Town Hall’s Civics series highlights everything from local policies to world politics. These events offer perspectives on a range of topics as diverse as Seattle itself—a bustling forum for activism, discovery and thought-provoking discussion. Tickets for most Town Hall-produced events are offered on a sliding scale starting at $5, and ages 22 and under are admitted for free. View the full list of events at Town Hall.

• It Takes Chutzpah – Jan. 20
• The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement – Jan. 21
• Teach Truth — Unbanning Books in Public Schools – Jan. 23
• Queering Talks: In Between – Jan. 29
• How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource – Feb. 4