First Friday Night at Hands on Childrens MuseumFebruary 2, 4 – 8pm$1 AdmissionMembers FreeEnjoy monthly themed, hands-on activities and museum exhibits.Reduced admission is part of the museum’s Inspired Learning for All partnership with WSECU.Hands on Childrens Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818, hocm.org

Olympia Youth of the Year Community CelebrationFebruary 2, 7pmJoin us as we award the title of Thurston County Youth of the Year. All candidates embody the values of leadership, service, academic excellence, healthy lifestyle and exemplify the impact Clubs have had on their lives.RMAC Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County’200 Sleater Kinney […]

Jacobsen Series: Puget Sound Piano TrioFebruary 2, 7:30pmEnjoy a performance by the Puget Sound Piano Trio, the School of Music ensemble-in-residence featuring Maria Sampen, violin, Alistair MacRae, cello; and Ronaldo Rolim, piano.All are invited to a reception following the program hosted by the SAI international music organization.University of Puget Sound1500 N Warner, Tacomaups.edu 

Funk OFF! Olympia’s Funk FestivalFebruary 2 – 4Downtown Olympia will be transformed into a funky wonderland with three days of non-stop rhythm, electrifying beats, and pure celebration!Get ready to be captivated by nationally acclaimed headliners, a star-studded lineup of Seattle and Portland’s finest musicians, and some of Olympia’s own homegrown funk talents. Outside the venues, Washington […]

Black History CelebrationFebruary 3, 11am – 3pmFreeFebruary is Black History Month and Metro Parks Tacoma would like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr […]

Colin & Brad: Asking for TroubleFebruary 3, 7:30pmLike a comedic high-wire act, Whose Line is it Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood balance sharp wit and audience suggestions to deliver non-stop hilarity for all ages.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721, tacomaartslive.org  

Pier Into the NightFebruary 3, 6 – 7pmTake an underwater journey of Gig Harbor Bay without getting wet (or needing special certification) through the Pier Into the Night experience.From the dock, you can watch as our ROV and volunteer divers use an underwater video camera to live stream what they encounter below the surface. Staff […]

Heritage Skills Workshop: Leather WorkingFebruary 3, 10am – 1pmhis is a beginning level class in basic hand stitched leatherwork. We will be constructing a simple pouch, a small sheath for a pair of nippers, and a small needle case.Materials will be provided, and the participant will go home with a pair of thread nippers, a […]

Sarah Hagen- Wonder Women! A Celebration of Female ComposersFebruary 3, 7:30pmIn “Wonder Women!”, pianist and humorist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth, and […]

Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s CampaignOpening February 3 through April 28This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian illuminates the often-overlooked history of the multicultural movement to confront poverty that redefined social justice and activism in America.Washington State History Museum1911 Pacific Ave, Tacomawshs.wa.govSolidarity Now! – Washington State Historical Society (washingtonhistory.org)

FantastiqueFebruary 4, 3pmSet your musical muse loose with Jacob Bancks’ concerto, written for world-renowned clarinetist Ricardo Morales, who will perform its WEST COAST PREMIERE with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. After, delve into the vivid orchestral imaginings of Berlioz’s symphony – it’s simply fantastique!Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympiaolympiasymphony.org 

Mini Maestros: The Great String Thing-A-MachineFebruary 4, 2:30pmInstrument petting zoo 1:30pmJoin the Symphony Tacoma String Quintet for an inside look into the amazing string family! Explore the nuts & bolts of high/low, slow/fast and major/minor through popular classical era pieces and fun children’s tunes–you’ll see why the string family is truly unique!Come early for theMini […]