Join us every week at the Stimson-Green Mansion for community events! From concerts to trivia nights, lectures to silent reading, come enjoy this stunning historic setting while hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones. We hope to see you at one of our Thursdays at the Stimson-Green Mansion events soon!
Want to learn more about the Mansion? Check out our monthly educational tours and event rental offerings here.
Thursdays at the Stimson-Green Mansion events are made possible through the generous support of 4Culture.
Living Room Concert
January 15
8:00 pm
(Doors at 7:30)
Join us for an intimate concert in our historic Library. Doors open at 7:30pm, giving you plenty of time to choose your seat, walk around the Mansion, and grab a drink before the show begins at 8:00pm. The music spans the singer/songwriter genre, but the artists themselves are a secret surprise. To assuage your fears, you can go HERE to read reviews from previous concerts. These shows are lightly amplified to enhance the intimate listening experience. There is no bad seat in the house!
⏳ Duration: 2 guest musicians in 2 acts, 35 to 40 minutes each with a 10- to 15-minute intermission
📍 Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
Stimson-Green Dances
Ballroom lessons and social dance
January 22
6:30 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Social
We are transforming our historic Library into ballroom! Featuring dance styles that are period appropriate to the Stimson-Green Mansion, we will be hosting an hour-long lesson to newbies followed by two hours of open dance for all. In addition to our Library, guests will be able to explore the other handsome rooms of the Mansion. No dance partner required!
- Jan 22: Swing, taught by Elaine Buchignani and Stefan Huynh
- Feb 26: Foxtrot, taught by Lilli Ann and Claire Carey
- Mar 26: Tango, taught by Michelle Badion
- Apr 23: Balboa, taught by Taylor Stender and Travis Whetman
- May 28: Blues, taught by Robin Chow
Roaring ’20s costumes are encouraged!
⏳ Duration: 1 hour of dance lesson followed by 2 hours of social dance
📍 Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
🚗 Parking: A first-come-first-serve lot is located beside the Mansion. Parking garage access is available for purchase at the ticket link.
Silent Reading Night
January 29
7:00 pm
Looking for a quiet place to do some reading (or knitting or other solo activity)? Join us for our upcoming Silent Reading Night at the Stimson-Green Mansion! This is your opportunity to explore the Mansion and find the perfect spot to read quietly in community with others. We’ll have a live piano player in the Library for those who like a little music while they read. For those who like things a little quieter, grab a seat in our historic Turkish Room. No matter where you choose to settle in, you’ll be surrounded by the historic elegance of the Mansion and a crew of fellow readers.
⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours
📍 Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking available for purchase)
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
🚗 Parking: A first-come-first-serve lot is located beside the Mansion. Parking garage access is available for purchase at the ticket link.
Historic Talks in Historic Buildings
Lecture series in partnership with Historic Seattle
February 5
7:30 pm
(Doors at 7:00 pm)
Join us for our first history lecture of the new year! Together with Historic Seattle and Humanities Washington, we are pleased to continue our historic lecture series, “Historic Talks in Historic Buildings.” The series brings public programs into historic places across Seattle—places rich with history and meaning—while highlighting the voices and scholarship shaping our understanding of the past. Selected from the 2026-2027 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau, the speakers showcase the range of topics, questions, and discussions at the heart of historic preservation in Washington State.
All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things, presented by Feliks Banel
How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. In this lecture with Feliks Banel, explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking available for purchase)
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
🚗 Parking: A first-come-first-serve lot is located beside the Mansion. Parking garage access is available for purchase at the ticket link.
Pop-Up Trivia
February 12
7:30 pm
(Doors at 7:00)
Join us for a night of trivia in the historic Stimson-Green Mansion! We’re bringing you some of the best trivia in town hosted by Head in the Clouds Pop-Up Trivia, founded by two “Jeopardy!” champions. Grab your friends, coworkers, or neighbors and come ready to test your knowledge in a one-of-a-kind mansion. (Note: Please keep trivia teams to a max of five.)
There will be prizes!
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: Stimson-Green Mansion | 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking available for purchase)
👤 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID (drinks available for purchase)
🚗 Parking: A first-come-first-serve lot is located beside the Mansion. Parking garage access is available for purchase at the ticket link.
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