The English-Speaking Union
Seattle

The English-Speaking Union’s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.

Upcoming Events

Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots Happy Hour
December 10 @ 2:00 pm3:00 pm UTC-8
https://www.esuus.org/event/hhdecember25/

From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted to donate dolls to a …

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SOLD OUT: “A Sherlock Carol”

A Sherlock Carol
December 27 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm UTC-8
Taproot Theatre
204 N 85th St
Seattle, Washington 98103 United States

“A Sherlock Carol” by Mark Shanahan The world-famous miser is dead, to begin with… and…

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“Sleeping Beauty and the Pea”

Fremont Players
January 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm2:30 pm UTC-8
Sunset Hill Community Hall
3003 NW 66th Street
Seattle, Washington 98117

Panto in Seattle: A British Holiday Tradition Calling all Brits and Anglophiles! The holiday season …

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Happy Hour: The American Revolution: A Civil and a World War

American Revolution
January 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm3:00 pm UTC-8

January 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST As the calendar turns to 2026, T…

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A Salute to Scotland

January 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm9:00 pm UTC-8
Women’s University Club
1105 6th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-3011 United States

Valet parking compliments of Loveday Conquest.  What: “Burns Night Lite.” “Od…

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 2026 ESU Annual Conference

Annual Conference
April 23, 2026 @ 10:00 amApril 25, 2026 @ 8:30 pm UTC-5
ESU House
144 East 39th Street
New York, New York 10016 United States

“United by Language, Inspired by Liberty” The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC…

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