Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum - Pike Place Market
Folio Presents: 400 Years of Racism Discussion Series – Native Son by Richard Wright
This discussion is part of Folio’s 400 Years of Racism series, led by Folio librarian Lillian Dabney.
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Folio Presents: Finding Yourself in Art – A Creative Writing Workshop with Tara Campbell
Have you ever looked at a painting or sculpture and wondered what inspired the artist? Or tried to imagine the story behind an artifact?
Read MoreFolio Presents: NOTIS Reception and Q&A with Translator Tiffany Tsao
Help NOTIS’s Northwest Literary Translators give Tiffany Tsao a great sendoff after her residency in Seattle! Register to join us for an informal reception and a chance to meet and learn from the prize-winning translator of Indonesian literature.
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Folio Presents: Fulton Street Chamber Players Spring Concert
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum welcomes back the Seattle-based Fulton Street Chamber Players, anchored by Walter Gray (cello) and Rachel Swerdlow (viola), with Artur Girsky (Violin), Natasha Bazhanov (violin), and Katie Liu (Viola) for their Spring 2026 concert.
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Workshop: Research for Writers and Creatives with Bess Lovejoy
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is delighted to welcome author, journalist, and Folio member Bess Lovejoy for a comprehensive, specialized five-part workshop designed to help writers and other creative types transform the way they gather, vet, and synthesize information.
Read MoreTraditions in Conversation: Irish Music, Song & Dance with Shannon Dunne
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is delighted to welcome Shannon Dunne for an intimate evening of traditional Irish music, dance, and storytelling.
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Folio Saturday Write-Ins
Free and open to all! RSVP Required. Writing can often feel like a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Folio members and fellow writers at Folio’s monthly write-ins, where you can write at your own pace while surrounded by a supportive community and the inspiring view of Elliott Bay. Whether you’re developing […]
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Folio Quiet Reading
Join us in person on Saturdays for public quiet reading hours. Bring your own book or choose a title from our circulating collection of thousands of books.
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Crush: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker with Nicholas O’Connell
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is delighted to welcome author and Folio member Nicholas O’Connell for a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of some of the world’s most prestigious wineries on the West Coast in his latest book Crush: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker.
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Folio: Authentic – The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work with Jodi-Ann Burey
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is pleased to welcome author Jodi-Ann Burey for a compelling discussion on her new book, Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work. Jodi-Ann will be in conversation with Folio member and social entrepreneur Karen Okonkwo.
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Folio Presents: Power and Politics in the Age of AI with Onur Bakiner
Shouldn’t the public have a say in how AI is changing our lives?AI is marketed as a life-changing innovation made by brilliant experts and the companies they work for.
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Find your Third Place at Pike Place Market
Explore the best “third places” at Pike Place Market. Discover relaxing places to read, work, and connect in the heart of Seattle.
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“Fill a Bowl, Fuel a Day” Food Drive Collection Sites Now Throughout Pike Place Market
We have partnered with four Market businesses to serve as collection sites for the Food Drive benefiting the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank.
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7 Classes and Workshops at Pike Place Market
Get to know all the Market businesses offering hands-on experiences in cooking, crafting, and more!
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Gift Love this Valentine’s Day at Pike Place Market!
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend than at your Pike Place Market? Romantic gifts, meals, views and of course flowers! We’ve listed all the ways you can make this Valentine’s Day special.
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