Coffee with the Birds: SwallowsMay 5, 9 – 11amFree. Registration Required16+Join us for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Wapato Park, followed by a bird walk through the park. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.Titlow Lodge at Titlow Park8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Working People’s PicnicMay 5, 11am – 3pmFree.  Family Friendly.Join your local labor unions and workers as the May Day celebration continues with a family friendly picnic hosted by the Thurston, Lewis and Mason County Labor Councils. Enjoy bounce houses, petting zoo, giveaways and more.Thurston County Fairgrounds3054 Carpenter Rd SE, LaceyThurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council (tlmlabor.org)   

Nature Alphabet – D is for DandelionMay 6, 10 – 11:30amAges 2 – 6Pre-registration required.Adults Free, Ratio 1:1Preschoolers explore different nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts at the Tacoma Nature Center.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org253.404.3940

LoveOly Shop & DineMay 3 – 12Get ready for 10 days of local fun and community spirit! The Olympia Downtown Alliance invites you to the LoveOly Shop & Dine Event with over 60 local business participants, its sure to be a fun celebration, Olympia-style!Jump in on the fun by grabbing a LoveOly Passport from any […]

Daniel Sloss:  Can’tMay 7, 7;30pmThe 12th solo show by Scotland’s international comedy superstar, is sure to delight. Daniel’s previous ground-breaking, global smash-hits include ‘HUBRiS’ (the world’s biggest solo comedy touring show for most of 2021, as reported in Pollstar) and ‘X’ (his acclaimed tour de force about sexual assault). It toured nonstop for 300 performances […]

Hot Shop Hot Nights with Hilltop ArtistsMay 10, 5 – 8pmFree.  Limited Seating.  Pre-register.The event features a rotating cast of Hilltop Artists alumni & friends.During their week-long visit, renowned artists join us in the Hilltop Heritage hot shop, creating their own works, sharing processes and experiences with students, and collaborating with Hilltop Artists. The week culminates […]

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s CoppeliaMay 10, 7:30pm & May 11, 5pmBallet Northwest, Olympia’s Dance Company, brings Coppelia back to the pWashington Center stage after an absence of eight years over Mother’s Day weekend. Often billed as the “ballet’s most famous romantic comedy”, Coppélia is fun for all ages, and proof that there is family- friendly ballet […]

Almost MaineApril 26 – May 12, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pmPay what you can performance, May 9ASL performance May 12Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So, […]

MayFestMay 10 – 12, 10am – 5pmCelebrate the arrival of spring and Mother’s Day with family-friendly activities.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org253.584.4106 

PortraitsMay 11, 7:30pmColeridge-Taylor: Ballade in A minornBrahms: Violin Concerto in D MajornElgar: Enigma VariationsTacoma Symphony’s final performance of the season with Sara Ioannides, Conductor and violinist Kristin Lee.Over the last 10 years, under Music Director Sarah Ioannides’ baton, the orchestra has grown musically and artistically, reaching new heights of excellence. With each performance, Symphony Tacoma continues to inspire, […]

Asian, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander American Heritage CelebrationMay 11, 11am – 4pmThe Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and South Puget Sound Community College, invites everyone to celebrate Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. Enjoy food vendors, performances, and activities for […]

Storybook Ballet TheaterMay 11, Fairy Tale Tea Party 1PM, – Pantages Theater Lobby, Performance 2PM – Theater on the SquareEnjoy the stunning dance of Tacoma City Ballet in this magical production.  With Tacoma City Ballet Chamber Orchestra.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, TacomaTheatre on the Square915 Broadway, Tacomatacomacityballet.comtickets:  Tacoma City Theaters Box Office 253.591.5894