KUOW Events
KUOW is hosting in-person and streaming live events. See details and RSVP below!
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KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Upcoming Events
February
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The Moth StorySLAM
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Find out more about the theme and get your tickets today. KUOW is a proud media partner of The Moth StorySLAM Seattle.
Where: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's
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KUOW Book Talks Event Series
Join KUOW’s Katie Campbell in conversation with historian Coll Thrush Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at The Seattle Public Library – Central Library. They’ll explore the stories behind his new book, Wrecked: Unsettling Histories from the Graveyard of the Pacific — a haunting and deeply researched look at the Northwest Coast, where more than 2,000 shipwrecks reveal powerful histories of place, people, and survival. This event is free, but registration is required. KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Where: The Seattle Public Library Central Library
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March
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KUOW Book Talks Event Series
Join KUOW’s Katie Campbell in conversation with writer and artist Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. at The Seattle Public Library – Central Library. They’ll discuss her celebrated essay collection, Thunder Song. Blending the personal and the political, LaPointe writes with power and lyricism about Indigenous identity, resilience, and community, weaving together stories of trauma, healing, and creative expression. This event is free, but registration is required. KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Where: The Seattle Public Library Central Library
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KUOW Presents On Point Live
Seattle’s mayor, socialist Katie Wilson, won one of the tightest elections in the city’s history last year. Three months into the job, how is her progressive agenda taking shape — and what might national Democrats learn from her early leadership? Join On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle as she sits down with Mayor Katie Wilson for a special live taping of On Point. Find out more and get your tickets today. KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Where: Town Hall Seattle Great Hall
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April
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The Risks and Realities of AI Chatbots
AI chatbots are everywhere. They answer questions, offer advice, and even provide emotional support. But what happens when they hallucinate or deliver unreliable information? Who's responsible when these tools cause real harm? Kashmir Hill of The New York Times and Jeff Horwitz of Reuters have been investigating questions like these for years. Hill has broken major stories on facial recognition, privacy, and AI systems. Horwitz's reporting has exposed how tech companies handle harmful content, often revealing significant failures. Both have documented serious problems with how these technologies actually work in practice. In this conversation, moderated by Monica Nickelsburg, host of KUOW Public Radio’s Booming podcast, Hill and Horwitz will share what they've learned about AI chatbot harms. They'll discuss dangerous misinformation, unexpected safety failures, and the question of corporate accountability. As chatbots become more common in our daily lives, what should users know? Where are the gaps in how these systems get tested and released? Find out more and RSVP today! KUOW is a proud media partner of the Center For An Informed Public.
Where: Seattle Central Library
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Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life
Join the team behind the popular podcast Planet Money and celebrate the publication of their new book, Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. Monday, April 13 at Town Hall Seattle, Book author and longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi and Planet Money host Kenny Malone will bring Planet Money’s signature brand of storytelling to the stage and discuss some highlights from the new book, including unlikely origin stories, revealing truths about human behavior, and insightful suggestions for navigating chaotic times drawn from the latest ideas in economics. Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, will be the special guest this evening. Come prepared to engage with the silly and the sublime and ask some questions of your favorite Planet Money hosts and reporters. Find out more and get your tickets today. KUOW is a proud media partner of Planet Money.
Where: Town Hall Seattle
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KUOW Book Talks Event Series
Join KUOW’s Katie Campbell in conversation with Seattle-based writer Molly Olguín Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at The Seattle Public Library – Central Library. Olguin is the author of The Sea Gives Up the Dead — winner of the 2023 Grace Paley Prize in Short Fiction. In this imaginative and haunting debut collection, Olguín reimagines myths and fairy tales through a queer lens, exploring the borders between fantasy and reality, love and loss, and the monstrous and the human. This event is free, but registration is required. KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Where: The Seattle Public Library Central Library
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May
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KUOW Book Talks Event Series
Join KUOW’s Katie Campbell for a conversation with acclaimed author Sonora Jha on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at The Seattle Public Library – Central Library. They’ll discuss her latest novel, Intemperance — a sweeping and intimate exploration inspired by an ancient Indian ritual and the complexities of aging, love, and self-possession in the modern world. This event is free, but registration is required. KUOW Live Events are sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft.
Where: The Seattle Public Library Central Library
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