5 events worth checking out in Seattle this week

5 events worth checking out in Seattle this weekPhoto: Zhifei Zhou/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on September 09, 2019

From a Doctors Without Borders seminar to a film screening, there's plenty to enjoy in Seattle this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Connected City Tour

From the event description:

Join Dense Networks And Graybar Electric as the Connected Cities Tour stops in Seattle/Bellevue to share the business models, technology architectures and action plans of successful innovators from Cities around America. Creating smart spaces with dense network connectivity, intelligent video and AI is one trend that is gaining ground. These sessions will include local experts as well as national providers of innovative new technology solutions.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Seattle Public Library-Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.
Admission: $95
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MSF On the Road: A Voice from the Field

From the event description:

MSF On the Road: A Voice from the Field is a special traveling speaker series that explores the mission of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and discusses the challenges of bringing life-saving medical care where it's needed most. This event will feature mental health officer Karen Stewart, who will share her experiences from 11 assignments with MSF.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center, Armory Lofts at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.
Admission: Free
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Screening of 'A Prayer for Compassion' 

From the event description:

You will be moved at the Seattle free screening of "A Prayer for Compassion." Come sample free plant-based treats, meet filmmaker Thomas Wade Jackson and stay for Q&A after the screening. This film truly is for everyone and every belief system because we all value compassion. This isn't a standard fare vegan documentary: The filmmaker tours the US, Morocco and the Indian subcontinent exploring the teachings of compassion that are at the heart of all spiritual and religious traditions.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m.
Where: SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. North
Admission: Free
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2019 AIGA Seattle Changemaker Showcase

From the event description:

Join the AIGA Seattle Changemaker teams as we celebrate five years of partnering nonprofits with volunteer creatives and the results of the 2019 Changemaker Series. Over the past few months, our volunteer project teams have flexed their creative superpowers to collaborate with local nonprofits to dive into this year's challenge: How might we foster stewardship of the environment for lasting generations? Celebrate the creative teams' successes over wine, beer and light appetizers at The Mountaineers, a nonprofit outdoor community.

When: Thursday, Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE
Admission: $10-$20
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MindTravel SilentHike through Discovery Park

From the event description:

Over the course of the MindTravel experience, you’ll join other MindTravelers exploring one of the world's most beautiful gardens, parks and trails while guided by MindTravel music delivered through MindTravel headphones. After a short introduction and intention-setting, the group will venture forth on a guided meditative hike up through Discovery Park, complete with stunning views of the Sound at twilight.

When: Thursday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Seattle's Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Parking in Seattle can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Seattle parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check King County Metro or Sound Transit for nearby options.


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