here: buff.ly/dxngTeU
Headshot of Mary Roach (with grey bob and navy sweater) smiling with a hand on one hip. Text below reads. "It's just easier to transplant follicles than to argue with a nitwit. Mary Roach, on trying leg hair transplants."
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Yeah, about Scratch Night… 👀

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Scratch Night with Mikki Ulaszewski! Attendees got the opportunity to make their own sock puppets after taking a look at Mikki’s creative process as a puppeteer.

Get tickets for Findings Night on Dec 11: buff.ly/jHCvrT3
A person wearing a mask and a colorful sweater holds up a black sock puppet with googly eyes and purple monster teeth. Mikki Ulaszewski (wearing a strawberry hat and denim overalls) helps four event attendees make sock puppets next to a stage with a rug and a podium. A person wearing a grey sweater and glasses smiles and holds up a black striped sock puppet with yellow googly eyes, a red mouth, and small teeth.
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Seattle friends: Join me on Nov 18 at Town Hall @townhallseattle.bsky.social, where I’ll dive into the research breakthroughs that led to “What Is Intelligence?” (out from @mitpress.bsky.social & Antikythera).

Would love to see you! I’ll stick around to sign books and chat.
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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12/15 at 7:30 PM | Join Judith Shahn and Rebecca Crichton as they discuss being an active participant in the theater arts at any age and the importance of theaters of all sizes in our community.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/uu3PzAU
Purple promotional graphic for event titled "Theatre Arts at Any Age" with Judith Shahn and Rebecca Crichton, scheduled for Dec 15 at 7:30 PM. Headshots of featured speakers are included with title and details listed above. Presented by Town Hall Seattle.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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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