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  • Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition Reception

    The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma

    Experience the incredible creativity and skill of Washington’s community and technical college art faculty at the first Washington State Community Colleges Art Faculty Exhibition, March 31 – April 24, 2026 at Tacoma Community College. Meet the artists at the April 9 reception, 4-7 p.m. in the TCC Building 4 Art Gallery. As with the state-wide ...

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    Free
  • COMEDY UNDERGROUND

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    One night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers. Recommended for ages 18+. In April, 30-year comedy veteran, David Crowe, takes the stage! Winner ...

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    $31 – $46
  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47
  • The Music of Billy Joel

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Terry Shaw and his Band play the music of Billy Joel Saturday, April 11 @7pm  at Traditions Fair Trade in Olympia.  Come hear your favorite Billy Joel songs performed by local singer/pianist Terry Shaw backed up by some of the best musicians in Olympia.   Call 360-705-2819 for tickets and dinner reservations (dinner sold separately). ...

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    $15 – $25
  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47
  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47
  • The Vanguard Generation: African American Artists, 1880-1918 with Daniel E. Atkinson

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Discover the remarkable first generation of African American artists and performers whose contributions helped shape popular culture. Active after the Civil War and before World War I, many of these artists were the first in their families to be born out of bondage or to attend college—overcoming tremendous hardship in defiance of Jim Crow laws. ...

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    Free
  • The Wizard of Oz on Ice

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    The Wizard of Oz on Ice is a stunning blend of storytelling, skating, and visual artistry that brings this timeless tale to life in a whole new way. The themes of friendship, courage, self-discovery, and the magic of home will continue to resonate with audiences, both young and old. As you watch Dorothy and her ...

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  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47
  • MCE: The Searching Soul

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    Join us for a profound and moving musical journey. The Searching Soul pairs the lyrical brilliance of Felix Mendelssohn with the soaring, spiritual depth of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Accompanied by an orchestra, this concert explores music that reaches for meaning, hope, and transcendence.

    $18 – $38
  • Bold Voices: The Children

    Bold Voices: The Children
    State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

    The Children is the first staged reading in the 2026 Bold Voices series. A post-show discussion will follow both performances Retired nuclear physicists Robin and Hazel attempt to maintain normalcy as the world outside teeters in the aftermath of a disaster. When a former colleague arrives with an unsettling proposal, they are forced to confront the ...

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    $30
  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47