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Must List: Feb. 15-21

Feist, Dr. Doretha Williams, or Winter Beer Festival

By Seattle Mag February 15, 2024

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Photo courtesy of Feist

As Valentine’s Day fades, get ready for the week ahead. Explore our guide to Black History Month, catch up with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe in our Most Influential series, and discover the buzz around Washington’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Cheeky and Dry.

Grab tickets to see Feist at Showbox SoDo, lift your spirits at the Winter Beer Festival, or explore parenthood and empathy in A Case for the Existence of God. Celebrate Black History Month with Dr. Doretha Williams’ keynote, or decode the future with Dr. Joy Buolamwini and Charles Mudede.

 

 

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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