What’s happening this week around Thurston County
Sunday, April 2
Silent Movie matinee offers A Buster Keaton Collection: Experience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard with this celebration of the centennial year of these classic Buster Keaton films: “The Balloonatic,” “The Love Nest,” and “Our Hospitality.” The Washington Center for Performing Arts’ house organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on the theater’s Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ. The films will be screened starting at 2 p.m. at the center, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Tickets are $26 and $21, plus a service fee.
Wednesday, April 5
Welcome to Medicare Zoom presentation: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will provide an introduction to options for new Medicare beneficiaries startings at 11 a.m. Wednesday on Zoom. The presentation will cover Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare supplements and programs available to limited income beneficiaries. Email jrich@southsoundseniors.org to get a link to register, or call and leave a message at Senior Services SHIBA program, 360-586-6181, ext. 134. A registration link will be sent to you. Senior Services for South Sound is the local SHIBA program, sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
Thursday, April 6
Comedy Underground show: Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. This time it will bring 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition winner Phillip Kopcynski for a show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the black box at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Always pulling from life experiences and poorly thought-out opinions, Phillip’s animated story-telling pulls audiences in for an eccentric good time. He will be joined by Kate Carlson Carlsen, who draws on her 20 years of marriage and life as a stay home mom. She recently competed in the 42nd Annual Seattle Comedy Competition and can be seen in the film “Fool Capacity: Comedy in the Time of Covid.” The show is recommended for ages 18 and older. Tickets are $36 for reserved seating and $28 for general admission, plus a service fee.
Friday, April 7
Black Box Jazz features Frank Kohl and John Stowell: Guitarists Kohl and Stowell will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Black Box Theater at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Stowell is an internationally recognized guitarist and clinician; Kohl is based in Seattle and performs nationwide from Jazz Club’s in NYC like Smalls and Mezzrow’s to venues in Seattle like Earshot Jazz Festival and Tulas Jazz Club. Tickets are $39 for reserved seats and $32 for general admission, plus a service fee.
Saturday, April 8
Tumwater Easter Egg Dash: Over 20,000 colorful eggs filled with candy, toys, and prize coupons will be nestled in the large grassy area behind the stadium at Tumwater High School, waiting to be discovered by kids 11 and younger. Bring a basket or bag to carry home all your treasures. Hope City Church will host a Parent Relief Booth, offering coffee and donuts to parents. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance to pose for pictures. The free event begins at 11 a.m. with a dash for those 4 years old and younger, followed by one for those ages 5-7 at 11:20 a.m., and one for those 8-11 at 11:40 a.m. Find more details and volunteer opportunities on the city of Tumwater’s website.
Celebrate reopening of East Bay Public Plaza stream: This celebration of reclaimed water will include tours of LOTT’s wastewater treatment plant to learn how LOTT produces reclaimed water. Tour begins with a short presentation at 1 p.m. Tour participants must be 10 or older and wear closed toe shoes. Water-themed activities will be available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WET Science Center, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia. Admission is free.
Olympia Eagles Club Open House and Membership Drive: The club is holding a free open house from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the club at Fourth Avenue and Plum Street in Olympia. The event will include tours of the building, refreshments, live music starting at 8 p.m., and new-member incentives. Free pool tables are available to all guests during the event. Minors are welcome to attend until 9 p.m. For those 21 and older, there will be a Sip Local event hosted by the Auxiliary in the Grand Ballroom, where five tastings of beer, cider and wine will be offered for $20. Contact Olympia Eagles Aerie 21 at 360-357-3722 for more information.
Queen tribute performance to benefit Theater Artists Olympia: Mercury Rising, the first Olympia-based Queen tribute band, is finally ready to take the stage after their 2020 debut was canceled by the pandemic. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. Local comedian Sam Miller will open the show, then the band of seven Thurston County musicians will perform 20 songs. Tickets are $35-$10, with student discounts available. The concert will raise funds for TAO.
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