BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/seattle-wa/literary.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - seattle-wa (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bestsellers: An Improvised Book Club Comedy DTSTART:20260907T023000Z DTEND:20260907T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180141Z UID:10005412-1788723000-1788726600@theatrepugetsound.org CATEGORIES:comedy,literary DESCRIPTION:In Bestsellers\, two never-before-published books are born fro m your suggestions. Our improvisers gather as a wildly opinionated book cl ub\, imagining the plot\, characters\, and dramatic twists of a brand-new novel\, completely inspired by the audience. Then they jump inside the sto ry and perform scenes from this freshly invented literary masterpiece. \nW ill it be a sweeping romance? A thrilling mystery? A wildly inappropriate children’s book? No one knows until the audience decides. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180141Z LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, 98101 \, United States URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org/event/bestsellers-an-improvised-book-clu b-comedy/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre Puget Sound X-SOURCE-URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bestsellers: An Improvised Book Club DTSTART:20260907T023000Z DTEND:20260907T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180141Z UID:10005330-1788723000-1788727500@theatrepugetsound.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Two hilarious “bestseller” books are created from your sug gestions\, then performed live in this fast-paced improv comedy show. What if the next bestselling novel was written live… right in front of you? \nIn Bestsellers\, two never-before-published books are born from your sug gestions. Our improvisers gather as a wildly opinionated book club\, imagi ning the plot\, characters\, and dramatic twists of a brand-new novel\, co mpletely inspired by the audience. Then they jump inside the story and per form scenes from this freshly invented literary masterpiece. \nWill it be a sweeping romance? A thrilling mystery? A wildly inappropriate children ’s book? No one knows until the audience decides. \nWatch as an entire “bestseller” unfolds on stage\, complete with unforgettable characters \, surprising plot turns\, and the kind of drama only improvisers can crea te on the spot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180141Z LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, 98101 \, United States URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org/event/bestsellers-an-improvised-book-clu b/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre Puget Sound X-SOURCE-URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AutoPortrait with Crow–a reading and discussion with Kirsten Kas chock DTSTART:20260909T010000Z DTEND:20260909T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1641735-1788890400-1788895800@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come to hear from novelist/poet Kirsten Kaschock as she excava tes the paintings and images that have animated her recent work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/autoportrait-with-crow-a-reading-and-discu ssion-with-kirsten-kaschock_2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing Group DTSTART:20260909T180000Z DTEND:20260909T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T000356Z UID:10043323-1788951600-1788957000@wscenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Make-A-Will Month in August\, join us for this free event featuring a panel of estate planning experts. They’ll d emystify the process and answer your questions in … LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T000356Z LOCATION:The Center for Active Living\, 4217 SW Oregon St.\, Seattle\, WA\ , 98116\, United States URL:https://wscenter.org/event/writing-group/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Center for Active Living X-SOURCE-URL:https://wscenter.org/programs-services/lectures-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Late Wednesday Book Club DTSTART:20260909T230000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T060344Z UID:10035167-1788969600-1788976800@wscenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Make-A-Will Month in August\, join us for this free event featuring a panel of estate planning experts. They’ll d emystify the process and answer your questions in … LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060344Z LOCATION:The Center for Active Living\, 4217 SW Oregon St.\, Seattle\, WA\ , 98116\, United States URL:https://wscenter.org/event/quiet-reading-at-the-center-2/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Center for Active Living X-SOURCE-URL:https://wscenter.org/programs-services/lectures-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker DTSTART:20260910T010000Z DTEND:20260910T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1520853-1788976800-1788982200@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly writing class\, we’ll focus on gen erative writing through poetry prompts. The session will begin with introd uctions and a short warm-up\, after which we’ll read two separate poems and write in response. At times\, you'll have the opportunity to share wor ds and ideas with other writers in small groups. You'll leave with 2-3 new drafts of poems. Designed for all writers\, this group supports poets as well those working in other genres\, as the skills practiced in poetry can be thought of as “cross-training” for memoir and fiction\, too. \nAbo ut Write with Hugo House \nWrite with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. Bring something you ’re working on\, or just come ready to write. You will have the opportun ity to share your work and get feedback—but only if you want to (no pres sure). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your current work in progress\, surrounded by fellow writers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/write-with-hugo-house-with-jeanine-walker_ 2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cold Reads/Cold Brews DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180141Z UID:10002794-1788980400-1788987600@theatrepugetsound.org CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:Cold Reads/Cold Brews is a monthly gathering of people interes ted in reading plays while quaffing a beverage of choice at a local public house. It is also a way that Latitude Theatre brings our programming out into the public of Seattle. Beyond that\, Cold Reads/Cold Brews is one me thod that Latitude Theatre uses to evaluate scripts for future full produc tions. So… we gather\, we read plays\, we talk about plays\, we sip a be er (or other tasty drink)\, we have some laughs\, we have some fries\, and in the end\, we have fun together\, while experiencing life through the w ords of playwrights from all over the world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180141Z LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Pub\, 7406 Aurora Avenue North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98 103\, United States URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org/event/cold-reads-cold-brews/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre Puget Sound X-SOURCE-URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Page to Voice: Jack Straw Writers Reading DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1658311-1789065000-1789072200@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Jack Straw writing fellows Natalie Pascale Boisseau\, Kevin De an\, Elissa Favero\, BeeLyn Naihiwet\, Diane Nguyen\, and Ruth Marie Tomli nso read some of the poetry and creative non-fiction they’ve been workin g on this year. \nJack Straw Cultural Center’s Writers Program was found ed in 1997 to introduce writers to the medium of recorded audio\; to devel op their presentation skills for both live and recorded readings\; to enco urage the creation of new literary work\; to present the writers and their work to the public\; and to build community among writers. \nParticipatin g writers are presented in live readings\, in the printed Jack Straw Write rs Anthology\; and on the web and radio. Writers receive training in vocal presentation\, performance\, and microphone technique to prepare them for public readings\, interviews\, and studio recording. Their recorded readi ngs and interviews with the curator are then used to produce programs for SoundPages\, our literary podcast\, and for selected radio broadcast. \n \ nFree admission to this event is made possible with support from 4Culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/from-page-to-voice-jack-straw-writers-read ing_2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Charles Johnson and David Horsey DTSTART:20260911T023000Z DTEND:20260911T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181014Z UID:10001124-1789068600-1789068600@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:You put effort into crafting a skill set\, you’re recognized for your talents\, maybe you even become well-known for those skills and achievements- who wouldn’t love that? But is that where we should stay – in the lanes we’re expected to fall into? \nJoin award-winning liter ary and creative figures Charles Johnson and David Horsey for an evening d iscussing their storied careers and the lessons they’ve learned along th e way about challenging expectations and reaching for more. \nCharles John son is best known as a prolific author\; David Horsey as a political carto onist. However\, the two have more in common than extensive bibliographies and a mutual admiration of each other’s work. Horsey just published his debut novel\, Beach of Stars\, and Johnson has recently released a collec tion of his own early cartoons about the Black Power movement titled All Y our Racial Problems Will Soon End. Both creators have years of experience in pushing industry boundaries and showing the importance of continually giving creative minds room to grow. Between the two\, they display that ye s\, writers can be cartoonists and cartoonists can be writers – as well as essayists\, columnists\, philosophers\, musicians\, and more. \nFollow Johnson and Horsey on a tour through their wide-ranging careers\, with abu ndant on-screen examples\, and a conversation highlighting their shared be lief that creative minds should never be confined to narrow definitions of what they’re expected to do. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181014Z LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, S eattle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/charles-johnson-david-horsey/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Club: Season 4 DTSTART:20260911T200000Z DTEND:20260911T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000337Z UID:10043315-1789131600-1789135200@wscenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Make-A-Will Month in August\, join us for this free event featuring a panel of estate planning experts. They’ll d emystify the process and answer your questions in … LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000337Z LOCATION:The Center for Active Living\, 4217 SW Oregon St.\, Seattle\, WA\ , 98116\, United States URL:https://wscenter.org/event/book-club-for-adventurous-readers-2-2/2026- 09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Center for Active Living X-SOURCE-URL:https://wscenter.org/programs-services/lectures-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Angela Duckworth with Bill Hite DTSTART:20260912T023000Z DTEND:20260912T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002815Z UID:10001099-1789155000-1789155000@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Success is a word that will be defined differently depending o n who you ask\, but achieving “success” in one way or another is a com mon framework through which we define our worth. And while achieving succe ss may appear like the basic product of hours worked plus passion and dete rmination\, we secretly rely on external factors like people\, places\, an d environments to truly achieve our goals. Situations have more effect on us than we realize\, and by curating our company\, living spaces\, and the situations we engage in everyday\, success often starts to come quicker t han we imagine. \nThis is the concept that bestselling author\, Angela Duc kworth\, explores in her new book\, Situated: Find the People and Places that Bring Out Your Best. In her previous work\, Grit\, Duckworth showed that a common denominator of successful individuals is the combination of passion and perseverance. In Situated\, she builds on this idea\, this ti me looking outwards at the environmental factors that support us in reachi ng our goals. Duckworth’s in-depth research reveals the enormous influen ce wielded by the objects within arm’s reach\, including peers\, mentors \, and even your zip code. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002815Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/angela-duckworth/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastside Bookclub September 2026 DTSTART:20260912T120000Z DTEND:20260913T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T060839Z UID:10020899-1789189200-1789237800@seattledsa.org CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060839Z LOCATION:SoulFood CoffeeHouse and Fair Trade Emporium\, 15748 Redmond Way\ , Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States URL:https://seattledsa.org/event/eastside-bookclub-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle Democratic Socialists of America X-SOURCE-URL:https://seattledsa.org/venue/southside-commons-online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Post-Dystopia Space Exploration DTSTART:20260913T020000Z DTEND:20260913T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T182514Z UID:10001149-1789239600-1789239600@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Space exploration has always been the product of imagination\, science\, and perseverance! Join moderator K Wilson (The Astro Stud) in c onversation with author Mary Robinette Kowal (The Calculating Stars) and r etired commercial astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor about the current state of gl obal space programs and our possible futures among the stars. \nABOUT DEEP DIVES: \nClarion West’s Deep Dives series places an author of speculati ve fiction (sci-fi\, horror\, fantasy) in a moderated conversation with a scientist or other expert in subject matter relevant to the author’s wor k. The goal is to contextualize the fantastic in ways that relate to our s hared reality\, and help guide media literacy of speculative literature. T he series itself is our fall fundraiser in support of Clarion West’s pro gramming and each event includes a VIP reception\, conversation\, and book signing for the featured authors. The theme for 2026 is “Futures Less D ystopian.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182514Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/post-dystopia-space-exploration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bestsellers: An Improvised Book Club Comedy DTSTART:20260914T023000Z DTEND:20260914T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180141Z UID:10005413-1789327800-1789331400@theatrepugetsound.org CATEGORIES:comedy,literary DESCRIPTION:In Bestsellers\, two never-before-published books are born fro m your suggestions. Our improvisers gather as a wildly opinionated book cl ub\, imagining the plot\, characters\, and dramatic twists of a brand-new novel\, completely inspired by the audience. Then they jump inside the sto ry and perform scenes from this freshly invented literary masterpiece. \nW ill it be a sweeping romance? A thrilling mystery? A wildly inappropriate children’s book? No one knows until the audience decides. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180141Z LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, 98101 \, United States URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org/event/bestsellers-an-improvised-book-clu b-comedy/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre Puget Sound X-SOURCE-URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bestsellers: An Improvised Book Club DTSTART:20260914T023000Z DTEND:20260914T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180141Z UID:10005331-1789327800-1789332300@theatrepugetsound.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Two hilarious “bestseller” books are created from your sug gestions\, then performed live in this fast-paced improv comedy show. What if the next bestselling novel was written live… right in front of you? \nIn Bestsellers\, two never-before-published books are born from your sug gestions. Our improvisers gather as a wildly opinionated book club\, imagi ning the plot\, characters\, and dramatic twists of a brand-new novel\, co mpletely inspired by the audience. Then they jump inside the story and per form scenes from this freshly invented literary masterpiece. \nWill it be a sweeping romance? A thrilling mystery? A wildly inappropriate children ’s book? No one knows until the audience decides. \nWatch as an entire “bestseller” unfolds on stage\, complete with unforgettable characters \, surprising plot turns\, and the kind of drama only improvisers can crea te on the spot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180141Z LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, 98101 \, United States URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org/event/bestsellers-an-improvised-book-clu b/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre Puget Sound X-SOURCE-URL:https://theatrepugetsound.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leah C. Stokes with David Roberts DTSTART:20260915T023000Z DTEND:20260915T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181014Z UID:10001100-1789414200-1789414200@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:They were perhaps an unlikely trio: the professor Leah Stokes\ , the policy wonk Sonia Aggarwal in the White House\, and the DC insider A drian Deveny in the Senate\, but together\, they crafted the boldest clima te legislation of our time. In her newest book\, The Carbon Wave\, Leah S tokes chronicles the turbulent path of their climate bill as it veered bet ween breakthrough and collapse — from the hopeful beginnings of the Gree n New Deal in 2018\, to the bill’s near-certain defeat by Senator Joe Ma nchin in the winter of 2021\, to the surprise passage of the landmark legi slation in August 2022. During this critical time\, the author was pregnan t\, or in the NICU with her premature twins\, and Aggarwal and Deveny were new parents too. \nInterlacing personal narratives with stories from Cong ress\, the White House\, and outside activists\, Stokes shows how dogged p erseverance and collective action can still bend the course of history. Th e book concludes with an update from the second Trump administration\, exp laining the parts of the bill that were — and were not — rolled back\, and why we should remain hopeful that progress is still being made. \nEve ryone has been told to shrink their carbon footprint and lighten their loa d on our planet by changing their behavior. But what if instead of making ourselves smaller\, we joined with others to maximize our impact? LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181014Z LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, S eattle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/leah-c-stokes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Works in Progress (In-Person) DTSTART:20260916T010000Z DTEND:20260916T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1658315-1789495200-1789506000@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:comedy,literary,music,theater DESCRIPTION:Works in Progress is Hugo House's open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry\, fictio n\, essays\, memoirs\, plays\, music\, comedy\, and more—and connect wit h our literary community!  \nWorks in Progress is a low-pressure\, welcom ing environment for readers and guests of all skill levels and literary ex perience. We especially encourage BIPOC\, LGBTQIA2S+\, and other marginali zed voices to take the mic! \nDoors open at 6 pm PT for interested writers who want to come early\, carve out some sacred writing time\, and share i deas on craft and content. This open\, unstructured space is intended to c reate opportunities for folks to build community and enjoy some quality ti me writing their own works-in-progress!  \nOpen mic begins at 7 pm PT. \n – Reading is open to all! \n– You don’t have to read. Guests and aud ience members are encouraged to attend! \n– Sign-up for reading begins o n-site when doors open at 6 pm and continues until the open mic begins at 7 pm. \n– Only one sign-up per person. \n– The order for the 20 readin g slots will be randomly assigned. You will be notified prior to the readi ng of your slot. \n– Each reader has 3 minutes to read. Be mindful of yo ur excerpt length\, and practice beforehand if you can! \nWorks in Progres s is sustained through suggested donations from attendees. Please consider making a donation to Hugo House and the Works in Progress open mic progra m when you register. Thank you! \n \nFree admission to this event is ma de possible with support from 4Culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/works-in-progress-in-person_2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:History Café: Preserving LGBTQ History DTSTART:20260917T013000Z DTEND:20260917T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002525Z UID:10005151-1789583400-1789588800@mohai.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Since 1994\, The Northwest Lesbian and Gay History Museum Proj ect (NWLGHMP) has collected oral histories from LGBT people in the Pacific Northwest. On this special evening\, join community readers who will brin g to life the stories of LGBT life\, past and present. Learn about the str uggles and triumphs of those who’ve paved the way for generations to com e while enjoying Seattle gay bar maps and ephemera on display from the Com e Out Seattle History Project. \nHistory Café is produced as a partnershi p between HistoryLink\, The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild\, and MOHAI . \nASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the progra m. In addition\, a limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are avail able upon request. For more accessibility support\, email programs@mohai.o rg before the program. \nGrab some food for thought–complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided. \nIf you can’t make it to the museum\, tune in live on the MOHAI YouTube channel to virtually attend this event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002525Z LOCATION:Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium\, MOHAI 860 Terry Ave N\, Seattle\, WA \, 98109\, United States URL:https://mohai.org/event/history-cafe-preserving-lgbtq-history/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Museum of History & Industry X-SOURCE-URL:https://mohai.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Industry Talks: The Good\, The Bad\, and the Ugly of Micro Presses DTSTART:20260917T013000Z DTEND:20260917T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1658999-1789583400-1789590600@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hugo House’s Lapis Theater for Industry Talks: Ca reers in the Literary Arts\, an engaging evening that explores the many pr ofessional paths within the world of writing\, publishing\, and literary p roduction. \nThis event brings together authors\, editors\, publishers\, l iterary agents\, and other industry professionals for insightful conversat ions about their work and the evolving landscape of the literary arts. Att endees will gain exposure to the diverse opportunities available across th e field—whether in creative writing\, editing\, marketing\, or event pro gramming and learn how different roles contribute to the broader literary ecosystem. \nThe evening will feature a talk\, followed by an open Q&A ses sion and networking opportunities\, offering a welcoming space for writers \, readers\, and anyone passionate about storytelling to connect and excha nge ideas. \nWho Should Attend: \nMembers of the public interested in lite rature\, writing\, publishing\, and creative careers. \n \nAuthor-Educator Shaun Anthony McMichael dishes on his experiences in the wild west of pub lishing: the world of micro presses. Having published 3 books with 4 diffe rent presses\, he’ll unpack his experiences submitting\, reviewing contr acts\, and gearing up for publication. He’ll also share selections from his books\, which will be available for purchase. These include The Wild F amiliar: Washington State Stories (Cowboy Jamboree\, 2024)\; the poetry co llection Jack of All… (New Meridian\, 2024)\; and the novel Whistle Pun k Falls (Street Legal Cinemas\, 2026). \n  \nSchedule: \n  \n6:30—Hugo House Intro \n6:35—Industry Professional Intro \n6:40-7:40- Lecture \n7 :45- Q&A \n8:00-8:30pm—Meet and Greet / Networking LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/industry-talks-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ug ly-of-micro-presses_2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JLF Seattle 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260818T000828Z UID:10001095-1789776000-1789948799@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:The third edition of JLF Seattle\, an international edition o f the Jaipur Literature Festival\, is set to be an unmissable celebration of literature amid the breathtaking beauty of Seattle\, a city cradled by water\, framed by mountains\, and dotted with lush parklands. Known for it s seven hills\, vibrant trade\, groundbreaking music\, pioneering technolo gy\, and a thriving university culture\, Seattle provides the perfect back drop for ideas to take flight. \nPrepare for illuminating conversations\, stirring performances\, and unforgettable literary encounters. \nProgram S chedule\nSaturday\, September 19th\n10:00 AM – 10:45 AM\, The Wyncote No rthwest Forum\nThe World In Her Words — Sonora Jha and Lakshmi Puri in c onversation \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nThere ’s A Ghost in My Room — Sanjoy K. Roy in conversation \n12:00 PM – 1 2:45\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nThe American Dream — Kanwal Rekhi an d Vinita Gupta in conversation with Akhtar Badshah \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nThe Mind Electric — Pria Anand in conversa tion with Padmini Srikantiah \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nThe Memory Keepers — Kristen Millares Young in conversation \n3: 00 PM – 3:45 PM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nLegacy of Violence — Ca roline Elkins in conversation with Sam Dalrymple \n4:00 PM – 4:45 PM\, T he Great Hall\nKing of Kings: The Iranian Revolution — Scott Anderson in conversation with Aria Fani \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\, The Great Hall\nSon o f Nobody — Yann Martel in conversation with Kristen Millares Young \n— \nSunday\, September 20th\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nMorning Music \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum \nA Sixth of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey — Deves h Kapur and Arvind Subramaniam in conversation with Sital Kalantry \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM\, The Wyncote Northwest Forum\nCo-intelligence and Contro l: The AI Takeover — Soenke Ziesche in conversation \n1:00 PM – 1:45 P M\, The Great Hall\nShattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Mod ern Asia — Sam Dalrymple in conversation with Shahina PiyarAli \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM\, The Great Hall\nA Shekhar Kapur Medley — Shekhar Kapur in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy \n— \nThe Jaipur Literature Festival\, held annually in the historic Pink City of Jaipur in India’s vibrant sta te of Rajasthan\, is hailed worldwide as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’. In January 2026\, the 19th edition of the Jaipur Literature Fest ival reaffirmed the power of books and ideas through a remarkable line-up of speakers and sessions. \nThe Festival’s indomitable energy and spirit travels across the world\, in its international JLF editions\, to several countries that include the US\, UK\, Canada\, Spain\, the Maldives\, and Australia\, seamlessly merging the rich multilingual literary traditions o f South Asia with the unique essence of the host regions. \nNote: Speakers and sessions are subject to change. Click here for the latest information on the festival lineup. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000828Z LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/jlf-seattle-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Priya Parker with Aaron Hurst DTSTART:20260919T023000Z DTEND:20260919T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T000302Z UID:10001102-1789759800-1789759800@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Across our modern landscapes\, more and more people are voicin g a want for community. Dynamic friend groups. High-performing colleagues and workplaces. Successful teams. And success means we connect meaningfull y\, reach our goals\, and don’t fight…right? Conflict facilitator and advisor Priya Parker thinks there’s more to it than that. \nIn her newes t book\, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict\, Park er argues that many of us don’t understand the crucial element we need t o forge long-lasting communities — healthy conflict. She rejects the ide a that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve\, and hard conversations and disagreement are part of th at growth. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000302Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/priya-parker/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Write Here Now with Grace Bialecki DTSTART:20260923T003000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060016Z UID:1570346-1790098200-1790103600@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Does writing always fall to the last spot on your to-do list?  Or maybe\, lately\, it hasn’t even been making it on there at all? If life keeps getting in the way of your creative practice\, this monthly group is for you. During our hour-and-a-half meeting\, you’ll have pl enty of time to put pen to paper\, or fingers to keyboard. Whether you ’re chipping away at an existing project\, or responding to a provided  prompt\, this time is dedicated to you and your writing. And at the c lose of each session\, you’ll have a chance to share your words (or fe elings) with fellow writers and be part of a supportive creative community .  \nAbout Write with Hugo House \nWrite with Hugo House is a free drop-i n writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. Bring somet hing you’re working on\, or just come ready to write. You will have the opportunity to share your work and get feedback—but only if you want to (no pressure). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your current work in progress\, surrounded by fellow writers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060016Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/write-here-now-with-grace-bialecki_2026-09 -22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marina Richie with Maria Mudd Ruth DTSTART:20260923T023000Z DTEND:20260923T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T062325Z UID:10001103-1790105400-1790105400@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The ancient old-growth forests of Cascadia are a bioregion tha t rivals the Amazonian rainforest. This vertical world houses centuries of ecological impact and supports countless species — including acclaimed nature writer Marina Richie. In her newest book\, Feathered Forest: Aloft with Birds in Ancient Trees\, Richie journeys through the levels of these iconic groves\, the resident birds that guide the ascent\, and the persona l paths that brought her to champion them both. \nBeginning in Richie’s home in Central Oregon and spanning both sides of the Cascade Mountains\,  Feathered Forest explores the centuries-old forests that hold a crucial space in this time of climate crisis. The birds that inhabit this unique l andscape act as guides to understanding the intricacies of the forest\, an d how we can learn to be better stewards for our threatened lands. Blendin g her lifelong love and study of trees and wildlife with reflections on he r own personal growth journey\, Richie takes readers under her wing as she seeks appreciation and preservation of these ecosystems. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T062325Z LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, S eattle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/marina-richie/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emily St. John Mandel DTSTART:20260923T023000Z DTEND:20260923T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T001948Z UID:10001165-1790105400-1790105400@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The award-winning\, bestselling author of Station Eleven and S ea of Tranquility returns with Exit Party\, a breathtaking novel of double s\, shadow worlds\, and fractured timelines as a man disappears from a gli ttering Los Angeles party\, and a woman—a gunrunner\, an art collector\, an operative of the State—searches for answers. \nLos Angeles\, 2031: T he first spring after the collapse of the United States\, peacekeeping tro ops withdraw from the city\, the Jacaranda trees blossom\, and the curfew is finally lifted. Ari Waker and her roommate pass the gauntlet of bomb-sn iffing dogs\, the shanty towns\, and the Red Cross tents as they walk acro ss Silverlake to a party. The mood is ecstatic inside the apartment\, peop le drink and dance\, a woman wears a silver dress\, pleated like tinfoil. And then: A shift. A bewildered twin\, an uncanny doppleganger stumbles th rough the crowd and out into the night\, and Kareem\, the party’s host\, vanishes into thin air. \nAs Ari Waker unravels the mystery of this inexp licable night\, Emily St. John Mandel unfurls a story that takes us from a future America splintered by civil war to the seaside cliffs of Greece wh ere weapons dealers hide in an elegant resort\, and from the domed city of Paris to a colony on the moon. An unforgettable literary feat\, Exit Par ty is a novel about the price of safety\, the perils of the surveillance state\, a requiem for a world not unlike our own\, and a breathtaking stor y of resilience in the face of cataclysmic change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T001948Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/emily-st-john-mandel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long Story Short Release and Launch Reading DTSTART:20260924T013000Z DTEND:20260924T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001621Z UID:1665236-1790188200-1790195400@hugohouse.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the first-ever issue of Long Story Short! Writers hand wrote and submitted their pieces within a four-hour window\, and will be sharing their work on the theatre lobby stage. This issue's t heme was gonzo writing–in the action\, fully biased\, emotional work wit h a limit of 500 words. Doors open at 6pm\, with performances beginning at 6:30pm. \n \nThis event is free to attend. Our next submission write-in w ill take place in November! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001621Z URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/long-story-short-release-and-launch-readin g_2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hugo House X-SOURCE-URL:https://hugohouse.org/community-programs/open-mic-works-in-pr ogress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Internationalism Reading Group: The Jakarta Method DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120856Z UID:10020743-1790190000-1790195400@seattledsa.org CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120856Z URL:https://seattledsa.org/event/internationalism-reading-group-the-jakart a-method-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle Democratic Socialists of America X-SOURCE-URL:https://seattledsa.org/venue/southside-commons-online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv & Storytelling for Business Professionals with Melissa Reav es DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182225Z UID:10013784-1790190000-1790197200@www.unexpectedproductions.org CATEGORIES:comedy,literary DESCRIPTION:\, Starting 9/23 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182225Z LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH\, 1315 NW Mall Stre et\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98108\, United States URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improv-storytelling-for-bu siness-professionals-with-melissa-reaves/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Unexpected Productions X-SOURCE-URL:https://unexpectedproductions.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor with Mayor Katie Wilson DTSTART:20260925T023000Z DTEND:20260925T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T062412Z UID:10001115-1790278200-1790278200@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Has it ever felt like the planet is burning\, shared reality i s melting\, and a new iteration of the extreme is on the march? In their n ew book\, End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World\, activists and authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor help readers not only understand this development\, but how to resist it. \nOffering a scathing assessment of the contemporary scene\, Klein and Taylor explore how religious fundam entalists\, Silicon Valley technologists\, and ethno-nationalists make up an apocalyptic alliance that share more than one might think: they are uni ted in the belief that some kind of cleansing cataclysm is coming\, whethe r through the manifestation of messianic prophecy\, the rampages of artifi cial intelligence\, or the purported existential threat of immigration and cultural replacement. Klein and Taylor contend that rather than avoiding this conflagration\, this group welcomes it\, convinced they will be among the saved on the other side. \n“End Times Fascism” is the ideology of the actors who strive to make the world unlivable and then seek to protec t themselves from the fallout — whether by retreating to luxurious priva te islands\, rocketing off to Mars\, or bunkering the nation to keep their enemies at bay. The new survivalists have accumulated power\, but they ar e far from impregnable. As Klein and Taylor show via original reporting an d analysis\, their many internal conflicts\, contradictions\, and nihilist ic inability to envision a shared future leave them vulnerable to a new ki nd of politics — rooted in reverence for our shared existence and regard for the earth we inhabit and must protect. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T062412Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/naomi-klein-astra-taylor/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jason Dove Mark with Lynda Mapes DTSTART:20260926T023000Z DTEND:20260926T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T061436Z UID:10001107-1790364600-1790364600@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:As the climate emergency worsens and biodiversity shrinks\, we humans get used to it — we adapt\, we normalize\, we forget. Scientists call this “shifting baseline syndrome” and warn that it’s why we ar e increasingly sleepwalking toward disaster. In his new book\, The Earth S aid Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet\, envi ronmental activist and longtime editor-in-chief of Sierra magazine Jason Dove Mark offers an antidote. By focusing on four simple but powerful rul es\, everyone can resist environmental amnesia: Go outside. Bear witness. Make a record. Pass it on. Mark makes the case for easy\, everyday pract ices that can help us “remember the Earth” and support environmental c onservation\, restoration\, and rewilding. \nWith examples of citizen scie ntists\, birdwatchers\, mountain climbers\, and fishermen across the count ry who are putting them into practice\, Jason Dove Mark provides a hopeful \, achievable prescription for protecting the planet\, one citizen at a ti me. \n“A hope­ful man­u­al for stay­ing engaged in pro­tect­ing th e plan­et … A wel­come anti­dote to dooms­day reports.” -Pub­lish ­ers Weekly LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T061436Z LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.)\, S eattle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/jason-dove-mark-with-lynda-mapes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I Want to Write a Poem (But Don’t Know How): A Cascadia 2050 wor kshop September 26 DTSTART:20260926T220000Z DTEND:20260927T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000845Z UID:32592-1790434800-1790442000@cascadiapoeticslab.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 26\, from 3 – 5pm\, Cascadia 2050 wi ll be hosting a workshop titled: I Want to Write a Poem (But Don’t Know How). Cost: free\, suggested donation $25. \nThis will be the second works hop aiming to demystify the process of writing poetry\, and\, as the CPL a nd Cascadia 2050 missions say\, “empower people to practice poetry…” In our first workshop\, we learned a little from Brenda Hillman about wha t it means to be a poet. As she says\, “to be a poet you only need 3 rea ders\, and one of them can be a tree.” With the idea established that po etry is an expansive mode which includes metered and rhymed lyrics\, but g oes far beyond such formal forms\, our next workshop will take us into the toolbelt of the poet. We will talk about what “form” really means for a poem\, and how we can use things like enjambment and assonance to chann el energy and create interesting pieces. \nAs previously stated\, on a lar ger scale\, a creative practice is a powerful personal antidote to the dep ressants of attention fracking\, war-mongering\, and climate crisis we are all exposed to right now. It can help build physical\, emotional\, and in tellectual resilience. It can help build community. It can help build a cu lture that is based on humans\, not corporations. And we Cascadia 2050ites want to share that with you! So if you\, a friend\, a family member\, or an annoying coworker needs this kind of poetic energy in their life right now\, please come\, join us\, and invite that person in your life! \nClick here for registration information LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000845Z LOCATION:Online (Zoom) URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/event/i-want-to-write-a-poem-but-dont-k now-how-a-cascadia-2050-workshop-september-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cascadia Poetics LAB X-SOURCE-URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2024-cascadia-poetry-festival- 8-seattle-schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Conversation with Questlove DTSTART:20260927T023000Z DTEND:20260927T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T062316Z UID:10001166-1790451000-1790451000@townhallseattle.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Academy Award-winning filmmaker\, six-time Grammy Award-winnin g musician\, bestselling author\, producer\, DJ\, and cultural historian Q uestlove joins Homestead Community Land Trust for an unforgettable evening exploring the connections between music\, memory\, place\, and belonging. \nDrawing from his acclaimed work examining how culture shapes our lives\ , Questlove will reflect on the power of joy as resistance\, the stories t hat define communities\, and why the places we call home matter so deeply. \nThis wide-ranging conversation will resonate with anyone who cares abou t art\, history\, community\, and creating places where people can build l asting roots. \nAll proceeds from this event support Homestead Community L and Trust’s work creating permanently affordable homes and stewarding la nd so that generations of families can thrive in the communities they love . \n\nEvents are offered for informational\, entertainment\, and education al purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T062316Z LOCATION:The Great Hall\, 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)\, Se attle\, 98101\, United States URL:https://townhallseattle.org/event/a-conversation-with-questlove/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Town Hall Seattle X-SOURCE-URL:https://townhallseattle.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:10th Cascadia Poetry Festival DTSTART:20261009T150000Z DTEND:20261012T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000845Z UID:31056-1791532800-1791738000@cascadiapoeticslab.org CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:The Cascadia Poetry Festival is a gathering of poets and biore gionalists\, exploring poetry and its connection to environmental\, politi cal\, historical\, and sociological pursuits within Cascadia bioregion. Th e festival aims to consider how prioritizing natural and cultural boundari es\, rather than arbitrary political ones\, can address climate change and other issues. \nRegistration coming soon \nLEARN MORE HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000845Z LOCATION:Rainier Beach Community Club\, 6038 S Pilgrim St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/event/10th-cascadia-poetry-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cascadia Poetics LAB X-SOURCE-URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2024-cascadia-poetry-festival- 8-seattle-schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Egrets\, While War: An Evening with Tishani Doshi DTSTART:20261014T013000Z DTEND:20261014T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183620Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53869122105325 CATEGORIES:film,literary,theater DESCRIPTION:Join Roundglass India Center at Cornish College of the Arts fo r a special appearance by acclaimed poet\, novelist\, and performer Tishan i Doshi. The appearance is the inaugural event of Doshi's residency as th e 2026–2027 Raman Family Visiting Scholar in India Studies.\n \n\nDoshi brings poems from her forthcoming collection Egrets\, While War (Copper Ca nyon Press) into a live convergence of film\, spoken word\, and movement. Moving between birds and bomb sites\, myth and extinction\, the performanc e unfolds in dialogue with a film of three masked women who echo and multi ply the lone performer on stage — plurality as a condition of survival\, as one body is continually reflected\, fractured\, and returned through a nother. The piece reflects Doshi's distinctive practice of staging her rea dings as full theatrical works rather than traditional podium events. Fol lowing the 30-minute performance\, Doshi will join Loyola Endowed Professo r and novelist Sonora Jha for a conversation and audience Q&A. The evening closes with a book signing\; copies of Doshi's work will be available for purchase courtesy of Elliott Bay Book Company.\n \n\nDate: Monday\, Octob er 13\n\nLocation: Raisbeck Auditorium\, Cornish College of the Arts\, Sea ttle University\n \n\nDoors open at 6pm.\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Program: Perform ance (30 min) → Conversation & Q&A with Prof. Sonora Jha → Book signin g with Elliott Bay Book Company LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183620Z LOCATION:Raisbeck Auditorium URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/tishanidoshi X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bushwick Book Club Seattle: Original Music Inspired by "Mrs. F risby and the Rats of NIMH" DTSTART:20261018T023000Z DTEND:20261018T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T000801Z UID:329@seafolklore.org CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:SFS partners with The Bushwick Book Club Seattle for a special night of original music inspired by the beloved novel "Mrs. Frisby and th e Rats of NIMH" LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000801Z LOCATION:Phinney Center Concert Hall\, Brick Building\, 6532 Phinney Ave N \, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States URL:https://www.seafolklore.org/events/bushwick-book-club-seattle-1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle Folklore Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.seafolklore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Business Exchange | Seminar: Premier Media Group — Writin g the Next Chapter DTSTART:20261023T000000Z DTEND:20261023T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181537Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52694245060047 CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:The Family Business Exchange hosts Josh Dunn\, founder of Prem ier Media Group\, and his son Caleb Dunn\, the company's second-generation leader\, for a candid conversation about what it means to build a busines s — and prepare to pass it on to the next generation. Premier Media Grou p publishes 425 Business\, Northwest Travel + Life\, South Sound Business\ , and more\, reaching audiences across the Pacific Northwest. As Josh begi ns to consider the next phase of his life\, Caleb is navigating the real-t ime work of earned leadership: building credibility\, evolving the busines s\, and honoring a legacy while making it his own.\n\n \n\nHear both persp ectives on what succession really looks like from the inside — the dynam ics of stepping back while still being involved\, the challenge of steppin g up while the founder is still in the room\, and what it takes to lead a business that carries your family's name. This conversation offers valuabl e insights for every family business\, whether you’re passing the torch or preparing to carry it.\n\n \n\nAbout the Family Business Exchange\n\nSe attle University’s Family Business Exchange (FBX) is a community of Paci fic Northwest family business owners who gather to engage in education\, n etworking\, and professional development tailored specifically to their ne eds.\n\n \n\nFBX provides opportunities for families to address their uniq ue challenges through relevant programming. It serves as a forum for infor mation exchange with the goal of helping each member thrive through future generations. Areas of best practice that we cover include family business succession planning\, governance\, leadership development and growth\, am ong others.\n\n \n\nAbout Key Bank\n\nKeyBank is one of the nation's large st bank-based financial services companies\, offering individuals\, busine sses\, and institutions a broad range of banking\, investment\, and wealth management solutions. KeyBank is a proud Corporate Member of Seattle Univ ersity's Family Business Exchange. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181537Z LOCATION:Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation\, Oberto Room #200 URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/family-business-exchange-seminar-pre mier-media-group X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brenda Hillman\, Paul E Nelson Joint Book Launch DTSTART:20261024T010000Z DTEND:20261024T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000845Z UID:32386-1792778400-1792785600@cascadiapoeticslab.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Brenda Hillman and Paul E Nelson via Zoom as they talk ab out\, read from and discuss their new books. Suggested donation ($10-$50) to benefit the Cascadia Poetics Lab. Register via email (splabman@icloud.c om) for the link. \nBrenda Hillman and Paul E Nelson Joint Book Launch & D iscussion. Brenda’s new book is “Still House in the Desert: An Eco-Con templation” (Wesleyan University Press) and Paul’s new books are “Th e Singing Bullets of Soft Secession: & Other DaySongs” and “Cascadian Sentences” (Carbonation Press.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000845Z LOCATION:Zoom\, Online\, Your Town URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/event/brenda-hillman-paul-e-nelson-join t-book-launch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cascadia Poetics LAB X-SOURCE-URL:https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2024-cascadia-poetry-festival- 8-seattle-schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Untold Yippie Project DTSTART:20261031T030000Z DTEND:20261031T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003224Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861704432402 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:by Becca Schlossberg\n\nMore information TBD - tickets on sale soon\n\n \n\nIn 1970\, liberal America seemed at the end of its rope. Ou t of the flower children and free-loving hippies that has popularized the cultural landscape\, a new wave of radicals entered the scene: the Yippies . Avantgarde and arrogant\, the Yippies made their anti-war\, anti-capita list sentiments well known with in your face activism. When Terry\, a wil d but weary leader of the Yippies\, gets an idea to organize a protest in Disneyland\, he’s looking for a lot more than a chance to stick it to th e man\; he’s looking to dig into a former friend who has betrayed him. Based on true events\, this docudrama examines this day from all sides: a manager at Disneyland\, guests of the park\, and the rebels who led the protests\, painting a picture of a both a divided and united America.\n\n \n\nShowtimes:\n\nOctober 30th - 8pm\nOctober 31st - 2pm and 7pm\nNovember 1st - 2pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003224Z LOCATION:Cornish Playhouse URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/the-untold-yippie-project X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Untold Yippie Project DTSTART:20261031T210000Z DTEND:20261031T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003224Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861704434451 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:by Becca Schlossberg\n\nMore information TBD - tickets on sale soon\n\n \n\nIn 1970\, liberal America seemed at the end of its rope. Ou t of the flower children and free-loving hippies that has popularized the cultural landscape\, a new wave of radicals entered the scene: the Yippies . Avantgarde and arrogant\, the Yippies made their anti-war\, anti-capita list sentiments well known with in your face activism. When Terry\, a wil d but weary leader of the Yippies\, gets an idea to organize a protest in Disneyland\, he’s looking for a lot more than a chance to stick it to th e man\; he’s looking to dig into a former friend who has betrayed him. Based on true events\, this docudrama examines this day from all sides: a manager at Disneyland\, guests of the park\, and the rebels who led the protests\, painting a picture of a both a divided and united America.\n\n \n\nShowtimes:\n\nOctober 30th - 8pm\nOctober 31st - 2pm and 7pm\nNovember 1st - 2pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003224Z LOCATION:Cornish Playhouse URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/the-untold-yippie-project X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Untold Yippie Project DTSTART:20261101T020000Z DTEND:20261101T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003224Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861704436500 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:by Becca Schlossberg\n\nMore information TBD - tickets on sale soon\n\n \n\nIn 1970\, liberal America seemed at the end of its rope. Ou t of the flower children and free-loving hippies that has popularized the cultural landscape\, a new wave of radicals entered the scene: the Yippies . Avantgarde and arrogant\, the Yippies made their anti-war\, anti-capita list sentiments well known with in your face activism. When Terry\, a wil d but weary leader of the Yippies\, gets an idea to organize a protest in Disneyland\, he’s looking for a lot more than a chance to stick it to th e man\; he’s looking to dig into a former friend who has betrayed him. Based on true events\, this docudrama examines this day from all sides: a manager at Disneyland\, guests of the park\, and the rebels who led the protests\, painting a picture of a both a divided and united America.\n\n \n\nShowtimes:\n\nOctober 30th - 8pm\nOctober 31st - 2pm and 7pm\nNovember 1st - 2pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003224Z LOCATION:Cornish Playhouse URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/the-untold-yippie-project X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Untold Yippie Project DTSTART:20261101T220000Z DTEND:20261101T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003224Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861704437525 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:by Becca Schlossberg\n\nMore information TBD - tickets on sale soon\n\n \n\nIn 1970\, liberal America seemed at the end of its rope. Ou t of the flower children and free-loving hippies that has popularized the cultural landscape\, a new wave of radicals entered the scene: the Yippies . Avantgarde and arrogant\, the Yippies made their anti-war\, anti-capita list sentiments well known with in your face activism. When Terry\, a wil d but weary leader of the Yippies\, gets an idea to organize a protest in Disneyland\, he’s looking for a lot more than a chance to stick it to th e man\; he’s looking to dig into a former friend who has betrayed him. Based on true events\, this docudrama examines this day from all sides: a manager at Disneyland\, guests of the park\, and the rebels who led the protests\, painting a picture of a both a divided and united America.\n\n \n\nShowtimes:\n\nOctober 30th - 8pm\nOctober 31st - 2pm and 7pm\nNovember 1st - 2pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003224Z LOCATION:Cornish Playhouse URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/the-untold-yippie-project X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002426Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53541560545826 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fireside Chat on Thursday\, November 19\, featur ing Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt in conversation with Fr. Lucas Sharma\, S.J. \n\n \n\nThey will discuss Dr. Pratt's new book\, Black and Catholic: Racism\, Identity\, and Religion\, and explore the significance of Black Catholic History Month for American Catholics.\n\n \n\nOberto Commons – SINE 200 | November 19\, 2026 | 4:00pm-5:30pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002426Z LOCATION:Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation\, Oberto Commons – SI NE 200 URL:https://events.seattleu.edu/event/fireside-chat-with-dr-tia-noelle-pra tt-and-fr-lucas-sharma X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.seattleu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR