Alf Hurum CentennialApril 28, 4 – 7pmSurrounded by the tropical climate and flora evoking his chosen home of Honolulu, the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will celebrate Alf Hurum’s centennial of his arrival to the US at the Conservatory. The concerts will feature the Ellinor Quartet performing Hurum’s String Quartet and the Northwest Grieg Mannskor, directed by Scott Fikse, singing Hurum’s Lilja, a […]

Chowder Social & FundraiserApril 28Enjoy an evening of fun, food and fundraising for the Foss Waterway Seaport.The evening includes a reception with live entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a live auction! The Chowder Social is a casual dinner full of local delicious chowders to enjoy.Funds raised go directly towards our education programs, community events, […]

Mini Maestros:  Peter & The WolfApril 28, 2:30pmInstrument petting zoo 1:30pmMini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families. Each concert highlights a different family of orchestra instruments with curriculum prepared by Early Childhood Learning experts who introduce the instruments and musical concepts while Symphony Tacoma musicians perform. The music gets kids […]

Five for Fighting & String QuartetApril 28, 2 pmEnjoy the entertaining John Ondrasik, songwriter and performer known as the Grammy-nominated Five For FightingWashington Center512 Washington St E, Olympiawashingtoncenter.org

Crafting from the Gardensmonthly 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1:30 – 3pmApril 28 – Bee Hotels12+Make decorative pieces from natural materials found in and around Lakewold. Horticulture Engagement Specialist Brianna Ybarra has scheduled a wide variety of projects using everything from rocks and cut wood rounds to living plants, flower petals and leaves.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake […]

Silent Movie: Kings of Silent ComedyApril 28, 2pmExperience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard, accompanied by our 1924 Wurlitzer Organ! Featuring Charlie Chaplin’s The Pilgrim and Harold Lloyd’s Why Worry? We welcome film fans of all ages to step back in time to revel in the authentically recreated sounds […]

Tacoma Little Theatre’s Auditions for One Man, Two GuvnorsApril 28 – 29Sunday start times:  6pmMonday start times:  7pmCall backs May 2The production will run from September 6 – 22, 2024.Brighton, England. 1963. Change is in the air, and Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark. Fired from a skiffle band and in search of […]

Guaranteed Education Tuition Now Enrollingthrough May 1, 2024Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Wednesday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costs while their children are young. The 2023-2024 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2024, and provides a unique opportunity […]

WA529 Annual Art Contest:  What is Your Dream Job?Now through May 1Kindergarten – 12th GradesStudents can enter for a chance to win $529 toward their future education goals in a WA529 GET or DreamAhead account.To enter, students should create a work of original art depicting their future dream career. Entries will be judged based on […]

Mother’s Day Brunch at Indian SummerMay 12, 10am – 2pmRegister by May 3, 360.459.4572Celebrate mom and join us a brunch buffet featuring bottomless mimosas!Indian Summer Golf & Country Club Embers Restaurant5900 Troon Lane SE, OlympiaEmbers Restaurant – Indian Summer Golf & Country Club

May Day Celebration with Puget Sound RevelsMay 1, 6 – 7:30FreeJoin the Puget Sound Revels as they bring to life the ancient agricultural ritual of welcoming spring. Music from the Tacoma-based band Tacomarama.  Maypole, singing & dancing.Wright Park501 S I St, Tacomapugetsoundrevels.org

May Day March & Solidarity GatheringMay 1, 5:30pmThurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council, will honor May Day with a march across the 4th Avenue Bridge and a Solidarity Gathering at Traditions Café.Working people will gather with tenants’ rights groups at the bridge at State Ave. NW and 4th and march across the bridge, calling attention […]