South Sound Art Studio TourApril 22 & 23,11am – 4pmFree, self-guided tour of 21 artist studios featuring the work of over 37 artists.Meet artists “in the wild” of their own studios to learn how they work, see the materials and techniques used, and to discuss what inspires creativity.To view map and sample artists work, visit:  […]

Olympians & TitansCrouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Presented by the Olympia SymphonyApril 23, 3pmOlympia Symphony Orchestra’s season finale “Olympians and Titans” concludes Alexandra Arrieche’s first season, “Dream With Us,” challenging us to face obstacles with courage. Featuring cellist Nathan Chan’s performance of Tan Dun’s Cello Concerto and the Olympia Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s Symphony No.1, […]

 The 2023 WA529 Art Contest for Students K – 12April 1 – May 1Explore your creative side and enter the 2023 WA529 Art Contest!Entries accepted online or by mail.wastate529.wa.gov/art-contest

Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Special April 28, 7pmA Night filled with culture, laughter, food, drinks and more.Red Scarf Revolution, the Southeast Asian Comedy Collective, and Tacoma Arts Live present the 2nd annual Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Celebration.ALMA Venue1322 Fawcett Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.org

Spring Arts Walk in OlympiaApril 28 & 29Arts Walk returns as a two-day event on April 28 and 29 to celebrate the arts in Olympia. Fall 2022 saw 80+ participating locations featuring artists, performances, and creative happenings along with thousands of attendees.Olympia Parks, Art & Recreationolympiawa.gov/arts

Tacoma Dome 40th Anniersary Celebration and City Services ExpoApril 28 & 29, Fri 10am – 1pm, Sat 10am – 3pmA “Dome of our Own” turns 40 in April. Tacoma Venues & Events invites the community to join us for T-Town: Play. Explore. Learn.Free, family-friendly community event features a unique, hands-on experience to engage with City […]

Family Nature Walk – Spring is in the AirApril 2910am Swan Creek Park1pm Titlow Park & LodgeAges 3+ – Explore Tacoma parks with naturalist-led walks. Discover the animals and plants that adapt with the seasons.Swan Creek Park, 3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma 253.305-10000Titlow Park & Lodge, 8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Dinner with Teddy RooseveltApril 29 – 6-10pmTacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt. The year is 1903 and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, having just arrived via the Northern Pacific Railroad as part of his Presidential Tour. Enjoy a catered meal inspired by the original menus from President […]

Klahowya at Fort NisquallyApril 29, 11am – 4pmExperience life as it was in the mid-1800’s.  Meet up with historical interpreters who re-enact the daily lives of the state’s pioneers.Free.Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumPoint Defiance Park5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Girls Night Out in CentraliaApril 29,11am – 7pmPurchase $5 tickets at LC Coffee Co. (120 S. Tower Avenue), shop, dine and enjoy at participating businesses and help support Hope Alliance, our nonprofit partner, working on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.Downtown Centraliahubbudshop.com

Illuminate – Glass Art for Early LearnersOpens April 29Illuminate is an exhibition for early learners and their grown-ups which explores what makes glass a unique art material – the ability to capture and manipulate light.Art, science, and play collide as visitors learn about color, light, reflection, and shadow. The exhibition will unfold through world-class artworks.Museum of Glass1801 […]

Frozen II Sing-AlongApr 29, 6pmJoin us for a Frozen II sing-along and costume contest! Belt out “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself” with Elsa. Experience the movie on our big screen and join Elsa, Ana and friends on their dangerous and remarkable journey. Local host Lauren O’Neill is back to warm up the audience and […]