Happening This Week
Tues. 11/13 5:30 pm
Greendrinks
Free
Optimism Brewing (Capitol Hill)
“Join us to connect (and maybe re-connect) with our members over a round of Human Bingo, a presentation by Cascadia Green Building Council, and overall goooood vibes.”
#Community
Tues. 11/13 6:00 pm
New Tech Seattle
$8-25.00
Thinkspace (Westlake)
“New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community. We’re the place where you make meaningful connections, learn from the industry’s best, and have a fun night out.”
#Tech
Tues. 11/13 6:00 pm
Accessibility in Web Applications with JavaScript
$5.00
Blink UX (Downtown)
“Join A11ySea organizer and Smashing Magazine author Marcy Sutton for a discussion about what makes accessibility in web applications unique, with the goal of sharing knowledge and expertise for the benefit of everyone.”
#Design
Tues. 11/13 7:30 pm
Adam Hochschild: Lessons from a Dark Time
$5.00
Pigott Auditorium (Seattle University)
“Hochschild threads together pieces of reporting that range from California gun shows to Finnish prisons, from a Congolese center for rape victims to the ruins of gulag camps in the Soviet Arctic. With the skills of a journalist, the knowledge of a historian, and the heart of an activist, Hochschild shares the stories of people who took a stand against despotism, spoke out against unjust wars and government surveillance, and dared to dream of a better and more just world.”
#Civics
Tues. 11/13 8:00 pm
Salon of Shame
$18.55
Theatre Off Jackson (International Disctrict)
“Join us as we drink and exploit our younger selves for your entertainment! The idea is simple: Seattleites stand and read from their worst adolescent writing, including middle school diaries, high school poetry, unsent letters, etc. Everybody wins when it comes to embarrassment!” SOLD OUT, but wait list line starts at 7:00.
#HauteSeattle
Wed. 11/14 6:00 pm
Public Speaking for Designers
$15.00
HBO (Downtown)
“Join Women Talk Design + IXDA Seattle in a workshop series that will cover the essentials of public speaking. Part 1 of this 2-part workshop will focus on storytelling and outlining a talk. Part 2 (January 8) will focus on feeling comfortable on stage.”
#Design
Wed. 11/14 7:00 pm
Leif Totusek
$10.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Guitarist Leif Totusek and his composition based on Soukous guitar, Cuban Rumba and inspirations from Hendrix to Haiti.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Wed. 11/14 7:30 pm
Francis Fukuyama: Identity, Dignity, and the Politics of Resentment
$5.00
Pigott Auditorium (Seattle University)
“Join Fukuyama as he delivers a sharp warning: unless we forge a universal understanding of human dignity, we will doom ourselves to continuing conflict.”
#Civics
Wed. 11/14 8:00 pm
Seattle Science Slam #14
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!
Wed. 11/14 10:00 pm
Comfort Food
usually a cover charge
Seamonster Lounge (Wallingford)
Bitches Brew meets Fela Kuti! Saxophone and flute melodies soar over a backdrop of sublime world music textures and colors from guitars and synthesizers. Rhythmic textures are propelled by African and Latin percussion tribal traditions.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 11/15 7:00 pm
Fresh Ground Stories
Free
Roy Street Coffee (Capitol Hill)
“November’s theme is ‘No Regrets – Stories of unexpected gratitude.’ You could also go with, ‘Things you should regret but don’t.'”
#SEATalks
Thurs. 11/15 7:30 pm
Einstein’s Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes
$5.00
Museum of Flight (South Seattle)
“Learn how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to the way we make sense of the universe and our place within it.”
#Science!
Thurs. 11/15 8:00 pm
Casa de la Trova hosted by Supersones
$10-12.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“A night of traditional Cuban Son music with a heavy dose of salsa and jazz.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 11/16 8:00 pm
EntreMundos Quarteto (& VamoLa!)
$10-12.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“EntreMundos Quarteto is releasing its second CD titled ‘O Caminho do Bem.’ The new album features an exciting collection of music that pays homage to some of the most beloved composers from Brazil.” VamoLa!, the rockin’ samba band in which I play a minor part, opens the show.
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 11/16 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Bloedel Hall (Capitol Hill)
“DISTANCE: Prepare a five-minute story about being near or far, the measure between places, people, hearts and minds. Emotionally unavailable, physically separated, long shots, and the distance that heals all wounds. Step away from the car. Snuggle up a little closer. Can you give me some room?”
#SEATalks
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.”
#SEATalks
Sat. 11/17 10:00 am
DIY User Group for Bloggers
Free
Wallingford Community Senior Center (Wallingford)
Guest speaker TBD.
#WordPress
Sat. 11/17 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. 11/17 8:00 pm
Boka’s CD Release – Dedicace
$25.00
New Holly Gathering Hall (Rainier Valley)
“Celebrating the CD called Balato Fabou!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 11/19 6:00 pm
Short Stories Live: The History of Seattle Literature
$5-15.00
Rainier Arts Center (Rainier Valley)
“Town Hall’s beloved literary series presents readings of some of the great works of literature read by notable local actors. This edition, curated by Karen Maeda Allman of Elliott Bay Books, is focused on the history of Seattle literature, with excerpts from some of Seattle’s great 20th century writers reflecting on the racial and cultural history of our city.”
#SEATalks
Next Week
Tues. 11/20 7:30 pm
Nerd Nite Seattle
$5.00
High Dive (Fremont)
“Come learn from Dr. Ethan Russo, a world-renowned cannabinoid researcher, about the potential medical applications of cannabis in obstetrics and gynecology.”
#HauteSeattle
Sat. 11/24 8:00 pm
Duende Libre
$15.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Energetic power trio with global influences. Duende utilizes the American jazz tradition as a point of departure for daring explorations of rhythm & influences from the Americas, Europe and Africa yielding catchy melodies, lush harmonies, and wholehearted groove. Featuring special guests Frank Anderson & Chava Mirel!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Wed. 12/5 8:00 pm
Bomba Estéreo
$27.50
Showbox SoDo (SoDo)
“According to their founder Simón Mejía, the band’s name (which translates into English as ‘stereo bomb’) is a Colombian term for ‘a really cool, awesome, bad ass party.'”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 12/13 8:00 pm
Big Brass Extravaganza
$10-12.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
The Ten Man Brass Band headlines the show. VamoLa! Brazilian drum and dance ensemble, Jonny Sonic, and Butt Dial open. A mini-HonkFest to brighten your Seattle fall.
#SeattleWorldBeat
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