Jan 31 Saturday
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.
Stories are shaped by the ways we tell them. In Shaping the Story: Designs for the Theatre by Carey Wong, go behind the scenes to see how theatre sets bring stories to life. During a career spanning over 50 years, Carey Wong has designed sets and costumes for more than 300 productions, including operas, plays, musicals, and ballets.
This exhibition features scale models of his designs in addition to costumes, set pieces, and stories of Washington’s rich entertainment history. From sketches of an idea to fully realized sets, explore how a designer’s decisions craft the world of a story.
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 its annual Studio Sale, featuring discounted and rarely seen works by beloved local artists including Jon Bradham, Sara Gettys, Kathy Gore-Fuss, Chuck Gumpert, Carla Paine, and Mimi Williams. The sale also includes a selection of unique, limited works by Marc Chagall, William Winden, and others. Begin the year with an exceptional find at a rare discount.
Jan 17 - Feb 22, 2026
Free
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
OPEN ADULT BALLET CLASS
Have you always dreamed of dancing ballet?Now’s your chance to step into the studio and move with grace, strength, and joy.
This class is also for you if you are returning after years away from ballet or any other forms of dance.
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMTacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.)1105 Martin Luther King, Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
A Class Designed for You:- No experience needed—just a curious spirit- Go at your own pace in a supportive, judgment-free space- Build flexibility, confidence, and connection with your body
Wear what feels comfortable.Come ready to move with intention and joy.
Whether it’s your first plié or your hundredth pirouette, this is your time to shine.
Questions? Call us at 253-327-1873
Let’s dance together at T.U.P.A.C.—where every adult belongs at the barre.
Exciting news for our PNW plant community! PlantCon will be hosting a pop-up in Tacoma, Washington as part of the Tacoma Home & Garden Show from January 29th to February 1st. PlantCon will be bringing the “garden” to "Home & Garden" with a special area dedicated to its variety of plant sellers in the middle of the hall. Come shop from an array of plants, plant accessories/supplies, and even plant-themed artisanal goodies for FREE! Just show the associated flyer at entry.
Event Details:Date: January 29-February 1, 2026Time:Thursday-Saturday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM-5:00 PMLocation: Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma, WA 98421
Whether you’re a collector or just beginning your plant journey, there is something for everyone at the PlantCon Tacoma Home & Garden Show Pop-up. Come enjoy a slice of our show!
Imaginary Observable is a split-bill performance featuring Leah Crosby’s piece The Marine Iguana, and Alyza DelPan-Monley’s piece It’s About Time hosted at Mini Mart City Park in Georgetown, Seattle (on unceded ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people.)
The Marine Iguana is a 30-minute performance that uses overhead projectors, analogue image-making tools, and experimental audio storytelling. It uses the adaptive and maladaptive traits of the marine iguana as a lens to explore misfit bodies, social behavior, and persistent friendly ghosts.
It’s About Time is a 30-minute performance that invites us into Alyza’s research with the concept of time: systemic measurement, cultural significance, permanence, a lifetime, watches, rhythms and more. What will we discover? Only time will tell… In the same vein as their one-person show That’s a Handful!, It’s About Time is formatted like a cross between a topical podcast and a children’s show. Audience members will have opportunities to participate, tapping into the joy and grief of time when it flies.
PERFORMANCE DATES + TIMES > Thursday, January 29th, 2026; 6:30PM> Friday, January 30th, 2024; 6:30PM > Friday, January 30th, 2024; 8:30PM > Saturday, January 31st, 2026; 4:30PM> Saturday, January 31st, 2026; 6:30PM
Dynamic, bluesy grooves for your pleasure! Join pianist/singer Jose "Juicy" Gonzales, top tier drummer Matt Jorgensen, and bass man Paul Gabrielson for an evening of groove and swing.
Featured Singer: Storm Large Drawing musical inspiration from around the world, the self-described “little orchestra,” Pink Martini performs cosmopolitan musical covers spanning from jazz to classical to retro pop in over 25 languages! Experience the live show JazzTimes describes as “baroque and zany” and Britain’s The Guardian hails as “an international phenomenon…mixing glamour and [sophistication].”
