Mar 26 Thursday
Again, There Is No Other (The Remix) is a dark and joyful ritual merging street dance forms and contemporary dance. The work interrogates fear of the Feminine in patriarchal culture, asking: If perceptions of race and gender are inseparable, can we be a post-gender society when we are far from a post-race society? Through hybridizing the nightclub, the cypher (the circle), and the theater, five physically multilingual, femme-identified dancers explore touch, support, the imperative of connection, the tensions of identity, and the embrace of difference.
Mar 27 Friday
Presented by KNKX. Backed by her ace all-female rhythm section, and joined as usual by a stellar group of guest artists, including Elena Pinderhughes (Herbie Hancock), and Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall), Kandace delivers her most heartfelt and personal record yet. The songs range from an early gem, “Look,” that Kandace actually wrote with her father, to the album’s feature track, “Run Your Race,” written in late 2022, which is a touching tribute to her college track star dad’s journey through life. A couple of classic standards, “Wild Is The Wind” (made famous by Nina Simone) and “What a Wonderful World,” make their appearance as well, as they were songs that Scat introduced to his daughter in her formative years. “He opened the door for me of a whole musical world, I went in and I’ve never left.”
The Seattle Jewish Film Festival, one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the Pacific Northwest and Jewish film festivals in the country, returns March 14–29, presenting powerful independent and international films that illuminate Jewish life, culture and global stories for everyone. For the 31st, SJFF invites audiences to explore how roots—family, faith, tradition, culture and community—and cinema foster connection and conversations that sustain and unite us.
The Roots + Reels lineup offers festivalgoers a rich blend of tasty special events, guest conversations, and narrative features, documentaries and a curated shorts program, “It Takes a Shtetl!” —bringing people together to share stories, both personal and universal.
Opening Night film is ONCE UPON MY MOTHER, a crowd-pleasing and heart-felt French megahit about a devoted immigrant mother whose fierce love moves mountains for her child, followed by a Paris ’60s DJ set and dessert party. AMC Pacific Place, March 14, 8:15 p.m.
The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) is the world’s largest, most influential film festival for emerging filmmakers returns for its 19th edition, showcasing the best short films from filmmakers 24 and younger. The festival celebrates and elevates work by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other young persons from traditionally marginalized communities who are building a more equitable and inclusive film industry. This year's festival weekend will feature 235 short films from 41 countries and 30 states. The four-day festival includes professional development sessions, networking opportunities, masterclasses, parties, and more. Previous editions included early work of Sean Wang (Dìdi) and Chappell Roan; you never know who you'll discover!
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
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.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations.
Feb 27- April 19.Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts.
Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences:
• Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo.• Get up close with insects from Pest Stop and learn which bugs are helpful (and even edible!).• Discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs with experts from the Burke Museum.• Learn backyard birding tips with the South Sound Bird Alliance and build a feeder in our MakeSpace.• Enjoy high-energy science demos with Dr. Science and music and stories at Rock N’ Read with Liza.
Presented by: Watson’s Greenhouse
The Falconer Sponsored by: Wild Birds Unlimited
Creepy Crawlies & Crickets Sponsored by: Pest Stop
