Thompson SquareJanuary 21, 7:30pmEveryone remembers where they were the first time they heard Thompson Square. It’s been a decade since the husband-and-wife team of Keifer and Shawna Thompson exploded out of Nashville with their multi-platinum mega-hit “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”, and crowds remain hungry for more.Federal Way Performing Arts Center31510 Pete Von […]

Symphony Tacoma’s Mini Maestros:  Once Upon a StringSymphony Tacoma String Quintet, Shay Ryan emceeJanuary 22, 2:30pmMini Maestros is Symphony Tacoma’s informal concert series for children ages 2 to 8 offering interactive, close encounters with Symphony Tacoma musicians and their instruments. Educators introduce the instruments and explain musical concepts as musicians play a selection of songs […]

Our Town – An Exhibition Presented by Olympia Arts & Heritage AllianceOpening Reception January 23, 5:30-7:30pmFree and open to the publicOur Town is Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance’s newest project.The exhibition focuses on a set of eight paintings, conceived by Lynn Erickson and painted by Robert Chamberlain.Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, […]

Horizon Economic ForecastJanuary 26, 7 – 9amSet up for successful business i 2023, by understanding vital economic trends and sound business planning.  You’ll get insights and hear forecasts you need from business leaders and leading economists.Register: bit.ly/Horizons-2023Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Commerce St, Tacoma 

  Men of Tortuga; A Staged ReadingJanuary 26, 7:30pmTacoma Little Theatre’s Off the Shelf program is excited to present Jason Wells’ Men of Tortuga, directed by Frank Roberts, and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest actors including the talents of: Mason Quinn, Joseph Grant, Jed Slaughter, Gunnar Johnson, and Mikel Michener.Four men conspire to defeat a […]

Tacoma Home and Garden ShowJanuary 26 – 29, Thursday -Friday 11am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 5pmExhibitors representing all there is in the home and garden category.  Speakers, demonstrations and a special appearance Friday and Saturday by Real estate and design consultants, twin sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb are the hosts of HGTV Unsellable Houses, […]

Dreams and Depression Exhibit OpeningJanuary 27, 6 pmDreams & Dispossession: The Railway Comes to Tacoma with special keynote speaker Ethelda Burke. The Tacoma we know today was shaped by its origins as a railway terminus for the Northern Pacific Railway. The railroad brought new people, new industries, new opportunities, and new conflicts into the area. […]

The Hatmaker’s WifeJanuary 27 – FebruaryWritten by Lauren YeeHetchman the retired hatmaker loves his hat – and his wife. When both go missing, he vows to find them. But first he needs to muster the strength to leave the comforts of his beloved armchair. The Hatmaker’s Wife is a surreal time-bending fable set in a […]

Anthem – A Rush Tribute BandJanuary 28, 7:30pmAdult: $23nStudent/Senior: $20ANTHEM is a RUSH tribute band out of Seattle, Washington. With the same power trio configuration as RUSH, this band has mastered the authentic sound and style of the iconic group.Presented by BRAVO Performing ArtsGreen River College – Student Affairs Building (Cascade Hall)12401 SE 320th Street, Auburnauburnwa.gov/theater

Flugelhorn FantasyJanuary 28, 7:30 pmThe Federal Way Symphony Big Band will return to the stage after a three-year hiatus. Soloist Dmitri Matheny will bring the flugelhorn’s distinctive mellow tone to the traditional Big Band sound. Toes will be tapping and fingers snapping at this festive, joyful evening.Federal Way Performing Arts and Entertainment Center3510 Pete Von […]

Blind Boys of Alabama with Special Guest Charlie MusselwhiteJanuary 28, 7:30pmnThe Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized as living legends and modern-day innovators, since creating a new, brilliant gospel sound for the 21st century. Don’t miss seeing a band that over seven decades has become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups […]

Pacific Northwet Reptile and Exotic Animal ShowJanuary 28 – 29, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pmPACNWRS is the largest and longest running reptile and exotic animal show in the PNW. Thousands of animals to see, interact with, and purchase, along with products for their care. There is something for everyone in the family […]