Happening This 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
Sat. 11/24 9:00 pm
Polyrhythmics
$25-30.00
The Showbox (Downtown)
“Rich with bold brass and hypnotic percussion, Polyrhythmics’ latest album, Caldera, showcases the instrumental eight-piece’s impossibly tight grooves and virtuosic musicianship as they tear through a singular blend of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Next Week
Tues. 11/27 5:00 pm
Mambo Cocktail Hour
No cover
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements and sensibility. The songs breathe with a deep lyricism, inviting the audience into a rich and unpredictable musical landscape, where cha-cha-cha, vals, and swing meet like old friends on the dance floor.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 11/27 7:30 pm
How Algorithms Are Rewriting the Rules of Work
$5.00
University Lutheran Church (U District)
“A ride beyond the headlines to explore the complicated politics of popular technologies that are transforming the future for workers and consumers alike.”
#Tech
Wed. 11/28 5:00 pm
Michel Navedo
No cover
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“At the forefront of the resurgent bossa nova scene in the U.S., Michel Navedo is known for his distinctive, alluring vocal tone and immediately recognizable trumpeting style, combining elements of his Puerto Rican heritage with the rich musical influences of his New Orleans upbringing.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 11/29 7:00 pm
Filthy FemCorps, Chaotic Noise, & 8-Bit Brass
$8-10.00
Chop Suey (Capitol Hill)
“A night of high-energy brass band music that’s sparkly, grungy, geeky and everywhere in between.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 11/29 7:00 pm
The Evergrey Turns 2!
Free
Optimism Brewing (Capitol Hill)
“The Evergrey is now two years old! Join us as we celebrate and share the 206 love with drinks, music, and activities while toasting all the people who help make Seattle great.”
#Community
Thurs. 11/29 7:30 pm
The Myth of Capitalism
$5.00
The Collective (South Lake Union)
“An essential conversation on all things capitalism in America—from anemic economic growth to declining start-up success rates—and why workers are losing out.”
#Civics
Fri. 11/30 7:30 pm
Forró in Seattle with En Canto
$12.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“Explore the hip-swiveling, dance floor-filling, popular music and dance originated in Brazil’s north-eastern states.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 12/1 7:00 pm
Seattle Science Night: An Evening of Drunken Experiments
$25.00
Hale’s Palladium (Fremont)
“This is the most fun you can have without breaking the laws of physics. A hands-on science-experiment free-for-all, with dozens of ever changing exhibits to try.”
#Science!
Sat. 12/1 8:00 pm
Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa
cover price TBA
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“From the charm of the cha-cha-cha to the depth of AfroCuban rhythms, Clave Gringa presents a broad spectrum of Cuban music; original engaging compositions by Ann Reynolds as well as Cuban classics.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 12/1 9:00 pm
Frank Anderson
$12.00
Egan’s Ballard Jam House (Ballard)
“I’m doing a special show at Egan’s. The reason it’s special is cause I’ll be singing with three of my favorite musicians: Wolf Kienzle on guitar, Jeff Busch on drums and Dean Schmidt on bass. We’re going to play blues, jazz and R&B.”
#Friends
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