Happening This Week
Mon.-Sun. 4/2-8
Moisture Festival final week
Free-$28.00
Hale’s Palladium & other venues
The world’s largest comedy/variete/vaudeville/burlesque festival happens right here in Seattle every spring. Amazing physical feats, fun music, great comedy. Everything from kid’s matinees to late-night shows for the grown-ups, as well as free “Tent Talks.”
Final Week! Get to a show while you can.
#HauteSeattle
Tues. 4/3 5:00 pm
Amigos Nobles
Free
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Amigos Nobles plays an intense, unique brand of instrumental, classical guitar-based Euro-Mediterranean, world beat fusion.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 4/3 7:30 pm
How the Brain Makes the Mind
$5.00
PATH Auditorium (South Lake Union)
“The problem of consciousness has gnawed at us for millennia. How do neurons turn into minds? How does physical “stuff”―atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells―create the vivid and various worlds inside our heads? Neuroscience pioneer Michael S. Gazzaniga brings us the latest research in the conversation about the human mind.”
#Science!
Tues. 4/3 8:00 pm
Omara Portuondo (Buena Vista Social Club)
$42.50
Moore Theater (Downtown)
“While other much loved Buena Vista stars like Ruben Gonzalez and Ibrahim Ferrer were lured out of retirement. Omara has been continually performing in public since the age 15, a legendary singer whose voice reflects a long, creative life of passion and music. She has been singing professionally for an incredible 70 years, and while revolutions and wars shook the globe, she has carried on, with indomitable elegance.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Wed. 4/4 6:00 pm
Civic Cocktail
$25.00
Palace Ballroom (Downtown)
“U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns from Washington D.C. to sit down with host Joni Balter to share her legislative progress in the U.S. Congress, provide an inside look at politics on Capitol Hill, and much more. A panel of diverse speakers including Tahoma High School student activist Rhiannon Rasaretnam will discuss the impact of school shootings on American society, the pros and cons of gun legislation, and what we can do to come together to move forward.”
#Civics
Wed. 4/4 7:30 pm
Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It
$5.00
Rainier Arts Center (Columbia City)
“A crash on the Washington, D.C. metro system. An accidental overdose in a state-of-the-art hospital. An overcooked holiday meal. At first glance, these disasters seem to have little in common. But surprising new research shows that all these events – and the myriad failures that dominate headlines every day – share similar causes. Join us for an enlightening discussion how the increasing complexity of our systems creates conditions ripe for failure, and why our brains and teams can’t keep up.”
#Science!
Thurs. 4/5 10:00 am
WordPress Freelancers Meetup
Free
WeWork (South Lake Union)
“Do you make your living using WordPress to create websites for other people’s businesses? This new Meetup is for you! We are not about themes or plugins, rather we’ll talk about aspects of having a freelance business based in WP.”
#WordPress
Thurs. 4/5 5:30 pm
Pecha Kucha
Free-$28.00
Seattle Public Library (Downtown)
“Age-Friendly City: Care. Community. Vision. For All. Innovative discussions by regional and national leaders exploring the vision and central promise of AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities which strives to help create livable, equitable communities for everyone.”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 4/5 6:00 pm
Burien UFO Festival
$10-30.00
Olde Burien (Burien)
“BUFO invites UFO enthusiasts, skeptics, and aliens, to join in the celebration of all things otherworldly, inspired by the UFO event which predates Roswell by ten days. We will, once again, close 152nd Ave SW for a true tin hat party.”
#HauteSeattle
Thurs. 4/5 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Fremont Abbey (Fremont)
“CAUGHT: Prepare a five-minute story about finding yourself in a sticky situation. Pockets emptied to reveal contraband, the release of a hidden booby trap, all eyes in the lecture hall on you, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tell us a tale about getting nabbed or weighing the cost of living with a guilty conscience. Can you ever really get away with it?”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 4/5 9:00 pm
Afrocop
Free
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Seattle trio Afrocop performs improvised soundscapes of soul, afrobeat, breakbeat, sci-fi and jazz.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 4/6 7:00 am
FBomb Breakfast Club
Donation
Level Office Pioneer Building (Pioneer Square)
“The GREAT FBomb Pitchapalooza! Your dream client, that perfect investor, the business opportunity you’ve been waiting for . . . if the moment arrived unannounced, would you be ready to open your mouth and throw a fast pitch? Takes practice. So that’s what we’re going to do.”
#Community
Fri. 4/6 8:30 am
Creative Mornings
Free
HBO (Denny Triangle)
“Jordan Weisman has been the driving creative force behind many tabletop and video game companies at which he invented several gaming genres and created some of the most loved and longest running game franchises including BattleTech/MechWarrior, Shadowrun, and Crimson Skies.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 4/6 7:30 pm
The Pazific with Correo Aereo
$8-12.00
Fremont Abbey (Fremont)
“Seattle Latin pop and surf supergroup the Pazific will play tracks off their debut EP, the Fusión, with support from Correo Aereo.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri.-Sun. 4/6-4/8
SASS: SANCAs Annual Showcase Spectacular
$12-18.00
Broadway Performance Hall (Capitol Hill)
“Every year SANCA presents a showcase of unique circus performances featuring students, alumni, staff, and friends. Our students and staff have workshopped these new performances and are ready to take to the stage in displays of pure awesomeness!”
#Community
Sat. 4/7 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Edible Book Festival
Free
Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
“Part literary, part culinary, and part artistic, the Edible Book Festival is sure to tickle your taste buds, and your funny bone! This edible art exhibition will feature ‘books,’ made of food and inspired by a book or pun on a book title, that are exhibited, documented, and then consumed.”
#HauteSeattle
Sun. 4/8 6:00 pm
El Tuyero Ilustrado
$20.00
Club Sur (SODO)
“Latin Grammy nominees Edward Ramírez (C4 Trio) y Rafa Pino return to Seattle to share the happy and compelling sound joropo tuyero from Venezuela. Bring your dancing shoes!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Next Week
Tues. 4/10 7:00 am
Ladies Get Coffee Seattle: Equal Pay Day
Free
TBD (TBD)
“Start off your day with us and a good cup of joe! Join Ladies Get Paid Seattle on Equal Pay Day to learn how to advocate for yourself at work, network, and meet the women who will help you do it.”
#Community
Tues. 4/10 5:30 pm
New Tech Seattle – 6th Annual UW Event
$10-20.00
Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering (UW Campus)
“This month, join us at UW to collaborate with 1,000 people in tech and in the community to connect, share, and empower all of us with meaningful opportunities. (Students free)”
#Tech
Tues. 4/10 7:00 pm
WordPress Developers Meetup
Free
WeWork (South Lake Union)
“Get into the code side of WordPress – from plugins, to themes, and beyond. Learn something new, network with your fellow developers, share what you’d like to see at the next Developer Meetup, and help us build a better WordPress developer community here in Seattle!”
#WordPress
Thurs. 4/12 7:00 pm
David Layton Band
$10.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Come join world traveling saxophonist David Layton & Band for an enticing feast of Funky Jazz & soothing Bossa Nova for your listening pleasure!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 4/12 7:30 pm
UW Science Now
$5.00
Ada’s Technical Books (Capitol Hill)
“UW Science Now is an annual tradition where Town Hall teams with UW Science Engage to bring local graduate students to the stage to present their latest cutting-edge research.”
#Science!
Fri. 4/13 7:00 pm
Bad Poetry Night
$15.00
Columbia City Theater (Columbia City)
“When amateur poets compete you win! From clever puns to the most titillating levels of blue humor performed with PowerPoint presentations, interpretive dancing, or stylish music accompanied dramatic readings. BPN has so much poetic humor packed into one evening you only need to go once a year.”
#HauteSeattle
Fri. 4/13 7:30 pm
An Evening with Neuroscience
Free
Kane Hall (UW Campus)
“For five straight years, Grey Matters has been providing this platform for a conversation between neuroscience experts and the general public. Learn about the brain from some of Seattle’s most distinguished neuroscience professionals. A spectacularly fun event that is sure to teach you something special about your brain.”
#Science!
Sat. 4/14 10:00 am
WordPress Contributor Meetup
Free
Uptown Espresso (South Lake Union)
“Come hang out with other WordPress users, designers and developers and contribute to the WordPress project. No previous experience needed – you just show up and we’ll help you find something to do.”
#WordPress
Sun. 4/15 7:30 pm
The Hacki Ginda Show
$10-20.00
Hale’s Palladium (Fremont)
“Berlin’s notorious clown and Moisture Festival favorite, Hacki Ginda, brings you The Last Laugh & auf wiedersehen – The Hacki Ginda Show. Before returning to Germany, Hacki is presenting a show to thank his Seattle fans and to benefit Moisture Festival. There will be a live show band and some fun surprises. Charly Castors and Caela Bailey will be among the guest performers.”
#HauteSeattle
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Thurs.-Sun. 4/19-22
Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra
$36.50
Jazz Alley (Downtown)
“His musical style: a mix of Spanish, Mexican and World elements, strong melodies tinged with a shade of melancholy, balanced with upbeat rhythms.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 4/21 7:30 and 10:00 pm
Rebirth Brass Band
$25.00
Tractor Tavern (Ballard)
“Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they have also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri.-Sun. 4/27-29
World Rhythm Festival
Free
Seattle Center (Queen Anne)
Annual gathering of world percussion and dance fans.
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Tues.-Wed. 5/1-2 7:30 pm
Pedrito Martinez Group
$28.50
Jazz Alley (Downtown)
Praise for Grammy-nominated Cuban percussionist Pedro Martinez: “Pedrito is a genius Working with him has been a revelation to me.” – Wynton Marsalis “The Pedrito Martinez Group is the real thing. They had the club JUMPING! It made me feel like a teenager!” – Quincy Jones
#SeattleWorldBeat
Wed. 5/2 7:30 pm
Angélique Kidjo’s “Remain in Light”
$50-80.00
Benaroya Hall (Downtown)
“Critically acclaimed, three-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today. In her latest project, Kidjo reimagines The Talking Heads’ classic album, Remain in Light.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 5/25 8:00 pm Just added!
Mdou Moctar
$13-15.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“In the crowded scene of Tuareg guitarists, Mdou Moctar stands apart from his peers. Playing in the repertoire of desert guitar popularized by groups like Tinariwen and Bombino, Mdou is pushing the boundaries of the genre with a unique personal sound.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri.-Sun. 6/1-3
HONK! Fest West 2018
Free
TBD (all over town)
“HONK! Fest West is a grass roots, non-profit, music festival. Completely volunteer planned, organized, and performed, HONK! Festivals are a part of a global renaissance of community street band culture. For three days in Seattle area parks and streets, 25+ bands deliver music and celebration that is completely free and family-friendly.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 6/23 8:00 pm
Ozomatli
$30-32.50
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Since its inception in 1995, innovation and creativity have defined Ozomatli. Hailing from Los Angeles, the group found a way to represent the city’s eclectic culture through music that appeals to the local community and the world beyond. Ozomatli’s success is exemplified in an impressive variety of genres from classic to modern Latino, urban, hip-hop and other world styles.”
#SeattleWorldBeat