Happening This Week
Mon. 11/26 11:00 am (descent and landing 11:47-11:54)
InSight Mars Landing
Free
online
“Live landing commentary runs from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. The Entry, Descent and Landing phase will be the final plunge of NASA’s Mars InSight Lander through the Martian atmosphere. It lasts about six minutes and delivers the lander safely to the surface of the Red Planet.”
#Science!
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 5:30 pm
UX in the Pacific Northwest
$30.00
Deloitte Digital (Downtown)
“As UX professionals in the Pacific Northwest, what is the unique mix of considerations we need to take into account for our work? An evening of short talks sharing our views on this subject, while enjoying guided tastings of local Washington wines.”
#Design
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 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 7:00 pm
A History of American Xenophobia
Free
Seattle First Baptist Church (Capitol Hill)
“As central as immigration is to U.S. history, historian Erika Lee posits that the U.S. continues to be a nation of xenophobia. Lee argues that our fear and hatred of foreigners has been an American tradition since the colonial era and has continually compromised and even irreparably damaged our values and our democracy.”
#Civics
Sat. 12/1 8:00 pm
Ann Reynolds & Clave Gringa
$12.00
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
Sun. 12/2 11:00 am-4:00 pm
DIY Holiday Fair
Free
Vera Project (Seattle Center)
“This is a massive and cool event that feels a lot like Supermarket Sweep for the music and art community. An eclectic showcase of some of the very best of the Seattle area’s DIY record/tape/CD labels, zine and small press, crafters and more.”
#Community
Sun. 12/2 8:00 pm
A John Waters Christmas
$38.00
Neptune Theater (U District)
“Like a damaged St. Nick for the Christmas corrupted, legendary filmmaker,raconteur, and author John Waters hitchhikes into town with a bag full of sticks and stones for the devoted and the damned, spreading Yuletide profanity and perverted piety.”
#HauteSeattle
Next Week
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. 12/6 10:00 am
WordPress Freelancers Meetup
Free
12th Avenue Arts (Capitol Hill)
“Our last meeting of the year always has two primary topics: 1) We’ll debrief WordCamp, what was great and what can be improved. 2) We’ll brainstorm topics for the coming year.”
#WordPress
Thurs. 12/6 7:30 pm
A Generation Priced Out of the New Urban America
$5.00
The Summit on Pike (Capitol Hill)
“Many real estate experts around the country warn us that trends of skyrocketing rents and home values are pricing the working and middle classes out of urban America.”
#Civics
Thurs. 12/6 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Fremont Abbey (Fremont)
“INSTINCTS: Prepare a five-minute tale involving your animal instincts. Tell us about your intuition or sixth sense, a premonition or other intangible instruction from your deep down insides. Spidey sense, bar room brawls, or the hunch that leads you to a great sublet or away from a traffic jam.”
#SEATalks
Sat. 12/8 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. 12/8 10:30 am
Civic Saturday
Free
Impact Hub (Pioneer Square)
“Civic Saturday is 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. 12/8 1:00 pm
Walking Tour of Comet Lodge Cemetery
$30.00
Comet Lodge Cemetery (Beacon Hill)
“Seattle’s Comet Lodge Cemetery sits abandoned, itself having been buried by time, greed, and bureaucracy. Explore the cemetery and learn about its tragic history and its largely forgotten inhabitants.”
#Community
Sat. 12/8 4:30 pm
Green Lake Pathway of Lights
Free
all around the lake (Green Lake)
“Stroll the glimmering Green Lake circuit, paths, and docks which will be lit with thousands of twinkling candles.”
#Community
Sat. 12/8 8:00 pm
Eric & Encarnación’s Duo Flamenco
$20.00
North City Bistro (Shoreline)
“Join E&E to celebrate the release of their latest single ‘Mi Aire.'”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 12/8 8:30 pm
Kiki Valera, Coco Freeman and Carlos Cascante
$15-40.00
Century Ballroom (Capitol Hill)
“Live salsa with Kiki Valera and other internationally acclaimed recording artists including Coco Freeman (former lead singer of Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son and NG La Banda) and Carlos Cascante (two time Grammy winning vocalist of Spanish Harlem Orchestra).”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Tues.-Wed. 12/11-12 8:00 pm
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
$45.00
Neptune Theater (U District)
“Clinton’s inspiration, dedication and determination resulted in the elevation of ‘funk’ music to complete recognition and acceptance as a true genre in and of itself.”
#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