Sep 18 Thursday
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts the future of livability from condo living to sprawling dream homes. Features include open-air entertaining, state of the art home technology, appliances, lighting, plumbing, textures, and colors. Trusted builders, designers, and real estate professionals will be on-site to answer questions and offer insights. Open September 5-21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Join us for the opening night of Rae Akino’s solo exhibition at Black & Tan Hall!A celebration of Passion and Expression. Step into a vibrant journey through color, culture, and spirit. This all-age art exhibit showcases paintings that honor the richness of Black Life and Culture - highlighting themes of passion, joy, resistance, love, and self-expression. Each piece tells a story, inviting visitors to reflect, feel, and celebrate the beauty and resilience of the Black Experience. Whether you're an art lover, a family, or a curious mind. An inspiring space for connection and creativity. Learn more about Rae at raeakino.com.
Opening night reception 5 to 7pm
Lucy is back with a Capital City Pride Fundraiser. The scene is set in Shelton’s, Skyline Drive in Theater. Movie goers can expect a quiet night at the movies *at first glance* Throughout the night you will experience Drag, Music and MURDER! It’s up to you to figure out which character was responsible in this classic “who done it” Murder Mystery.-Please note, this is an interactive event with digital aspects that you will receive on your digital device via SMS or QR code-
In their current defense of reproductive rights in the U.S., local activists can learn a lot from battles for bodily autonomy in other parts of the world. This gathering will feature a showing and discussion of the video Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland. The 30-minute documentary profiles how feminist artists used creativity and performance to inspire their ultimately victorious campaign. Also, hear updates on Radical Women activities. Everyone welcome.
Door donation $2 – 4Light snacks at 6:30pm for a donation.
It’s almost like being in love! Dance your way back in time to one of the most romantic musicals ever written, Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon. Americans Tommy and Jeff are hiking the Scottish Highlands, when out of the mists they stumble upon the enchanting village of Brigadoon, which appears for only one day every 100 years. But this dreamlike place is far more than it seems—and those who fall in love there might never be the same.
From the writers of My Fair Lady and Camelot comes this soaring love story, full of glorious ballet and favorite tunes like “Come to Me, Bend to Me,” “The Heather on the Hill” and “Almost Like Being in Love.” This production features an exquisite new adaptation, which enhances all the romance and magic that makes Brigadoon a truly timeless masterpiece.
Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.
His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”
Following up their Gregory Award winning production of Vietgone in 2024, SIS Productions and Pork Filled Productions present, in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, the Northwest premiere of Exotic Deadly: OR the MSG Play by Seattle favorite Keiko Green and directed by Mimi Katano, at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA), running September 6 to 20, with a preview on Friday, September 5. It’s 1999, and Ami is an awkward, Japanese American high school girl, just trying to stay as invisible as possible. But her world comes crashing down with a terrible discovery: her family is responsible for manufacturing MSG, the poison spice getting all the kids hooked. Meanwhile, a mysterious new girl arrives from Japan. Her name? Exotic Deadly and she’s not playing by the rules. Who… or what is she? This whimsical, time-traveling adventure is a riotous romp through teenage crushes, family secrets, and female power as Ami realizes what she’s capable of, if she would just stop being invisible.
Exotic Deadly plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. In addition, there are special shows:• Special Saturday matinees at 2 pm on September 13 and 20.• Industry nights Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm• Relaxed sensory performance Saturday, September 13, 2pm.
Exotic Deadly is rated PG-14 for wild teen girl crushes, occasional profanity, potential time travel whiplash and culinary overstimulation. Tickets start at $10 and can be bought at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pork-filled/exotic-deadly.
Join us for "Let’s Hug It Out", a friendly night of Argentine Tango hosted by South Seattle Tango at an exciting new venue for Tango - the Black & Tan Hall in Columbia City!
This special event promises warm embraces, great vibes, and a fantastic tango community.
DJ Vivek will be spinning tandas to keep you on the dance floor.
Come hungry and thirsty! Join us for happy hour from 5-7pm and dinner throughout the night, featuring food by Chef Tay. View our menu at blackandtanhall.com/menu.
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