Happening This Week
Mon. 1/7 9:30 pm
Capitol Cider Jam Session
No cover
Capitol Cider (Capitol Hill)
Adriana Giordano hosts tonight.
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 1/8 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. 1/8 6:00 pm
New Tech Seattle
$7-25.00
Thinkspace (South Lake Union)
“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. 1/8 6:00 pm
Public Speaking for Designers
$15.00
HBO (Denny Triangle)
“Leave this workshop with tips for feeling confident when giving a public talk, or speaking on stage, and practice presenting!”
#Design
Wed. 1/9 5:00 pm
Mochima
Free
Triple Door Musiquarium (Downtown)
“Mochima is a trio dedicated to the spread of joropo, merengue, parranda and all other Venezuelan musical styles.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Wed. 1/9 6:00 pm
WordPress Developer Meetup
Free
Impact Hub (Pioneer Square)
“Let’s get the developer meetup going! In this session we’ll get to know each other and brainstorm how we want the meetups to be structured.”
#WordPress
Wed. 1/9 7:00 pm
Via-BOOM: Innovation in Transportation
$5.00
Pacific Science Center (Seattle Center)
“A discussion with local experts and community leaders about the role science, technology, and engineering can play in addressing the transportation-related challenges we are facing in this region.”
#Civics
Thurs. 1/10 6:00 pm
Quantified Self Show + Tell
Free
Seattle Children’s Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (South Lake Union)
“Let us know if you want to present: What did you do, how did you do it, and what did you learn.”
#Science!
Thurs. 1/10 7:00 pm
UX Book Club
Free
Ada’s Technical Books (Capitol Hill)
“Discuss ‘Lean UX’ by Jeff Gothelf. The Lean UX approach to interaction design is tailor-made for today’s web-driven reality.”
#Design
Thurs. 1/10 7:00 pm
Astronomy on Tap
No cover
Peddler Brewing (Ballard)
“A VERY special Astro On Tap. The 233rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is happening in Seattle and is a chance for Astronomers from across the nation to gather and share the latest scientific discoveries. Join us to hear from old friends and new faces!”
#Science!
Thurs. 1/10 7:00 pm
Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces: From Sodo to South Lake Union
Free
Elliott Bay Books (Capitol Hill)
“Local historian Jim Rupp shows images and discusses some of the artwork featured in his book, Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces: From Sodo to South Lake Union, a comprehensive guide to public art on display indoors, on street corners, or in public parks in downtown Seattle.”
#Community
Fri. 1/11 7:30 am
2019 Legislative Preview
$15-65.00
Seattle Marriott (Waterfront)
“Leadership from both sides of the aisle of the Washington State Legislature take an in-depth look at the top priorities for the upcoming session and what impact they have on individuals and communities.”
#Civics
Fri. 1/11 7:30 pm
EntreMundos Quarteto
No cover
Swedish Club (Westlake)
“Come dance to the Brazilian groove with EntreMundos Quarteto! This group plays classic sounds of bossa nova and samba!”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sat. 1/12 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.”
#WordPress
Sat. 1/12 8:00 pm
Alma y Azucar with SuperSones
$15.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“Alma y Azúcar masterfully integrates beloved Latin rhythmic styles – Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Mexican boleros, Son and Salsa – with contemporary influences, resulting in ‘Latin music for everyone.’ SuperSones play the sublime music known as Son – the acoustic dance music of the Cuban countryside that inspired modern Salsa.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Sun. 1/13 2:00-6:00 pm
No Pants Light Rail Ride
Free (but be sure to pay light rail fare)
Westlake Center Station (Downtown)
“The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants.”
#HauteSeattle
Sun. 1/13 2:00 pm
When Women Ruled the World
$28-48.00
Benaroya Hall (Downtown)
“Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world.”
#SEATalks
Sun. 1/13 8:00 pm
Dakh Daughters with DJ Darek Mazzone
$23-28.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Seven actresses take musical instruments into their hands in order to create a life-affirming performance about love, freedom and beauty which at the end of the day – will save the world.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Next Week
Mon.Tues. 1/14-15 7:30 pm
When Women Ruled the World
$28-48.00
Benaroya Hall (Downtown)
“Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world.”
#SEATalks
Tues. 1/15 6:30 pm
WordPress WooCommerce Meetup
Free
Smart Buildings Center (Beacon Hill)
“Want to give your online store a post-holiday checkup? Jonathan Martin, founder of Cool Blue Web, an agency providing eCommerce solutions, will be sharing some great tips with us.”
#WordPress
Thurs. 1/17 7:00 pm
Fresh Ground Stories
Free
Roy Street Coffee (Capitol Hill)
“January’s theme is ‘Fed Up – Stories from the end of your rope.'”
#SEATalks
Fri. 1/18 8:30 am
Creative Mornings
Free
South Park Hall (South Park)
“Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell are Seattle-based filmmakers who recently debuted their first feature, the SXSW award-winning science fiction film Prospect.”
#SEATalks
Fri. 1/18 7:00 pm
Celebrating Samia Panni
Donation – this event is a fundraiser for Samia’s family
OmCulture (Wallingford)
“Celebrate Samia Panni’s life and her immense contributions to the Brazilian music scene as a performer, tireless promoter, and mentor. She valued both authenticity and innovation in music, and was an enthusiastic builder of bridges between cultures. Samia inspired love and creativity in all of us and we will come together to share our appreciation for her gifts and to perform the music to which she devoted her life.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 1/18 8:00 pm
Moth StorySLAM
$10.00
Bloedel Hall (Capitol Hill)
“BACKWARDS: Prepare a five-minute story about regression. Going back in time. Rebounds and backslides. Tales of the vice versa, the inside out, and the topsy turvy. Revisit the scene of the crime. Press rewind.”
#SEATalks
Sat. 1/19 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
Noteworthy Upcoming Events
Thurs. 2/7 8:00 pm
Tcheka
$20.00
Royal Room (Columbia City)
“A Cape Verdean original, a singer/songwriter/guitarist who has mastered the traditional idioms of his musically rich island nation, and channeled them into an expressive style all his own.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 2/28 7:30 pm
Ignite Seattle
$5-15.00
Egyptian Theater (Capitol Hill)
“An evening of fast-paced talks on a wide range of interesting, inspiring, and challenging topics. The simple premise: Enlighten us, but make it quick.”
#Community
Thurs.-Fri. 2/28-3/1 8:00 pm
Antibalas 20 Year Anniversary Tour
$25-45.00
Nectar Lounge (Fremont)
“Antibalas (Spanish for ‘bulletproof’) is an American, Brooklyn-based afrobeat band that is modeled after Fela Kuti’s Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri’s Harlem River Drive Orchestra.” Link above goes to a page where you can get a ticket for both nights. One-night tickets available for the the Thurs. and Friday shows.
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 2/28 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
Mon. 3/4 8:00 pm
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
$33.50
Neptune Theater (U District)
I first saw these guys with Paul Simon’s Graceland tour and have seen them many times since. Always a powerful show.
#SeattleWorldBeat
Mon. 3/18 7:30 pm
Pedrito Martinez Group
$15-20.00
Town Hall (First Hill)
“The Pedrito Martinez Group is a powerhouse arrangement of performers steeped in Afro-Cuban musical traditions.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Thurs. 3/21 8:00 pm
Fatoumata Diawara
$18.50
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
Thurs. 3/28 8:00 pm
Bombino
$25.00
Crocodile (Belltown)
“Bombino is known as being emblematic of the next generation of Tuareg, a new voice of the Sahara and Sahel, fusing traditional Berber rhythms with the energy of rock and roll and songs about peace.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Fri. 3/29 7:30 pm
Lorraine Klaasen
$15-20.00
Town Hall (First Hill)
“Lorraine’s performances showcase her stunning vocal prowess and versatility, and she is known for singing in the Tsonga, Sotho, isiZulu, and Xhosa languages of South Africa as well as English and French.”
#SeattleWorldBeat
Tues. 4/2 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
Fri. 4/26 7:30 pm
Mokoomba and Chimurenga Renaissance
$15-20.00
Town Hall (First Hill)
“Local Zimbabwean-American artist Tendai ‘Baba’ Maraire joins Congolese-American guitarist Hussein Kalonji to form Chimurenga Renaissance, merging hip-hop and Congolese guitar with classic African musical traditions. Mokoomba blends Afro-fusion and traditional Tonga rhythms.”
#SeattleWorldBeat