Jacobsen Series: Puget Sound Piano TrioFebruary 2, 7:30pmEnjoy a performance by the Puget Sound Piano Trio, the School of Music ensemble-in-residence featuring Maria Sampen, violin, Alistair MacRae, cello; and Ronaldo […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)

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 […]

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 

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