A Circus of Steam & Shadows
A Steam Plant circus featuring a local troupe directed by Oroki Productions along with shadow puppetry and live animation by queer visual arts duo, Shadow Girls Cult.
Event Dates & Times
- Fri, Oct 17th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Sat, Oct 18th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- Sun, Oct 19th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Get your tickets here!
An Evening at the Steam Plant: Beyond Bach
Experience a classic like Bach cello suite 1 in the most resonant way possible at the Georgetown Steam Plant and open your mind to the possibilities of what the cello is capable of in such a space. Bella will be taking you on a tour of musical time periods with much emphasis on current music, especially female composed.
Imagine the sound of the cello rising and falling through the intricate web of industrial pipes, its deep resonance echoing off the concrete and metal machinery. This is more than a concert; it's a conversation between the past and the present—an intimate moment where the delicate strength of the cello finds an epic stage, reminding us that art, like industry, is always evolving.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and will close promptly at 7:00 PM.
Bella's performance will begin at 7:00pm
To learn more about Bella's work, please visit her website: https://www.workofbella.com
Get you free tickets here: https://an-evening-at-the-steam-plant-beyond-bach.eventbrite.com
Mid Century Modern Album Release Party
Earshot Jazz Festival presents Mid Century Modern in Concert
Join Seattle alternative jazz duo and 2024 Golden Ear Nominees, Mid Century Modern, for a night of music from their new album Biorhythms on Saturday, October 25th.
This bespoke of evening of music will feature special guests Supreme La Rock(turntables), Neil Welch (saxophones), D’Vonne Lewis (drums), DJ Shmix(turntables), and Julia Meyering (vocals), on location at the inimitable Georgetown Steam Plant.
This concert is made possible with generous support from 4Culture, and seating is limited. 21+ only
Tickets available here.
7:30pm Doors / Supreme La Rock
9:00pm Mid Century Modern
Earshot Jazz Festival and MADK Productions present Mid Century Modern at the Georgetown Steam Plant
Figure Drawing at the Steam Plant w/ Lila Thomas
Join us for an afternoon of creative practice wit Lila Thomas, artist and educator, as she hosts a figure drawing session in the Machine Shop of the Ash Room.
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
Possibilities Expo
The second annual POSSIBILITIES EXPO brings an eclectic collection of regional musicians and light artists together for 2 October nights to push boundaries and expand expectations. Using the vast dormant industrIal spaces of the 120 year old Georgetown Steam Plant, the event will have its audience moving from the Turbine Room to the Ash Room to the Boiler Room to take in some of the most ground-breaking solo, duo, & trio acts our region has to offer, while bathed in kinetic light art.
Featured artists this year include:
Legendary Musician & Producer Steve Fisk, working with Mother Love Bone drummer Greg Gilmore
Gabriella Guttiérrez y Muhs, Seattle University professor, poet, literary critic & author
Student Nurse, veteran original trio in their 6th incarnation since 1979
Admission by donation at the door.
Suggested $15 = 1 night $20 = both nights
refreshments available by donations
Steamplant tour available 6:30 pm both nights,
performances start at 7
dress warmly. :)
Movie Night: Blade
Come join us for a thrilling movie night featuring the classic vampire action film, Blade! Grab your friends and head over to the Georgetown Steam Plant for a night of excitement and entertainment. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of vampires and vampire hunters as you watch the iconic Blade battle it out on the big screen. Don't miss out on this epic movie night experience!
Recommended Donation for Entry: $5
Reserve your seats here!
Agenda:
6:00pm - Gate Opens (great time for exploration and getting your seat)
6:30pm - Optional Tour
7:00pm - Movie Begins (2hr show time)
9:00pm - Movie Ends
10:00pm - Gate Closes
Other things to know:
It’s spooky season, but it’s also Fall! This means it’ll be getting chilly inside the plant. Expect it to be at least 10º cooler than whatever the outside temperature is, so come dressed to be warm and cozy, or bring a blanket to snuggle up for the screening.
There will be no snacks, but we do encourage a potluck style arrangement, so feel free to bring things to share with the community!
Second Annual Georgetown Steam Plant Science Fair
At its core, the Science Fair celebrates the Georgetown Steam Plant—The Great Exhibit—as both a relic of Seattle’s industrial past and a launchpad for new ideas. Through creative and adaptive reuse, this retired powerhouse is coming to life—evolving into a SHTEAM education hub, cultural heritage center, and a one-of-a-kind community gathering place for current and future generations to experience.
We can't wait for you to experience the creative power of SHTEAM in action, as the Steam Plant comes to life, buzzing with co-creative chain reactions.
More information here
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
SPAM New Media Festival
SPAM New Media Festival returns for its third iteration in 2025, taking place at Seattle’s iconic Georgetown Steam Plant. Joining the ongoing efforts to remake this “industrial cathedral” into a space for community art and culture, the festival considers what custodianship and curation might mean in such a setting.
This year’s edition brings together over 30 practitioners from around the world who work from a postdigital perspective. Through installations, performances, and discussions, SPAM 2025 presents an international community of artists, musicians, technologists, and thinkers exploring urgent questions of our time.
Organized and curated by a team of community art workers, the program includes meditations on borders, commons, deep time, and bodies; a video game about caretaking; a VR experience about climate; and even a surveilling balloon. Expect slime moulds, sink holes, post-apocalyptic landscapes—and something lurking in the boiler.
Audiences are invited to a weekend of critically engaged, experimental, and research-focused new media work. Doors open at 5pm each day, with live performances on Friday and Saturday nights.
Get your tickets here!
Festival Schedule
Friday, September 12
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Exhibitions
The festival kicks off at 5 PM. To give visitors ample time to explore over 30 installations, the 5–8 PM window is divided into one-hour slots. Please reserve free tickets for the time slot that works best for you.8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Performances
Evening performances run from 8–10 PM (lineup to be announced soon). Installations remain open during this time, though some may be affected by the performances.
Saturday, September 13
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Exhibitions
The second day of the festival begins at 5 PM. As with Friday, the 5–8 PM exhibition window is divided into time slots. Visitors are encouraged to reserve free tickets in advance.8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Performances
Performances take place from 8–10 PM (lineup to be announced soon). Installations will also be accessible, though some may be influenced by the live programming.
Sunday, September 14
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibitions
The final day of the festival begins at 4 PM and runs until 7 PM, offering time to explore the installations. Visitors are encouraged to reserve free tickets in advance.
GS8 Film Festival
It's time for the red carpet! Invite your friends and family for an afternoon and evening at the pictures. General screening will be at the Georgetown Steam Plant, once again. Tickets go on sale August 17th. The event sold out the last two years in a row. We have expanded capacity this year, but highly recommend securing your tickets to this exciting event well in advance.
This year there will be two showtimes.
Times / Description:
Matinee starting at 3PM (approx 2hr with 15min intermission): An all ages selection of GS8 films from our 2025 film makers. Doors open at 2pm, show starts at 3pm. FREE to all. Youth Awards will be given.
Food/Drinks:
Matinee: Beer/Wine/NA drinks for sale. Popcorn available free.
Break where venue will be closed - right after Youth Awards.
Evening starting 7PM (approx 2hr with 15min intermission): This is an "anything goes" selection. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm. Awards will be given at the end of screening.
***Tickets are $20. Thanks to the generous support of 4Culture, we are also able to offer discounted $10 and tickets free of cost for this year's program.
Food/Drinks:
Evening: Bar / NA drinks for sale. Popcorn free. And returning for a second year... the HOT POTATO BAR!
Learn More: Georgetown Super 8 Festival
What is Cascadia?
A Bioregional Vision for a Resilient Future
Social movements are needed now more than ever. As the climate crisis deepens, political systems falter, and our extractive economies threaten the very fabric of life on Earth, people everywhere are rising to meet the moment and asking a crucial question: What comes next?
Join us to explore this question with Brandon Letsinger, a longtime champion of Cascadia and founder of Cascadia Now! and the Department of Bioregion. Brandon will share his over two-decade journey in grassroots organizing and reveal the bold vision behind Regenerate Cascadia, an ambitious effort to build regenerative systems at a bioregional scale.
Set inside the historic Georgetown Steam Plant—a relic of our fossil-fueled past now transforming into a platform for reimagined futures—this talk will explore the personal, political, and collective dimensions of movement-building. Building on the Science Fair’s theme, “Break the System,” we’ll dive into:
The Power of Bioregional Finance: How to align money with ecology to heal land and build regenerative, circular economies.
The Role of Watershed Regeneration: Restoring our relationship with the land and water that sustain all life.
Summer of SHTEAM: Math & Craft Night
Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and curiosity at the Georgetown Steam Plant! In partnership with SUMM (Seattle Universal Math Museum), this event brings math to life through hands-on crafting and interactive exploration.
Whether you’re folding, building, weaving, or pattern-making, you’ll discover how math shapes the art we love—and the world around us. All ages welcome, no experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and imagination!"
The event is free, but you’ll need to register here to get your tickets!
Crowdsource Choir: Summer Steam Plant Series
Join the chorus of voices in the Georgetown Steam Plant, a space renowned for its extraordinary acoustics. Experience the rich reverberations and harmonics of this "turbine cathedral," where sound reminds us that all is sacred. Singing here with others is more than just music—it’s a deeply moving and spiritual experience.
The Summer Steam Plant Series features monthly gatherings in June, July, and August. Space is limited, and most attendees will be standing, though seating will be available for those who need it.
Come early to explore this National Historic Site, learn about its fascinating industrial past, and see how it has transformed into a vibrant arts space.
Don’t miss the chance to raise your voice in this one-of-a-kind setting!
Mapping our Petrofuture
An Evening at the Steam Plant: Conspiracy of Cartographers
Join us for an evening of maps, imagination, and critical climate dialogue with Jeffrey Linn—artist, cartographer, and visionary futurist. Renowned for his acclaimed “petrofuture” maps, Linn blends scientific projection with speculative storytelling to illustrate how unchecked emissions, rising seas, and unraveling industrial systems could reshape our cities and coastlines.
Featured in The Washington Post, Grist, Foreign Policy, and praised by the late Ursula K. Le Guin, and examined by Snopes, Linn’s work invites us to confront the deep, layered histories of place while daring us to envision radically different futures.
Through incisive cartography and community conversation, we’ll explore how creative mapping can expose the consequences of inaction and inspire bold strategies for adaptation, industrial revolution, and ecological regeneration—beginning here in the Duwamish River Valley.
This is a free event. To learn more, please register here!
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
SLOWBURN Dance Presents: Industrial Angels II
Industrial Angels II is a site specific dance and music performance at Georgetown Steam Plant. It is the second version of this performance, building off of the first version of the work created in 2024. Audience members will be transported to a space filled with ethereal dancers and transcendent movement in the backdrop of Seattle's decommissioned steam plant. The show is produced in collaboration with electronic producer Glissade, with music inspired by the Steam Plant's vast, resonant space. Ambient works stretch and slowly decay, while dance tracks pull in close, driven by immediacy and rhythm. The score includes original compositions alongside a curated mix of supplemental works.
This show is presented by SLOWBURN Dance, featuring choreography created by Meredith Pellon and the dancers. Dancing in this work are SLOWBURN artists Elise Meiners, Shayley Timm, Meredith Pellon, Izzy Wroblewski, and Hannah March.
This performance is free but requires registration for a free ticket.
Bladerunner (1986) Screening @ GTSP
Step into the cyberpunk world of Blade Runner (1982) inside one of Seattle’s most striking industrial landmarks. Directed by Ridley Scott, this sci-fi classic follows Rick Deckard, a weary detective tasked with tracking down rogue replicants—synthetic humans with complex emotions and limited lifespans. Set in a dystopian future drenched in rain and neon, Blade Runner is a haunting meditation on humanity, artificial intelligence, and moral ambiguity. It’s a story that still speaks volumes today—and it hits differently when viewed inside the aging bones of the Georgetown Steam Plant.
This screening is part of the Steam Plant’s evolving public programming series.program designed to foster dialogue, reflection, and connection through cinema. Before the film begins, guests are invited to take part in a walkthrough of the Steam Plant to learn more about its past and evolving future as a community-centered cultural site. A post-film conversation will follow the screening for those who wish to engage.
Attendees are invited to join a walkthrough of the space before the film, at 6:30pm, while the screening will begin at 7:30pm followed by the optional post-screening discussion to explore the movie’s lasting relevance.
PLEASE RSVP TO ENSURE WE HAVE AN ACCURATE AMOUNT OF SEATS.
Here’s the link: https://partiful.com/e/k7z6f2CfOFhDbLoLGKeS
Before You Arrive:
Comfort: We have picnic chairs and benches + space for pallets and pillows. No heat or AC. Guests are encouraged to bring pillows or blankets for comfort.
Access: The gate will open at 6:30pm and will close right before showtime at 7:30pm. Please contact the event host to be let in after showtime.
Safety: As a decommissioned industrial site, certain areas are off-limits. A safety briefing will be given before the tour and screening.
Capacity: Limited to 30 guests. RSVP encouraged. Donation: Suggested $5–10 to help cover costs. Give what makes sense for you.
Crowdsource Choir: Summer Steam Plant Series
Join the chorus of voices in the Georgetown Steam Plant, a space renowned for its extraordinary acoustics. Experience the rich reverberations and harmonics of this "turbine cathedral," where sound reminds us that all is sacred. Singing here with others is more than just music—it’s a deeply moving and spiritual experience.
The Summer Steam Plant Series features monthly gatherings in June, July, and August. Space is limited, and most attendees will be standing, though seating will be available for those who need it.
Come early to explore this National Historic Site, learn about its fascinating industrial past, and see how it has transformed into a vibrant arts space.
Don’t miss the chance to raise your voice in this one-of-a-kind setting!
City of God Screening @ GTSP
The Georgetown Steam Plant invites you to a special community screening of City of God (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. Based on true events, this critically acclaimed film tells the story of youth navigating power, violence, and survival in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Gritty, stunningly shot, and deeply human, the film is a powerful exploration of systemic injustice and the resilience of communities living under pressure.
This screening is part of GTSP’s film series—a program designed to foster dialogue, reflection, and connection through cinema. Before the film begins, guests are invited to take part in a walkthrough of the Steam Plant to learn more about its past and evolving future as a community-centered cultural site. A post-film conversation will follow the screening for those who wish to engage.
This isn’t just a movie screening—it’s an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to reimagine. Khalil, the host, and Community Engagement Coordinator will be giving a short walkthrough of the space at 6:30pm, before the film starts at 7:30pm, and we’ll close the night with a post-film conversation for anyone who wants to stay and unpack what we’ve witnessed together.
Here’s the invite link: https://partiful.com/e/kB6JkczsrM1EkG4bp3Au
Before You Arrive:
The Steam Plant was built in 1906 and wasn’t exactly designed for comfort. There’s no heat, no AC, and the chairs are…functional. Bring a blanket, cushion, or whatever will help you settle in.
We’ll go over some basic safety notes before the screening. It’s a beautiful space, but also an old one with machinery, hard concrete, and low-lit zones.
Suggested donation: $5–10 (to help cover costs of programming). No pressure—come as you are and give what makes sense for you.
Capacity is limited to 40 people, so RSVP with a YES to save your seat. "Maybe's" need to become "Yes's" to save your seat!
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
Pinhole Photography Camp: Science, Art, and Photography
July 7th – July 12
For Students Entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2025
10AM-4PM (Monday-Saturday).
Participants build their own pinhole cameras, learn how to evaluate
lighting and exposure time, explore ideas of visual composition, i.e., what
makes a “good photo,” and learn how to use the chemistry of a black & white photographic darkroom on site to develop their own photographs.
In contrast to remote-learning, online simulations, digital, and virtual experiences, this will be a hands-on analog experience.
The Georgetown Steam Plant visually inspires students with its
photogenic, industrial-age architecture and design which truly represent
the original “Steam-Punk,” all in support of education, art, and science
learning. Students will explore the Georgetown Steam Plant as a scientific,
technologic, historic, and creative space.
Instructors: Eric Muhs & Dan Pickard are “mostly-retired” Seattle Public
Schools science teachers with nearly 50 years of science teaching and pinhole photography instruction between them. Cost and further details at the website link below. Them
Additional programs, dates, prices, and to learn more use the link below.
Parasite Screening @ GTSP
Join us for a unique evening at the Georgetown Steam Plant as we screen Bong Joon-ho’s Academy Award–winning masterpiece, Parasite. This film is a razor-sharp social thriller about class, labor, survival, and the systems that trap us—and one that resonates deeply within a building like this, once pivotal to Seattle’s industrial expansion, now trying to find new life in a rapidly changing city.
The GTSP team is actively working to transform this historic industrial space into a place that fosters reflection, dialogue, and community. These film nights are part of that work—holding space for stories that challenge, connect, and move us.
Before the screening, at 6:30pm, there’ll be a short walkthrough of the Steam Plant and what it’s been (and what we’re dreaming it can become). The film will begin promptly at 7:30 PM, followed by an optional post-screening conversation.
Parasite is a film that makes you feel the walls closing in—and still dares you to laugh. I’m looking forward to watching it with folks ready to feel, reflect, and maybe even reimagine what this space can mean for all of us.
VENT!
40 Artists have been invited to blow off a little steam in the face of the constant socio-political onslaught of news and layoffs and inflation and tariffs and human rights violations and housing markets and and and and and…. that we are dealing with right now. Set on the backdrop of industrial urban decay à la a decommissioned steam plant, artists from across the Pacific Northwest are gathering for some collective catharsis in order to hold each other up and bolster our community. Please come down, experience some really good art, and join in this conversation with us. The event is free and donations are encouraged.
Circular Economy Symposium
Seattle is emerging as a global leader in circular innovation—supporting entrepreneurs, scaling zero-waste solutions, and activating communities through education, investment, and development. Join us as we explore the powerful potential of the circular economy as the next great Industrial Revolution, and discover how this transformative approach is reshaping industries, communities, and the future of our planet.
Are you curious about the circular economy and its potential to address today’s environmental and economic challenges? Join us for a full day of learning, collaboration, brainstorming, and visioneering at the Circular Economy Symposium, where we’ll explore how circular systems can power a regenerative, equitable, and climate-resilient future—starting in the Duwamish Valley, and across the region.
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-circular-future-tickets-1389544307429?aff=oddtdtcreator&source=ev
Crowdsource Choir: Summer Steam Plant Series
Join the chorus of voices in the Georgetown Steam Plant, a space renowned for its extraordinary acoustics. Experience the rich reverberations and harmonics of this "turbine cathedral," where sound reminds us that all is sacred. Singing here with others is more than just music—it’s a deeply moving and spiritual experience.
The Summer Steam Plant Series features monthly gatherings in June, July, and August. Space is limited, and most attendees will be standing, though seating will be available for those who need it.
Come early to explore this National Historic Site, learn about its fascinating industrial past, and see how it has transformed into a vibrant arts space.
Don’t miss the chance to raise your voice in this one-of-a-kind setting!
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
FoGHin Up the Steam Plant
Join Friends of Georgetown History (Foghi) at the Historic Georgetown Steam Plant for great storytelling, various info tables, and to listen to Native Flute playing.
This is a free event -- open to all!
More information about Foghi here: https://foghi.org/
In Bloom: METHOD Gallery's 12th Anniversary and Spring Celebration
In Bloom will transform the Georgetown Steam Plant into a fleeting landscape of immersive art and performance. This event will feature installations, sculptures, performance art, light-based works, and music. Attendees will explore the Steam Plant's unique spaces, discovering diverse artistic expressions that celebrate the beauty of impermanence, the resilience of creativity, and the cyclic nature of renewal.
In Bloom invites audiences to embrace the present moment and find joy in the face of an ambiguous future. Like spring itself, this event is a moment of vibrant celebration that creates space for the next phase of the cycle.
You'll find 3 ticket levels to pay what you can. If cost is prohibitive, please reach out. We have also volunteer opportunities by clicking here.
Sat, May 24, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT
Music by DJ Wax Witch
Food from Off the Rez
Artworks throughout the space by:
Kalina Winska
Weston Lambert
Yale Wolf
Dez'Mon Omega Fair
Kat Kazlauskas
Joe Axler
Esther Loopstra
Rachel Grunig
Twyla Sampaco
Kelsey Fernkopf
Megan Prince
Gizelle Hadeed
Isabella Rinald
Kait Rhoads
Chi Moscou
Maayan Haim
Tory Franklin
Debra Broz
Amai
Ren Han
Hugo Moro
Cascadia BioFi Conference
Co-Creating a Bioregional Funding Ecosystem
The Cascadia BioFi Conference will bring together leaders in finance, circular economy, land regeneration, indigenous rematriation, community art, technology, and participatory governance to co-create pathways for bioregional funding ecosystems within the Cascadia bioregion that see people supported to do this work.
This landmark Cascadia BioFi event will explore the emerging field of bioregional finance (BioFi) through the practical question of how we regenerate the Duwamish River Valley and create a bioregional funding ecosystem within the Cascadia bioregion to support this work.
More information and tickets here.
Partial and full scholarship tickets are available.
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
The Shape of the Night Immersive Experience
Dive into the depths of dreams and nightmares with The Shape of the Night, an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind immersive evening that blurs the boundaries between art, theater, and reality. The Shape of the Night is a unique pop-up experience filled with nightmarish characters, theatrical performances, dreamy art installations, interactive adventures, and a truly explorable dreamworld.
The Shape of the Night is the latest production from All of Them Witches (AOTW), a consortium of eight boundary-pushing artists specializing in experiential entertainment. The Seattle-based Non-Profit theater company will partner with Bainbridge Island female-centric production company Emergence Films and Helmstreet Productions to bring this dreamlike event to life. After their sold-out success in Los Angeles, AOTW is proud to return to much of the team’s hometown with new activations rooted in the lore of the Georgetown Steam Plant.
DATES: April 24 - May 11th, Thursday to Sunday
TIMES: There will be two shows a night, at 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Show #1 - The Experience begins at 6:30 -- Check In at 6:00pm, doors close 6:45pm
Show #2 - The Experience begins at 8:30 -- Check In at 8:00pm, doors close 8:45pm
Tickets are on sale now. "Early Bird" pricing is available for a limited time. Visit website for details.
Georgetown Steam Plant Open House
The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own.
Tours are about an hour and leave at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Free parking on site.
We’re very excited and grateful that Xochitl Clare, a marine biologist and performing artist, will be joining our monthly Open Houses to bring ocean poetry to life in real time at the Steam Plant. Using a vintage typewriter, Xochitl creates personalized poetry with you -- inspired by the sea, blending improv theater with creative writing to reflect on themes like the ocean, climate change, and the wonder of marine life.
Visiting the Georgetown Steam Plant
Getting here:
The Georgetown Steam Plant is located at 6605 13th Ave. South, Seattle—adjacent to Boeing Field/King County International Airport.
Directions driving south on Interstate 5:
Take Exit 161, Albro Place. Turn right onto S Albro Pl
S Albro Pl turns into Ellis Ave S
Turn left onto S Warsaw St
Note: We recommend not using Google Maps or GPS as they are not accurate for this location.
Metro Bus routes 60 and 124 are the closest stops to the Georgetown Steam Plant.
Keep in mind:
The only access to the second floor is via steep stairs. If you require special assistance, please let us know.
There are no restroom facilities in the building. We have a wheelchair accessible portable toilet on the property.
The Steam Plant is not heated and can get very chilly during the colder months of the year. Please dress warmly!