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:

• Learning to Speak Up in a World That Wants You to Stay Quiet – April 16
  Can you think of occasions where you wanted to say something, but couldn’t? Author Elaine Lin Hering explores the difficulty that can come with speaking up, especially when there may be incentives to stay silent to avoid unwanted consequences.
• Seriously, So Good — A Culinary Adventure – April 23
  Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your cooking game. Embark on a culinary journey with Seriously, So Good, featuring recipes crafted with love by Carissa Stanton, joined here by dietician and bestselling author Rachael DeVaux.
• Reflections on Basketball, Life, and Home – April 24
  In his new book There’s Always This Year, Hanif Abdurraqib tells his story of a lifelong love of basketball, the golden era of the sport and an exploration of who we think deserves success.
• A Friend At the End of the World – April 25
  Author and end-of-life doula Alua Arthur will discuss what it takes to hone the skills to aid others in navigating their own mortality.
• Our Hollowness Sings — Poetry Celebrating Resilience – May 3
  Dive into the work of author and poet Ruth Dickey she she explores through her poetry themes of human brokenness, grief, loss and the quest for healing.
• Tits Up — A Titillating Plunge into the Social Study of Breasts – May 10
  Author Sarah Thornton gets up close and personal with diverse stories of the billion-dollar industries surrounding breasts.
• Past, Present, and Prevail – May 16
  Julian Randall, author of The Dead Don’t Need Reminding, weaves together pop culture, grief, family and emotional health in an exploration of his past and present.
• A Novel of Alluring Adventure – May 21
  Miranda July spins her seasoned comedic skills in her second novel, All Fours, an exploration of identity and desire in mid-life womanhood.
• Musings on Mortality – May 28
  After a career as a war reporter and examiner of dangerous occupations, Sebastian Junger reaches into the darkness of near-death in his new memoir In My Time of Dying.
• A Journey Through Journalism – May 30
  Learn about the journalists who often risk their lives to deliver the news in this talk with New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and bestselling author Nicholas D. Kristof.