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.
Nature Art Walk with Sienna, a SUNGuide
Nature Art Walk with Sienna- Art of Seeing
Join us for a peaceful nature art walk with Sienna, a SUNGuide who frequently explores Discovery Park and knows its trails well. This walk is more than just a stroll—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and connect with the natural world through art and presence.
We’ll meet at the Discovery Park Visitor Center, then take a guided walk together, pausing to notice what catches our eyes.
We’ll take moments of silence to observe wildlife, sketch in our sketchbooks, and reflect on how to stay grounded and fully present in nature.
For access requests or questions, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Location: Discover Park Visitor Center, Seattle, WA
FREE EVENT at the courtesy of 4Culture & City of Seattle Parks & Recreation
Register by Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026, to secure your spot.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for uneven terrain and changing weather.
Bring water, snacks, and your sketchbook.
Let’s celebrate the shift of the season together—see you there!
The Play That Goes Wrong
Returning Summer 2026 due to popular demand!
It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery to unexpected understudies, the show must go on. But will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance?
Fueled by energetic physical comedy, this award-winning London and Broadway sensation will have the whole family rolling in the aisles—brought to life with Seattle Rep’s signature craftsmanship, technical brilliance, and behind-the-scenes magic.
Returning to the Bagley Wright stage in Summer 2026 due to popular demand, The Seattle Times says "run, don't walk, to Seattle Rep" to catch this comedy hit of the season (for the first...or fifth...time)!
Host: Seattle Rep
Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, September 20th
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: Tilted yellow flyer with a purple chandler snapping off it’s chain, the title is in white letters "“The Play That Goes Wrong” behind the chandler’s chain. The “R” in “Wrong” is reversed.
Seattle Reads: Sara Nović Discusses "True Biz"
True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.
About the author:
Sara Nović is the author of the New York Times bestseller “True Biz” and “Girl at War,” both of which won the American Library Association’s Alex Award. Her latest book is “Mother Tongue: A Memoir.” She is an activist and an instructor of deaf studies and creative writing, and lives in Pennsylvania with her family.
Host: Seattle Public Library / Seattle Reads
When: Friday, September 25
Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Where: Seattle Public Library; Ballard Branch; 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA
Access Needs: ASL interpretation and CART Live Captioning are provided
Registration is REQUIRED
ID: On left side, a white person with short brown hair, big black framed glasses, wearing blue button up shirt and sleeves are rolled up. The person is sitting front of bookshelves. On the right side, it is a book cover of “True Biz”, each letter of tile is in different color, and with a hand shape in 1, each finger in a different color and pattern.
Seattle Reads: Sara Nović Discusses "True Biz"
True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.
About the author:
Sara Nović is the author of the New York Times bestseller “True Biz” and “Girl at War,” both of which won the American Library Association’s Alex Award. Her latest book is “Mother Tongue: A Memoir.” She is an activist and an instructor of deaf studies and creative writing, and lives in Pennsylvania with her family.
Host: Seattle Public Library / Seattle Reads
When: Friday, September 25
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where: Hugo House, Lapis Theater, 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Access Needs: ASL interpretation and CART Live Captioning are provided
Registration is REQUIRED
ID: On left side, a white person with short brown hair, big black framed glasses, wearing blue button up shirt and sleeves are rolled up. The person is sitting front of bookshelves. On the right side, it is a book cover of “True Biz”, each letter of tile is in different color, and with a hand shape in 1, each finger in a different color and pattern.
Seattle Reads: Sara Nović Discusses "True Biz"
True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.
About the author:
Sara Nović is the author of the New York Times bestseller “True Biz” and “Girl at War,” both of which won the American Library Association’s Alex Award. Her latest book is “Mother Tongue: A Memoir.” She is an activist and an instructor of deaf studies and creative writing, and lives in Pennsylvania with her family.
Host: Seattle Public Library / Seattle Reads
When: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Where: SouthEast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S. Holly St., Seattle, WA
Access Needs: ASL interpretation and CART Live Captioning are provided
Registration is REQUIRED
ID: On left side, a white person with short brown hair, big black framed glasses, wearing blue button up shirt and sleeves are rolled up. The person is sitting front of bookshelves. On the right side, it is a book cover of “True Biz”, each letter of tile is in different color, and with a hand shape in 1, each finger in a different color and pattern.
Seattle Reads: Sara Nović Discusses "True Biz"
True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.
About the author:
Sara Nović is the author of the New York Times bestseller “True Biz” and “Girl at War,” both of which won the American Library Association’s Alex Award. Her latest book is “Mother Tongue: A Memoir.” She is an activist and an instructor of deaf studies and creative writing, and lives in Pennsylvania with her family.
Host: Seattle Public Library / Seattle Reads
When: Saturday, September 26
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Where: Seattle Public Library; Central Branch; 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Access Needs: ASL interpretation and CART Live Captioning are provided
Registration is REQUIRED
ID: On left side, a white person with short brown hair, big black framed glasses, wearing blue button up shirt and sleeves are rolled up. The person is sitting front of bookshelves. On the right side, it is a book cover of “True Biz”, each letter of tile is in different color, and with a hand shape in 1, each finger in a different color and pattern.
Seattle Reads: Sara Nović Discusses "Mother Tongue"
Please join us on Sunday, Sept 27th for an in-person interview with Sara Nović, the author of "True Biz," the Seattle Reads 2026 selection, and "Mother Tongue." This is a collaborative effort between Seattle Public Library, Deaf Spotlight, HSDC and WA HLAA.
Although everyone is welcome, this is an event designed primarily for the Deaf community members and will be presented in ASL. Thank you for your understanding in advance!
Host: Seattle Public Library / Seattle Reads / Deaf Spotlight
When: Sunday, Sept 27 from 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Seattle Public Library -Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
It is made possible by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, with additional support from 4culture, Random House, and media sponsor, Seattle Times.
Access Needs: This event will be presented in ASL, with English voice overs and CART.
The Seattle Public Library is hosting four other Seattle Reads events with Sara Nović from Sept. 25 to 26. https://tinyurl.com/spl-novic
ID: Bright and graphic background, blue and yellow. At the top of the flyer, the logos of the Seattle Public Library, Deaf Spotlight, Deaf Lit Fest, HSDC and HLAA. On the left side of the flyer, a white person with black-framed glasses and a blue button-up shirt. A book cover of Mother Tongue. Next to the person, a colorful hand pointing up. On right side of flyer, in black block with transparent words reads: Seattle Public Library Presents: Sara Nović for the Deaf Community. Sunday, Sept 27. 11 am - 2 pm. Seattle Public Library. Central. 1000 4th Ave. Seattle, Wa 98104. tinyurl.com/spl-mothertongue
Puget Sound Association of the Deaf 125th Anniversary Celebration
This milestone event will highlight PSAD’s long-standing heritage in the Salish Sea (Puget Sound) region and will include performances, historical presentations, exhibitions and paid dinner.
Join us as we celebrate 125 incredible years of PSAD’s shared history, Deaf culture, leadership, and community connection. This special event will bring generations together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and support the future of PSAD.
Host: PSAD
When: Sunday, September 27
Doors Open: 12:00 pm
Event starts: 1:00 pm
Event ends: 8:00 pm
Where: Mercer Island Community and Event Center
Address: 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
Ticket Cost:
PSAD Member: $80.00
Non-member: $110.00
Children (5-12): $35.00
ID: Flyer with a mountain in the background with green letters: Puget Sound Association of the Deaf Marks the 125th Anniversary. “125” is in balloons, and “Anniversary” is spelled out on a golden banner. A superimposed picture of a photo from the early 1900s to a recent photograph. The bottom part of the flyer reads: September 27th, 2026. Mercer Island Community Center. Honoring 125 Years of Deaf Community, Culture, and Connection. Join us as we gather together to celebrate 125 incredible years of shared history, culture, and unity with guest speakers, performances, and community celebration. More details to come. Save the date! A PSAD logo on the bottom right of the flyer.”
Vendor Tips Workshop with Brittany Castle
This is one of the Creative Professional Development Workshop Series, by Art & Design Program - Deaf Spotlight, featuring accomplished Deaf professionals who are artists, business owners, and leaders within business and arts & culture nonprofit sectors.
Brittany Castle,the owner of 58 Creativity,will be the instructor for this workshop. You will learn how to improve your vendor selling, share many good tips from her experiences of business owners. Brittany Castle shares her experience running vendor booths, offering insight on how to be more successful selling products at different events, along with helpful tips to strengthen your future vendor booth setup and sales strategy.
Host: Deaf Spotlight
Workshop Title:Vendors Tips with Brittany Castle
When:Sunday, Sept 27, 2026
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM PST
Format: Zoom
Workshop fee: $25
Registration deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026
Payment Link: https://buy.stripe.com/aFa5kE4JT9nlds0acrbQY07
You must make a $25 payment to complete your registration.
All proceeds will help covering the program admin costs and instructor compensation.
ID: Flyer for “Vendor Tips with Brittany Castle, Founder of 58Creativity”. Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone along with mobile transaction devices. Subtitle above title: “Creative Professional Development Workshop Series”. Text under title: “Sunday, September 27, 1-3 PM PST, Zoom. Workshop fee: $25. Register by 8/25/26.” Logo for Art & Design on the left side with a scannable QR code below. Deaf Spotlight logo on the bottom, with “DeafSpotlight.org”.
Book Discussion (Articulate) with DLF Director!
Book Discussion with Rogan, Deaf Lit Fest Director
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Sunday, Oct 4 from 1-3 pm PST
Location: Deaf Spotlight, 1517 12th Avenue, Unit 202, Seattle, WA
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Here’s your chance to discuss Rachel Kolb’s new memoir “ARTICULATE,” among peers and get ready to meet Rachel in person at the Deaf Lit Fest the following weekend!
Get this book at any independent bookstore in Puget Sound region. Alternatively, you can borrow this book from your local library in person or via Libby. Be sure to read Kolb’s book on your own time beforehand and come ready to discuss your thoughts and feelings with your peers!
This event will be in ASL. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Questions? Send an email to deaflitfest@DeafSpotlight.org.
ID: Ad for Deaf Lit Fest, “Book Discussion with Rogan Shannon, Fest Director” on a teal background of writing supplies, flowers, and a coffee mug. A pinned Post-It note with text below: “Sunday, Oct 4, 1-5 PM. Deaf Spotlight, 1517 12th Ave, Seattle WA 98122. Snacks & Drinks provided!” Next to the post-it note is the book cover for Rachel Kolb’s “Articulate”. On the bottom are a scannable QR code and DS’s logo on top of DeafSpotlight.org/DeafLitFest .
Deaf Lit Fest
Our SECOND Deaf Lit Festival is coming! For this year, the festival has been extended from two to three days of bookish fun!
We will have a panel, book signing, workshops, story times, and artist vendors!
The schedule is coming soon, keep an eye out!
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Friday, October 10
Time: 7- 9 PM
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Tickets: COMING SOON!
ID: Teal background with bright orange items on top of the flyer: flowers, pen, notebooks, films, laptop keyboard, more notebooks, and a mug of coffee with latte art. Under the items, in large letters: Deaf Lit Fest. The dot above “i” in lit is shaped as a flame. Below the title: Our stories through our hands. Oct 9 - 11, 2026. Hugo House, Flame Emoji, Seattle, WA. Logos of Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, ArtsFund, ArtsWA, Office of Arts & Culture, The Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle Peoples Fund. Deafspotlight.org/DeafLitFest.
Deaf Lit Fest
Our SECOND Deaf Lit Festival is coming! For this year, the festival has been extended from two to three days of bookish fun!
We will have a panel, book signing, workshops, story times, and artist vendors!
The schedule is coming soon, keep an eye out!
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Tickets:COMING SOON!
ID: Teal background with bright orange items on top of the flyer: flowers, pen, notebooks, films, laptop keyboard, more notebooks, and a mug of coffee with latte art. Under the items, in large letters: Deaf Lit Fest. The dot above “i” in lit is shaped as a flame. Below the title: Our stories through our hands. Oct 9 - 11, 2026. Hugo House, Flame Emoji, Seattle, WA. Logos of Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, ArtsFund, ArtsWA, Office of Arts & Culture, The Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle Peoples Fund. Deafspotlight.org/DeafLitFest.
Deaf Lit Fest
Our SECOND Deaf Lit Festival is coming! For this year, the festival has been extended from two to three days of bookish fun!
We will have a panel, book signing, workshops, story times, and artist vendors!
The schedule is coming soon, keep an eye out!
When: Sunday, October 11
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Tickets:COMING SOON!
ID: Teal background with bright orange items on top of the flyer: flowers, pen, notebooks, films, laptop keyboard, more notebooks, and a mug of coffee with latte art. Under the items, in large letters: Deaf Lit Fest. The dot above “i” in lit is shaped as a flame. Below the title: Our stories through our hands. Oct 9 - 11, 2026. Hugo House, Flame Emoji, Seattle, WA. Logos of Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, ArtsFund, ArtsWA, Office of Arts & Culture, The Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle Peoples Fund. Deafspotlight.org/DeafLitFest.
Fancy Dancer
Growing up half Lakota and half white, Lara lives as an outsider until she discovers the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and is compelled to become a dancer. But with a body that doesn’t quite conform, can she make her dream come true? In this world premiere suitable for multigenerational audiences, renowned writer Larissa FastHorse (Broadway: The Thanksgiving Play) tells her own personal coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of perseverance and finding your community.
Performed by alternating actors, this heartfelt solo show stars FastHorse herself and rising star Burgandi Trejo Phoenix, bringing to life this story filled with humor, resilience, and hope.
Host: Seattle Children’s Theater
Where: Leo K. Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, October 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: Light teal background with a ballerina in a shade of purple, she is dancing. Yellow sparkles wrap around the ballerina. Title: Fancy Dancer is white letters, “Fancy” is behind the ballerina, and “Dancer” is in front of the ballerina.
Halloween Party
Deep in the woods, something is stirring. Inky caps creep. Zombie lumberjacks wander, still swinging their axes. And somewhere, in the darkest hollow, a witch is stirring her cauldron... waiting for visitors.
Welcome to the Cursed Forest, a Family-friendly Halloween Party!!
Play spooky-fun games for all ages, and grab some yummy treats to keep you going as you find your way through the cursed forest. Dress as whoever, or whatever, you'd love to meet in the cursed woods. A ghostly wanderer? A forest witch? A creature that's never been named? The scarier or funnier, the better!
Event Hosts: ADWAS, Washington Hands & Voices and Deaf Spotlight.
Free access provided by 4Culture.
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS); 8623 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA
Access: Voice and ProTactile interpreters will be available at the party. Please confirm your access needs in the RSVP form below.
ID: Flyer with gray background and huge yellow moon on left side. Two bare trees with a couple of mushrooms. One of trees have several jack-o-laterns hanging on the tree’s branches. On the bottom of the flyer, words in white and orange: “A family-friendly Halloween party: CURSED FOREST” 25 Oct 2026; Sunday. 10 am -2 pm. Seattle, WA. QR Code for RSVP form. Bottom, logos of ADWAS, Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, and Hands & Voices.
Waterfront Block Party 2026
Join us for the fifth annual Waterfront Block Party as we celebrate the fully realized 20-acre Waterfront Park during our biggest gathering of the season! Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks and family-friendly activities at Pier 62, Salish Steps, Pier 58 and neighboring waterfront businesses.
This is not merely a celebration but an opportunity to come together to ensure Waterfront Park continues to thrive as a vibrant gathering space, reflecting the diverse tapestry of our community.
Host: Friends of Waterfront Block Party
Where: Waterfront Park; 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, August 29
Time: 1 pm - 8 pm
Schedule: The schedule for Pier 62, Pier 58, and Salish Steps can be found on the website, listing each event at each hour.
We are committed to making this event as welcoming and accessible as possible. Below is a comprehensive overview of the accessibility features and resources available on-site:
Waterfront Park Amenities:
ADA Accessible Park: The entire Waterfront Park is designed with accessibility in mind, including paved pathways and accessible routes throughout.
Accessible Seating: Seating areas will include spaces designated for wheelchair users and companions.
Gender-Neutral, ADA Accessible Restrooms: Available at Pier 62 and Pier 58.
Water Stations: Located along the Park Promenade and on Pier 62
Event Accessibility Resources
To support a wide range of needs, the Waterfront Block Party will offer:
ASL Interpreters
Closed Captioning
Assisted Listening Devices
Sensory Tent: a calm, low-stimulation space for anyone who may need a break
Nursing Station/Tent for caregivers and families
Cooling Fans to help stay comfortable during warmer weather
Sensory Kits (available by request at the Friends of Waterfront Park Info Table), including:
Noise-reducing headphones
Ear plugs
Blankets
Weighted and scented neck wraps
Fidget tools and more
Courtesy Wheelchairs
Reserved Priority Seating near programming areas
Wheelchair Charging Outlets
If you require accommodations not listed above, please reach out at least one week before the event so we can do our best to assist:
253-656-6782
ID: Light green background with neon green blocking. Black letters “Waterfront Block Party”
Shakespeare in the Park: Coriolanus
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
Host: GreenStage
When: Sunday, August 9, at 7:00 pm
Where: Volunteer Park Amphitheater; 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
Host: GreenStage
When: Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 pm
Where: Volunteer Park Amphitheater; 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
ADWAS CODA Camp Performance
Summer Showcase Performances by Deaf & CODA Youth
Come and see two theatrical performances featuring Deaf and CODA youths this summer! These performances are co-produced by ADWAS and Deaf Spotlight.
The youth will perform "A House for Hermit Crab”, a story by Eric Carle. Please join us to show support and to celebrate all their hard work and talent!
English voiceovers available. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets.
Hosts: ADWAS & Deaf Spotlight
Friday, July 24- Deaf youths
Friday, Aug 7- CODA youths
Both performances will start at noon.
Volunteer Park Amphitheater
1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd
Seattle, WA 98102
Please RSVP using the following form: Youth Camp Performance 2026
Instructors: Anna Bracilano and Kai Winchester
Many thanks to our sponsors: ADWAS, Deaf Spotlight, 4 Culture, City of Seattle Arts and
Culture, Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation, and King County Parks.
**Free access at the courtesy of 4Culture**
For more information and access needs: please email info@deafspotlight.org
ID: Flyer for “Under the Sea: 2026 Youth Camp Performances” with the logos for Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, Office of Arts & Culture, IWPF, King County Parks across the top. Text on a background showing sea animals including jellyfish, fish, and plants: “Friday, July 24 & Aug 7. 12 PM-1:30 PM. Volunteer Park Amphitheater, Seattle, WA.” A QR code is on the bottom right corner to RSVP.
Shakespeare in the Park: Coriolanus
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
When: Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 pm
Where: Lynndale Park; 18927 72nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
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.
Host: STG Presents
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”
Shakespeare in the Park: Coriolanus
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
Host: GreenStage
When: Sunday, July 26, at 2:00 pm
Where: Volunteer Park Amphitheater; 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
Disability Pride Celebration
Join us for story time at 11 a.m. at the Picnic Shelter near the historic carousel. We'll sing songs, dance, share some stories, and end with bubbles!
Note: Story Time is ASL Interpreted
Enjoy a braille-enhanced Story Stroll featuring “Song in the City” by Daniel Bernstrom.
Note: Story Time is happening at the picnic shelter near the carousel, and all other activities are at North Meadow.
Visit our Bookmobile and all our partner booths for fun activities and information about disability services throughout the city.
Host: Woodpark Park Zoo
When: Sunday, July 26
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Woodland Park Zoo; 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.
Cost: You can visit the zoo for free that day between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. by letting them know at the entrance that you are here for the Disability Pride Celebration. No registration needed!
Parking: The Penguin Lot entrance is closest to the event. Anyone with an ADA placard can park for free.
ID: A flyer with details for the event. On the top of the flyer: Disability Pride Celebration: 10 am - 2 pm. A calendar icon with words inside “Sun 7/26”. Next bubble: Woodland Park Zoo West Entrance Plaza. 700 N 50th St. Seattle, WA 98103. Next bubble below: Spend the day at the Zoo for free! Just tell the statt at the entrance that you are nere tor the Disability Pride Celebration. Turn lett and tina us at the Picnic Shelter near the historic carousel - our partner booths will have fun activities and information about disability services throughout the city! Don't miss story Time at 11:00 AM (ASL Interpretation provided). We'll sing songs, dance, share stories, and end with bubbles! Next bubble: Stroll along our braille - enchanced story: Song in the City by Daniel Berntorm. Next Bubble: Access Considerations: The closest zoo parking is in the Penguin lot - visit zoo.org/directions for parking and bus information. Any vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking placard may park at no charge in any of the zoo's lots. ADA bathrooms will be available on-site. If you have any additional accessibility needs, please reach out to leap@spl.org or call 206-615-1380. Thank you to Premera Blue Cross for sponsoring this event! At the bottom, logos of Premera Blue Cross, The Seattle Public Library, Woodland Park Zoo, The Arc; King County, Seattle Sensory Garden and Washington Talking Book and Braille Library.
Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
When: Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 pm
Where: Volunteer Park Amphitheater; 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
ADWAS Deaf Camp Performance
Summer Showcase Performances by Deaf & CODA Youth
Come and see two theatrical performances featuring Deaf and CODA youths this summer! These performances are co-produced by ADWAS and Deaf Spotlight.
The youth will perform "A House for Hermit Crab”, a story by Eric Carle. Please join us to show support and to celebrate all their hard work and talent!
English voiceovers available. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets.
Friday, July 24- Deaf youths
Friday, Aug 7- CODA youths
Both performances will start at noon.
Volunteer Park Amphitheater
1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd
Seattle, WA 98102
Please RSVP using the following form: Youth Camp Performance 2026
Instructors: Anna Bracilano and Kai Winchester
Many thanks to our sponsors: ADWAS, Deaf Spotlight, 4 Culture, City of Seattle Arts and
Culture, Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation, and King County Parks.
**Free access at the courtesy of 4Culture**
For more information and access needs: please email info@deafspotlight.org
ID: Flyer for “Under the Sea: 2026 Youth Camp Performances” with the logos for Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture, Office of Arts & Culture, IWPF, King County Parks across the top. Text on a background showing sea animals including jellyfish, fish, and plants: “Friday, July 24 & Aug 7. 12 PM-1:30 PM. Volunteer Park Amphitheater, Seattle, WA.” A QR code is on the bottom right corner to RSVP.
Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale
FREE Shakespeare in the Park!
Get ready for a summer full of family fun and FREE theater in the great outdoors all across parks in Seattle, Redmond, Fall City, Vashon Island, Normandy Park, and Lynnwood.
GreenStage, Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare company, celebrates its 38th season of Shakespeare in the Park with mainstage shows “THE WINTER’S TALE” and “CORIOLANUS” and our scaled-down Backyard Bard shows “THE TEMPEST” and “THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN.”
When: Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 pm
Where: Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
ASL Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
Cost: FREE
ID: Promotional poster for GreenStage's 2026 season, "Shakespeare in the Park," Season 38, set against a twilight photo of an outdoor performance: a large audience seated on a grassy lawn faces a stage with a peaked white canopy roof, lit by footlights, with three performers visible on stage and tall evergreen trees framing the scene. Text lists the season's shows: "The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," and under "Backyard Bard / Smaller plays for smaller parks," "The Tempest" and "The Two Noble Kinsmen." A green starburst reads "FREE!" and the dates "July 10 – Aug 15, 2026" appear near the bottom. A bottom banner shows sponsor and partner logos along with "GREENSTAGE.ORG" in green.
Disability Pride Month Comedy Showcase
Get ready for a night of big laughs and bold perspectives as The Squeaky Wheel partners with The Disabled List to showcase some of Seattle’s funniest disabled comedians.
Hosted by Dan Hurwitz and featuring stand-up from Derek Sheen, Allegra Keys, Gretta Gimp, Michael Bellevue and Cheri Hardman, this accessible comedy event celebrates disability, humor, and what it means to “be squeaky!”
SqueakyFest is the first-ever multi-city comedy festival for comedians with disabilities. Our unique approach finds local talent from across the globe to perform stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv, and more to unite the disability community and use humor as a tool for advocacy.
When: Wednesday, July 22
Where: Northwest Film Forum; 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Show Time Starts: 7:00 pm
Accessibility: ASL Interpreters are provided, and live captions are also provided.
ID: A flyer with a blue starburst background. Three people standing. On the left, a person with a long beard and chunky glasses in a jeans jacket, grinning. In the middle, a person with dark hair and a goatee, in a yellow velvet jacket. On the right, a person with strawberry blond hair, flipping hair over the shoulder, wearing a jacket with fur. In front of the people, text reads “Squeaky Fest 26”.
Nature Art Walk with Sienna, a SUNGuide
Nature Art Walk with Sienna- Art of Seeing
Join us for a peaceful nature art walk with Sienna, a SUNGuide who frequently explores Discovery Park and knows its trails well. This walk is more than just a stroll—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and connect with the natural world through art and presence.
We’ll meet at the Discovery Park Visitor Center, then take a guided walk together, pausing to notice what catches our eyes.
We’ll take moments of silence to observe wildlife, sketch in our sketchbooks, and reflect on how to stay grounded and fully present in nature.
For access requests or questions, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Saturday, July, 11, 2026
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Location: Discover Park Visitor Center, Seattle, WA
FREE EVENT at the courtesy of 4Culture & City of Seattle Parks & Recreation
Register by Thursday, July 9, 2026, to secure your spot.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for uneven terrain and changing weather.
Bring water, snacks, and your sketchbook.
Let’s celebrate the shift of the season together—see you there!
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.
Host: Union Arts Center
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.
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.
Host: Museum of History & Industry
When: Wednesday, June 17
Where: MOHAI, 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.
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!
Host: Flow Fest
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
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
Host: Acrobatic Conundrum
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”.
Me...Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall
On a beautiful day, Jane’s mother encourages her to explore her neighborhood with her stuffed monkey, Jubilee. Little does she know she’ll have a grand adventure filled with worried chickens, hungry squirrels and friendly puppies all while discovering the power of learning through observation and analysis. A new musical based on the children’s book Me...Jane by Patrick McDonnell. Adapted and written by Patrick McDonnell, Andy Mitton, and Aaron Posner. Music and lyrics by Andy Mitton.
Host: Center Theatre
Where: Center Theatre at Seattle Center; 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, June 6
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
DASL: Rhonda Cochran
Discount: DeafSpotlight5 for $5 off
ID: A flyer showing a cartoon drawing of a girl in a blue dress with blond hair, holding up a stuffed monkey doll and a black dog running beside her. On the right side: “Me… Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall.” In smaller font: ‘Adapted by Andy Mitton, Patrick McDonnell and Aaron Posner. Music and lyrics by Andy Mitton. Based on Me… Jane by Patrick McDonnell.” In larger font: Fri., June 5, 10 am. Sat. June 6, 11 am: ASL-interpreted performance! Center Theatre at Seattle Center.” Below, a cartoon of a squirrel saying “Tickets on Sale” with a QR code next to the squirrel.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session
Seattle Public Library, Washington State Hands & Voices, and Deaf Spotlight are partnering together to host a Community Listening Session. We want your input to figure out what kind of events the Deaf and hard-of-hearing families want to experience at the Seattle Public Library!
Host: Seattle Public Library, Washington State Hands & Voices, and Deaf Spotlight
When: Saturday, May 30
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Where: Beacon Hill Library / Meeting Room; 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Light snacks and fun activities ready.
ASL interpretation and Assisted Listening Devices available!
ID: a flyer of Seattle Public Library event: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Green headline at top: "Kids & Families events & programs" with a SPL logo on left. Green bordered box with text inside: "Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Saturday, May 30th 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Beacon Hill Library (Meeting Room), 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Join Youth Service Librarians from The Seattle Public Library for a community listening session about how the library can better support Deaf and hard of hearing families. Bring the whole family! We’ll have light snacks and fun activities on hand for everyone to enjoy. " Logos at bottom: WA State Hands and Voices and Deaf Spotlight. Beacon Hill Library address beneath.
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.
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!
Host: 5th Avenue Theatre
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”
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.
Host: Deaf Spotlight
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.
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:
Discussing what grants are out there, deadlines, etcetera.
What you need to begin and prepare for your art project grants (individual artist).
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.
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”
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.
Host: Seattle International Film Festival
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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