Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesA young woman goes on a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her faithful dog. Join us for a viewing of this 2013 adventure movie featuring Rick Smolan portrayed by Adam Driver. Then join us October 25 as Rick shares his story in person!
The Land Has Spoken-Tales Of Indigenous Horror
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Native American canon is rife with haunting stories, curses, omens, and portents; menacing monsters, treacherous shape-shifters, and cunning tricksters. "The Land Has Spoken" brings these stories to life with tales by Native Dark Fiction writers Shane Hawk (enrolled Cheyenne-Arapaho, Hidatsa and Citizen Potawatomi descent) and Andrea L. Rogers (citizen of the Cherokee Nation). Immerse […]
Bodytraffic
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesLed by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most challenging repertoire. Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC takes the stage with compelling works that embody the company’s energy, sophistication, and sheer joy in dancing.
Adventure Series: Tracks: Alone Across The Outback
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesWord got to National Geographic magazine that a 26-year-old woman named Robyn Davidson was planning a 1700-mile walk across the Australian outback with three camels and no outside support. The magazine sent photojournalist Rick Smolan to interview her. Initially she blew him off, but he persisted and eventually earned her trust—and the invitation to join […]
COCO: LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesDisney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and […]
AIMEE MANN
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesAimee Mann is one of the most distinguished singer-songwriters of her generation. Her successful solo career has spanned several decades with several Grammy nominations, two Grammy award and the release of nine critically acclaimed solo albums, including the profoundly popular soundtrack for the film Magnolia, which garnered an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for […]
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesA holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. […]
JAKE SHIMABUKURO’S HOLIDAYS IN HAWAI’I
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourself in the magical spirit of the holidays as the ukulele virtuoso and beloved ambassador of aloha, Jake Shimabukuro, presents his highly anticipated seasonal extravaganza: Jake Shimabukuro, Holidays in Hawai'i! This festive show promises to be a sensational gift to music lovers worldwide, delivering an unforgettable experience filled with joy, warmth, […]
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Washington Center is hosting Seattle International Comedy Competition’s semi-final round again this year! You never know who will make it to our stage but you know it will be funny! Up to 10 comedians will face off as they compete to win the Seattle International Comedy Competition 2024! Recommended for ages 18+.
Adventure Series: East Meets West: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita as he follows in the footsteps of Marco Polo, the greatest Western explorer of all time. On the 700th anniversary of this epic journey, we celebrate the man who inspired a bold new age of exploration and discovery, introducing the Eastern and Western hemispheres to each other through his […]
