The Artists’ Gallery Hosts Watercolor Artist Jane KingApril 1 – 30, Birthday Celebration April 14The Artists’ Gallery hosts local watercolor artist Jane King in April as guest artist and throws a 90th birthday celebration during the month of April. King, a well-known and loved watercolor artist and teacher, spent 34 years as an active member […]

Foundation for the Future Boys & Girls Clubs FundraiserMay 11, 7 – 8:30amSupport the Boys and Girls clubs of Thurston County where kids and teens experience safety, support, mentors and fun.St. Martin’s University Marcus Pavillion5000 Abbey Way SE, Laceystmartin.edutickets:  event.gives/fftf23

Cultivating Kindness Landscape & Design Grand OpeningApril 12, 4 – 6:30pm, Ribbon Cutting 4:30pmFrom simple lawn care to patio restorations and wildlife habitat refuge, Cultivating Kindness can do it all.  Join the grand opening activities to learn more or call us for new installations, seasonal clean-ups or to schedule monthly maintenance.Cultinvating Kindness Landscape & Design6029 Capitol Blvd, Tumwater360.915.8905, cultivatingkindnesslandscapedesign.com

Spring FairApril 13 – 16 & 20 – 23Enjoy all your Fair favorites like great entertainment, yummy Fair food, wild rides, adorable animals and more!New this year; Free face painting for children 12 and under at Sillyville, “farmer for a day” experience exhibit at Sillyville tells Washington’s food and farming story and connects kids and […]

SkerryvoreApril 14, 8pmSkerryvore represents the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music, with a growing fanbase worldwide and the promise of much more to come.Washington Center512 Washington St. SE, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org/event/

Restoring The PastApril 14, 6:30Free Talk by architects Jim Merritt & Jeff RyanMerritt and Ryan have been working together in the Architecture field for over 35 years. Both have a special interest in historic restoration and adaptive re-use. They will share their experiences working on the restoration of the Historic Tacoma Union Station in 1989 […]

Family Nature Walk – Spring is in the AirApril 1510am Tacoma Nature Center1pm Swan Creek ParkAges 3+ – Explore Tacoma parks with naturalist-led walks. Discover the animals and plants that adapt with the seasons.Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, 253.404.3930Swan Creek Park, 3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma 253.305-10000metroparkstacoma.org 

Have a Meal with NeilApril 15, 5 – 8pmCome have a meal with Neil Van Lierop on April 15th! Doors and dinner start at 5 PM. Share memories and songs after with friends of the Van Lierop Bulb Farm. Songs will be led by local artist TR Stewart.Farm 1213407 80th St E, Puyallup253, 696.9486, farm12.org

Marymount Tea PartyApril 15, 10:30 amnEnjoy afternoon tea at the historic, vintage Marymount campus, where you can indulge in signature pastries and tea sandwiches, fine teas and other treats. The event will include an auction and optional historical tour.LeMay Marymount Event Center325 152nd St, Tacomalemaymarymount.org

Ticket to Ride Game NightApril 20, 6pmCan you build the best railroad across America? Join us for fun and games as we play the popular strategy game about building your railroad across America in the 20th century. We will also have some history trivia, snacks, and prizes!Ages 8+Donations can be made at the door. Games […]

Concert in the Cone:  MirrorglossApril 20, 6 -7pmConcert in the Hot Shop features local music group Mirrorgloss alongside live glassblowing demonstrations.This performance is part of Museum of Glass free-admission Third Thursday programming. Seats in the Hot Shop are first come, first served, so please plan on arriving promptly!Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

Colin Hay Acoustic BandApril 21Doors Open 7pm – Performance 8pmColin Hay has a prolific career both as the lead singer and principal songwriter of Grammy Award winning band Men at Work and a solo career that spans 25 years and 15 albums. This show will feature songs from his entire catalog and latest releases.Federal Way Performing Arts […]