Today's Magazine for Artful Living
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeMarch 10 – 26, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pmAdapted by Jeffrey HatcherDirected by Randy ClarkIn one man’s inner battle between good and evil, the lines are often blurred. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” comes to life on the Dukesbay stage with an […]
The Girl Who Swallowed a CactusNow through March 26, Fri – SunA whirlwind adventure about five friends and a coyote who want to save the world.Written by Eric CoblenDirected by Rebecca RogersThis unique twist on traditional storytelling brings the audience into a magical desert landscape where young Sheila and her band of buddies are out of […]
ROCK OF AGES March 3 – 26, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pmDirected by Maria-Tania Bandes B. WeingardenA production of the University of Washington- Tacoma and Tacoma Little Theatre Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues in the 1980s. A place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes […]
Jeff Dunham – Still Not Canceled TourMarch 26, 3pmJeff Dunham and his cast of characters return to the Tacoma Dome with the Still Not Canceled Tour.Tacoma Dome2727 East D St, Tacoma800.877.7575, tacomadome.org/events
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Loveland Greenhouse OpeningApril 28 – May 12, 9am – 3pmWe are excited to open the Loveland Greenhouse for flower shopping on Friday, April 28! Come grab a coffee at Fika and shop our beautiful flowers and limited hanging baskets.Farm 123303 8th Ave SE, Puyallupourfamily@stepbystep.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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Uptown Gig Harbor April 19, 10-11 Uptown Gig Harbor 4701 Pt. Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor uptowngigharbor.com
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
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Foundation for the Future Boys & Girls Clubs FundraiserMay 11, 7 – 8:30amSupport the Boys and Girls clubs of Thurston County where kids and teens experience safety, support, mentors and fun.St. Martin’s University Marcus Pavillion5000 Abbey Way SE, Laceystmartin.edutickets: event.gives/fftf23
Cultivating Kindness Landscape & Design Grand OpeningApril 12, 4 – 6:30pm, Ribbon Cutting 4:30pmFrom simple lawn care to patio restorations and wildlife habitat refuge, Cultivating Kindness can do it all. Join the grand opening activities to learn more or call us for new installations, seasonal clean-ups or to schedule monthly maintenance.Cultinvating Kindness Landscape & Design6029 Capitol Blvd, Tumwater360.915.8905, cultivatingkindnesslandscapedesign.com
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 […]
Restoring The PastApril 14, 6:30Free Talk by architects Jim Merritt & Jeff RyanMerritt and Ryan have been working together in the Architecture field for over 35 years. Both have a special interest in historic restoration and adaptive re-use. They will share their experiences working on the restoration of the Historic Tacoma Union Station in 1989 […]
Skerryvore March 26, 8pm Skerryvore represents the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music, with a growing fanbase worldwide and the promise of much more to come. Washington Center 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia 360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org/event/
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
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
Concert in the Cone: MirrorglossApril 20, 6 -7pmConcert in the Hot Shop features local music group Mirrorgloss alongside live glassblowing demonstrations.This performance is part of Museum of Glass free-admission Third Thursday programming. Seats in the Hot Shop are first come, first served, so please plan on arriving promptly!Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org
Ticket to Ride Game NightApril 20, 6pmCan you build the best railroad across America? Join us for fun and games as we play the popular strategy game about building your railroad across America in the 20th century. We will also have some history trivia, snacks, and prizes!Ages 8+Donations can be made at the door. Games […]
Colin Hay Acoustic BandApril 21Doors Open 7pm – Performance 8pmColin Hay has a prolific career both as the lead singer and principal songwriter of Grammy Award winning band Men at Work and a solo career that spans 25 years and 15 albums. This show will feature songs from his entire catalog and latest releases.Federal Way Performing Arts […]
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: […]
Olympians & TitansCrouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Presented by the Olympia SymphonyApril 23, 3pmOlympia Symphony Orchestra’s season finale “Olympians and Titans” concludes Alexandra Arrieche’s first season, “Dream With Us,” challenging us to face obstacles with courage. Featuring cellist Nathan Chan’s performance of Tan Dun’s Cello Concerto and the Olympia Symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s Symphony No.1, […]
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
Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Special April 28, 7pmA Night filled with culture, laughter, food, drinks and more.Red Scarf Revolution, the Southeast Asian Comedy Collective, and Tacoma Arts Live present the 2nd annual Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Celebration.ALMA Venue1322 Fawcett Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.org
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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
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
Mini Maestros: Around the World in 80 DrumsApril 30, 2:30pmSymphony Tacoma Percussion QuartetShay Ryan, emceeTake a whirlwind tour of the percussion family with the Symphony Tacoma Percussion Quartet! Explore the elements of rhythm, timbre and pulse and get an inside look at the world of percussion instruments from around the world. Pack your imagination as […]
Rotating Gallery Installation DayApril 30, 9am – 2pmArts Downtown, Puyallup’s Outdoor Art Gallery, will install several new sculptures from recent submissions. The new Rotating Gallery will remain on display for two years.Free and open to the publicPioneer Park Pavillion330 S Meridian, PuyallupRotating Gallery Installation Day 2023 | Facebookartsdowntown.org
Silent Movie: Douglas Fairbanks in Robin HoodApril 30, 2pmThe first motion picture ever to have a Hollywood premiere, Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s. Our own house organist, the world-class theater organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on our historic 1924 musical […]