Washington Center for the Performing Arts
STEP AFRIKA!
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesStep Afrika! incorporates percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy […]
Black Box Jazz: Samantha Boshnack Ensemble
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesApril 18 at the Washington Center - Black Box Jazz: Samantha Boshnack Ensemble! “A fixture of Seattle’s prolific jazz community, Samantha Boshnack is both an agile, expressive trumpet player and a wily, far-reaching composer.” (Crosscut)
COMEDY UNDERGROUND
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater 512 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, United StatesComedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.
Doktor Kaboom!
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesDoktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Doktor Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, […]
Encanto Sing Along
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us for an Encanto sing along! Belt out “We don’t talk about Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” with your favorite Encanto characters. Experience the movie on our big screen and join Mirabel as she sets out to save the family and house. Local host Lauren O’Neill will be back to warm up the audience!
Black Box Jazz: Tobi Stone Band
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WATobi Stone has a strong connection to Olympia through her many years of studying with local legend and saxophonist Bert Wilson. Bert supported her playing and development from the time she was in high school and encouraged her to compose and find her voice. In this concert, Tobi presents her compositions spanning the last 10 […]
An Evening with David Sedaris
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin bestselling author and NPR humorist, David Sedaris, for an evening filled with his trademark sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. As one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, Mr. Sedaris will regale you with tales and observations addressing the human condition, take questions from the stage, and sign books. Get tickets early as Olympia loves […]
Cameron Carpenter
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesCameron Carpenter is the world’s most visible organist, the first ever to be nominated for a GRAMMY Award for a solo album. He holds the 2012 Leonard Bernstein Award, and in 2014, launched his International Touring Organ (ITO)- a first-of-its kind digital organ built to his own design. He is a virtuoso composer/performer who is […]
I’m not a comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThis beautifully staged theatrical production follows the life & struggles of the most groundbreaking comedian of all time, Lenny Bruce. This counter cultural hero held a mirror up to society, fighting his inner demons alongside his quest for freedom of speech and his right to tell the truth. Over 50 years after his death, Lenny’s […]
