Black & Tan Hall

Black & Tan Hall Black & Tan Hall is South Seattle's newest community space and performing arts venue. The Black & Tan Hall is a performing arts and restaurant venue.

Established as a worker-owned cooperative, we are maintaining Rainier Valley as a destination for cross cultural arts and education events. With a stage, event space, and restaurant that is both affordable and profitable, the Black & Tan Hall will create multiple income streams for its investors while celebrating the history of Seattle with concerts and classes. Utilizing the skills and talents of

Seattle artists and teachers, the Black & Tan Hall will be open for business morning, noon and night with all-ages events that draw in the diverse communities of the Rainier Valley. With income from beer and wine sales, food, classes, and live music events, the business will turn a profit while its administration operates through consensus-based decision making.

This Thursday is another offering of Black & Tan Live Lounge: free live music to accompany your dinner and drinks with f...
02/01/2025

This Thursday is another offering of Black & Tan Live Lounge: free live music to accompany your dinner and drinks with friends and loved ones. Next up is JusJada! You may have seen multi-talented Jada behind the B&TH bar. Come experience her perform at the mic from 7-9pm!

All ages, bar w/ ID
Full menu from Tay Chef P Proctor-Mills Jr.
No cover, RSVP appreciated!
events.humanitix.com/black-and-tan-live-lounge

Eight times voted Northwest Jazz vocalist of the year and Hall of Fame Jazz Vocalist Greta Matassa is coming to Black & ...
01/28/2025

Eight times voted Northwest Jazz vocalist of the year and Hall of Fame Jazz Vocalist Greta Matassa is coming to Black & Tan Hall! The Greta Matassa Quintet consists of pianist David Lee Joyner, bassist Clipper Anderson, Mark Ivester on drums, and Alexey Nikolaev on Sax, featuring jazz material and arrangements with a contemporary jazz bent as well as classics.

With a career spanning 40 years, Greta is as comfortable taking requests from the “great American songbook” as she is presenting new original compositions There are classics such as George Shearing, Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Dave Brubeck. As well as jazz interpretations of Stevie Wonder, Michael MacDonald, Sting, Bonnie Raitt and Herbie Hancock. The group features a large collection of the works of Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays with lyrics by Greta as well as others and, as always, Greta’s concerts also feature tunes from her 11 recordings on Origin Records.

Greta Matassa Quintet
Saturday, February 8, 7:30-9:30pm
All-ages
Food & drinks available for purchase
$25 tickets
events.humanitix.com/greta-matassa-quintet

Saturday, February 1 join award-winning musicians Benjamin Hunter and Joe Seamons for a night of blues, folk songs, fidd...
01/24/2025

Saturday, February 1 join award-winning musicians Benjamin Hunter and Joe Seamons for a night of blues, folk songs, fiddle tunes, stories, lies, and loving mockery. Hear two Seattle songsters bounce from guitar and mandolin to fiddle and banjo, bones, and harmonica throughout the evening. Enjoy traditional and original American music that jives with the speakeasy vibe of Black & Tan Hall.

Ben and Joe
Music: 7 - 9pm
All ages, bar w/ ID
Kitchen serving food by Chef Tay
Ticket Cost: $10
events.humanitix.com/ben-and-joe

Next Thursday January 30th join Saira Barbaric and friends for a night of music, ritual, performance and dancing as they...
01/22/2025

Next Thursday January 30th join Saira Barbaric and friends for a night of music, ritual, performance and dancing as they ring in their 34th year on Earth and 10th year in Seattle.

The night kicks off with live bands and a ceremony from Twolips and Ghost Horse followed by performance and DJing from Coco Copper and the evening star!

Barbaric Birthday
Thursday, January 30th, 8pm - 1am
21+
Food and drinks available for purchase
Sliding scale tickets
events.humanitix.com/barbaric-birthday

This Saturday at Black & Tan Hall the live Kompa band 5LAN is performing in Seattle for the first time! This is the perf...
01/20/2025

This Saturday at Black & Tan Hall the live Kompa band 5LAN is performing in Seattle for the first time! This is the perfect night for all Kompa lovers to come together and celebrate with great music, dancing, and vibrant energy.

Kompa is a popular music genre originating from Haiti. Developed in the 1950s by Nemours Jean-Baptiste, it blends traditional Haitian rhythms with influences from jazz, Latin music, and Caribbean styles. Known for its smooth melodies, rhythmic guitar lines, and brass sections, Kompa is a staple in Haitian culture and widely celebrated in the Haitian diaspora. It's often performed at social gatherings, festivals, and parties, accompanied by energetic and intimate dancing.

Kompa Night
Saturday, January 25, 10pm - 2am
21+, full bar
Come early for the new B&TH dinner menu!
General Admission $40. Booth and tables available.
events.humanitix.com/kompa-night

It will be a fun energetic Saturday night at Black & Tan Hall! Come dance to your favorite hits from Michael Jackson and...
01/15/2025

It will be a fun energetic Saturday night at Black & Tan Hall! Come dance to your favorite hits from Michael Jackson and Prince, like Off The Wall, Raspberry Beret and PYT. For those Prince lovers you'll recognize songs like Head, Alphabet St. and many more!

Full live band MVP Michael Jackson Vs Prince
Music starts at 9pm
Come early for dinner!
21+, full bar
Tickets: $15 adv, $20 day of
events.humanitix.com/mvp-michael-vs-prince

We have two exciting events this Friday at the Hall!Come celebrate opening night of Rubin Quarcoopome’s three month solo...
01/13/2025

We have two exciting events this Friday at the Hall!

Come celebrate opening night of Rubin Quarcoopome’s three month solo exhibition at Black & Tan Hall exploring the intersection of Afrofuturism and Pacific Northwest culture. Learn more: Afro-Futurism in the NW: An exhibit by Rubin Quarcoopome

Stay for dinner and an electrifying evening of live music that spans the decades and celebrates timeless legends! Omega Band, featuring Arzelia Jones Jr, will bring you the sounds of iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, and many more. Learn more: Omega Band

Reserve your spot at: events.humanitix.com/host/black-and-tan-hall

We are rested and back to serve you delicious food and drinks and an incredible lineup of events in 2025! We open back u...
01/07/2025

We are rested and back to serve you delicious food and drinks and an incredible lineup of events in 2025! We open back up on Thursday with our new series, Black & Tan Live Lounge, bringing you live music from local artists to brighten your evenings. First up is Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons! RSVP at Black & Tan Live Lounge.

And with our new winter hours comes weekend BRUNCH! We open at 10am on weekends!

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5608 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA
98118

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