Nov 18 Tuesday
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. It’s a powerful driver for some of their boldest music to date, incorporating modular synths, Moog Grandmother, and electric bass into their sound more than ever before as they glide spectacularly from acoustic instrumentation into electronica with drums to the fore. Honest and powerful, Necessary Fictions is the band at their very best.
Though Robert Plant is, literally and figuratively, the biggest name on the cover art for Saving Grace, he would be the first to say that the album is very much a group effort, with its title also serving as this new band’s moniker. The group members were drawn together by a shared love of roots music both vintage and modern—of blues, folk, gospel, country and those tantalizing sounds that lay in between. Like Plant, they’re keen to explore how these genres are evolving as well as to discover where these repertoires originated—and how collectively they could reinvigorate the music they loved.
This sensibility is reflected in the songs that made it to the final track listing, from familiar traditional numbers like the plaintive “I Never Will Marry;” the African-American spiritual “Gospel Plough;” and “Chevrolet,” which Donovan had adapted into his “Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)” back in 1965 to beautifully rendered outliers like Providence, RI trio The Low Anthem’s haunting “The Ticket Taker;” revered indie-rock duo Low’s epic “Everybody’s Song;” and Moby Grape’s pastoral “It’s A Beautiful Day Today.” Plant, who produced the album with the band, rarely claims center stage, most often sharing vocals with co-billed singer Suzi Dian and sometimes ceding the mic to her entirely. On Blind Willie Johnson’s “The Soul of a Man,” guitarist-banjo player Matt Worley takes the lead, with Dian and Plant serving as backup.
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the theater for this delicious workplace revenge comedy from living legend Dolly Parton. Pushed to the boiling point by their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even—a plan that spins wildly and hilariously out of control. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
Set in the Rolodex era, when shag rugs, pet rocks, and disco were the grooviest things around, this must-see, dance-filled musical is based on the hit 1980 film and features the blockbuster title song—plus a new score of 18 original numbers by Dolly Parton herself. Outrageous, big-hearted, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and getting credit, it’s about kicking butt and taking care of business, and it’s about to put a huge smile on your face.
Voices Rock, Seattle's newest adult rock choir, presents its first-ever live show! Join us at Block 41 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 for a night of music, fun and community. At Voices Rock, we welcome singers of all music backgrounds — there are no auditions and the only requirement is a love of singing. Voices Rock Seattle is the newest addition to our family of choirs, which now features groups in Denver, Portland and Tacoma!
For this show, you'll see the Seattle singers take the stage alongside singers from our other choirs, including some from Denver that have flown in just for this special occasion. You'll hear rock and pop music you know and love, accompanied by a full band. Prepare to be amazed at what happens when the community comes together to sing!
Doors at 6:30 p.m. All ages. Come early to get a drink and snack and hang out before the show!
The Seattle branch of Voices Rock rehearses weekly at Miller Community Center in Capitol Hill. After this show, we'll take a break for the holidays and come back for another 10-week session starting in February. We hope you'll join us!
About Voices Rock
Voices Rock was founded over a decade ago in Denver and now features over 700 singers in three states. All Voices Rock choirs work on the same music over a ten-week session, culminating in an epic performance at the end. At Voices Rock, we believe the only requirement to perform in a choir is a love of singing, and that music is for everyone. We welcome adults of all ages and musical backgrounds to sing with us. More info at voicesrock.com
Thank you to the Up with People Foundation for sponsoring this event!
Nov 19 Wednesday
Bristol Bay Salmon Week returns for its fourth year, bringing together more than 35 restaurants across the Seattle area to serve exclusive, limited-time dishes featuring wild Alaska sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay—the largest and most sustainable sockeye salmon fishery in the world.
From fine dining to neighborhood favorites, participating restaurants Homer, Local Tide, Sugo Handroll Bar, Sano, Sushi Kappo Tamura, The Walrus & The Carpenter, Lakehouse and more will showcase the vibrant color, bold flavor, and firm texture of this exceptional fish through a variety of unique preparations.
More than a culinary event, Bristol Bay Salmon Week celebrates a responsibly managed fishery and the small-boat fishing families—many with deep ties to Seattle—who harvest and steward this resource for future generations.
Plan your week and view the full list of participating restaurants at bristolbaysockeye.org/seattle-salmon-week.
Echoes of the Floating World features a striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the Tacoma Art Museum and others, displayed alongside works by contemporary Northwest artists. This exhibition honors the rich legacy of ukiyo-e while exploring its cultural impact on today’s artistic expressions.
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Monday CLOSEDTuesday CLOSEDWednesday 10 am – 5 pmThursday 10 am – 8 pmFriday 10 am – 5 pmSaturday 10 am – 5 pmSunday 10 am – 5 pm
We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park. Feel loved and supported.
The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.
Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.
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.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
