Arts & Culture Events and Discussions at Town Hall Seattle

Town Hall’s Arts & Culture series elevates the voices of local artists while bringing world-renowned cultural icons to Seattle audiences. From lectures to live performances, this series celebrates music, photography, sculpture, philosophy, heritage, and traditions around the world that enrich our lives. 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.

Upcoming events:

• Wings of Fire – The Dragonet Prophecy – Oct. 11
  Author Tui T. Sutherland will discuss the limited edition release of The Dragonet Prophecy, the first book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series Wings of Fire.
• The Truth — Stand Up Comedy from a Palestinian Point of View – Oct. 11
  Palestinian Arab American writer, academic, and comedian Amer Zahr performs his show The Truth, sharing his humorous journey as a Palestinian in today’s time.
• Short Stories Live: Step into the Shadows — An Afternoon with Saints, Souls, and Spirits – Oct. 13
  Town Hall’s beloved literary series returns for another afternoon of readings brought to life by local authors. This edition will feature stories by Karen Russell, Allison Mills and Edgar Allan Poe.
• Music and Letters: Mozart and Haydn in Paris – Oct. 13
  Explore Mozart and Haydn’s visits to Paris through their music and the words of their surviving letters.
• Scratch Night 2024 with Bailey Ambrose Heller: Robotics as Art & Artificially Constructed Perceptions of Reality – Oct. 15
  Pulling back the curtain on artificial intelligence, artist in residence Bailey Ambrose Heller showcases the development of a robotic art piece and offers a live demonstration of machine learning in action.
• How Women Made Music — A Revolutionary History – Oct. 21
  Celebrate women who rock in a discussion with the hosts of NPR music’s series Turning the Tables as they share their new book How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music.
• Coming of Age in The Eternal City — A New Book by the Author of “Call Me by Your Name” – Oct. 26
  In his upcoming book Roman Year: A Memoir, author André Aciman recounts the ways his family adapted to the harsh realities of their transition and how he himself fell in love with the poetry and potential of a new home.
• The Sound of Invention – Nov. 6
  Sculptor and composer Trimpin will discuss specific projects from his career and share short videos that highlight his unique approach and philosophy.
• Modernist Bread at Home – Nov. 12
  Join Modernist Cuisine founder and author Nathan Myhrvold to explore one of the world’s most beloved (and occasionally controversial) foods: bread.
• We Call it Flamenco – Nov. 13
  Enjoy exquisite dancers, talented musicians, and stunning scenery in a flamenco dance show.
• Live Wire with Luke Burbank – Nov. 14
  Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show based in Portland, OR, and heard on public radio stations nationwide. This live recording will blend unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds.
• A Book That Believes in Baking – Nov. 20
  Chefs Christina Tosi and Frankie Gaw will discuss Tosi’s new cookbook, Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen, a collection of dozens of sweet and savory recipes for all ages and experience levels.
• An Era Like No Other — How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music – Nov. 22
  In his new book, author and pop music enthusiast Rob Sheffield dives fearlessly into the labyrinth of Taylor Swift’s extensive artistic legacy, personal lore and professional highlights.