Ray On My Mind A Tribute to Ray CharlesMarch 26, 2pmThis concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life! Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist, Kenny Brawner leads his 11 piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (a la the Raelettees), performing this American legend’s most popular hitsWashington Center512 Washington […]

Tacoma Method Presented by the Tacoma OperaMarch 31 – April 2Enjoy the world premiere opera Tacoma Method, a bold new work by American composer Gregory Youtz and Chinese American poet Zhang Er, detailing the true story of the violent 1805 expulsion of Chinese Americans from the city of Tacoma. This critical and groundbreaking opera boasts […]

Olympia Farmers MarketYear Round, Spring Market Hours 10am – 3pmStop by and stock up on all your favorite locally-sourced goodies, like fresh fruits and veggies, artisanal cheeses, handmade crafts, and more. Enjoy daily live music.700 Capital Way N, Olympia360.352.9096, olympiafarmersmarket.com 

April Fools Scavenger Hunt:  1855 meets 2023April 1Visitors can hunt for the things that don’t belong in 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum A picture guide will be provided. A small thank you prize will be provided to every visitor who completes the search operation.Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumPoint Defiance Park5519 Five Mile Drive, […]

Silent Movie:  A Buster Keaton CollectionApril 2, 2pmExperience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard! Celebrate the Centennial year of these classic Buster Keaton films: The Balloonatic, The Love Nest, and Our Hospitality.Washington Center,512 Washington St. SE, Olympia360-753-8586washingtoncenter.org/event/23-04-02-keaton-collection

The Broho Takes FlightApril 2, 5pmJoin local and guest performers for a mesmerizing display of trapeze, fabric, and more on the first Sunday of every month Suggested donation of $15. Doors open at 4pm.The Brotherhood Lounge119 Capitol Way N, Olympiathebrotherhoodlounge.com/events

Tacoma Arts Live Conservatory:  Kids Korner Theatre Spring Break Creative Drama CampApril 3 – 7Ages 4 – 7Register:  tacomaartslive.org/conservatoryPantages Theater (Loucks/BCC Classrooms 1 and 2)901 Broadway, Tacoma

Anacker Scholarship for the Arts Applications Now Being AcceptedMarch – April 11The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that scholarship applications are being accepted for graduating high school students interested in pursuing a career in the arts.Applicants will have spent one academic year or longer as a resident of Thurston County, […]

Comedy UndergroundApril 6, 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 Center512 Washington St. SE, Olympia360.753.8586, https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/23-04-06-comedy-underground/ 

The Olympian Film Society Presents The Heroic TrioApril 6, 9 & 13Experience the ultimate Hong Kong action classic, The Heroic Trio (1993), in a brand new 4K restoration! Watch Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, and Anita Mui as they face off against an evil baby-snatching villain in a flurry of martial-arts mayhem, comic-book lunacy, and mind-blowing […]

Mindful WalksApril 7 & First Friday of the month through November, 1 – 2pmDuring these walks, participants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that will cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and an appreciation of plants and the natural world. The walks will be led by trained mindfulness teacher and ecologist, Sarah Low.Registration Required. […]

Black Box Jazz: Frank Kohl and John StowellApril 7, 2023, 8pmJohn Stowell is an internationally recognized guitarist and clinician, traveling the world teaching and performing. John has performed or recorded with Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Larry Coryell and many others.Frank Kohl is based in Seattle and performs nationwide from Jazz Club’s in NYC like Smalls […]