Upcoming Events

Upper ID: yellow green background with Perseus McDaniel and summer campers during an art class in 2019.

Building our Deaf arts community is rewarding.

Worth it every single time.


6 Acts: Play by Lynnwood High School ASL Club
May
1

6 Acts: Play by Lynnwood High School ASL Club

There are 6 acts, all Deaf retellings of stories. The play will be performed in ASL and voice by ASL Club students at Lynnwood High School. Students are 1-3 levels, and it is an all-student production play, with the play entirely in ASL. Voice interpretation will be done by students, as there will be no professional interpreters voicing the play.

The 6 acts include:

  • Little Deaf Red Riding Hood

  • Hansel and Gretel: Deaf Version

  • Into The Game Verse

  • Gallaudet Ghost Hunt

  • It’s All Pun and Games

  • The Hand-Me-Down Story

When: Friday, May 1

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Lynnwood High School Theater; 18218 North Rd, Bothell, WA

Tickets: Email Heidi Oshie for how many Deaf attendees to reserve seat

ID: Red flyer, with theater chairs on the bottom, and red theater curtains pulled back to show words. Lynnwood High School Theater. Tickets w/out ASB: $6 | Tickets w/ ASB: $5. Deaf Enter For Free! Little Deaf Red Ridinghood. Hansel and Gretel: Deaf Version. Into The Game Verse. Gallaudet Ghost Hunt. It’s All Pun & Games. The Hand-Me-Down Story. Performed in ASL & Voice Translation By Students!!! On the top of the flyer, with the lights lighting up the showing box: 6 Acts Written By: Heidi Oshie

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Appropriate
May
2

Appropriate

When the Lafayettes descend upon their late father’s crumbling plantation home for an estate sale, they unearth an appalling secret that pits them against one another. Through a cascading series of revelations, biting humor boils over into bruising conflict, and no one will escape this family gathering unscathed. Smart, incendiary, and never before produced in Seattle, this 2024 Tony Award winner by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Everybody, An Octoroon) depicts a Southern family wrestling with a destructive inheritance as they consider the legacy they want to leave for the next generation.

Where: Seattle Rep, Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA

When: Saturday, May 2nd

Doors Open: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

To Select ASL Seats: In the ticketing platform, find the interpreter icon in the seating chart to pick ASL seating.

ID: Flyer with bold purple background. In the middle, a purple cidica with orange shading, sliding out of the tear in the middle. In white letters “APPRO” on the left side of the cidica and “PRIATE” on the right side of the cidica.

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the aves
May
2

the aves

An older couple enjoys a summer day on a park bench, talking about birds and the likelihood of rain. A simple conversation…or maybe more. An ordinary afternoon transforms into a shifting world of surreal possibilities in a stunning and surprisingly funny meditation on memory, forgiveness, and the lifelong process of becoming who we are. From the mind of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park in her signature innovative style, this Seattle premiere will reignite your sense of wonder.

Where: Union Arts Center; 700 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

When: Saturday, May 2nd

Door Opens: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: Light blue background. In the top right corner is an illustration of a park bench. In the bottom left corner is an illustration of a pigeon. In the center in bold, white text reads "the aves", underneath in smaller white text reads by Jiehae Park, directed by Sheila Daniels.

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Visible Voices: Beyond Silence
May
2

Visible Voices: Beyond Silence

Visible Voices begins.

On May 2, we gather for a program of film, conversation, and community—centered on stories that are too often unheard.
Beyond Silence is the first event in a four-part series exploring survivor experiences, advocacy, and the power of being seen.

Because when stories are shared, silence begins to break.

Hosted by Council Member Brenda Fantroy-Johnson, this evening brings together leaders, advocates, and survivors for a post-film conversation grounded in lived experience and frontline work.

In conversation:
Faraji (Blakeney) Bhakti — Artist and Community Engagement Director at Yoga Behind Bars, working at the intersection of healing, justice, and lived experience
Riley Allen — Abuse Prevention Specialist, ADWAS, focused on advocacy for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors
Heather McCormick — survivor and speaker offering firsthand perspective on access, resilience, and navigating support systems
Sam Christy — Event Director, geriatric care manager, survivor, and community advocate bridging care systems, storytelling, and survivor-centered work

When: Saturday, May 2

Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Where: Lynnwood Theatre; 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Interpreters: Shannon Eagen and Alyssa Salley

Deaf Participants in this event: Actor, Director of the movie and 2 of 4 Panelists are Deaf.

ID: Event poster with a dark, starry background. Title reads “Visible Voices: Survivor Stories,” with the tagline “Film. Story. Advocacy. Impact.” Center image shows two open doors glowing with light, with two hands signing “I love you” in ASL and a heart between them. Event title: “Beyond Silence — The first event of the Visible Voices series.” Details: Saturday, May 2nd at 3pm, Historic Lynwood Theater. Film: “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” followed by a live panel with Faraji Bhakti, Brenda Fantroy-Johnson, and ADWAS representatives. Proceeds benefit ADWAS. Includes ticket link, QR code, and sponsor logos.

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ASL Storytimes - Fairwood Library
May
3

ASL Storytimes - Fairwood Library

Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families.

Families are welcome to stay for 30 minutes of play time with an interpreter available.

Presented by Phelan Conheady.

When: Sunday, May 3, from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Where: Fairwood Library; 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton WA 98058

All ages welcome with adult. 

Registration not required. 

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”.

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The Life We Leave (Open Captioned)
May
14

The Life We Leave (Open Captioned)

An ambitious entrepreneur and two funeral directors pioneer a groundbreaking eco-friendly deathcare facility in Washington state, challenging traditional burial practices and transforming end-of-life rituals.

When Washington State legalizes human composting, entrepreneur Micah Truman bets everything on a new vision of deathcare. With funeral directors Brie Smith and Katey Houston, he builds the first large-scale terramation facility, reshaping how we grieve and return to the Earth.

NOTE: Introductions before showing and Q&A after showing will be interpreted by Mary Clare Litzen.

When: Thursday, May 14
Showing Time: 6:00 pm
Run time: 87 mins

Where: SIFF Cinema Uptown; 511 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA

Additional note: The filmmaker for this film is CODA; Kyle Seago

ID: A photograph of four white people, ranging from young adult to older adult, sitting on the floor. Three of them are sitting against locked boxes covered in pictures, and another person is sitting on the opposite side, listening to the group of people talking.

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Jesus Christ Superstar
May
15

Jesus Christ Superstar

The rise and fall of a superstar.

Passion. Betrayal. Redemption. And the ultimate rock opera. Jesus Christ Superstar is a global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades. A collaboration between theatrical powerhouses Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is a high-energy rock musical that reimagines the last weeks of Jesus Christ's life focusing on his relationships, struggles, and ultimate sacrifice. Told through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, this iconic show brings new life to the Biblical story. Don't miss the musical phenomenon that changed the stage forever and set a whole new bar for musical theater!

Where: 5th Avenue Theatre; 1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA

When: Friday, Feburary 15

Door Opens: 6:30 pm

Show Start Time: 7:30 pm

Promo Code: ASL

ID: Background of a sunset sky, blue at the top of image and gradually brighten up to light pink at bottom of picture. Across in the middle of flyer in white letters; “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”

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Virtual Grant Writing Workshop with Urban Jazz Dance Company
May
16

Virtual Grant Writing Workshop with Urban Jazz Dance Company

Come learn how to write a project grant to elevate your arts! This FREE workshop is intended for those who are new to grant writing. Antoine Hunter and Zahna Simon of Urban Jazz Dance Company will share their experiences and tips!

The workshop is provided for everybody who identifies as Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and any other Deaf identities. The workshop will focus on discussing types of grants, what you will need to begin and prepare your grant writing, and your grant questions.

3 Focuses:  

  1. Discussing what grants are out there, deadlines, etcetera.

  2. What you need to begin and prepare for your art project grants (individual artist).

  3. Your grant questions

Date: May 16, 2026

RSVP Deadline: May 8, 2026

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM PST / 1 - 3 PM EST

Location: Zoom

Event Hosts: Urban Jazz Dance Company and Deaf Spotlight

Access: The workshop will be interpreted in American Sign Language. If you need other access, please email Access@DeafSpotlight.org.  

All novice and experienced artists are welcome! 

This workshop is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists. Thank you for your understanding.  

For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs at least 2 weeks in advance before the event date. 

Zahna Simon: A San Francisco native and Deaf from birth, Ms. Zahna is a professional dancer, chemist, avid health nutritionist, researcher and Deaf advocate. Ms. Zahna is the Assistant Director for Urban Jazz Dance Company and the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival and a full time office manager at a Professional Fiduciary Office. She has been featured in KPBS TV, CBS Bay Sunday, Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine and Ikouii Creative’s Book, IN THE STUDIO, published on Stance on Dance and was a Deaf Editor for Sins Invalid Disability Justice Primer. 

Follow Zahna @deafenpointe.

Antoine Hunter: Bay Area native, Antoine Hunter also known as Purple Fire Crow is an award-winning Internationally-known African-American, Indigenous, Deaf, Disabled, choreographer, dancer, actor, instructor, speaker, Producer and Deaf advocate. He creates opportunities for Disabled, Deaf, and hearing artists and produces Deaf-friendly events, and founded the Urban Jazz Dance Company and Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival.

Follow Antoine @thegreatdancerah.

ID: Flyer for “Virtual Grant Writing Workshop” with purple and white text on a purple background, with illustrations of pencils peeking out on the right side. Text below: “For Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing Artists. Saturday, May 16, 2026. 10AM-12PM; 1PM-3PM EST. FREE!” Logos for Urban Jazz Dance Company and Deaf Spotlight on the bottom, with a scannable QR code on the bottom right corner.

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Storytelling through Branding & Marketing with Ta-Da Studios
May
17

Storytelling through Branding & Marketing with Ta-Da Studios

Storytelling through Branding & Marketing with Ta-Da Studios

As a creative agency, we have seen clients face the challenge of marketing and branding themselves and their companies or organizations. At the end of the day, branding and marketing is simply storytelling. Through our interactive workshop, learn and analyze various approaches to brands. Consider how your brand, ranging from logo, color palette, online presence, and digital and physical marketing, can all work together to reinforce your goals and messaging. Take steps towards your vision and empower yourself to make smart and calculated decisions that bring you closer to your audience and key partnerships!

The workshop will be led by Nikoyla and Eric, Co-Founders of Ta-Da Studios, that supporting with marketing strategies for Deaf Art Communities. This workshop will cover how to start up business an artist, and things to need to know before you start up your own art business.

When: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time:
1 PM to 3 PM PST
Format: Zoom
Workshop fee:
$25

Registration deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

SPACE LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE 

All novice and experienced artists are welcome! 

This workshop is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists. Thank you for your understanding.  

For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs at least 2 weeks in advance before the event date. 

ID: Flyer for “Essential Tips for Sustainability with Monica Foletta”, with an abstract illustration showing a hand supported by a stack of gears using a row of columns as seeping stones towards a circle. Text below title: “Sunday April 19, 1-3 PM PST, Zoom. Workshop fee: $25. Register by 4/15/26. DeafSpotlight.org . The logos for Deaf Spotlight and Art & Design are on bottom right corner around a scannable QR code.

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Jesus Christ Superstar
May
17

Jesus Christ Superstar

The rise and fall of a superstar.

Passion. Betrayal. Redemption. And the ultimate rock opera. Jesus Christ Superstar is a global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades. A collaboration between theatrical powerhouses Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is a high-energy rock musical that reimagines the last weeks of Jesus Christ's life focusing on his relationships, struggles, and ultimate sacrifice. Told through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, this iconic show brings new life to the Biblical story. Don't miss the musical phenomenon that changed the stage forever and set a whole new bar for musical theater!

Where: 5th Avenue Theatre; 1308 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

When: Sunday, May 17

Door Opens: 12:30 pm

Show Start Time: 1:30 pm

Promo Code: ASL

ID: Background of a sunset sky, blue at the top of image and gradually brighten up to light pink at bottom of picture. Across in the middle of flyer in white letters; “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”

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History Café: Field Notes Podcast
May
20

History Café: Field Notes Podcast

Join HistoryLink’s Tony Williams for a live recording of the Field Notes podcast featuring UW Architecture Professor Vikram Prakash. We’re digging into the intersection of deep time and urban design to discover how Seattle’s geological past continues to shape its future.

When: Wednesday, May 20

Where: Museum of History & Industry; 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA

Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Event Starts: 6:30 pm

ASL Interpreters: David Rice and Dory Radebaugh

NOTE: This event is also available virtually.

ID: A black and white photograph showing three white men, two are sitting down, and one is standing behind them. An old radio microphone is in the middle of the group of men.

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The Circus of Second Chances
Jun
10

The Circus of Second Chances

On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall to reveal their flaws and journeys to redemption.

The audience plays a vital part in The Circus of Second Chances, in which ropes are dancescapes, trapezes are windows to the soul, and spinning hoops are portals to infinite possibility. In our homes we are out at sea, on our living room couch we find ourselves on an epic odyssey; so much rests upon the fate of a dozen lemons.

Leveraging their long running friendships with each other, Emma Curtiss, Melissa Knowles, and Terry Crane put all their talents and quirky craftiness into this dada circus romp. They climb, cavort, invert, revert, and subvert in this capricious acrobatic piece as they ask, “What does your heart wish for?”

Featuring trapezes, ropes, Cyr wheel, equilibrism, handbalancing, clown, and live music. 

When: May 20 - June 14
ASL Interpreted Show: Wednesday, June 10
Time Doors Open: 7:30 pm
Time Show Starts: 8:00 pm
Show Runtime: 90 Minutes with no intermission

Where: 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA

Interpreter: Jeff Wildenstein

ID: A person sitting on an armchair, holding up another person balancing on the person’s head. The balancing person is looking through a wineglass as if it is a spyglass. Behind the sitting person, another person is sitting on the armchair and pointing. Several lemons scattered on the ground and one lemon on top of the balancing person’s head. On the top of the flyer, in white letters: “Acrobatic Conundrum: The Circus of Second Chances.” On bottom of the flyer, in white letters, “12th Avenue Arts” and “May 29 - June 14”.

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Flow Fest Event with HulaBella
Jun
12
to Jun 14

Flow Fest Event with HulaBella

Intro to HoopASL: Get ready for an exciting and unique experience where hand coordination meets fun fitness! In this workshop, you’ll discover the basics of hula hooping like you’ve never imagined before. Not only will you learn fundamental hooping tricks, but you’ll also incorporate handshapes and gestures from American Sign Language (ASL) that we use every day!

ASL Level #2: Deep Dive Into the Quiet Side: Ready to take your ASL skills to the next level? In this immersive class, we’ll explore the rich history and culture of the Deaf community while sharpening your understanding of advanced ASL grammar and context.

What we’ll cover:

  • Deaf History & Culture: Learn about the milestones, achievements, and traditions that shape the Deaf community today.

  • Comparing Hearing & Deaf Grammar: Understand the nuances of Deaf grammar, including sentence structure, non-manual signals, and how it differs from hearing-based grammar.

  • ASL Challenge: Put your skills to the test with fun, engaging challenges designed to push your ASL abilities and boost confidence.

  • Sign Review: A comprehensive review of all the signs you’ve learned so far, reinforcing key vocabulary and refining your skills.

  • Q&A Session: Have any burning questions? This is your chance to ask anything about Deaf culture, Deaf individuals, or the ASL language itself. We’ll answer all your curiosities!

When: June 12 - 14, multiple times

Where: Woodland Park; 5001 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA

Tickets: The festival is free, but you need a pass to attend all workshops, as some are not free.

Deaf Instructor: Monica Foletta; HulaBella

ID: Blue circle with lighter blue and red swirling in the middle. On edge of circle, Seattle Flow Arts Collective

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History Café: Shelf Life Community Story Project
Jun
17

History Café: Shelf Life Community Story Project

The Shelf Life Community Story Project records oral histories with current and former residents of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood. Join contributors for a talk about their new book, Limitless: Stories from the Neighborhood that Shaped Seattle, the culmination of a multi-year oral history project in Seattle’s historically redlined Central District neighborhood. Stories of innovation, interdependence, self-determination, creativity, and resistance are illustrated by seven artists with roots in the CD.

When: Wednesday, June 17

Where: Museum of History & Industry; 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA

Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Event Starts: 6:30 pm

ASL Interpreters: Emily Thiel & Erin Baretich

NOTE: This event is also available virtually.

ID: In the background, it shows the colorful blocks with a snippet of a black-and-white photograph of buildings. On the left side, a black and white photograph of three children huddling on the ground. Forefront is a sepia photograph of a Black man grinning, standing in front of the car.

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Frida... A Self-Portrait
Jun
20

Frida... A Self-Portrait

The singular Frida Kahlo comes to life through the spirit of playwright and performer Vanessa Severo in this stunning one-woman show. Severo explores the parallels between their two lives as she embodies the many facets of this complex artist. With music and movement, Frida’s evocative art, multilayered love life, and distinctive philosophy are sketched out in a visual dynamo of a piece that encourages us all to realize we are not alone.

Where: Union Arts Center, 700 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

When: Saturday, June 20th

Door Opens: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: Red-orange background. In the top left corner is a flower crown illustration with purple, yellow, and blue flowers. In the bottom right hand corner is an illustration of blue dresses on a clothesline. In the center in bold, white text reads, "Frida...A Self-Portrait", underneath in smaller white text reads written and performed by Vanessa Severo, directed by Joanie Schultz.

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ADWAS Preschool Camp
Jul
6
to Jul 10

ADWAS Preschool Camp

SAVE THE DATE

More Information Coming Soon!

ID: A flyer showing creatures under the sea; fish, jellyfish, turtles and coral. In the middle, texts show: “ Save the Date! Summer Camp 2026” Preschool Camp: July 6 - 10, Deaf Camp: July 20 - 24, CODA Camp: August 3 -7”

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ADWAS Deaf Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

ADWAS Deaf Camp

SAVE THE DATE

More Information Coming Soon!

ID: A flyer showing creatures under the sea; fish, jellyfish, turtles and coral. In the middle, texts show: “ Save the Date! Summer Camp 2026” Preschool Camp: July 6 - 10, Deaf Camp: July 20 - 24, CODA Camp: August 3 -7”

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The General (1926)
Jul
27

The General (1926)

Widely regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made, Buster Keaton’s The General delivers breathtaking stunts, perfectly timed comedy, and pulse-pounding action—all set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Keaton stars as a devoted train engineer whose beloved locomotive and sweetheart are both stolen by enemy forces, leading to one of cinema’s most thrilling and hilarious chase sequences. 

Experience this timeless classic as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen with the Paramount Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ providing a lively, heart-pounding score that amplifies every daring leap and comedic twist. 

Where: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street, Seattle, WA

When: Monday, July 27

Door Opens: 6:00 pm

Film Start time: 7:00 pm

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with info@deafspotlight.org for information on how to get tickets!

ID: Two rows of boxcars with the train at the bottom of the poster. Front of train, a person is riding the cowcatcher. On the top, a end of boxcar with Silent Movie Mondays logo. The first row of boxcars has a title “STG Presents Buster Keaton in”. THe second row of boxcards has “With Tyler Pattison on the Mighty Wurlitzer and Foley Sound by Paul Hansen” and next boxcar has “The General”. On the bottom corner “July 27, 2026. The Paramount Theatre”

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ADWAS CODA Camp
Aug
3
to Aug 7

ADWAS CODA Camp

SAVE THE DATE

More Information Coming Soon!

ID: A flyer showing creatures under the sea; fish, jellyfish, turtles and coral. In the middle, texts show: “ Save the Date! Summer Camp 2026” Preschool Camp: July 6 - 10, Deaf Camp: July 20 - 24, CODA Camp: August 3 -7”

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Faust (1926)
Apr
27

Faust (1926)

Witness a battle for the soul on the grandest scale in F.W. Murnau’s silent masterpiece Faust, a landmark of German Expressionist cinema. With breathtaking visuals, stunning special effects, and haunting atmosphere, this legendary adaptation of Goethe’s classic tale follows a scholar who makes a fateful deal with the devil. 

Experience this epic story of temptation, redemption, and eternal struggle as the Paramount Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ fills the space with an unforgettable, live score—heightening the film’s supernatural drama and visual splendor. 

Where: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street, Seattle, WA

When: Monday, April 27

Door Opens: 6:00 pm

Film Start time: 7:00 pm

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with info@deafspotlight.org for information on how to get tickets!

ID: A poster with a yellow sky and a village skyline at the bottom of the poster. In the center of the poster, a red hand holds the old-fashioned hourglass. Inside the hourglass shows an old man, half of his face is yellow and the other side is red, with a long white beard that turns into sand at the bottom of the hourglass. Above the red hand, “STG Presents” “F.W. Muranu’s” “Faust”. On the hourglass, above the man “April 27, 2026. The Paramount Theatre”. On the hourglass, under the sand, “With Christian Elliott on the Mighty Wurlitzer”

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Centrifuge
Apr
25

Centrifuge

Science News meets Science Fiction. 5 playwrights, 5 science writers, and a full complementary of theater artists. Plus the power of random. 5 World Premiere 10 minutes Science Plays, each with its own introductory Science Talk.

When: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Theatre Off Jackson; 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA

Interpreters: Laura Bietman and Delaney Toone

ID: A picture of an amusement ride - blurring in the spinning motion. Top of the flyer, blue logo of Infinity Box Theatre Project with black logo of Theatre Off Jackson on the opposite corner. In the middle, in red letters “Centrifuge” with “ April 24 & 25, 2026. 7:30 pm” underneath.

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Essential Tips for Sustainability with Monica Foletta
Apr
19

Essential Tips for Sustainability with Monica Foletta

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

This workshop explores how to create work that truly resonates with your community; while learning how to challenge and refine your ideas so they can grow into meaningful demand. We’ll discuss how knowledge becomes a powerful tool to protect and sustain your creative vision. helping you understand what aligns with your values, what doesn’t, and how to honor your work in evolving spaces, including conversations around artists and AI. 

Instructor bio: Hula Bella is an international professional Deaf Hula Hooper and Fire Dance Performer from Los Angeles. She has been in flow arts for 15 years and is a certified Hoop Flow Dance instructor. She runs her own Deaf Wear Apparel business where it's all about Deafness and Halloween! Hula Bella is a host of ASL SK8 DAY & DEAFoWEEN!

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026  

Time: 1 PM to 3 PM PST 

Format: Virtual via Zoom 

Price: $25 

This event will be in ASL only. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2026

SPACE LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE

All novice and experienced artists are welcome! 

This workshop is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists. Thank you for your understanding.  

For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs at least 2 weeks in advance before the event date. 

ID: Flyer for “Essential Tips for Sustainability with Monica Foletta”, with an abstract illustration showing a hand supported by a stack of gears using a row of columns as seeping stones towards a circle. Text below title: “Sunday April 19, 1-3 PM PST, Zoom. Workshop fee: $25. Register by 4/15/26. DeafSpotlight.org . The logos for Deaf Spotlight and Art & Design are on bottom right corner around a scannable QR code.

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Les Miserables
Apr
19

Les Miserables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Where: The Paramount Theatre; 911 Pine Street Seattle, WA

When: Saturday, April 19th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: Dark blue background with skyline of 19th Century Paris, a black and white linocut portrait of small girl looking sideway with a red flag behind her. Above the girl, in silver words: "“Les Misérables”.

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Les Miserables
Apr
18

Les Miserables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Where: The Paramount Theatre; 911 Pine Street Seattle, WA

When: Saturday, April 18th

Door Opens: 7:00 pm

Show Start Time: 8:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: Dark blue background with skyline of 19th Century Paris, a black and white linocut portrait of small girl looking sideway with a red flag behind her. Above the girl, in silver words: "“Les Misérables”.

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History Café: Preserving the Vision of Asahel Curtis
Apr
15

History Café: Preserving the Vision of Asahel Curtis

Join Margaret Weatherbee, Head of Collections at the Washington State Historical Society and History Museum, for an in-depth look at the digitization and preservation of the Asahel Curtis Collection. This collection features over 42,000 images by photographer Asahel Curtis (1873-1941) that document the evolution of life in the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century.

When: Wednesday, April 15

Where: Museum of History & Industry; 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA

Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Event Starts: 6:30 pm

ASL Interpreters: David Rice and Erin Baretich

NOTE: This event is also available virtually.

ID: Black and white photo of two sellers standing behind tall piles of vegetables on a table at the farmer's market.

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Seattle Deaf Film Festival (Streaming)
Apr
13
to Apr 26

Seattle Deaf Film Festival (Streaming)

Deaf Spotlight believes in cultivating a vibrant community of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing filmmakers, actors, writers, and producers.

We will feature a weekend festival from April 10-12, 2026 at Northwest Film Forum. This festival will be streamed from April 13-26, 2026.

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Mary Jane
Apr
11

Mary Jane

Mary Jane is a cheerful caregiver and unflagging advocate for her toddler, Alex, who lives with cerebral palsy and chronic illness—but the American healthcare system can wear anybody down, especially a single parent. While navigating her son’s health challenges, Mary Jane meets and builds community with women from all walks of life, experiencing joy and connection amidst the distress and heartbreak. Poignantly humorous and deeply cathartic, this semi-autobiographical drama by Tony-nominated playwright Amy Herzog is a love letter to caregivers and support systems of all kinds.

Where: Seattle Rep, Leo K. Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA

When: Saturday, April 11th

Doors Open: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

To Select ASL Seats: In the ticketing platform, find the interpreter icon in the seating chart to pick ASL seating.

ID: Orange flyer with a goldfish shaded in purple swimming in a fishbowl in the middle of the flyer. Above the goldfish, it shows a heartbeat line (EKG). Behind the fishbowl, in white letters: “Mary Jane”.

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Seattle Deaf Film Festival (In Person)
Apr
10
to Apr 12

Seattle Deaf Film Festival (In Person)

Deaf Spotlight believes in cultivating a vibrant community of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing filmmakers, actors, writers, and producers.

We will feature our 8th Seattle Deaf Film Festival from April 10-12, 2026 at Northwest Film Forum. This festival will be streamed from April 13-26, 2026.

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The Best Damn Thing
Apr
8

The Best Damn Thing

It’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has invited Rachel, her much cooler ex-best friend and their theatre teacher’s favorite, to her house to pitch the show in hopes that Rachel can convince him to program it for their spring musical. Over the course of one evening of workshopping, the two girls rekindle their friendship and reopen old wounds. The Best Damn Thing is a piercing and boldly theatrical exploration of what it means to be a teenage girl in a world that refuses to take you seriously.

When: Wednesday, April 8th

Who: Dacha Theatre

Where: 12th Avenue Arts; 1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Doors Open: 7:00 pm
Show Starts: 7:30 pm

ID: A poster in various shades of purple, with a large heart and crossbones in the middle. It reads "The Best Damn Thing."

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The Gravewood Release Party
Apr
7

The Gravewood Release Party

Book release party- During this special release event, Kelly Andrew will be in conversation with local Seattle author Kamilah Cole. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear more about the new book, Kelly's writing process, and other fun tidbits before getting the chance to meet both authors and have their copies of The Gravewood signed.

NOTE: Kelly Andrew is a Deaf author and the character in the book is also Deaf.

When: Tuesday, April 7th

Where: Beguiled Books; 109 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Doors Open: 6:15 pm

Event Starts: 6:30 pm

ID: a pink background with with white clouds with a book cover on left and two circular headshots on right. Text in the middle: “The Gravewood Release Party, Kelly Andrew in conversation with Kamilah Cole, Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, Beguiled Books in Pioneer Square.”

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ASL Storytimes - Fairwood Library
Apr
5

ASL Storytimes - Fairwood Library

Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families.

Families are welcome to stay for 30 minutes of play time with an interpreter available.

Presented by Phelan Conheady.

When: Sunday, April 5, from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Where: Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton WA 98058

All ages welcome with adult. 

Registration not required. 

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”.

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Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show
Apr
3

Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show

Come join us for a Frisky Friday evening of Comedy/Varieté, which is an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performances mixed with bizarre and often humorous talents.

Shows may include aerialists, jugglers, magicians, dancers, rope acts, bubble acts, clowns, acrobats and the weird and the wonderful! Attendees must be 18+ as this Frisky Friday is slightly “saucier” humor and a burlesque act or two.

Where: Broadway Performance Hall; 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

When: Friday, April 3; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Interpreters: Amie Pease and Jessica Skolrood

Discount: 50% off the tickets with ASL50

ID: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”

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Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show
Mar
29

Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show

Come join us for an evening of Comedy/Varieté, which is an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performances mixed with bizarre and often humorous talents. Shows may include aerialists, jugglers, magicians, dancers, rope acts, bubble acts, clowns, acrobats, and the weird and the wonderful!

All afternoon matinee shows are geared toward families and children.

Where: Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

When: Sunday, March 29; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Interpreters: Amie Pease and Jessica Skolrood

Discount: Pay What You Can

ID: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”

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Book Launch: Someone to Daydream About
Mar
28

Book Launch: Someone to Daydream About

Join us for the Seattle launch of the YA romcom Someone to Daydream About by Deaf author Sydney Langford, who will be joined by USA Today bestselling author Kamilah Cole. They'll discuss this swoony, fast-paced romance that's perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Soloman and Alice Oseman and stars a Deaf, demiromantic teen who falls in love with the lead singer of America's most popular boyband during a whirlwind summer tour. This event will include an audience Q&A and StDA book signing with Sydney.

Notes about the event: ASL interpreters will be at the event. Sydney's service dog will also be in attendance, but he will be working, so we ask that you don't interact with him. Masks are required to attend, and will be available at the venue.

When: Saturday, March 28

Door Opens at 6:15
Event: 6:30 to 8:30 pm


Where:
Charlie's Queer Books; 465 N 36th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

ID: a graphic with a light pink patterned background reading “SEATTLE LAUNCH! Presented by Charlie’s.” It features the book cover of Someone to Daydream About by Sydney Langford—an illustrated blonde and pink-haired couple leaning together against a city skyline—and two circular headshots: a white person with short brown hair dyed pink at the ends, and a smiling black person with long braids. Text says the author will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Kamilah Cole, hold a Q&A, raffle, and book signing on March 28, 2026, 6:30 pm PDT, at 465 N 36th St, Seattle, 98103. ASL interpreters will be present.

 

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Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show
Mar
26

Moisture Festival: ASL-Interpreted Show

Come join us for an evening of Comedy/Varieté, which is an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performances mixed with bizarre and often humorous talents. Shows may include aerialists, jugglers, magicians, dancers, rope acts, bubble acts, clowns, acrobats and the weird and the wonderful!

Where: Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

When: Thursday, March 26; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Interpreters: Amie Pease and David Rice

Discount: 50% discount on tickets using ASL50.

ID: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”

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Taxes and Finance Planning with TZORNOZA LLC
Mar
22

Taxes and Finance Planning with TZORNOZA LLC

This workshop will be led by Travis Zornoza, a Deaf owner of TZORNOZA LLC, a ffinancial services business, in collaboration with his wife, Stephanie Zornoza, a business administrator and owner of The ASL Shop. The workshop will cover foundational financial concepts for business owners, including an overview of taxes and guidance on developing financial agreements. 

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026  

Time: 1 PM to 3 PM PST 

Format: Virtual via Zoom 

Price: $25 

What to bring: your notebook and pen 

This event will be in ASL only. 

SPACE LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE  

All novice and experienced artists are welcome! 

This workshop is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists. Thank you for your understanding.  

For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs at least 2 weeks in advance before the event date. 

Please REGISTER by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6pm PST. More details will be shared after your confirmation. 

ID: Flyer for Art & Design event, “Creative Professional Development Workshop Series presents Taxes & Finance Planning with Travis Zornoza” with the title on top. Collage of illustrations showing money-related items: money signs, credit card being used, a number keypad spitting out paper, etc. Text on the left: “Sunday March 22, 1-3 PM PST, Zoom. Workshop Fee: $25.” QR code below, with the website at the bottom: “DeafSpotlight.org”. 

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History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard
Mar
18

History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard

Join Brad Holden, author of Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard for a discussion of one of Seattle’s most mysterious figures. Hubbard first appeared in the papers in 1919 for his supposed invention of a perpetual motion machine that harnessed energy from Earth’s atmosphere. From there, he transformed himself into a bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, and eventually “the Johnny Appleseed of LSD”.

Where: Museum of History and Industry; 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

When: Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm


History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI.

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Jessica Skolrood

ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. In addition, a limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. For more accessibility support, email programs@mohai.org two weeks before the program.

ID: Black and white photograph of a book titled “Seattle Mystic: Alfred M. Hubbard. Inventor, Bootlegger & Psychedelic Pioneer.” By Brad Holden. Foreword by Don Lattin. Next to title, a black and white photograph of a white man with a tie, grinning and below, other old black and white photograph of Seattle with Smith Tower in the background. The background behind the book is blue and pink in psychedelic swirls."

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ASL Storytimes - Kenmore Library
Mar
14

ASL Storytimes - Kenmore Library

eJoin teacher and storyteller Sam Sanders for Story Time in American Sign Language.

Enjoy signed stories, movement, and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families.

Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time, with an interpreter available.

When: Saturday, March 14, from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Where: Kenmore Library; 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore WA 9802

All ages welcome with adult. 

Registration not required. 

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”.

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Friday Story Circles
Mar
13

Friday Story Circles

Story circles is an opportunity for our five classrooms to gather for storytime with their parents.  We open it to community parents with Deaf children who want to bring their little ones to watch, connect with other kids and parents and to learn and practice their signs.

Where: HSDC Conference Room; Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center; 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

When: Friday, March 13. From 9:00 am to 10:30 am

ID: Logo consist of blue letters: HSDC with smaller font under: Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center

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The Notebook
Mar
8

The Notebook

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.” The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan HansenNext to NormalRENT) and Schele Williams (The WizAida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.

Where: The Paramount Theatre; 911 Pine Street Seattle, WA

When: Sunday, March 8th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: In watercolor style with a rainbow palette, figures of two people embracing in a wetland and birds flying in the background. Above the couple, a title in blue letters, “ The Notebook: The Musical”.

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Friday Story Circles
Mar
6

Friday Story Circles

Story circles is an opportunity for our five classrooms to gather for storytime with their parents.  We open it to community parents with Deaf children who want to bring their little ones to watch, connect with other kids and parents and to learn and practice their signs.

Where: HSDC Conference Room; Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center; 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

When: Friday, March 6. From 9:00 am to 10:30 am

ID: Logo consist of blue letters: HSDC with smaller font under: Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center

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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Feb
28

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare’s most popular comedy pulls us once again into the magic of the moonlight. Four young lovers flee their families in pursuit of love in the forest but get more than they bargained for when they land in the middle of a faerie feud. A chaotic night of love potions, merry mischief, and mismatched couples—plus a very lost troupe of actors—weaves an otherworldly spell. When morning comes, will the midsummer enchantment last, or fade like a dream?

Where: Union Arts Center; 700 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

When: Saturday, February 28th

Door Opens: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: Purple background. In the top left corner is a purple and blue illustration of the moon. In the bottom right corner is a red illustration of a rose. In the center in bold, white text reads "A Midsummer Night's Dream", underneath in smaller white text reads by William Shakespeare, directed by Desdemona Chiang.


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The World Looks Different Sitting Down
Feb
20
to Mar 1

The World Looks Different Sitting Down

Have you ever become invisible in Whole Foods? Or fielded a stranger’s question about your sexual functioning? Enter the absurd world of Teal Sherer. The World Looks Different Sitting Down is her tale of confronting the world at crotch level to bust open misconceptions and limitations about life as a wheelchair user. Drawing from traditions of standup comedy, theater, and dance, Teal’s storytelling weaves together realism with heightened physical theater for a bold, unapologetic evening that’s hilarious, enraging, and heartrending.

When: The show runs from February 20 to March 1. The show is 65 minutes long with no intermission.

List of dates and times is below:

  • Friday, Feb 20 at 7:30 pm - Opening Night

  • Saturday, Feb 21 at 7:30 pm

  • Sunday, Feb 22 at 2:00 pm

  • Thursday, Feb 26 at 7:30 pm

  • Friday, Feb 27 at 7:30 pm

  • Saturday, Feb 28 at 7:30 pm

  • Sunday, Mar 1 at 2:00 pm

Where: Seattle Public Theater; 7312 West Green Lake Dr N, Seattle (North shore of Green Lake)

Accessbility: Open captioning for all performances and additional seating for wheelchair-using patrons.

For the best view of open captions, reserve seats in the middle section.

ID: Orange background with a blonde white woman sitting in the wheelchair. The legs are crossed, the woman is glancing on her right side and smiling while resting on her right fist. Above the woman, in light orange letters “The World Looks Different Sitting Down” In smaller words on either side of the woman “Written and Performed by Teal Sherer” “Feb 20 - March 1 Directed and choreographed by Jessica Wallenfels”. On the bottom of poster, logos of Seattle Public Theater, 4Culture, ArtsFund, National Endowment for the Arts and ArtsWA. The QR Code is on bottom right corner of the poster.

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History Café: Indigenous Forestry
Feb
18

History Café: Indigenous Forestry

Join local Tribal forestry professionals, who will trace millennia of stewardship by Indigenous peoples to manage forests based on holistic worldviews of connectedness of communities with their environments. With colonization, this ethos was displaced with forest policy centered on timber production, resulting in disruption of environmental processes. Today, Indigenous peoples are asserting greater influence over management of their ancestral forest lands through their exercise of self-determination and application of traditional knowledge and western science.

Where: Museum of History and Industry; 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

When: Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 pm


History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI.

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Jessica Skolrood

ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. In addition, a limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. For more accessibility support, email programs@mohai.org two weeks before the program.

ID: A vintage sepia colored photograph of a little girl kneeling in the field of tall wild flowers. Beside the girl, there is a wooden sign “Grand Fir Plantation. Planted by Taholah Grade School, 5th & 6th Graders - 1970. Help Prevent Forest Fires”.

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The Wiz
Feb
15

The Wiz

The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and theChicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.  Everybody rejoice!

Where: The Paramount Theatre; 911 Pine Street Seattle, WA

When: Sunday, February 15th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

ID: On the bottom of poster, in golden words: The WIZ with a sparkle coming from “I”. Above the title, four people grinning. From Left to Right, a person dressed as a lion, a woman in a blue dress, a person dressed as a tin person, and a person dressed as a scarecrow.

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Here There Are Blueberries
Feb
14

Here There Are Blueberries

2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist | Five-time Lucille Lortel Award nominee | Two-time Helen Hayes Award winner | Named one of the “10 Best Plays of 2024” (Wall Street Journal)

In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity.

Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA

When: Saturday, February 14th

Doors Open: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

To Select ASL Seats: In the ticketing platform, find the interpreter icon in the seating chart to pick ASL seating.

ID: A flyer showing a close up of 35mm camera with lens in middle. The lens reflect a group od people sitting together, smiling and eating from bowls. The group is dressed in 1940’s fashions. Under lens, in white letters: “Here There Are Blueberries”

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Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Feb
13

Monty Python's SPAMALOT

A musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail!

The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has everything that makes a great knight at the theater, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake. SPAMALOT features well-known song titles, such as "Always Looks on the Bright Side of Life," "The Song That Goes Like This," "Find Your Grail," and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theater canon.

Where: 5th Avenue Theatre; 1308 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

When: Friday, Feburary 13

Door Opens: 6:30 pm

Show Start Time: 7:30 pm

Promo Code: ASL

ID: Sky with wispy clouds in background. Across the middle, in red letters; “Monty Pythons’s” and in yellow letters under; “SPAMALOT”.

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Immigration 101
Feb
13

Immigration 101

This Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing–only workshop introduces the main U.S. immigration pathways and explains who may qualify for each option. Participants will learn the real costs of pursuing immigration relief — including filing fees and common hidden expenses such as medical exams, translations, travel, and legal or accredited-representative support — and why there is no single “line” to immigrate.

When: Friday, February 13 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Where: Virtual - the link will be shared with the purchase of tickets

ID: The flyer has a light gray city skyline in the background. In front of the skyline, along the bottom half of the image, there is a row of black silhouettes of people walking from left to right. The silhouettes include adults and children, some carrying backpacks, suggesting families and individuals traveling together.

At the very top is the Hands United logo: a small circular blue icon with two hands forming a sign inside it. Next to the logo, the words “HANDS UNITED” appear in red, all capital letters.

Below that, in very large bold text, it says:

IMMIGRATION

101

The number “101” is large and red.

Centered beneath the title is a block of text that reads:

“This is a three-part, Deaf-and Hard-of-Hearing-only workshop series designed to help DHH community members understand real immigration pathways, real costs, real wait times, and why there is no single ‘line’ to immigrate to the United States.”

Near the bottom of the flyer, the event details appear in white text:

February 13, 20, 27

4pm–6pm PST

Below that are three pricing lines:

  • general admission – $5 (no CEUs)

  • student – $25 (0.6 CEUs)

  • professional – $60 (0.6 CEUs)

In the lower left corner is a blue Zoom camera icon with the word Zoom, indicating the event is online.

In the lower right corner, the words REGISTER HERE appear in red capital letters above a black-and-white QR code.

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Salon of Shame #118
Feb
10

Salon of Shame #118

At Salon of Shame, where we laugh and cry-laugh at the adolescent writings of those brave enough to read them on stage.

When:
Tuesday, February 10.

  • Doors open at 7:00 pm.

  • Show starts at 8:00 pm 

Where: Theatre Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 

Interpreters: Jeff Wildenstein and a friend!

You'll notice this is a new ticketing interface for us--and that tickets to ALL 2026 shows are available now!

NOTE: The mechanism to select a seat in our ASL section is not yet there. We've asked for it and hope to use it for all subsequent shows. SO! for this time:

1. Buy your ticket(s)

2. Email to Phyllis Fletcher (including number of tickets)

3. On the night of the show, our ASL section will be big enough to include you & your party!

ID: black background with a pixelated unicorn with front hoofs up in the air on left with rainbow banner behind it.

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