Educational Talks This Week in Seattle worth going out for.

Nobody here reschedules for rain, and I don't factor it in either.

I keep track of educational talks in Seattle and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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History Café: Preserving LGBTQ History

History Café: Preserving LGBTQ History One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 6:30 PM

SLU

Oral history night

Ask Reinhard Anything

Ask Reinhard Anything One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 2:30 PM

Downtown Seattle

Ever wonder how a blinking LED sculpture stays blinking for decades? Conservator Reinhard Bek has spent years figuring exactly that out. Bring your questions about preserving technology-based art: no gatekeeping, just genuine expertise.

Flash Focus: Tom Lloyd

Flash Focus: Tom Lloyd One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM

Downtown Seattle

Rapid-fire art talks

JLF Seattle 2026

JLF Seattle 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Seattle

Global literary conversations

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MORE PAINT Graffiti, Growth, Homelessness, and Who the City Is For

MORE PAINT Graffiti, Growth, Homelessness, and Who the City Is For One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM

Capitol Hill

Civic conversation on city change

MORE PAINT

MORE PAINT One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM

Capitol Hill

Urban identity talk

Gerard Ryle with Jas Randhawa

Gerard Ryle with Jas Randhawa One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM

Capitol Hill

Investigative journalism live

Priya Parker with Aaron Hurst

Priya Parker with Aaron Hurst One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:30 PM

Capitol Hill

Author talk on conflict

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Frequently asked questions

How are these educational talks in Seattle chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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