ShowCase Magazine Washington

The Mountaintop at Tacoma Little Theatre
2026-04-25, 2026-05-01
The Mountaintop
April 24-May 10, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 pm | Sundays 2pm
Tacoma Little Theater

19th Century Innovations - Lecture
2026-04-25
19th Century Innovations – Lecture
April 25
Museum of Glass

The Big Bash - Nova Schools
2026-04-25
The Big Bash – 21+
April 25 from 6pm-9pm
Nova Middle School – Olympia

Klahowya
2026-04-25
Klahowya
April 25 from 11am – 4pm
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

15th Annual Bike Swap
2026-04-25
15th Annual Bike Swap
April 25th from 10am – 2pm
Tacoma Community College

DJ Workshop
2026-04-25
DJ Workshop
April 25
https://givebutter.com/abovetherecord

Paddlers Cup
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26
Paddlers Cup
April 25 – 26
Gig Harbor Waterfront

Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup
2026-04-25
Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup

April 25 @ 7:30 am – April 26 @ 3:30 pm

The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup is the premier event for Pacific Northwest paddle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Organized by the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team, this annual community event features paddle racing for kayaks, canoes, stand up and prone paddleboards, outriggers, para-canoes, and dragon boats.
Race proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization committed to introducing youth to the sport of Olympic Sprint Canoe and Kayak Racing, and the Gig Harbor Dragons Boat Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization that fosters a supportive, inclusive community focused on competition, sportsmanship, and personal growth, empowering athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the water.
Thirteenth Annual Paddlers Cup – Visit Gig Harbor, Washington

Olympia Farmers Market
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Olympia Farmers Market
Saturdays, January – March, 10am – 3 pm
Shop at the Market for fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, seafood, handmade crafts, artisanal foods, wine, baked goods, and more! With eight restaurants and daily live entertainment, The Market is your destination for mid-day lunch and family fun on the weekend!
700 Capitol Way N., Olympia
olympiafarmersmarket.org

WICKED SING-ALONG
2026-04-25 19:00 - 20:30
WICKED SING-ALONG at Washington Center

Sat, April 25 at 7:00 PM
This is your chance to sing “Loathing” along with Glinda and Elphaba and belt out “Defying Gravity” with the rest of the audience! Join us for a Wicked sing along!
WICKED Sing-Along – The Washington Center for the Performing Art

Harlequin Productions - Rent
2026-04-26
Harlequin Productions introduces – Rent
Set in the East Village of New York City, during the previous pandemic, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s play follows a year in the life of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.
More information at https://harlequinproductions.org/show/rent/
CULT CLASSIC, MUSICAL JUNE 20-JULY 20, 2025 THE STATE THEATER 2 HRS 30 MINS PG-13

Olympia Farmers Market Holiday season
2026-04-26
Olympia Farmers Market Holiday season
Now through December 21, Saturday and Sunday
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Contact | The Olympia Farmers Market

Point Defiance Bird Walk
2026-04-26
Point Defiance Bird Walk
April 26 from 8:30am – 10:30am
Point Defiance Park

Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea"
2026-04-27
Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Earth / Sea”

Featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.

Aug 1 – Sept 14th
Childhood’s End Gallery
childhoods-end-gallery.com

By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience Workshops
2026-04-27, 2026-05-01
By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience Workshops
Here is your chance to work on the Hot Shop floor. Assisted by Hilltop Artists, these workshops feature a variety of objects, such as flowers, birds, ornaments, paperweights, and more (each workshop date will feature a specific object). As the gaffer, you will be able to choose colors, block and shape the glass, and add your own twist to the work of art.
Upcoming workshop dates:
August 16 & 17 – Fish

Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Exhibition: Light in the Dark
2026-04-27
Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Exhibition: Light in the Dark
Now Through April 14th
OlyAHA Gallery, Olympia

Lakewood Farmers Market
2026-04-28
Lakewood Farmers Market
Tuesday, Through mid-September, Tuesdays
Fort Steilacoom Park
There is plenty of free parking at Fort Steilacoom Park and lots of wide-open spaces. Enjoy live entertainment. Grab dinner along with your fresh produce for a picnic in the park. New this year the market will host Pop Up Markets. These events highlight specific themes and vendors.
Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
CityofLakewood.Us/FarmersMarket
Lakewood Farmers Market – City of Lakewood
253.983.7887

Hostess with the Mostest: The Art of Making Much with What’s at Hand
2026-04-29
Hostess with the Mostest: The Art of Making Much with What’s at Hand
Harbor History Museum
Now through Thanksgiving 2026
CURRENT MUSEUM HOURS – Wednesday–Friday 11 am–4 pm, Saturday 11am-5pm
Visitor Information
ADMISSION – This special Opening Day event is free of charge. Standard museum admission is $10 per adult and $5 for children 5 and over. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information about the museum and its programs, visit Harbor History Museum or call (253) 858-6722.

Instrument Repair Event
2026-04-30
Instrument Repair Event
April 30
Tacoma Public Library
https://givebutter.com/abovetherecord

South Sound Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Kickoff
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
South Sound Community Kickoff
Friday, June 12th
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
MyMedSupplies – 6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516
Join us for the 2026 South Sound Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Kickoff—an inspiring event that brings together passionate supporters, dedicated volunteers, and community leaders to launch this year’s Walk season. This kickoff is your opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to ending Alzheimer’s, learn about exciting plans for the upcoming Walk, and discover how you can make an impact by starting or joining a team. There will also be local vendors and community resources available, offering valuable information and support for individuals and families. Whether you’re a returning participant or new to the cause, you’ll leave motivated, informed, and ready to take the next step in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Amy Degon
Email (360) 888-0917
Website: Amy Degon

Washington families can save with confidence with GET
2026-05-01
Washington families can save with confidence with GET
State-backed GET Prepaid 529 can be used for nearly any post-high school education or training

Olympia—Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Friday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costswhile their children are young. The 2024-2025 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2025, and provides a unique opportunity to prepay future education costs by locking in today’s rates. The unit purchase price for the new enrollment period is $123.76.
GET is a 529 prepaid tuition program, carrying a state-backed guarantee that units purchased today will always keep pace with in-state college tuition costs. “GET savers can literally buy tomorrow’s education at today’s price, whether they plan to use those funds five, 10, or even 18 years from now,” says Washington College Savings Plans director, Luke Minor.
Savers can open a new GET account with as little as $25, making it easy to start saving. Savings in a GET account grow tax-free and are not subject to the ups and downs of financial markets, so families can save with confidence.
Washington residents who want to help a student save for future education costs can open a GET or DreamAhead account online at 529.wa.gov with no enrollment fee. The website also offers details, charts, planning tools, and answers to questions. The GET contact center is ready to help at 800-955-2318 or GETInfo@wsac.wa.gov. For questions about DreamAhead, the DreamAhead contact center can be reached at 844-529-5845.

Centralia Farmers Market
2026-05-01
Centralia Farmers Market
May-September, Fridays 11am-4pm
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia centraliafarmersmarket.org

Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
2026-05-01
Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
Stories, music, movement, play, and community building in a neurodiversity-affirming environment for children of all ages and abilities and their caregivers.

Free to attend
Soft lighting
Limited distractions
Small group setting
Visual Schedule
Sensory regulation aids
wandering and flapping encouraged!

415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

Boston Harbor Marina Friday Nights
2026-05-01
FRIDAY NIGHT at THE HARBOR (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Live music and beer – it doesn’t get much better! We host local breweries and local bands every Friday evening in the summer, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check out our Facebook page for details. We hope to see you there!
For more information go to https://www.bostonharbormarina.com/pages/events

Storm Large
2026-05-01
Storm Large
May 1 at 7:30pm
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

May Day Celebration
2026-05-01
May Day Celebration
May 1st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sylvester Park

Peninsula Home and Remodel Expo
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03
Peninsula Home and Remodel Expo
May 1st-3rd

Kitsap County Fairgrounds Events Center – Bremerton, WA

Where the Summit Meets the Stars
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-17
Where the Summit Meets the Stars
May 1st-17th
State Theater, 202 4th Ave East, Olympia, WA 98501
SPECIAL DATES FOR THE AUDIENCE:
Opening Night: Friday, May 1 at 7:30 pm
Community Talkback: Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 pm
Closed Captioning: Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 pm
Weekday Matinee: Thursday, May 14 at 2:00 pm
Pay What You Choose: 3 Performances TBA prior to Opening
