Upcoming Events

On Thursday, December 3, MOHAI, in partnership with the Harry Bridges Center from the University of Washington and the Young Professionals International Network (YPIN) from the World Affairs Council, will mark the 10th anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle with a screening of Jill Freidberg’s award-winning film, “This is What Democracy Looks Like.” The 7 p.m. screening will be followed by a discussion with Freidberg, Matthew Sparke and Verlene Jones moderated by KUOW reporter Deborah Wang. Guests will examine how the actions of 1999 have influenced present day events along with how they will continue to shape the future. A pre-screening reception will be held with Freidberg, Sparke and Jones for an additional cost.

MOHAI is also looking to gather first person stories from those who were in Seattle for the protests for its oral history collection. Pepperspray Productions, an independent video activist collective, will be filming individuals wishing to share memories from 5 to 8 p.m. You'll also find a small display of WTO artifacts with an interactive element where visitors can express their opinions, or share their own stories.

Visit The MOHAI WTO Memory site at mohai.community.officelive.com and record your own memories.

Cost: Admission to the film and panel: WAC/MOHAI Members and Students- $5, General - $10. Reception, 6 p.m. and film (space is limited): WAC/MOHAI Member and Students - $ 25, General - $ 40.

Tickets/Registration: Tickets are available through the World Affairs Council online, world-affairs.org, or call (206) 441-5910. Tickets will be sold at the door on a space available basis.

More Information: December 3 is Free First Thursday at MOHAI and the museum is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.