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.
Creative Sundays with Visually Speaking
🎨 SAVE THE DATES! 🎨 Voices Off: Craft night is back — with a new Sunday afternoon vibe! We’re excited to announce a 4-month residency at Eleven Eleven! 💜 Join us on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month from 11 AM–3 PM for an afternoon of crafts, art, creativity, and connection.
Yes… Craft Night is now Creative Sundays! ✨
Come create, make something with your hands, enjoy cafe provisions, support the eleven eleven community, and enjoy a relaxed Voices Off space.
When: Sunday, November 1
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Eleven Eleven, 1512 11th Ave, Seattle
ID: A colorful event flyer Text on the flyer reads: “Voices Off creative sundays!” “Sunday September 6 11–3pm” “Eleven Eleven 1512 11th Ave” “Open to everyone” There is a small logo in the top right that says “ELEVEN ELEVEN”. The words “creative”and “Sundays” is written with each letter in a different style, like cut-out magazine letters. There are small drawings on the flyer, including: A megaphone in the upper left A simple doodle of a paint palette, paintbrushes, jars, and paint tubes near the bottom left A starburst-like symbol near the bottom center The Visually Speaking 5 handshape logo on the bottom right. Image description provided with Be My Eyes.
Table 17
If your ex called, would you answer? Jada and Dallas were once engaged. Now, two years after their breakup, they’re sitting across from each other at dinner, trying to keep it casual. Good luck with that. Between a waiter with no boundaries, wounds that never quite healed, and a spark that neither one of them can ignore, this “simple dinner” is about to go off script.
When: Saturday, November 14
Doors Open: 1:00 pm
Show Starts: 2:00 pm
Show Ends: 3:30 pm
Where: Union Arts Center, 700 Union St, Seattle, WA
Ticket Promo: ASL
ID: Bright pink background. In the upper left corner is an illustration of a glass of wine spilling. In the bottom right corner is an illustration of a purple table and two purple chairs. In the middle of the image in bold, white lettering reads Table 17 by Douglas Lyons, directed by Shermona Mitchell.
Creative Sundays with Visually Speaking
🎨 SAVE THE DATES! 🎨 Voices Off: Craft night is back — with a new Sunday afternoon vibe! We’re excited to announce a 4-month residency at Eleven Eleven! 💜 Join us on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month from 11 AM–3 PM for an afternoon of crafts, art, creativity, and connection.
Yes… Craft Night is now Creative Sundays! ✨
Come create, make something with your hands, enjoy cafe provisions, support the eleven eleven community, and enjoy a relaxed Voices Off space.
When: Sunday, December 6
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Eleven Eleven, 1512 11th Ave, Seattle
ID: A colorful event flyer Text on the flyer reads: “Voices Off creative sundays!” “Sunday September 6 11–3pm” “Eleven Eleven 1512 11th Ave” “Open to everyone” There is a small logo in the top right that says “ELEVEN ELEVEN”. The words “creative”and “Sundays” is written with each letter in a different style, like cut-out magazine letters. There are small drawings on the flyer, including: A megaphone in the upper left A simple doodle of a paint palette, paintbrushes, jars, and paint tubes near the bottom left A starburst-like symbol near the bottom center The Visually Speaking 5 handshape logo on the bottom right. Image description provided with Be My Eyes.
Salon of Shame
ID: black background with a pixelated unicorn with front hoofs up in the air on left with rainbow banner behind it.
A Christmas Carol
A snowy Christmas Eve comes vividly to life, brimming with memorable characters, ghostly apparitions, and visits to the past, present, and future as miserly Ebenezer Scrooge goes on a transformative journey to discover hope and redemption. Share the timeless magic and unforgettable theatricality of Charles Dickens’ glorious tale this holiday season.
When: Saturday, December 12
Doors Open: 1:00 pm
Show Starts: 2:00 pm
Show Ends: 3:30 pm
Where: Union Arts Center, 700 Union St, Seattle, WA
Ticket Promo: ASL
ID: Sage green background. In the middle in red, bold cursive font reads A Christmas Carol. Alongside the font is a blue top hat illustration.
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.
Between Two Worlds: I Wasn’t Cancelled… Just Confused!
The show follows a hard-of-hearing singer and artist navigating belonging, cancel culture, and ultimately claiming her identity from within.
With original rock music, ASL, poetry, dance, storytelling and video, it explores Deafhood, identity, and finding your place when you don’t quite fit into one world.
When: Friday, October 23
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Starts: 7:30pm
Where: Kerry Hall; 710 E. Roy St.Seattle, WA
Deaf Performer: TL Forsberg
ID: Sparkly background with white woman with dark brown hair standing with back turned sideways, the woman is signing “ILY”. Next to woman, there are a long text starting with; “Starstuff: A Festival of Solo Artists. October 23 - 25 | Seattle” “Between Two Worlds” “In Seattle @ Kerry Hall. Friday, October 23, 2026.” A”ll Performances are ASL Interpreted”. “For Tickets & Info: https://astrolab.productions/starstuff/”
Salon of Shame
ID: black background with a pixelated unicorn with front hoofs up in the air on left with rainbow banner behind it.
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.
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!
When: Sunday, October 11
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
GET YOUR TIX AND PASSES NOW!
Sunday Schedule:
8:30 am | Doors Open
9 am-10:30 am | Publishers Panel + Q&A: Publishing Your Work
11 am - 12:30 pm | Panel Community Grounded Writing Group
12:30 pm - 2 pm | Lunch Break
2 pm - 4:30 pm | Interview and Book Signing with Brittany Castle of 58 Creativity
5 pm | Festival concludes
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.
Hamlet
A father is dead. A mother has moved on. And a son can feel the lies closing in around him. The court celebrates, the kingdom carries on, but Hamlet is the only one willing to look beneath the surface. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes, and the harder it gets to tell friend from enemy, sanity from madness, and justice from revenge.
When: Saturday, October 10
Doors Open: 1:00 pm
Show Starts: 2:00 pm
Show Ends: 5:00 pm
Where: Union Arts Center, 700 Union St, Seattle, WA
Ticket Promo: ASL
Interpreters: Jahmeca Osborne and Malcolm Reed
ID: Dark blue background. Main image is a dark blue skull with light blue highlights. To the left of the skull in bold, white lettering reads Hamlet. Underneath the skull in bold, orange lettering reads September 19 - October 11, followed by more bold, white lettering reading by William Shakespeare and directed by Victor Pappas. In the bottom right corner in multi-color lettering reads UAC: Union Arts Center.
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!
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
GET YOUR TICKETS AND PASSES!
Saturday Schedule:
8:30 am | Doors Open
9 am to 5 pm | Vendors
9 am- 10:30 am | ASL Storytime with Sam Sanders
10 am - 11:30 am | Workshop 1: ASL Literacy for Children-Parents with Anna Bracilano & Kai Winchester (optional)
10 am - 11:30 am | Workshop 2: Youth Writing Workshop with Rhonda Cochran (optional)
12 pm - 1 pm | Lunch Break
1:30 pm - 3 pm | Illustrators Panel featuring Brittany Castle, Youmee Lee and Carlisle Robinson
3:30 pm - 4 pm | Poetry Readings featuring Felicia Kohls, Raymond Luczak, and Irvine Stewart
7 pm - whenever | Emerging Authors and Night Out Social @ Stoup Brewing
*** Workshop options are not included for Saturday day pass holders. If you want to take a workshop, please add the option to your cart. ****
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!
Featured author: Rachel Kolb will be in town to do an interview with our festival director, Rogan Shannon!
Host: Deaf Spotlight
When: Friday, October 10
Time: 7- 9 PM
Where: Hugo House; 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Get your tickets & passes now!
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.
Dear Blind Lady- a new book launch by Elsa Sjunneson
Join Elsa Sjunneson, a local Blind author, to celebrate the release of DEAR BLIND LADY. Play bingo cards, see Elsa being interviewed by Amanda Ratchford Cherry , buy autographed books provided by Phinney Books and drinks poured at our venue The Main Bar at the The Rendezvous! Plus, ASL interpretation, and STICKERS!!!
Doors at 7pm, hilarity starts at 7:30. Bring your friends, bring your inappropriate questions about disability.
Host: Elsa Sjunneson
Location: The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
FREE EVENT
ID: Dear Blind Lady, a book launch party poster featuring Elsa Sjunneson with event details, same as above along with the book cover and author photo.
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 .
Creative Sundays with Visually Speaking
🎨 SAVE THE DATES! 🎨 Voices Off: Craft night is back — with a new Sunday afternoon vibe! We’re excited to announce a 4-month residency at Eleven Eleven! 💜 Join us on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month from 11 AM–3 PM for an afternoon of crafts, art, creativity, and connection.
Yes… Craft Night is now Creative Sundays! ✨
Come create, make something with your hands, enjoy cafe provisions, support the eleven eleven community, and enjoy a relaxed Voices Off space.
When: Sunday, October 4
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Eleven Eleven, 1512 11th Ave, Seattle
ID: A colorful event flyer Text on the flyer reads: “Voices Off creative sundays!” “Sunday September 6 11–3pm” “Eleven Eleven 1512 11th Ave” “Open to everyone” There is a small logo in the top right that says “ELEVEN ELEVEN”. The words “creative”and “Sundays” is written with each letter in a different style, like cut-out magazine letters. There are small drawings on the flyer, including: A megaphone in the upper left A simple doodle of a paint palette, paintbrushes, jars, and paint tubes near the bottom left A starburst-like symbol near the bottom center The Visually Speaking 5 handshape logo on the bottom right. Image description provided with Be My Eyes.
America 250: Protecting Tribes’ Treaty Rights
Join local tribal historians and leaders for a discussion of the histories and futures of the Treaties, and learn how Native peoples continue to exercise and fight for their rights and sovereignty.
When: Tuesday, September 29
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Time Starts: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA
Interpreters: Tami Berk & Jenny Blake
ID: Flyer featuring a photo of a S'Klallam tribe canoe leaving Port Gamble, taken on June 13, 1993. On the left side of the image, the program title, location, and time are in white on a solid red background.
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”.
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.”
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
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 "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: 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: 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.
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.
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!
History Café: Preserving LGBTQ History
Since 1994, The Northwest Lesbian and Gay History Museum Project (NWLGHMP) has collected oral histories from LGBT people in the Pacific Northwest. On this special evening, join community readers who will bring to life the stories of LGBT life, past and present. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of those who’ve paved the way for generations to come while enjoying Seattle gay bar maps and ephemera on display from the Come Out Seattle History Project.
When: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Museum of History and Industry; 860 Terry Ave N
Interpreters: Tami Berk & Erin Baretich
ID: An image of pins promoting LGBTQ activist causes from over the years, part of MOHAI's collection. Text on the flier outlines the event name, date, location, and partner organizations.
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.
