Black Box Jazz: Alexy NikolaevJanuary 12, 8pmAlexey Nikolaev has performed at jazz festivals all over the world. He has made Seattle his home since 2000 and regularly performs and records with other Seattle jazz artists.Washington Center Black Box512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Giraffes Can’t DanceJanuary 12, 6pmIn this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald the Giraffe learns that his differences are what make him special.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721, tacomaartslive.org 

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Martin Luther King Jr. Annual EventJanuary 12, 7:30pmSPSCC invites the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event to gain valuable perspectives on the pursuit of educational equity. Spencer Paysinger, former NFL linebacker and accomplished speaker, takes the stage to deliver a keynote address on “Overcoming the Obstacles […]

Heritage Skills Workshop: Curing & ButcheringJanuary 13This Heritage Skills Workshop provides hands-on learning experiences with a variety of valuable historic skills. Learn the art of curing & Butchering in this workshop.Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumFive Mile Drive, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma253.404.3970, fortnisqually.org 

Iranian Daf Music WorkshopJanuary 14, 1 – 2:30pmFree. 12+Join guest artists Jan and Tovas Porvas of Tora’dan for a free 1.5-hour workshop to learn about and enjoy the Iranian Daf. Daf is a Middle Eastern frame drum musical instrument in use for thousands of years, both for popular and classical music in South and Central […]

Mimosa 5kJanuary 14, 9:30amGrab your girlfriends and make a weekend outing. Sunday, we run/walk a flat 5K route and afterward enjoy Mimosas (discounted price),   great food and friendship.South Sound Running115 Meridian S Puyallupwebsite https://raceroster.com/events/2023/63909/mimosa-5k

MLK Day of ServiceJanuary 14, 9am – noonServe the Tacoma Community by volunteering your time on Martin Luther King Jr Day at these parks:  Oak Tree Park, Point Defiance Park, Senator Rosa Franklin Park.Register and learn more: metroparkstacoma.org/eventsMetro Parks Tacoma

Tacoma Annual Martin Luther King Jr CelebrationJanuary 15, 11am programThis annual community event includes community service awards, recognizing excellence with the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award, as well as a celebratory program and community outreach fair.Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Commerce St, Tacomacityoftacoma.org

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day CommemorationJanuary 15, 10am – 5pmFree admission and performances at 11am & 1pmCommemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free admission and programming at the Washington State History Museum. The event will feature two performances of the new play Where the Blooming Flowers Meet the Sky by local performer […]

Home Selling Prep SeminarJanuary 16, 6 – 7pmWondering how to prepare to sell your home fast and for top dollar?  Register today for this FREE seminar.Federal Way Keller Williams33434 8th Ave S STE 103, Federal Wayhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/keller-williams-team-red-17971639991253.449.8088— 

Goblet WeekJanuary 17 – 21Goblet Week will feature four Visiting Artists who are some of the best in the game of Italian-style goblets; Dante Marioni, James Mongrain, Katherine Gray, and Granite Calimpong. Each artist will spend their day in the Hot Shop showcasing their unique approach to making goblets (or “cups,” as they are affectionately called […]

Scholarly Selections: The 1904 Wreck of the S.S. ClallamJanuary 18, 6 – 7:30pmFree120 years ago this January, the 6-month-old steamship Clallam sank in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, resulting in the deaths of at least 56 people. The aftermath was one of the largest scandals in Washington State and British Columbia and led to […]