223 events
Downtown, this month.
Everything on the calendar in Downtown, from whoever is hosting it, credited and linked home.
Saturday, September 512
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryGirlvolution: Unfiltered11am · Seattle Public Library - Central Branch · Downtownvia City of SeattleFree
Powerful Voices: Girlvolution11am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Knitting Class at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFree
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildThe Paramount Theatre · Downtownvia Seattle Theatre GroupFreeSunday, September 65
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryMonday, September 72
Kareem Kandi w/ Jacques Willis // Josh Hou (alternate Mondays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFolio Presents: The History of Japanese Shakuhachi with Hanzaburo ArakiFolio: The Seattle Athenaeum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Pike Place MarketTuesday, September 811
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
Low Vision Book Group: "The Penguin Lessons: What I Learned from a Remarkable Bird"11:30am · Central Library · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Seattle Public Library
Free Tai Chi at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFree
Baby Story Time12:30pm · Central Library · DowntownFamily · via Seattle Public LibraryBilly Brandt5pm · Triple Door MQ Stage & Lounge · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFreeMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Seattle Theatre Group ArchiveParamount Theatre Tower · DowntownTheatre & dance · via Seattle Theatre GroupFreeWednesday, September 99
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
Book Club: Let's Talk About Books12pm · Central Library · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Seattle Public LibraryLeif Totusek5pm · Triple Door MQ Stage & Lounge · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFreeMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Known Wishes: Facts and Myths of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)6pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMatt Weiner, Jacob Zimmerman & Tony Foster7pm · The Pink Door · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Casey Michel with Steve Scher7:30pm · The Mehdi Reading Room · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, September 109
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Timothy White Eagle Has No Shame7pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Charles Johnson and David Horsey7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
José Maria NapoleónThe Moore Theatre · Downtownvia Seattle Theatre GroupFreeFriday, September 1110
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
Disability Empowerment Center Outreach1pm · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Shoddy not Shoddy Design Challenge Showcase + Competition5:30pm · Transcend Fashion & Upcycling Studio · Downtownvia Seattle Good Business Network
Angela Duckworth with Bill Hite7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Anthony JeselnikThe Moore Theatre · Downtownvia Seattle Theatre GroupFree
The Minimalists Present: How to Let GoThe Triple Door · Downtownvia Seattle Theatre GroupFreeSaturday, September 1215
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
普通话故事会 / 國語故事會10:30am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Saturday Family Concert: Harmonica Pocket11am · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleKnitting Class at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFree
Author Talk: Evelyn Iritani discusses "Safe Passage"2pm · Central Library · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Seattle Public LibraryPlanetary Dance2pm · Freeway Park - Seneca Plaza · DowntownTheatre & dance · via City of SeattleFree
Zapp Zine Collection Open Hours3:30pm · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public LibraryJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Soul Sandya6:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Post-Dystopia Space Exploration7pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
The Stranger's 2026 Genius Awards with Special Guest Shabazz Palaces7:30pm · Moore Theatre · Downtownvia Moore Theatre
Free Moore TourThe Moore Theatre · Downtownvia Seattle Theatre GroupFreeSunday, September 136
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
El Grito 20261pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFree
El Club Latino: "Pedro Páramo"3:30pm · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Jazz is Dead Welcomes Cortex8pm · Moore Theatre · DowntownMusic · via Moore TheatreCortex8pm · Moore Theatre · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzMichael Owcharuk Trio // Jacob Zimmerman 3 (alternating Sundays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzMonday, September 145
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares10:30am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Leah C. Stokes with David Roberts7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Alexis Nikole Nelson7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleKareem Kandi w/ Jacques Willis // Josh Hou (alternate Mondays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzTuesday, September 1510
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryFree Tai Chi at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFreeBaby Story Time12:30pm · Central Library · DowntownFamily · via Seattle Public LibraryMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
The Urbanist x CityNerd7pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 20267:30pm · Paramount Theatre · DowntownMusic · via Paramount Theatre
Pain and Peace with Rais Bhuiyan7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleWednesday, September 169
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryAlexis Maurer & Chris Symer5pm · Triple Door MQ Stage & Lounge · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFreeMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzMatt Weiner, Jacob Zimmerman & Tony Foster7pm · The Pink Door · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
More Paint7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Parisian Skies, Spanish Hearts7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, September 1710
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Artist Talk & Studio Visit with Jo Cosme6pm · Central Library · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Seattle Public LibraryQueer Silent Book Club Seattle6pm · Central Library · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Seattle Public LibraryTimothy White Eagle Has No Shame7pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour7:30pm · Paramount Theatre · DowntownMusic · via Paramount Theatre
Gerard Ryle with Jas Randhawa7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Waylon Wyatt8pm · The Showbox · Downtownvia The ShowboxJacob Zimmerman8:30pm · Il Bistro · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFriday, September 187
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Jaipur Literature Festival Seattle Opening Night7pm · Central Library · DowntownCommunity · via Seattle Public LibraryStephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour7:30pm · Paramount Theatre · DowntownMusic · via Paramount Theatre
Priya Parker with Aaron Hurst7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, September 1911
Roots, Routes & Revolution: Discovering the Stories of Our Ancestors9am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public LibraryLiving with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public Library普通话故事会 / 國語故事會10:30am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public LibraryKnitting Class at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFreeZapp Zine Collection Open Hours3:30pm · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public LibraryJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Jlf Seattle 2026Town Hall Seattle · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, September 202
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryMichael Owcharuk Trio // Jacob Zimmerman 3 (alternating Sundays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzMonday, September 214
Living with Conviction: Sentenced to Debt for Life in Washington State Exhibit10am · Central Library · DowntownArt · via Seattle Public LibraryLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares10:30am · Central Library · Downtownvia Seattle Public Library
Building Accessible & Cohesive Behavioral Health Response for Older Adults6:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFreeKareem Kandi w/ Jacques Willis // Josh Hou (alternate Mondays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzTuesday, September 226
Free Tai Chi at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFreeNew Age Flamenco5pm · Triple Door MQ Stage & Lounge · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFreeMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Emily St. John Mandel7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Marina Richie with Maria Mudd Ruth7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThe Last Word // Hans Teuber Trio (alternate Tuesdays)8pm · Zig Zag Cafe · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzWednesday, September 234
Fredy Andrés & The Essence5pm · Triple Door MQ Stage & Lounge · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFreeMartin Ross5:30pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzMatt Weiner, Jacob Zimmerman & Tony Foster7pm · The Pink Door · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzEmma Smith7:30pm · The Triple Door · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzThursday, September 243
Jerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor with Mayor Katie Wilson7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleJacob Zimmerman8:30pm · Il Bistro · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzFriday, September 255
The Night Shift: After-Hours Arts & Music Series3pm · Pike Place Market · DowntownMusic · via City of SeattleFreeJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Jason Dove Mark with Lynda Mapes7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Global Rhythms: Ganesh Rajagopalan with Marina Albero7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleGlobal Rhythms: Ganesh Rajagopalan with Marina Albero7:30pm · Town Hall – Great Hall · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot JazzSaturday, September 264
Knitting Class at First & Pike12pm · First & Pike · DowntownCommunity · via Downtown Seattle AssociationFreeJerry Frank5pm · AQUA by El Gaucho · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Building the Beloved Community Gala 20265pm · Seattle Convention Center (Summit Building) · DowntownCommunity · via El Centro de la Raza
A Conversation with Questlove7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, September 272
The 18th Annual Sister City Female Jazz Vocalist Audition6pm · The Triple Door · DowntownCommunity · via Earshot Jazz
Young Moon Stand-up Special8pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, September 282
Sonali Kolhatkar with Josefina Mora-Cheung7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Perfume Genius (Duo)8pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleTuesday, September 291
From Awe to Action: The Salmon Run7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleWednesday, September 302
Books, Bodily Autonomy, and the Ballot7pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Francine Berman with Sabina Nawaz7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, October 12
The Future of Affordable Housing7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Ignite Seattle #52: Big Ideas in 5-Minute Stories7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, October 22
“Awesome”7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Mahmoud Khalil7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, October 31
Mei-Lan & Ali8pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, October 42
Short Stories Live Fall 20264pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Maple Arts Sing Along 27:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, October 52
Act Now: Saving Our Orcas7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
V.E. Schwab7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleTuesday, October 62
Hernan Diaz with Nick Hilden7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Alexandra Whittingham7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleWednesday, October 73
Travis Baldree7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Anand Giridharadas with Steve Scher7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
You Ain’t Got Rhythm7:30pm · The Mehdi Reading Room · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, October 83
Shoulders of Giants: The Architect of Opportunity, with Dr. Michael H. Morris12pm · World Trade Center Seattle · DowntownTalks & ideas$55
Ayad Akhtar7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Psychedelic Salon: From Outlaw to FDA-Approved7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, October 91
Marion Nestle7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, October 101
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane8pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, October 121
Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleTuesday, October 131
Rick Steves and Bishop Shelley M. Bryan Wee7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleWednesday, October 143
A Conversation with Paola Ramos6:30pm · Seattle Town Hall - Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via University of Washington
Paola Ramos with Sophia Jordán Wallace6:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Jodi Picoult7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, October 161
As Many Weirdos As Possible7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, October 172
The Okee Dokee Brothers11am · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Becky Chambers with Caitlin Starling7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, October 181
Jane Leeves and Isabella Kathryn Coben7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, October 192
danah boyd with Ron S. Jarmin6pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Elizabeth Acevedo with Dujie Tahat7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleTuesday, October 201
Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleWednesday, October 212
Ovation3:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
2026 Doug Walker Lecture & Reception6:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, October 221
Sidney Hauser / Sasha Berliner7pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, October 231
Scratch Night 2026 with Jocelyn R.C.7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, October 242
Letters Aloud: Be the Change11am · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle
Freddy Fuego (Saturday Night)9pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, October 251
Freddy Fuego (Sunday Matinee)2pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, October 261
What Feeds Us: Science, Climate, and the Future of Food with Pamela Ronald6:30pm · Seattle Town Hall - Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via University of WashingtonWednesday, October 281
Thomas Frank7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, October 291
Jeff Ament and Barry Ament with Jonathan Evison7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleMonday, November 21
Allison Aubrey with Katie Campbell7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, November 51
Nigel Ng7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, November 61
Global Rhythms: Corey Harris and Cedric Watson7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, November 72
Good Gala5pm · ArtLove Salon · DowntownBusiness · via Seattle Good Business Network
Engrained Is Our Story5:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, November 122
Shoulders of Giants x Seattle Amistad School, with Brett Seibert11:30am · World Trade Center Seattle · DowntownTalks & ideas
Psychedelic Salon: End-of-Life Psychedelic Care7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleFriday, November 131
From Awe to Action: In Right and Respectful Relations7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, January 231
Global Rhythms: Rahim AlHaj7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, February 111
Psychedelic Salon: Moving Through Middle Age7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, February 181
From Awe to Action: Gather the Waters7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, March 111
Psychedelic Salon: Psychedelics in Recovery7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSaturday, March 271
Global Rhythms: Les Arrivants7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, April 81
Psychedelic Salon: Modern Men7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleSunday, April 181
Global Rhythms: Los Vega Son Jarocho with Tom Landa and Members of Locarno7:30pm · The Great Hall · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall SeattleThursday, April 221
From Awe to Action: Overlooked and Untold7:30pm · The Wyncote NW Forum · DowntownTalks & ideas · via Town Hall Seattle