Harlequin Productions Presents "End Days": 16-year-old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father won’t change out of his pajamas. Her born-again mother is so devoted to Jesus that He’s moved in with the family. Her new neighbor, a 16-year-old with an Elvis fixation, has fallen for her. And the Apocalypse is coming on Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save the day. January 28th, 2010 to February 20th, 2010, Thursdays-Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, The State Theater, 202 4th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: Harlequin Productions 360-786-0151
harlequinproductions.org

FREE! Job Hunting Help: Tumwater Timberland Library staff will give a free job-hunting workshop on the second Saturday of each month. The workshop will cover job search resources in the library, both print and on the internet; resources in the local area; online job searching; how to complete an online application; and basic job-searching elements and strategies such as resumes, interviews, and time management. January 9th, 2010 to June 12th, 2010, Saturdays 2-3:30pm, Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market St., Tumwater. For more information, contact: (360) 943-7790
www.TRL.org

Tacoma Musical Playhouse Presents "Rent": AIDS and both its physical and emotional complications pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel; Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble; Benjamin has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends; and Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. January 22nd, 2010 to February 14th, 2010, Friday & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7108 6th Ave, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Tacoma Musical Playhouse 253-565-6867
www.tmp.org

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this enchanting musical parable. One of the all-time favorites from the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Joseph" is set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles. Adults $31-$37, seniors & youth $26-$32. January 28th, 2010 to February 20th, 2010, Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm, Capital Playhouse, 612 E. 4th Ave., Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-943-2744
www.capitalplayhouse.com

The Musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change": Encore! Theater presents the perfect dinner-date show. This hilarious & long-running Off-Broadway musical revue pays tribute to those who have dared to ask, "What are you doing Saturday night?" Four actors play over 40 roles in a collection of scenes & songs revealing the difficulties & joys of connecting with another person. $18 adults; $14 seniors, military, & teens. Adult subject matter. January 29th, 2010 to February 14th, 2010, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 7:30pm, Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact: 253-858-2282
www.encoretheater.org

Sister Cities International Film Festival: Join Tacoma Sister Cities for their International Film Festival. See award-winning films and cultural programs from 10 different countries. Tickets are $10/person or $90 for a season pass and can be purchased at the Blue Mouse, the Pacific NW Shop, or online. February 4th, 2010 to April 8th, 2010, 6:30pm every Thursday night, Blue Mouse Theatre, 26th & Proctor, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Debbie Bingham 253-591-5117
www.sistercityfilmfest.org

You Can't Take It With You: In this classic Kaufman & Hart comedy, the Sycamore family gives up worldly success to live a happy, stress-free life - and convince everyone they meet to do the same. February 5th, 2010 to February 28th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr. Blvd.. For more information, contact: Lakewood Playhouse 253-588-0042
www.lakewoodplayhouse.org

"The Magical Land of Oz": Encore! Youth Theater, in conjunction with The Academy of Performing Arts, announces the opening of the musical "The Magical Land of Oz." This energetic production which is appropriate for all age groups, brings all the popular Frank Baum characters to life, from page to stage. All tickets are $7 and there is no reserved seating, so come early. Other than Aunt Em, all performers are under 16 years old. February 6th, 2010 to February 14th, 2010, Fridays & Saturdays 2pm, Enocre!, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. For more information, contact:
klynette@centrurytel.net

FREE! Community Conversations to Follow Ethnic Celebration: Community Conversations at the library include Peace Corps discussion at 5:30pm and African affairs 6:30pm Monday, German language at 5:30pm and Scottish heritage at 6:30pm Tuesday, and South Indian yoga and meditation at 5:30pm and world percussion music at 6:30pm Wednesday. Free. February 8th, 2010 to February 10th, 2010, conversations 5:30-7:30pm each day, Olympia Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-709-2678

CALL NOW! Square Dance Lessons: Olympia Area Square Dance Association are holding square dance lessons on Mondays and Thursdays. The first lesson is FREE. They also offer Round Dance Waltz Lessons on Tuesdays. February 8th, 2010 to February 11th, 2010, square dancing Mondays & Thursdays 7-9pm, round dance waltzing Tuesdays 7pm, Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th Avenue NE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Ron 456-2056

Toastmaster's Open House: Do you want to increase your leadership skills and be more effective at work? Do you want to become a better public speaker? Come on over to the Comquest Toastmasters Open House and have some food, fun, and learn some new skills. You'll spend time with a great group of people while learning some valuable skills. February 9th, 2010, 12:07-12:53pm, DOT HQ Building, 310 Maple Park Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Greg Roche
groche7293@comcast.net
www.toastmasters.org

That Awful German Language! Olympia's post-Ethnic Celebration talks at the library include a talk with a clear warning of the pitfalls of learning the German language. Its exceptions upon exceptions of grammatical rules and its love for parentheses inside of parentheses in a sentence may drive you insane. Get a closer look and you'll be glad you speak English. But there is a way out, for the daring. February 9th, 2010, 5:30-6:30pm, Olympia Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Wilfried Lippmann 360-491-8948
360-491-8948

FREE! The Feminist Broadside: Celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage in Washington State with letterpress artists Jessica Spring and Chandler O'Leary, who have collaboarated on a feminist broadside series about distinguished women of the suffrage movement. Their letterpress pieces evoke the strength & passion of the women who struggled for basic civil and human rights. February 10th, 2010, 6:30pm, Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Blvd. S., Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-704-5269

The Golden Age of Music: Timberline Music Department presents "The Golden Age of Music: Music of the 1920's, 30's & 40's." Come hear the best songs from this era like, "I'll Be Seeing You," "As Time Goes By," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Fly Me To The Moon," and many more!! There will be a silent auction before the concert as well to raise money for music students to travel to New York to sing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall. February 10th, 2010, 7pm, Timberline High School, 6120 Mullen Rd. SE, Lacey. For more information, contact: Terry Shaw 360-412-4860
tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us

FREE! RESERVE NOW! Free Bus Tour of Port of Tacoma: How do clothes, electronics, and toys get from ship to store shelves? Check out the first part of the journey during a Port of Tacoma free bus tour. The guided tour will highlight how containers of consumer goods are unloaded from ships and put onto rail cars or trucks to head to market, creating some of the 43,000 local jobs related to Port activity. Reserve now! February 11th, 2010, 10:30am-noon, from the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma. For more information, contact: 253-383-9463
bustours@portoftacoma.org

Community Live Drum and Dance: Live drumming and dancing for our fun-loving community. Dance to Olympia’s hottest live community drum circle. All ages welcome! Family friendly and open to all skill levels of musicians and dancers. $5, instruction provided. February 12th, 2010, 7pm, Fusion, 302 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. For more information, contact: Michael Clark 360-485-7501
Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com
www.DrumaticInnovation.com

Soul Street Dance Company: In a new style of dance that blurs the artistic boundaries of street dance, this high-energy show showcases various forms of hip-hop dance. $19 & $29. February 12th, 2010, 3pm, Rialto Theater, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890 |
www.broadwaycenter.org

FREE! Meet Harriet Tubman: James and Karol Brown will perform as Harriet Tubman and Brother Ely in a living history presentation. The Browns’ aim is to bring people as close to meeting Harriet Tubman as they will ever come. Tubman, known as “the Moses of her people,” was the most renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad, a secret cooperative network that helped fugitive slaves reach sanctuary in the years before the abolition of slavery. February 12th, 2010, 5:30-7pm, Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Olympia Timberland Library (360) 352-0595
www.trl.org

Heartsparkle Players Playback Theatre: Join Heartsparkle Players for a Playback Theatre performance featuring the Thunders, an ensemble of young adult actors. Playback is a spontaneous collaboration between performers and audience. People tell moments from their lives and watch them re-created on stage. February 12th, 2010, 7:30pm, Tradtions Cafe, 5th & Water, Olympia. For more information, contact: Debe Edden (360) 943-6772
debek@olywa.net

Capitol Steps: Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. February 12th, 2010, 7:30pm, Washington Center, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. For more information, contact: Box Office 360-753-8585
www.washingtoncenter.org

Arts Olympia 2010 Annual Show: Come celebrate Olympia's art and artists at Arts Olympia's annual show and sale over Valentine's weekend. There's a wide range of artwork from outstanding artists, both emerging and nationally and internationally known and shown. February 12th, 2010 to February 14th, 2010, opening reception Fri. 5-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm, State Capital Museum Coach House, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: 349-2527

FREE! An Evening of Literary Madness: Bainbridge Island author and 2009 Washington State Book Award winner Jonathan Evison will be reading at Orca Books from his debut novel "All About Lulu," signing books, and answering questions about the writing process. February 13th, 2010, 6-8 pm, Orca Books, 509 E. 4th Ave, Olympia. For more information, contact: Orca Books 360-352-0123
orcabooks.com/event/meet-jonathan-evison-all-about-lulu-feb-13th-12-3pm

FREE! SCHEDULE NOW! Give Kids A Smile Day: Free dental treatment for those who can't afford it! Olympic Dental Arts will provide exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and home care instruction for kids 3-12, as well as a free doctor's exam and x-rays for adults who would like to schedule the following week. Schedule now! February 13th, 2010, 8am-4pm, Olympic Dental Arts, 2728A Westmoor Ct. SW, Olympia. For more information, contact: 491-8444

FREE! REGISTER NOW! Sound Stewardship Wokshops: People for Puget Sound offer a free workshop for volunteers interested in becoming Sound Stewards working to restore shorelines and estuaries. Class topics include shoreline history, introduction to ecology, native and invasive plant identification, weed control, and planting techniques. Pre-registration required. February 13th, 2010, Olympia. For more information, contact: People for Puget Sound 360-754-9177
cdonehower@pugetsound.org
pugetsound.org/act/restore/sound-stewardship

RESERVE NOW! Mossyrock Father-Daughter Dance: Spend a memorable semi-formal evening with your daughter, granddaughter, or niece complete with dinner for two, decorations, photos, and wholesome music sponsored by Mossyrock Area Recreation Committee. $20 per couple. Reservations must be made by Feburary 10th. February 13th, 2010, Mossyrock Grange Hall , 152 Isabel Road. For more information, contact: 360-508-7158
mossyrock.marc@yahoo.com

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Party: Join Capitol Land Trust for a unique opportunity to restore habitat near the Evergreen College. They will spend the day planting native plants and maintaining existing planting sites via invasive removal.They will provide snacks and warm beverages. If you have tools and work gloves, please bring them as well. If not, they will have tools and gloves to share. February 13th, 2010, 10am-2pm, 2501 Kaiser Road, Olympia. For more information, contact: Caitlin Guthrie (360) 943-3012
caitlin@capitollandtrust.org
capitollandtrust.org

Black Hills Audubon Guided Bird Watching Trip: This is the second winter trip looking for waterfowl and passerines along downtown Olympia waterways. It is an opportunity for participants from previous trips to reaffirm what they learned and for new participants to gain an understanding of the basics of bird identification. February 13th, 2010, 9am to noon, meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. For more information, contact: Whittier Johnson 866-8156

Family Day at Museum of Glass: The second Saturday of each month bring the family to the Museum of Glass for an afternoon of creativity. Visitors of all ages are invited to tap into their imaginations and make their own art, guided by a professional artist. This month, create a colorful Valentines Day-themed wax mobile and enjoy performances by The Troubadours from Grant Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by City of Tacoma Arts Commission. February 13th, 2010, 1-4pm, Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. For more information, contact: Museum of Glass 253-284-4750
www.museumofglass.org

FREE! RESERVE NOW! First-Time Home Buyer Class: Take the Washington State Housing Finance Commission First Time Home Buyer Class for the South Sound area. Your certificate will be valid for a home purchase anywhere in Washington State. Free but reservation required. February 13th, 2010 to February 27th, 2010, one-time class Saturdays 10am to 3pm. For more information, contact: Chad or Robyn Link 360-486-4457
Link@LinkRealEstateGroup.com
www.LinkRealEstateGroup.com

Cary Grant Screwball Comedy Film Festival: The Broadway Center's Cary Grant movie comedy series continues with Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and, of course, Cary Grant in "The Philadelphia Story," one of the best and funniest films of the 1930s. $9. February 14th, 2010, lecture 2:30pm, movie 3pm, Rialto Theater, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Broadway Center 253-591-5890 |
www.broadwaycenter.org

“Celebrate Their Lives" Officers' Benefit Dinner: The Olympia Elks present "Celebrate Their Lives," a dinner to benefit our fallen officers. Dinner by donation; all proceeds will go to Behind the Badge. February 15th, 2010, 2 to 7 pm, Olympia Elks Lodge #186, 1818 4th Ave E, Olympia. For more information, contact: 360-753-0186
greg@gonzo-media.com