Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You

February 11, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books […]

February Networking Reception

Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!

$20

St. David’s Day Tea Party

The British Panty 8125 161st Ave. NE, Redmond, Washington, United States

Come celebrate St. David, the patron Saint of Wales, with an authentic British tea. This is a no-host event, but you must make reservations to secure a spot with our […]

$21.00 – $25.00

ESU Seattle Branch Shakespeare Competition

Women's University Club 1105 6th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, United States

Enjoy Shakespeare’s sonnets and monologues performed by local high-school students. Free event with complimentary intermission refreshments and parking. Afterwards, members and guests 21 and older are invited to the Elephant […]

March Networking Reception

Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!

$20

Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET. Sponsored by ESU Central PA Branch. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War […]

April Networking Reception

Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!

$20

2026 ESU Annual Conference

ESU House 144 East 39th Street, New York, New York, United States

“United by Language, Inspired by Liberty” The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. The conference, under the theme “United by Language, Inspired by Liberty,” will […]

2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend

The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fun, education, and performance. From Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27, students, parents, teachers, […]

Annual General Meeting – Seattle Branch

Welcome to the 2026 Annual General Meeting and May Reception of the Seattle Chapter of the ESU! The reception will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 5 PM to […]

$30