Town Hall Seattle

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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.

Don’t let your curiosity wait. The conversation starts now! This season, we’re bringing more series, more guests, and more discourse, all curated with Town Hall’s special touch. Tickets will start selling fast, so be sure to buy yours ASAP. 🎟️ View all of our newly added Fall events at thsea.org.

This August, you can: ⚖️ Understand power, gain it, and use it to make meaningful change with Rashad Robinson 🌍 Learn how heal the planet's soil from David Montgomery 👩‍💼 Follow Wanda Herndon's journey from humble beginnings to leadership at Starbucks Get tickets at thsea.org.

This Month at Town Hall
Aug 5: Rashad Robinson with Angela Rye: From Presence to Power
Aug 6: David R. Montgomery: How to Heal Our Soil
Aug 9: Mehfil: Sufi & Ghazal: Enchanting Music, Powerful Storytelling
Aug 11: Known Wishes: First Steps to Putting Affairs in Order: Building an End-of-Life Plan
Aug 12: Noticing: A Conversation with Richard Louv and Sally Jewell
Aug 18: Freeway Park 50th Anniversary Forum: Past, Present, and Future
Aug 22: Free Spirit: ft. Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Glinka
Aug 26: Nature, Art, and Literature: Pacific Northwest Book Launch & Season Preview
Aug 27: Wanda Herndon with Angela Poe Russell: Working Class to Breaking Glass

Just a casual #throwback to when Robert Reich and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joined forces for Labor Day in 2019. With an attentive audience in the Great Hall, the two leaders drew from Reich’s book “The Common Good” to offer their perspective on American politics and the labor movement.

Robert Reich in a tan suit seated onstage, holding a microphone and pointing forward while speaking passionately during a public talk.A book event promoting "The Common Good" with two speakers seated on stage—an older man holding a microphone speaking while a woman in a red jacket listens, a small table with two glasses between them and the title projected on a large screen behind.

Last Friday, local celebrity and hometown hero Jimothy was spotted at the entrance of Town Hall Seattle with two pigeons who claimed to be close associates. Despite rumors of hosting an event at Town Hall, no official announcements have been made.

Two pigeons on the steps of Town Hall Seattle next to Jimothy the raccoon, with colorful banners displayed on the building. The bottom portion of the image features a fake news headline overlay that reads, "Has fame changed him? Jimothy found plotting world domination with pigeons at Town Hall Seattle entrance."

Last February, Chris Hayes was talking about slop before it became a buzzword. The MSNBC host and author of "The Sirens' Call" had much to say on how our culture has evolved alongside technology in the age of attention capitalism. 🎧 Listen to the event audio on our podcasts page: buff.ly/LdrQD9l

Smiling man in a suit holding a microphone while speaking at a Town Hall Seattle event, with overlaid quote by Chris Hayes on our current digital culture: "We are in the slop era. We are in the jello salad era."

Grief is one of the most universal yet isolating experiences we endure—and psychedelics may offer a path through it. In this clip, Psychedelic Salon series curator April Pride explains how psychedelic integration can be an ongoing process while navigating loss. ▶️ Watch the video: buff.ly/p0lIR42

Here's a sneak peek of July at Town Hall 🌞 After soaking up the sun, treat your ears to a classical guitar or chamber music concert. Plus: we have a handful of authors you won't want to miss, including Perrin Roosevelt Ireland, Ocean Vuong, and Ben Wikler! 🎟️ Get tickets at thsea.org.

This Month at Town Hall
July 9: Perrin Roosevelt Ireland: Poking the Squid
July 17: Laura Lootens: Diabolico
July 19: Summer Festival Concert #6: Bansal, Fauré, and Dvorák
July 21: Summer Festival Concert #7: Shostakovich, Walker, and Brahms
July 23: Ocean Vuong with Putsata Reang: The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel
July 24: Summer Festival Concert #8: Piazzolla, Adams, and Schubert
July 26: Summer Festival Concert #9: Shostakovich, Grieg, and Copland
July 29: Ben Wikler with Governor Jay Inslee: This Is The Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy

For a day (or more), Town Hall could be yours. From intimate poetry readings to sold-out concerts, our beautiful historic building can accomodate events of all sizes. We also offer production and technical services to ensure your event runs without a hitch. Visit thsea.org to learn more.

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If this is your first time seeing a pager, your ticket is on us! Our 22 & Under program offers ✨free✨ tickets to all patrons ages 22 and under. Programming is light for the summer, but stay tuned to hear our announcement for next season 👀

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This week at Town Hall, get involved with the local Indigenous and Bosnian communities at the film screening of UNRECOGNIZED and the Bosnian American Institute gala. Plus: Barbara McQuade returns to Town Hall in conversation with Seattle City Councilmember Debra Juarez! Get tickets at thsea.org.

This Week at Town Hall
June 22: UNRECOGNIZED: The Duwamish Tribe
June 23: SRJO Farewell to Michael Brockman: Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra Quintet with Special Guests
June 24: Gala Noć Bosne i Hercegovine: A Gala Evening with Food, Music, and Friends
June 25: Knowledge Is Power: Tenant/Renter's Rights in Washington State
June 25: Barbara McQuade with Debora Juarez: Preserving Our Democracy
Get tickets at thsea.org!

Meet Susanna, our Rentals & Booking Manager! She’s the friendly face you talk to when you’re interested in renting at Town Hall. With other members of the Programming department, she works to make sure that inquiries are answered, the calendar is filled, and Rental Partners feel accomodated.