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 […]

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, […]

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 

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, […]

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 […]

Drive the Blues Away at LeMay America’s Car MuseumApril 8Enjoy a night of live music, gourmet bites, and tastings from distilleries, wineries, and breweries. Celebrate the new 75 Years of Porsche exhibit as you dance, drink, eat, and party through the past seven decades. Enjoy live music from the ’50s all the way to current […]

Family Day at Museum of Glass:  Lavish LagoonsApril 8, 1 – 4pmBe inspired by the fantastical sea creatures seen in Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic, then create your own underwater menagerie with MOG educators.Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

 Paw Patrol LIVE! – The Great Pirate AdventureApril 8 & 9, 10am & 2pmIt’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern.  It’s up to Chase, Marshall, […]

 Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Stage & Screen SpectacularApril 8, 3pm & 7:30 pmThe Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States, transports you in a musical time machine to share the fun and excitement of the early 20th century. Tap your feet to the syncopated stylings of the early 1900s […]

Easter Egg Hunt & Scavenger Hunt at Sunrise VillageApril 8, 3 – 4pmEGG HUNT FOR KIDS UP TO AGE 6Hop in line (behind Black Bear Diner) for our egg hunt on the grassy area between Black Bear Diner and QdobaSAVENGER EGG HUNT FOR YOUTH Ages 6 – 12Follow the clues around Sunrise Village until the […]

Ted Vigil – John Denver TributeApril 8, 7:30pmTed Vigil is a singer, songwriter and John Denver tribute artist extraordinaire. He has wowed crowds, sells out theaters nationwide and has played twice for John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen, Colorado.Auburn Performing Arts Center702 4th St NE, Auburnauburnwa.gov/theater

Tumwater Easter Egg DashApril 8, staggered age group starts from 11 – 11:40amJoin family and friends for Tumwater’s 26th Annual Easter Egg Dash at Tumwater High School.Over 20,000 colorful eggs will be nestled in the large grassy area behind the stadium at Tumwater High School, just waiting to be discovered.Tumwater High School700 Israel Rd SW, […]

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Uptown Gig HarborApril 8Uptown Gig Harbor4701 Pt. Fosdick Dr, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com

Gig Harbor Plant SwapApril 8, 10 – 11amBring seedlings, plants, seeds or garden supplies to trade.Uptown Home Goods parking lotUptown Gig HarborPt Fosdick St NW, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com

Wonderful World of Plants & Trees Walk at Wright ParkApril 8, 10:30Explore the plants of the Conservatory and the trees of Wright Park learning about the amazing ways plants and trees grow, survive, and communicate. Connect with nature and create community. Led by ecologist, Sarah Low, of Strategic NatureAdvanced Registration is Required.  Donations Encouraged.Wright Park501 […]

El Coqui’ Espectacular and the Bottle of DoomMarch 24 – April 16El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom runs is written by Matt Babot. Comic-book-artist Alex combats writer’s block  by secretly dressing up as his creation, El Coquí Espectacular. Alex’s brother Joe struggles to fit in at work. And Yesica, the curious photographer, is […]

The Artists’ Gallery Hosts Watercolor Artist Jane KingApril 1 – 30, Birthday Celebration April 14The Artists’ Gallery hosts local watercolor artist Jane King in April as guest artist and throws a 90th birthday celebration during the month of April. King, a well-known and loved watercolor artist and teacher, spent 34 years as an active member […]

Mid-Day Meditation on MondaysMondays in March & April, 2:30 – 3:30pmMeditation themes will address topics like anxiety, fear, andnforgiveness, while strengthening concentration and intuition.Fort Steilacoom Park PavillionFree, chairs and bolsters provided. HeatedChairs and bolsters provided.8714 87th Ave SW, LakewoodSponsored by the City of Lakewood Parks & Recreationcityoflakewood.us/yoga/Register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-day-meditation-mondays-tickets-559010484407

Spring FairApril 13 – 16 & 20 – 23Enjoy all your Fair favorites like great entertainment, yummy Fair food, wild rides, adorable animals and more!New this year; Free face painting for children 12 and under at Sillyville, “farmer for a day” experience exhibit at Sillyville tells Washington’s food and farming story and connects kids and […]

Family Nature Walk – Spring is in the AirApril 1510am Tacoma Nature Center1pm Swan Creek ParkAges 3+ – Explore Tacoma parks with naturalist-led walks. Discover the animals and plants that adapt with the seasons.Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, 253.404.3930Swan Creek Park, 3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma 253.305-10000metroparkstacoma.org 

Marymount Tea PartyApril 15, 10:30 amnEnjoy afternoon tea at the historic, vintage Marymount campus, where you can indulge in signature pastries and tea sandwiches, fine teas and other treats. The event will include an auction and optional historical tour.LeMay Marymount Event Center325 152nd St, Tacomalemaymarymount.org

Have a Meal with NeilApril 15, 5 – 8pmCome have a meal with Neil Van Lierop on April 15th! Doors and dinner start at 5 PM. Share memories and songs after with friends of the Van Lierop Bulb Farm. Songs will be led by local artist TR Stewart.Farm 1213407 80th St E, Puyallup253, 696.9486, farm12.org

2023 Washington State History Awards PresentationApril 22, 6pmThe 2023 History Awards Recipients will be named and honored, In addition, the event will feature a keynote speech from New York Times bestselling author Dorothy Wickenden, who is also the executive editor of The New Yorker magazine. Wickenden wrote The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition. The Agitators is a historical book […]

Amanda Bacon – Patsy Cline TributeApril 22, 7:30 pmAmanda Bacon’s love of music absolutely shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. You may recognize Amanda as Ted Vigil’s incredibly talented back-up singer. In this stunning show of her own, Bacon pays tribute to a pioneer of the country music industry, Patsy Cline.Green River Community […]

Clean Sweep! In Celebration of Earth DayApril 22, 9am – noonHelp Auburn celebrate Earth Day and participate in Clean Sweep! This socially distanced event is just around the corner and you’re invited to volunteer.Volunteer groups will work on general clean-up, landscaping, planting, weeding, litter pick-up and other projects at various parks.Various Locations – Register to volunteer onlineauburnwa.gov

 Dancing Mallets & Pulsing PercussionApril 22, 7:30 pmSarah Ioannides, conductorArx Duo, percussionMembers of the Puyallup Tribe of IndiansPerformace includes:  Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Nick diBeraradino’s Symphony No. 7Bartók invokes the rawness of Eastern European tunes originally played on fiddle or fife in his Romanian Folk Dances. Composer Nick diBeraradino conceives fantastical tales through his […]

Love Oly Earth Day Clean-upApril 22, 9 – 11amAre you looking for a way to give back to your community and help keep our downtown area looking beautiful? Join us for the Olympia Downtown Alliance’s Downtown Cleanup.Downtown OlympiaTo volunteer, register online at surveymonkey.com/r/R6Z2RLCOlympia Downtown Alliance

MetroParks Tacoma Parks Appreciation Day April 22, 9am – noonVolunteers needed to spruce up local parks by trimming limbs, grooming grounds and maintaining restoration areas.Locations:  Point Defiance Park, Wapato Lake Park, Charlotte’s Blueberry Park and Titlow ParkRegister in advance.metroparkstacoma.org

PBR Ariat International:  Unleash the Beast BullridingApril 22 6:45pm. April 23, 1:45pmTacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663 | tacomadome.org/events

South Sound Art Studio TourApril 22 & 23,11am – 4pmFree, self-guided tour of 21 artist studios featuring the work of over 37 artists.Meet artists “in the wild” of their own studios to learn how they work, see the materials and techniques used, and to discuss what inspires creativity.To view map and sample artists work, visit:  […]

 The 2023 WA529 Art Contest for Students K – 12April 1 – May 1Explore your creative side and enter the 2023 WA529 Art Contest!Entries accepted online or by mail.wastate529.wa.gov/art-contest

Spring Arts Walk in OlympiaApril 28 & 29Arts Walk returns as a two-day event on April 28 and 29 to celebrate the arts in Olympia. Fall 2022 saw 80+ participating locations featuring artists, performances, and creative happenings along with thousands of attendees.Olympia Parks, Art & Recreationolympiawa.gov/arts

Tacoma Dome 40th Anniersary Celebration and City Services ExpoApril 28 & 29, Fri 10am – 1pm, Sat 10am – 3pmA “Dome of our Own” turns 40 in April. Tacoma Venues & Events invites the community to join us for T-Town: Play. Explore. Learn.Free, family-friendly community event features a unique, hands-on experience to engage with City […]

Dinner with Teddy RooseveltApril 29 – 6-10pmTacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt. The year is 1903 and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, having just arrived via the Northern Pacific Railroad as part of his Presidential Tour. Enjoy a catered meal inspired by the original menus from President […]

Family Nature Walk – Spring is in the AirApril 2910am Swan Creek Park1pm Titlow Park & LodgeAges 3+ – Explore Tacoma parks with naturalist-led walks. Discover the animals and plants that adapt with the seasons.Swan Creek Park, 3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma 253.305-10000Titlow Park & Lodge, 8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Frozen II Sing-AlongApr 29, 6pmJoin us for a Frozen II sing-along and costume contest! Belt out “Into the Unknown” and “Show Yourself” with Elsa. Experience the movie on our big screen and join Elsa, Ana and friends on their dangerous and remarkable journey. Local host Lauren O’Neill is back to warm up the audience and […]

Girls Night Out in CentraliaApril 29,11am – 7pmPurchase $5 tickets at LC Coffee Co. (120 S. Tower Avenue), shop, dine and enjoy at participating businesses and help support Hope Alliance, our nonprofit partner, working on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.Downtown Centraliahubbudshop.com

Grit City Litter CleanupApril 29, 10am – noonApril is Earth Month and Volunteer Month and it’s a perfect time to get involved in litter pick-up at Tacoma’s parks!Puget Park and GulchMeet near N Proctor St 

Illuminate – Glass Art for Early LearnersOpens April 29Illuminate is an exhibition for early learners and their grown-ups which explores what makes glass a unique art material – the ability to capture and manipulate light.Art, science, and play collide as visitors learn about color, light, reflection, and shadow. The exhibition will unfold through world-class artworks.Museum of Glass1801 […]

Klahowya at Fort NisquallyApril 29, 11am – 4pmExperience life as it was in the mid-1800’s.  Meet up with historical interpreters who re-enact the daily lives of the state’s pioneers.Free.Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumPoint Defiance Park5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

South Sound YMCA’s Annual Healthy Kids DayApril 29, 1 – 4pmThe South Sound YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® at all three of our branches in Olympia and Shelton. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer […]

Spring Fling Family FunApril 29, 1 – 3pmAll are welcome to this FREE family-fun event celebrating Spring. Bring the kids to play in the pool, jam with the DJ, play over-sized games, bounce in the bouncy house, eat ice cream and tacos, and more!MetroParks Tacoma Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Significant OtherApril 21 – May 7Directed by Chris SerfaceWhat happens when all of your friends get married and you’re still alone?Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights […]

Vote Now for Showcase’s Best of 2023Vote for your favorites by May 16.showcasemedialive.com/best-of-2023-poll/  

Puyallup RV ShowMay 4 – 7Washington State Fair Events Center110 9th Ave SW, PuyallupPuyalluprvshow.com

Bringham Young University SingersMay 5, 7:30pmConducted by Dr. Andrew CraneA captivating choral ensemble with impressive voices and a wide variety of styles, the Brigham Young University Singers perform pieces from nearly every musical genre as well as many original works written or arranged for the choir.Pantages Theare901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaartslive.org

Tacoma Arts Live Conservatory:  Youth & Young Adults Camps & ClassesMay 5 – 7Live Performance May 7, 4pmAges:  8-18Students will work with Tacoma Arts Live’s accomplished and nurturing teaching artists to produce four short plays and share their work in a public performance on the last day of the festival.Register:  tacomaartslive.org/conservatoryStudio 1901 Broadway, Tacoma

Artists Weekend at The Barn NurseryMay 6 & 7, 10am – 4pmPeruse handmade arts and goods by local consignment artists at the Barn Nursery.  Find Great Mother’s Day gifts and view the Art League members’ works.The Barn Nursery & Great Western Supply9510 Old Hwy 99 SE, Olympiathebarnnurseryolympia.com, 360.943.2826

Spring Native Plant SaleMay 6, 10am – 2pmShop from a variety of native plants.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma253.404.3930, tacomanaturecenter.org

Songs of Land, Sea and Sky Performed by the Northwest Repertory SingersMay 6, 7:30pmMay 7, 3pmFeaturing old and new sea shanties, we will also present Gwyneth Walker’s powerful and poignant song cycle exploring humanity’s relationship to water, “Down to the Sea.Tacoma’s Christ Episcopal Church310 N K St, Tacomanwrs.org

Sixth Annual South Sound Free Dental DayMay 6, 8am – 1pmFirst-come, first-served.  No appointments.A gift from Light Dental Studios to our community!One FREE filling or extraction, upon completion of FREE exam and x-ray of the problem area.Light Dental Studio8012 112thSte Ct. E. Suite 320, Puyallup253.848.2331, lightdentalstudios.com 

Tacoma Youth Symphony 60th Anniversary Concert May 6, 7pmCelebrate TYSA 60th Anniversary with a special concert.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatysa.org

The Community Table:  An Evening Against HungerMay 6, 6 – 9pmSponsored by Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the Community Table is a special dinner under the stars to raise funds for local programs working to ensure families’ food needs are met.A black & white event with a gourmet dinner and entertainment.gigharborfoundation.org/thecommunitytable

Women of a Certain AgeMay 6, 2 & 7pmAfter putting their dreams on hold to raise families and build careers, Bev, Max, and Lulu are ready to grab life by the mic, reclaim their college dreams of being singing sensations, and compete for glory on the hit TV singing competition American Starmaker!Washington Center512 Washington St. […]