Happening This Week
Mon. 10/8 5:00 pm
Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
(admission price not stated)
Daybreak Star Center (Magnolia)
“This year, our theme is Honoring Indigenous Womxn, and we will be joined by activists Luana Ross and Jeri Moomaw. We will also feature performances from Native performance groups from around the country, including Tloke Nahuake – Tlayolohtli Traditional Aztec Dance Family and Indigenous Sisters Resistance.”
#Community
Mon. 10/8 7:00 pm
Eric Idle
$27.00 (includes a copy of the book)
University Temple United Methodist Church (U District)
“Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this entertaining memoir that takes us on a remarkable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film.”
#SEATalks
Mon. 10/8 9:30 pm
Cider Sessions with Adriana Giordano
Donation
Capitol Cider (Capitol Hill)
“Get your Brazilian groove at the Capitol Cider sessions with featured artist and hostess Adriana Giordano. She’ll be joining some of the best musicians this city has produced: Julio Jauregui, Jeff Busch, Dean Schmidt and Tor Dietrichson.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 10/9 8:00 pm
Jovino Santos Neto & Jasnam Daya Singh
$10-18.00
PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College (Capitol Hill)
“Jovino, this festival’s featured resident artist, appears with fellow Brazilian pianist Jasnam Daya Singh with whom he received a Latin Grammy nomination for best instrumental album.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs.-Sun. 10/11-14
Taste of Iceland
most events free; $80 dinner available
various locations (various neighborhoods)
“Iceland Naturally invites Seattle to experience Icelandic culture. The four-day festival highlights the very best of Iceland’s culture, showcasing the nation’s cuisine, cocktails, music, design, film and more with a variety of fun events.”
#Community
Thurs. 10/11 6:00 pm
Lit Crawl Seattle
Free
various bars (Capitol Hill & First Hill)
“Get drunk . . . on words! For one beautiful and awesomely weird night, over 80 Pacific Northwest readers and artists fill Capitol and First Hill bars with stories ranging from oyster foraging to the Jesus movement, photography of Seattle outcasts and innocents, to odes to football and salt.”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 10/11 7:00 pm
UX Book Club
Free
Ada’s Technical Books (Capitol Hill)
“We are reading Sprint, by Jake Knapp.”
#Design
Thurs. 10/11 7:30 pm
Let’s Talk About Death (Over Dinner)
$5.00
The Collective (South Lake Union)
“How do we want to die? Few conversations we have throughout our lifetime are as critical as those about death. Hebb meets with award-winning photographer Chase Jarvis, and together they offer us a chance to cast an unflinching eye at the end of life.”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 10/11 8:00 pm
Seattle Science Slam
Free
Optimism Brewing (Capitol Hill)
“Three scientists explain their research projects in short talks that are easy to follow. Your applause decides who wins.”
#Science!
Fri. 10/12 8:30 am
Creative Mornings
Free
Zulily (Belltown)
“Terry Marks is a designer with a quarter century of crafting brands and experiences for companies ranging from Microsoft Stores to DC Comics.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 10/12 7:30 pm
Women Who Rock
$5.00
MoPOP JBL Theater (Queen Anne)
“From Madonna to Beyonce, Amy Winehouse to Dolly Parton, women have played an essential and undeniable role in the evolution of popular music. Writer and professor of journalism Evelyn McDonnell joins us for a conversation that champions the 104 greatest female artists who have played critical roles in defining modern music.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 10/12 8:00 pm
Kiki Valera & Cubaché
$15.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Kiki will be joined this evening by an all star lineup including Pedro Vargas, ex-bongocero of Barbarito Torres band of Buena Vista Social Club fame.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 10/13 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
Sat.-Sun. 10/13-14 noon-6:00 pm
Turkfest
Free
Seattle Center (Queen Anne)
“Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Turkey through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, an authentic Turkish tea house, and a lively marketplace.”
#Community
Sat. 10/13 8:00 pm
Snap Judgment Live!
$25-82.00
Moore Theater (Downtown)
“Snap delivers a raw, intimate, musical brand of narrative – daring audiences to see the world through the eyes of another. Snap Judgment LIVE features the world’s finest storytellers, on stage, backed by the Snap Judgment band.”
#SEATalks
Sat. 10/13 8:00 pm
Marco De Carvalho, Jeff Busch & Jeff Johnson
$15.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Come hear some of the finest musicians play some of the finest Latin/Brazilian jazz! P.S. Ssssshhhh, It’s Jeff Busch’s Birthday, so come help this incredible human being celebrate with us!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 10/14 6:00 pm
The Rise of a New Radical Republic
$5.00
The Summit on Pike (Capitol Hill)
“Who are the new progressive leaders emerging to lead the post-Trump return of democracy in America? National political correspondent and award-winning author D.D. Guttenplan steps up to introduce Town Hall audiences to the next wave of successful activists who are changing the course of American history.”
#Civics
Next Week
Tues. 10/16 5:00 pm
Trio Abaraka
Free
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Utilizing kora, voice, bass, hand percussion, and drumset, Trio Abaraka plays its own arrangements of West African Mandinka music, based on traditional kora pieces.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 10/16 6:30 pm
WordPress Help Desk Meetup
Free
Smart Buildings Center (Beacon Hill)
“This is the place to come for learning and help getting over a hurdle. Bring your laptop and be ready to share your question, or help others with their questions.”
#WordPress
Tues. 10/16 8:30 pm
Jupiter and Okwess
$20-23.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Jupiter and Okwess transcend the Congo’s unexplored musical heritage and dive into a pool of modernity. From James Brown to the ultra-dominant Congolese rumba style, Jupiter creates his own mode of musical expression.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 10/18 6:30 pm
UX in Review: How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Work
$8 (free for Puget Sound SigChi members)
Moz (Downtown)
“As User Experience Professionals we are adept at advocating for our users, but we may be unsure how best to advocate for ourselves when it comes to performance reviews, contract renewals, the presentation of our work in job interviews or the opportunity to lead an exciting new project.”
#Design
Thurs. 10/18 7:00 pm
Grupo Amoroso
$10.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Grupo band members have played together for many years – over 20 years for 3 members. All are experienced musicians with a variety of musical experiences, including samba drumming, musical stage performances, and recording.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 10/18 7:00 pm
Fresh Ground Stories
Free
Roy Street Coffee (Capitol Hill)
“Not getting what you want – Stories of coming up short. Make sure the story has a beginning, middle, and an end and that you can tell it in under 8 minutes. Remember to keep it clean, practice out loud as much as possible, and run it by friends if you can.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 10/19 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Authentic Speaking and Storytelling Workshop
$399-499.00
Impact Hub (Pioneer Square)
“This one day experience will boost your confidence in speaking to groups of all sizes and in many different situations, from speaking at events to work meetings to pitching ideas to coworkers and friends.” Yes, this is a little pricier than most of the events that I list, but totally worth it. The teacher, Scott Berkun, is a friend who I have studied with and admired as I’ve watched him coach several dozen Ignite Seattle speakers.
#SEATalks
Fri. 10/19 6:00 pm
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
$3.29
Concordia Lutheran School (Ravenna)
“A special screening of Won’t you Be My Neighbor? – the Award winning documentary featuring Fred Rogers. Facilitate discussion following the screening about what we can apply from Mr. Rogers approach to parenting and teaching with social emotional skills in mind.”
#Community
Fri. 10/19 7:30 pm
Soweto Gospel Choir
$21-51.00
Paramount Theatre (Downtown)
“Awe-inspiring 20-member ensemble that thrills audiences worldwide with their stunning blend of African gospel music, spirituals and American popular music. Earthy rhythms and rich harmonies sung in six of South Africa’s 11 official languages are combined for a moving performance which uplifts the soul through the music and dance of South Africa.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 10/19 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
St. Mark’s (Capitol Hill)
“DISGUISES: Prepare a five-minute story about your undercover self, about obscuring the real you – with a fake mustache, a nurse’s uniform, a cloak, a girdle or a giant hotdog costume. Undercover cops and chameleons. Pranks and mistaken identities. The Trojan Horse, The Mighty Oz and now you!”
#SEATalks
Sat. 10/20 10:00 am
WordPress 101
Free
Works Progress (Greenwood)
“Come get an introduction to WordPress and get some questions answered. This is a drop-in class with a rotating set of topics. Each class starts with a short presentation on that month’s topic, followed by plenty of time to ask questions and troubleshoot
#WordPress
Sat. 10/20 10:30 am
Civic Saturday
Free
Fremont Abbey (Fremont)
“Civic Saturday is designed to be a salve for the civic soul — a place to come together in civic community, be inspired and encouraged to reflect and connect, and create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.”
#Civics
Sat. 10/20 8:00 pm
Northwest World Fest
$20-35.00
Kings Hall (Beacon Hill)
“Celebrating world culture with music & food. Good vibes and tunes from Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania, Alpha Yaya Diallo & the Bafing, and Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 10/21 7:30 pm
Moth GrandSLAM Championship
$25.00
Moore Theater (Downtown)
“After ten StorySLAMs in a city, the winners then compete for the title of GrandSLAM Champion with a brand new story. This is the ultimate battle of wits and words.”
#SEATalks
Sun. 10/21 7:30 pm
Brazilian Duo Yamandu Costa and Guto Wirtti
$42-63.00
Kirkland Performance Center (Kirkland)
“A Homage to Brazilian Dances. The jaw-dropping talent of 7-string virtuoso Yamandu Costa displayed with the bass playing brilliance of his life-long musical partner Guto Wirtti ‘is phenomenal.'”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 10/21 7:30 pm
Clave Gringa
$10-18.00
Royal Room (Rainier Valley)
“From charming cha-cha-cha to intricate AfroCuban rhythms, Clave Gringa performs originals by pianist Ann Reynolds as well as Cuban classics. Packed with musicians from the island or well-versed in its styles.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
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Tues. 10/23 7:30 pm
Seu Jorge Presents The Life Aquatic: A Tribute To David Bowie
$45-100.00
Benaroya Hall (Downtown)
“Had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs acoustically in Portuguese I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with.” – David Bowie
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 11/17 8:00 am-4:30 pm
TEDxSeattle 2018
$35-250.00
McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
“The theme for this year’s event is Tall Order. As an individual, many of us have thought, ‘that’s a tall order’ about something in our personal and work lives. As a theme, Tall Order balances the sense that these are challenging times – but that the challenges can be met. Tickets will go on sale this summer.”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 2/28/19 6:30 & 9:00 pm
Habib Koite and Bassekou Kouyate
$32-40.00
Triple Door (Downtown)
“Modern troubadour Habib Koité and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate exemplify responsibility and shared experience associated with the historical, cultural, and unifying properties of Malian music.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 3/21/19 8:00 pm
Fatoumata Diawara
$22.00 as season ticket holder; general sales not yet open
Neptune Theater (U District)
“Boldly experimental yet respectful of her roots . . . Fatoumata Diawara is the voice of young African womanhood – proud of her heritage but with a vision that looks confidently to the future and a message that is universal.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 4/2/19 7:30 pm
Zakir Hussain Masters of Percussion
$41.50 – $50.00, as a part of a season subscription; general sales not yet open
Moore Theater (Downtown)
“An international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, and as one of India’s reigning cultural ambassadors.”
#SeattleWorldBeat