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

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

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

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

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

All ages welcome with adult. 

Registration not required. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

When: Sunday, March 8th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

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

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

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

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

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

When: Saturday, February 28th

Door Opens: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

Promo: ASL

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

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

When: Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 pm

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

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Jessica Skolrood

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

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

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

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

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

When: Sunday, February 15th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

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

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

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

When: Saturday, February 14th

Doors Open: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

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

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

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

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

When: Friday, Feburary 13

Door Opens: 6:30 pm

Show Start Time: 7:30 pm

Promo Code: ASL

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

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

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

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

When: Tuesday, February 10.

• Doors open at 7:00 pm.

• Show starts at 8:00 pm 

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

Interpreters: Jeff Wildenstein and a friend!

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

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

1. Buy your ticket(s)

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

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

America stands accountable at the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We rise as the governed, with high expectations that our judiciary must uphold the rule of law in that all people have the right to due process.

Join the Black Heritage Society of Washington State as we honor the trailblazing legacies of Washington State Black judges who commit themselves to interpreting the law, and we also recognize those who continue to advocate for fair and just treatment. Where do we stand in the court of public opinion these 250 years later?

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

When: Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm

Presented in partnership with the Black Heritage Society of Washington State.

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Lisa Davy

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

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

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

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

When: Sunday, February 8

Door Opens: 12:30 pm

Show Start Time: 1:30 pm

Promo Code: ASL

Step back into the elegance and wit of the Roaring Twenties with Lady Windermere’s Fan, director Ernst Lubitsch’s sparkling silent adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners. A tale of scandal, secrets, and society gossip unfolds as a young woman suspects her husband of infidelity—only to discover a deeper truth about love and sacrifice. 

Presented in the grandeur of the historic Paramount Theatre, this special screening comes alive with the rich, expressive sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, bringing Lubitsch’s visual artistry and Wilde’s biting humor to vivid life. 

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

When: Monday, January 26

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!

Jordan was born deaf. A maverick theatre director and staunch non-conformist, Jordan’s got his life pretty well mapped out. Until he meets Haylee, a quirky and independent woman who’s pretty much everything he’s not – and she doesn’t even speak ASL. An unconventional bilingual romantic comedy about navigating the bumpy terrain of opposites and oppositions on the road of love.

Performed in spoken English and ASL.

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

When: Saturday, January 24th

Door Opens: 4:00 pm

Show Start Time: 5:30 pm

Alone on Thanksgiving in 1973 while their husbands work long hours, young immigrants Luna and Jane meet as strangers over the frozen turkeys at the grocery store and decide to celebrate this unfamiliar holiday together. As they bond over their new lives in America and their longing for faraway family in Korea and the Philippines, they discover a kinship that overcomes any language barrier. In its Seattle debut, Lloyd Suh’s intimate, charming, and heartfelt new play explores what it means to find connection and friendship across cultures.

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

When: Saturday, January 24

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.

MOHAI invites you to a powerful evening exploring how earthquakes have shaped Seattle’s past—and how they could define our future. Seattle sits in the shadow of seismic risk, from the massive Cascadia Subduction Zone to the deep tremors of the Nisqually Earthquake. But our community’s relationship with earthquakes goes back much further, woven into Indigenous knowledge, settlement patterns, and the very bricks that built our neighborhoods. Join a panel of experts as we connect history, science, and community resilience:

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network will share the latest science on Cascadia, Nisqually, and other earthquake scenarios that could shake our region.

Calvin Bray (Chehalis Tribe) will discuss “Early Warnings from Ancient Stories” — how Native myths and oral histories have long served as vital tools for earthquake awareness and preparedness.
Historic South Downtown will highlight the history and vulnerability of Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District, two of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods most at risk in the next big quake.

City of Seattle will share what’s being done about Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings—their dangers in an earthquake, and the city’s steps to improve safety before disaster strikes.

This event will spark urgent conversations about memory, science, and preparedness. Together, we’ll look at how lessons from the past and present can help us build a safer future—before the ground moves again.

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

When: Wednesday January 21, at 6:30 pm

History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI. Support for this program is provided by the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation.

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Emily Thiel

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

The untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway - and head out on the road across America. Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

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

When: Sunday, January 18th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

Celebrate the rich and varied history of motorcycling with Northwest women who have broken boundaries and left storied legacies in their tracks. Join us for this panel discussion full of firsthand accounts of trail adventures, racing achievements, and fights for inclusion while celebrating the joys and thrills of riding from women who have been trailblazing for decades.

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

When: Wednesday January 13 at 7:00 pm

MOHAI will open at 6pm with Kickstands Up! 125 Years of Motorcycling in the PNW open for attendees until the program begins at 7pm.

This program is produced in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Museum of Motorcycling. Support for this program is provided by the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation.

Interpreters: Amie Pease & Muffy Tucker Cave

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

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

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

When: Saturday, December 27th

Door Opens: 1:00 pm

Show Start Time: 2:00 pm

Promo: ASL

Son of a Nutcracker! Buddy's back!

Buddy the Elf has spent his life fulfilling his elf-ly duties in the North Pole helping Santa get ready for Christmas. The only problem is, he's always been a little different. He stands feet above everyone else, is slower at making toys, and can't quite fit in a standard elf-sized bed. After finding out he's actually a human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his true identity -- while also bringing a little Christmas spirit to everyone he meets. Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy that's full of heart, adventure, and holiday cheer. Whether you're young, or just young at heart, make sure you're on the nice list -- because this show is a festive treat you don't want to miss.

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

When: Saturday, December 27

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo Code: ASL

*NOTE: This performance is sensory inclusive. This performance is intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or disabilities. The sensory-inclusive setting will include designated sensory break areas with specially trained volunteers to provide audience support.

Portland Art Museum celebrates the Deaf Community with Art in ASL on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Deaf Community members and their companions enjoy complimentary admission all day and are invited to participate in guided Look with Me sessions in the galleries.

Visitors of all ages are welcome.

Where: Portland Art Museum; 1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

When: Sunday, December 21; from 12 pm to 5 pm

Events:

12pm -3pm: Look with Me slow looking sessions

• sessions begin every half hour

• Some Look with Me sessions will be led in ASL, and some will be led in English.

• Sessions in ASL led by Chris Balduc

• All sessions will have ASL/English interpreting

3-5: Art Making and Social Hour

• Facilitated by Head of Accessibility - Becky Emmert (Hard of Hearing)

Tickets: FREE!

• Look With Me does not require special tickets. Museum tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

Accessibility:

• The museum galleries are wheelchair, mobility device, and stroller accessible. Complimentary stools, folding chairs, manual wheelchairs, and assistive technology are available upon request. All museum accessibility info is available at https://portlandartmuseum.org/accessibility/
  

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

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

When: Saturday, December 20th

Door Opens: 6:30 pm

Show Start Time: 7:30 pm

Promo: ASL

Join us for a familiar favorite as you’ve never seen it before—right here at the place where it all started.
When a tragic attack shuts down the skies on September 11, 2001, a small Newfoundland town finds itself hosting thousands of stranded air travelers from around the globe. In a moment filled with fear and uncertainty, joy and resilience prevail as the tiny community pulls together and strangers become friends. Celebrating ten years since Seattle Rep premiered this heartwarming Broadway and international hit, a jubilant new staging by hometown director Brandon Ivie (Lizard Boy) will welcome you back to Gander and make you feel like you never left.

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

When: Saturday, December 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.

What a way to celebrate the holidays! Dip into a nostalgic evening of old diaries, letters and laffs as our readers share their worst adolescent writing. Cathartic for readers and hilarious for the rest of us!

At Salon of Shame, Seattleites read on stage from their worst adolescent writing: middle school diaries, high school poetry, bad homework and unsent letters. Cathartic for readers and hilarious for the rest of us! 

When: Tuesday, December 16. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm 

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

Interpreters: Jeff Wildenstein and JoAnna Smith

Ticket NOTE: Buy a Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket using the password -- wheelbarrow -- for the seats closest to our interpreters. 

If you happen to buy general admission seats, please email me to let me know so I can expand the ASL section to seat you & your party as well!

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

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

When: Sunday, December 14th

Door Opens: 12:00 pm

Show Start Time: 1:00 pm

Promo: ASL

Deaf Santa Claus film will be showing at SIFF Cinema on December 14th!

Where: SIFF Film Center; 167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109

When: Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 pm

Synopsis: With an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Filmmakers chronicle Charles and his family as he attends Santa school and enlists the support of others in an attempt to better provide for his loved ones.

Seattle’s favorite holiday tradition turns 50 with a season of celebration! Gather with your family and friends for a haunting Christmas Eve tale. Watch Ebenezer Scrooge get spirited away by three ghosts for a transformative journey through his past, present, and future in Charles Dickens’s story of hope and redemption. Whether it’s for the first time or the 50th, you’re invited to experience the magic of this timeless tale. 

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

When: December 13, 2025. Show starts at 2:00 pm.

NOTE: Use promo code ASL to unlock seating in the ASL section