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Family Saturdays
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaJoin us this spring for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. This month’s story is Be A Maker, by Katie Howes, a book about the many things we make and how we can make a difference in the world. ...
Creature Comforts
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood’s End Gallery is proud to present "Creature Comforts” - a reflection of our found animal families celebrating critter companions of many forms. Featuring nearly 20 artists working in a variety of mediums, "Creature Comforts" is a buoyant exhibit exemplifying moments that help us feel more human. "Creature Comforts" features two rescue kitten/cat adoption ...
BUG at Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Little Theatre 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA, United StatesBUG Directed by Blake R. York April 25 - May 11, 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 2:00pm Pay What You Can: Thursday, May 8th at 7:30pm ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, May 11th at 2:00pm $29 Adults - $27 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under The line between reality and delusion blurs ...
R & J
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has captivated audiences and artists for centuries. Now, in a nation divided like no other time in recent history, the question posed by these two young people rings loud and long: can true love survive in a divided community? This fresh new adaptation by Artistic ...
R & J
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has captivated audiences and artists for centuries. Now, in a nation divided like no other time in recent history, the question posed by these two young people rings loud and long: can true love survive in a divided community? This fresh new adaptation by Artistic ...
Trouble in Mind
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesTrouble in Mind Written by Alice Childress Directed by Michelle Blackmon March 28 – April 20, 2025 Taking place entirely in a rehearsal space in an old New York theatre, Trouble in Mind brings us up close and personal with a group of artists working to open a new Broadway show. Themes of race, class, ...
R & J
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has captivated audiences and artists for centuries. Now, in a nation divided like no other time in recent history, the question posed by these two young people rings loud and long: can true love survive in a divided community? This fresh new adaptation by Artistic ...
Adult Creative Contemporary Dance
The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, OlympiaJoin South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. We’ll learn fun ...
Vince Brown Plays Solo Jazz Guitar At Swing Wine Bar
Swing Wine Bar 825 Columbia St SW, OlympiaGuitarist Vince Brown plays solo jazz guitar at Swing Wine Bar every Wednesday from 5 till 7 PM.
Senior’s Adaptive Creative Dance
Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesAdaptive Creative Dance for Seniors is a fun way to stay physically and mentally active while building connections with others. We use Brain Compatible Dance Education pedagogy, based on developmental and neuroscience, to create a dance class that is good for the body and mind! In this class, we will learn some basic Modern Dance, ...
R & J
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has captivated audiences and artists for centuries. Now, in a nation divided like no other time in recent history, the question posed by these two young people rings loud and long: can true love survive in a divided community? This fresh new adaptation by Artistic ...
Old West Murder Mystery Dinner
Farrelli's Pizza 813 Yelm Ave W, Yelm, WA, United StatesSRO is back for a 3rd year with another Murder Mystery Dinner at Farrelli's in Yelm. This time we visit the Old West for some Rootin' Tootin' good times in Murder at The Short Stump Saloon! After a long, dusty Stagecoach ride on the trail, Miss Katty welcomes you to The Short Stump Saloon where ...