Apr 10 Friday
IN BRIEF
Pianist Erik Hall, Sandbox Percussion and UW School of Music students & faculty join ECM for Simeon ten Holt’s evening-length minimalist work. Originally a keyboard piece by the Dutch composer, Canto Ostinato is made of overlapping layers and repeated patterns, amassing a cult following. This 17-piece ensemble arrangement, led and commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble’s Founder & Director, Andrew Cyr, will be a one of a kind experience - an evening NOT to be missed!
THE TUNES
Simeon ten Holt Canto Ostinato (conceived and developed for large ensemble by Andrew Cyr, Erik Hall, and Jonny Allen)
In partnership with Metropolis Ensemble and UW School of Music
ARTISTS
Andrew Cyr, Music Director | Erik Hall, keyboard/synthesizer | Sandbox Percussion, Ensemble in Residence | Kristin Lee, violin | UW School of Music Faculty- Bonnie Whiting, percussion & John Popham, cello | UW School of Music Students
Apr 11 Saturday
Eight years ago The Westerlies started a festival in their hometown of Seattle, dedicated to getting into schools during the days and presenting new music every night. Since then, they have reached thousands of students across Seattle, commissioned new work for brass quartet, collaborated with artists including Wayne Horvitz, Haley Heynderickx, and Celisse, and even recorded a live concert film!
For this year's Westerlies Fest, the band is thrilled to present four nights of music with three public concerts:
April 8 at Fremont Abbey - Opening night will feature an Album Release Celebration of our upcoming LP featuring world premiere compositions by Bill Frisell.
April 9 at The Chapel - One of the highlights of last year’s Westerlies Fest was our live recording of Songbook, Vol. 3 — from the moment we played our last notes, we had folks asking if we’d do it again next year! This year’s Songbook, Vol. 4 will be recorded and filmed at The Chapel, one of the most acoustically sacred spaces in Seattle. Come join us and be a part of the magic.
April 11 at 415 on Westlake - 15 years!! We formed this band in 2011 and we can’t believe the wild ride it has been, from Coachella to Carnegie Hall to the Grammys! Join us for a concert and celebration of how far we’ve come.
Supported by KNKX. Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, admiring your dark sun-glassed face in their windows, ducking under flowerpots and smelling the familiar smells of your most cherished locale. The band is its own block party.
What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best - pocket-perfect drummer David McGraw, intoxicating bassist Bryant Moore, and otherworldly guitarist Jimmy James - has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube.
In 2017, True Loves recorded their debut instrumental LP, Famous Last Words which received worldwide adoration and earned them spots at coveted festivals. In 2021, the group released their sophomore album, to high praise, Sunday Afternoon.
GRAMMY-winning Soul provider Nigel Hall is an artist who needs no introduction. Throughout his career, he’s built a mighty foundation of funk, onstage and in the studio, proving himself to be a true student of the music. His unique sound, built upon pages torn out of the golden-ages of R&B, funk and soul, have made him the musician he is today; an accomplished vocalist, keyboardist, studio musician, and member of the GRAMMY-nominated funk-jazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-experimental titans Lettuce. Legions of fans are already well in the know about Hall’s copious keyboard chops and powerful vocal style.
The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra will be presenting its 2026 Music Festival this year from April 5 to May 8. There will be many great artists performing throughout Tacoma and Puyallup and most of the performances and workshops will be free to attend. See the complete lineup here.
KNKX hosts two performances on Friday, April 24 in our Tacoma studios on Broadway:
4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. - The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra with visiting French Artists6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - Brazilian jazz with pianist Cassio Vianna
OAT (Olympic Adventure Trail) Run is a 12K, half marathon, and 50K trail race on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The point-to-point courses (12K and half marathon) and out-and-back (50K) take place on the singletrack Olympic Adventure Trail, with a post-race party at Extreme Sports Park with bonfire, hot food, beer garden and door prizes.
Bring the whole family out for a hands-on, community-focused day centered on black bears, conservation, and living responsibly in bear country. The Black Bear Bonanza will feature practical bear conflict-prevention education, bear biology and population insights from local experts, live demonstrations, youth activities, and conversations about the cultural, ecological, and conservation role of regulated bear hunting.
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.
The 37th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show- Seattle’s Premier Art & Fine Craft Show. Enjoy art and fine craft from more than one hundred vendors. Special exhibit by Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, with stone carving workshop for kids. Food trucks, FREE parking, ADA accessible.
More information at nwartalliance.org
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.
