Jan 24 Sunday
Founded in 1994 by Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini is known for drawing inspiration from music all over the world! Now in its 31st year, the band is an unstoppable engine of joy that continues to bring Lauderdale’s mission of multicultural connection and inclusion to legendary concert stages on six continents.
Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Pink Martini features a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages. Oregon’s “little orchestra” performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and North America.
Welcome to the rock! This exuberant, Tony Award–winning musical has captivated audiences around the world with its astonishing true story of kindness in the face of crisis.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 7,000 airline passengers were unexpectedly diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. Overnight, strangers from across the globe found themselves stranded far from home—but the people of Gander answered uncertainty with compassion and generosity, opening their hearts, their homes, and even (and unforgettably!) their bar. As cultures collided and nerves frayed, this unlikely international sleepover transformed into a powerful celebration of connection and resilience.
Brimming with humor, heart, and a soaring Celtic-inflected score, Come From Away captures five unforgettable days when a small town showed the world what generosity means. It’s an uplifting celebration of compassion, resilience, and our ability to come together when it matters most—a story guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity.
The Queen of Crime returns. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. They have nothing in common but a wicked past they’re desperate to hide and a secret that will seal their fate… for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins. One by one, they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme. Can they discover who among them is the killer before there’s no one left?
Agatha Christie’s own heart-pounding adaptation of her most famous book – the world’s #1 best-selling mystery novel – is a masterpiece of dramatic construction, a dark and suspenseful tale that will keep you guessing until the shocking end.
EMOTE
JAN 23 | 7:30PM SCHNEEBECK HALL, TACOMAJAN 24 | 2PM PIONEER PARK PAVILION, PUYALLUP
Jeffery Meyer conductor
Anna Clyne Within Her ArmsAlexander Miller ROCOmojiSchoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night)
EMOTE harnesses the expressive power of strings to speak directly to the heart. The first half pairs Anna Clyne’s achingly poignant Within Her Arms, written in memory of her mother, with the exhilarating sweep of Alexander Miller’s ROCOmoji, which invites a sextet of double reeds to join the strings for a vibrant, witty sonic palette that will make you lol 😉. Schoenberg’s passionate Transfigured Night concludes the program, unfolding in a richly textured, intimate score that moves from night-shrouded anguish to radiant reconciliation at dawn.
Running time with intermission - 90 min
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
Jan 25 Monday
Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion explores how Black women transform Hip-Hop fashion into a cultural and political force, transcending the boundaries of music to influence global style, self-expression, and identity. From streetwear to couture, hair to jewelry, and iconic photography, the exhibition showcases style as a powerful expression of Black womanhood across 30 unique artifacts. Layered in late 1990s and early 2000s denim, holographic finishes, and Y2K palettes, the gallery highlights the artists and cultural creators who bring these iconic looks to life—centering the women visionaries whose creativity reshapes Black and Hip-Hop communities through storytelling, authorship, and legacy.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
