Oct 30 Friday
नेहा & NEEL (Neha and Neel | नेहा और नील) by Ankita Raturi
October 16 - November 8, 2026
Neha (नेहा) fears she has failed to pass her language and culture down to her seventeen-year-old son, Neel (नील). A summer trip to visit colleges could be Neha's last chance, if only she can get Neel to visit the historic Hope Diamond and witness a piece of Indian history for himself. नेहा & Neel (Neha and Neel | नेहा और नील) Neha and Neel is a road trip comedy about how our families and our values evolve from one generation to the next.
In 1902 New York, anything seemed possible. RAGTIME is a uniquely compelling exploration of America at the turn of the 20th century, weaving together three unforgettable stories: a daring Harlem pianist, a determined Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman. Each navigates a changing world, united by courage, compassion, and belief in the promise of the future.
With its Tony Award-winning score blending ragtime, blues, jazz, and show tunes, RAGTIME has been hailed by TIME Magazine as “a triumph for the stage,” and by the International Herald Tribune as “the best musical in twenty years.”
In a production marking our nation’s 250th birthday, this beloved epic musical bursts onto the Village stage, painting a vivid portrait of the people who built this country with hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage. Poetic, poignant, and profoundly human, this groundbreaking play invites us to slow down, look closer, and cherish the fleeting beauty of life.
Pork Filled Productions present, in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, the world premiere of Nanay by Molly Olis Krost and directed by Alyza Delpan-Monley, at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA), running October 30 to November 14, with a preview on Wednesday, October 28. Angela arrives to congratulate her twin sister on her new baby, but instead finds Eve “coexisting” with a Filipino demon infamous for their hunger of all things fetus. Does Angela believe Eve’s claims that all is well with her new relationship? Nanay, a new play by Molly Olis Krost, incorporates Filipino mythology and tradition to explore our pre-colonial relationship with sister-hood, loss, and mothering. Pork Filled Productions is the Northwest’s oldest Asian American theatre group and reflects the boundless imagination and creativity of Asian American artists, from steampunk to farces of mistaken racial identity to even Kung-fu zombie Shakespeare. We’ve even won awards for our work! We’d love to provide tickets for on-air giveaways, or comps for any of your staff to see the show early in the run on a space available basis. Just call or email! Press kits are available at https://porkfilled.com/wp/exotic-deadly-press/ Thanks! Pork Filled Productions
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Contact: Roger Tang PULL DATE:206-579-5486 November 14, 2026oink@porkfilled.com
Pork Filled Productions presents a world Premiere ofNanay by Molly Olis KrostOctober 30 to November 14, 2026
10-seconds:Does a Filipino demon mean well for two Filipino sisters? Find out in Nanay at the Theatre Off Jackson this fall.
20-seconds:A Filipino demon with a taste for all things fetus has moved in with Eve, who’s expecting. How does her sister, Angela handle it? Find out in Nanay from Pork Filled Productions October 30-Novemver 14 at the Theatre Off Jackson.
30-seconds:Angela arrives to congratulate her twin sister on her new baby but instead finds Eve “cohabitating” with a Filipino demon infamous for their hunger of all things fetus. Is all well? Nanay, a new play from Pork Filled Productions, plays at the Theatre Off Jackson October 30 to November 14 and incorporates Filipino mythology to explore our pre-colonial relationship with sisterhood, loss, and mothering.-30-
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!
Oct 31 Saturday
Supported by KNKX. After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans, Grammy Award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home, both figuratively and literally. He assembled his Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, drew up a setlist of some of his most beloved songs– and some new favorites– and rolled tape.
The result is The Bywater Sessions, a musical tour-de-force that showcases the grit, funk and joy that’s packed concert halls from New Orleans to Tokyo and beyond. Co-produced by Cleary and John Porter (Roxy Music, The Smiths, Taj Mahal), it’s a stunning collection of performances that affirms Cleary’s place in the New Orleans musical vanguard.
As for the musicians, it’s the best of the best. Long time Monster Gentlemen Cornell Williams and A.J. Hall anchor the band on bass and drums, respectively. They are joined by Nigel Hall (Lettuce) on Hammond organ, Pedro Segundo (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) on percussion, Xavier Lynn (MonoNeon, Ledisi) on guitar, and an all-star horn section of Aaron Narcisse (Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra), Charlie Halloran (Squirrel Nut Zippers, Preservation Hall All Stars) and Jason Mingledorff (Galactic).
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.
Sponsored by KNKX. October is Tacoma Arts Month, featuring a wide variety of arts and culture events, programs, and exhibits for all ages all around Tacoma, some of which are free. There is something for everyone to enjoy: music, dance, and theater performances; hands-on experiences; cultural events; visual art exhibits; literary readings; workshops; and film screenings.
All you have to do is choose what you want to enjoy. Take this opportunity to experience something new as we celebrate Tacoma’s cultural community!
Local Olympia area artists display their work. Paintings, collage, fabric art. Join us for Arts Walk October 2-3!
The Thurston - Lewis - Mason Central Labor Council (TLM CLC) and Washington Labor Education and Research Center (WA LERC’s) presents their autumn South Sound Labor School session on October 31st at Evergreen State College.
“Union curious” workers, union members, and members of community organizations will have the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, community strategy sessions, and workshops such as “Engaging New Volunteers and Younger Members,” “Strategy and Power: Campaign Planning,” “Member Powered Bargaining,” and more. A full list of workshops can be found at https://www.tlmlabor.org/SSLS_Autumn2026.
The $20 registration fee for the October session covers a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. Union members are encouraged to check with their leadership about having their registration fees sponsored by their Locals.
This autumn event marks the final South Sound Labor School session of 2026. Participants and organizers report that the educational series has been a great success at empowering working people with the information they need to make our communities stronger and more effective – whether they’re in a union or not.
For more information on the South Sound Labor School program please visit https://www.tlmlabor.org or contact Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council President Rachelle Martin at president@tlmlabor.org / (360) 261-2090.
