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 […]

Comedy UndergroundFebruary 8, 7:30pmComedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.Washington Center Black Box521 Washington St SE, Olympiahttps://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/comedy-underground-7/360.753.8586

Here’s The Thing Podcast LiveFebruary 8, 7:30pmJoin KevOnStage and That Chick Angel for a hilarious live version of their podcast. This isn’t them sitting on stools and talking; this is an extravaganza. Yes. Extravaganza. Music. Comedy. Utter hilarity. This is a live comedy show with a little podcast.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatacomacitytheaters.org

Black Box Jazz: Michael Powers BandFebruary 9, 8pmEnjoy master guitarist Powers and his band.On stage, Michael has performed with, recorded with or shared billings with piano giant Herbie Hancock, classic Jazz saxophonist Eddie “Clean Head” Vinson, B3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ronnie Cuber, Gil Scott Heron, the legendary Ray Charles and more.Washington Center Black Box521 […]