Must List: Feb. 15-21
Feist, Dr. Doretha Williams, or Winter Beer Festival
By Seattle Mag February 15, 2024
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH KEYNOTE WITH DR. DORETHA WILLIAMS
Thursday, Feb. 15
6 p.m., Northwest African American Museum, $10
Dr. Williams will delve into Black family history and genealogy, continuing NAAM’s tradition of hosting a Smithsonian scholar for Black History Month.
FEIST
Friday, Feb. 16
8 p.m., Showbox SoDo, $44.95+
Canadian singer/songwriter Feist’s sixth album, “Multitudes,” reflects her life-changing experiences: becoming a mother and losing her father. Stripped of pretense, Feist delivers raw, honest songs.
WINTER BEER FESTIVAL
Saturday, Feb. 17
12 p.m.-9 p.m., Anderson School, $30
As winter winds down, boost your spirits with the perfect solution: beer! Partake in an afternoon filled with brews, ciders, merchandise, food, and live music.
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
Now-Feb 18
2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., ACT Theatre, $39+
In a tiny Idaho loan office, two contrasting men strive to carve out their slice of the American dream, juggling family, money, ambition, and compassion. This acclaimed play, complete with a jaw-dropping finale, spins a tale of connection and self-discovery as these fathers’ paths collide.
DR. JOY BUOLAMWINI WITH CHARLES MUDEDE: DECODING THE FUTURE
Sunday, Feb. 18
7:30 p.m., The Wyncote NW Forum, $5+
Dr. Joy Buolamwini, known as ‘The conscience of the AI revolution’ by Fortune, discusses her journey from robotics in Memphis to challenging tech giants as a Fulbright fellow in Zambia. Author of Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines.
Ongoing:
Black & Boujee: Now-Feb. 20 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island.
The Book of Will: Now-Feb. 24 at Taproot Theatre, Seattle.
Once More Just For You: Now-Feb. 25 at Seattle Public Theater, Seattle.
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