Yoga in the Museum

Come and enjoy a Yoga practice in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Cascadia Museum in Edmonds.

This class explores both stillness and fluid movement. If you are looking for a way to compliment your stretching routine with balance, core strengthening and posture exercises, this is the class for you.

To Note:

• Some previous experience with stretching, Yoga or Pilates is recommended

• Please dress in layers and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle with a closable lid

• Class time is approximately 55 minutes

Instructor: Julie Williams

Julie Williams Julie’s career in health education spans over 40 years, during which she has been an instructor for a myriad of fitness modalities in both group and private settings. Her wide reaching experience includes teacher training, strength and stretch programs for athletes, functional training, core training, Yoga, Pilates and rehab therapy. Julie’s detailed instruction and attention to form provides her students with a safe, all inclusive workout experience. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist with The American College of Sports Medicine.

See https://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org/yoga-in-the-museum/

Art Talk with Gabriel Campanario the Seattle Sketcher

Drawn to Graphite

Tuesday, January 20, 7:00PM
FREE, register here

When we’re learning to draw, it’s easy to experiment with every tool under the sun. But nothing builds foundational skills quite like a simple pencil. Working in graphite teaches us how pressure affects line, texture, and tone, and it’s one of the most effective ways to explore value through shading. In this presentation, local artist and urban sketcher Gabriel Campanario will share how he uses pencil in his regular sketching practice and  discuss examples from his sketchbooks.

Gabriel Campanario Bio:
Gabriel Campanario is the founder of Urban Sketchers and former visual journalist with The Seattle Times. Founded in 2007, Urban Sketcher has morphed into a global community with over 300 chapters worldwide. He currently runs Sketcher Press, an independent publishing house dedicated to empowering sketcher artists from around the world.

Find out more:
gabrielcampanario.com

TRIVIA NIGHT

Throwback Thursday Movie

The Edmonds Chamber is happy to partner with Ken Grant from Windermere Real Estate and the Edmonds Theater on the return of THROWBACK THURSDAYS! We're happy to share a little word from Ken himself on the return of a special community event:

"I’ve always been a huge movie fan — nothing beats the magic of the movies on a big screen. That’s why I’m sooooo proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Edmonds Theatre’s Throwback Thursday series this year.

Small, local cinemas matter. They’re part of the heartbeat of a community, and keeping them relevant means showing up, supporting local, and celebrating the stories that bring us together.

Things kick off on January 22nd (6:30pm) with an homage to the great Rob Reiner with 'When Harry Met Sally'. Tix are just $5! So come on out, make a night of it, and we'll see you there."

Deep Dive Demo: Brushes

Join us every forth Saturday of the month at noon for a free, hands-on art demo led by our knowledgeable staff. Each session takes a “deep dive” into a featured art supply or technique — from specialty paints and papers to creative tools and pro tips. It's a great way to get inspired, learn something new, and see art materials in action!

2026 will feature materials and watercolor techniques from our On the Spot Kit.

Brushes

The variety of brushes can be thrilling and terrifying. Why all the different shapes, types of hair, and range of prices? This tutorial is great for acrylic and watercolor artists who want to buy smart and paint smart. Brushes available to try out. We'll also show you the proper way to clean and reshape your brushes.

Creative Workshop: Renegade Encaustics

Renegade Encaustics: Beeswax & Collage with Tracy Felix - Sun. 01/25/26 4:30pm-7:30pm

$120.00

Sunday, January 25, 2026
4:30pm - 7:30pm at ARTspot

All supplies included!

Paint with beeswax! Learn collage and then you’ll be adding beautiful luscious encaustic beeswax to transform your art into something amazing. 

Tracy demonstrates each step along the way. This is a great beginner class to learn some smart techniques for paper collage and then try out some encaustic techniques!

See https://artspotedmonds.com/upcomingevents/2025/12/27/creative-workshop-renegade-encaustics for registration

Yoga in the Museum

Come and enjoy a Yoga practice in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Cascadia Museum in Edmonds.

This class explores both stillness and fluid movement. If you are looking for a way to compliment your stretching routine with balance, core strengthening and posture exercises, this is the class for you.

To Note:

• Some previous experience with stretching, Yoga or Pilates is recommended

• Please dress in layers and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle with a closable lid

• Class time is approximately 55 minutes

Instructor: Julie Williams

Julie Williams Julie’s career in health education spans over 40 years, during which she has been an instructor for a myriad of fitness modalities in both group and private settings. Her wide reaching experience includes teacher training, strength and stretch programs for athletes, functional training, core training, Yoga, Pilates and rehab therapy. Julie’s detailed instruction and attention to form provides her students with a safe, all inclusive workout experience. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist with The American College of Sports Medicine.

See https://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org/yoga-in-the-museum/

Fiber Arts Club

Our favorite fiber artists gather every month at Kelnero. Bring a project, settle in, and enjoy a lovely evening doing what you do around others who do the same.

Meet casually, the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 pm in the Sunset Room. No reservations.

Drawing Class: Portrait Drawing

Foundations of Portrait Drawing with Angeline Shrike - 3x Tuesdays Jan 27, Feb 3 & 10 6pm-8pm

$180.00

See https://artspotedmonds.com/upcomingevents/2025/12/27/drawing-class-portrait-drawing

Taco Omakase

Enjoy a Taco Omakase ten-course meal at Bar Dojo curated by chef Luis Brambila. The exclusive dinner experience will feature unique Chino Latino tacos inspired by Asian and Mexican heritage, scratch-made with Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Advance tickets are now available for purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and not eligible for discounts. Only twelve seats will be available per date with a 7pm family-style seating. Expect the experience to last about two hours.

*Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences. Please note on your reservation if you have a serious food allergy and we will do our best to make adjustments.*

Price Per Person:

• $150 Taco Omakase

• Cocktails available for purchase

We are now taking bookings through OpenTable.

Songwriter’s Open Mic

TRIVIA NIGHT

Creative Class: Teen Portfolio (3 Consecutive Thursdays)

This class will provide some structure to the portfolio assembling process. We’ll try to pick the pieces that best showcase everyone’s skills and take them to a high level of completion. Expect to bring in sketches and ideas to develop in and out of class, culminating in about a dozen pieces that fit together and tell a story that will catch the eye of your intended audience! For illustration & 2D teen artists.

Teen Portfolio Class with Jonathan Tune- 3 Thursdays Jan 29th, Feb 5th & 12th 6pm-8pm

Sale Price:$40.00 Original Price:$180.00

3 Consecutive Thursdays: Jan 29th, Feb 5th & Feb 12, 2026

6pm - 8pm

See https://artspotedmonds.com/upcomingevents/2025/12/27/creative-class-teen-portfolio-3-consecutive-thursdays

MOVIE NIGHT: The Princess Bride

An Interactive Movie Night Fundraiser!

Doors open at 6:00pm, Movie starts at 7:00pm

A movie night fundraiser? “Inconceivable!” EDP presents a special screening of The Princess Bride, the beloved movie directed by Rob Reiner and known for its unique blend of adventure, romance, and fantasy with a deeper layer of humor, satire, and storytelling for adults. “Have fun storming the castle!” Doors open at 6:00pm at the Wade James Theatre for movie snacks, drinks, and a lively themed raffle! The 7:00pm screening will be interactive and participation is encouraged, so you can add to the fun! “Let me explain…no, there is too much. Let me sum up.” All proceeds from the evening will benefit EDP’s General Operating Fund. EDP is one of the longest continuously operating community theatres in Washington State and your presence helps ensure that EDP will continue to thrive during a challenging financial time for many arts organizations and programs.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with no intermission.

Content Information: Motion Picture Association film rating system “PG” Parental Guidance Suggested for moderate fantasy violence (sword fights, torture, death), some frightening scenes (e.g., giant rodents, eels), mild innuendo, and brief instances of coarse language. Some material may not be suitable for and/or parents might not like for their children, requiring parents to use discretion.

TICKETS

Music in the Museum

Beethoven & Lombardini

After a memorable concert in with us 2024, Skyros String Quartet marks their return to Cascadia with quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven and Maddelena Lombardini (1745-1818). 

Established in 2010 Skyros has been heard at some of the most prestigious venues and music festivals including the Aspen Music Festival, the Seattle Chamber Music Society, the Deer Valley Music Festival and on tour in China.  Skyros had the honor of giving the West Coast premiere of the newly composed Piano Quintet by Philip Glass with acclaimed concert pianist Paul Barnes.  “A ravishing, articulate, sonically appealing approach” (Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Review), with “enthusiasm and precision” (Audiophile Audition).  The members of Skyros Quartet are Sarah Pizzichemi (violin), Brandon Vance (violin), Justin Kurys (viola) and Timothy Pizzichemi (cello). 

The Cascadia concerts are about one-hour in length starting at 6 PM, leaving you time to dine out after.  Your concert ticket includes admission to all the museum galleries so make sure you come early to see our current exhibits.

It’s an elegant opportunity to enjoy leading classical performers up close, in our intimate gallery setting surrounded by beautiful art from the Northwest – the way chamber music was meant to be experienced!  

Seating is limited and these concerts often sell-out, so please we suggest reserving your seats well in advance. 

$16 for Museum Members
$22 for Non-Members

Yoga in the Museum

Come and enjoy a Yoga practice in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Cascadia Museum in Edmonds.

This class explores both stillness and fluid movement. If you are looking for a way to compliment your stretching routine with balance, core strengthening and posture exercises, this is the class for you.

To Note:

• Some previous experience with stretching, Yoga or Pilates is recommended

• Please dress in layers and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle with a closable lid

• Class time is approximately 55 minutes

Instructor: Julie Williams

Julie Williams Julie’s career in health education spans over 40 years, during which she has been an instructor for a myriad of fitness modalities in both group and private settings. Her wide reaching experience includes teacher training, strength and stretch programs for athletes, functional training, core training, Yoga, Pilates and rehab therapy. Julie’s detailed instruction and attention to form provides her students with a safe, all inclusive workout experience. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist with The American College of Sports Medicine.

See https://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org/yoga-in-the-museum/

TRIVIA NIGHT

Sketching Demo

Free Sketching Demo with Tracy Felix! Tips and techniques to improve your drawing skills on the go.

We host a free Sketching Demo every First Saturday of the month! Followed by Edmonds Sketchers at 1:30pm

Edmonds Sketchers! Meet Up

Join us for Urban Sketching around Downtown Edmonds. Free artist meet-up.

We meet at ARTspot on the first Saturday of every month, then head out on foot to a fun drawing adventure. Use #EdmondsSketchers and #USKseattle to share your drawings on social media.

Edmonds Sketchers! is open to all:

All levels of experience

All ages

All artists that would like to sketch with others!

Edmonds Sketchers! is a great place to share a favorite drawing, experience, or ask advice.

Sponsored by ARTspot and The Edmonds Beacon.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Chartreuse Tasting

Hooray, Dry January is over! Now let's drink Chartreuse. We will of course kick things off with Seattle's favorite The Last Word, then taste through the lineup with Heirloom Génépy, Yellow Chartreuse, Green Chartreuse, VEP Yellow, and VEP Green. Nibbles and knowledge included.

Twenty dollar deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total price of $125. Tasting is Saturday, February 7, at 2 pm. Reserve your spot here.

Cars & Coffee

The second Cars & Coffee event in Edmonds will be on Sunday, February 8th starting at 9:00am in the parking lot at 190 Sunset Ave. Load up with a donation for the Edmonds Food Bank before you head out!

Album release - Golden West

Yoga in the Museum

Come and enjoy a Yoga practice in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Cascadia Museum in Edmonds.

This class explores both stillness and fluid movement. If you are looking for a way to compliment your stretching routine with balance, core strengthening and posture exercises, this is the class for you.

To Note:

• Some previous experience with stretching, Yoga or Pilates is recommended

• Please dress in layers and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle with a closable lid

• Class time is approximately 55 minutes

Instructor: Julie Williams

Julie Williams Julie’s career in health education spans over 40 years, during which she has been an instructor for a myriad of fitness modalities in both group and private settings. Her wide reaching experience includes teacher training, strength and stretch programs for athletes, functional training, core training, Yoga, Pilates and rehab therapy. Julie’s detailed instruction and attention to form provides her students with a safe, all inclusive workout experience. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist with The American College of Sports Medicine.

See https://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org/yoga-in-the-museum/

Art Talk with Lane Eagles

Love and Attraction In Renaissance Art

Tuesday, February 10, 7:00PM
FREE, register here

Renaissance artists were obsessed with the pursuit of beauty and the visual expression of love. During a period when overt depictions of attraction were generally censured, how did Medieval & early modern artists celebrate, vilify, and interpret the sting of cupid’s arrow? Come learn with us this Valentine’s season!

Lane Eagles Bio:
Lane Eagles has a Ph.D and Master’s degree in Art History and serves on the faculty for the Masters of Arts in Museology program at the University of Washington Information School. Prior to teaching with the University of Washington, she taught and curated throughout the Puget Sound, most recently as the Associate Curator for the Bellevue Art Museum.

Please Note: There may be nudity in some of the images displayed during the talk.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Writers-in-Conversation Series

On Thursday, February 12th, we are excited to welcome Karen Fisher to our Writers-in-Conversation series.

Karen Fisher is the award-winning author of A Sudden Country, which won the Washington State Book Award and was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. A former wilderness guide and homebuilder, she now works full-time as a writer, coach, and librettist from her home on Lopez Island, WA. Fisher is currently bringing her first libretto, Precipice, to the stage while working on the next two books of a literary trilogy about the end – or beginning – of the world.

Our interviewer Michael N. McGregor is a Seattle-based author whose book Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax was a finalist for a Washington State Book Award. After growing up in Seattle, he earned a BA in journalism at the University of Oregon and an MFA in creative writing at Columbia University. A former journalist and professor of creative writing, he curates the website writingthenorthwest.com. You can learn more about him and his work, including his latest book, An Island to Myself: The Place of Solitude in an Active Life, and his new novel, The Last Grand Tour, at michaelnmcgregor.com.

This conversation will take place at the museum on Thursday, February 12th, starting at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until about 7:30 p.m.

Reserve your space for this event with Michael N. McGregor and Karen Fisher in conversation. McGregor will talk with Fisher about their books, background, and their writing life. It will be a fascinating conversation.

Reserve your tickets today!

Artist Residency: Tether the Star (solo)

Debuts - Olympic Ballet Theatre

Two new works. Two nights only.

Once a year, Olympic Ballet Theatre invites two guest choreographers to bring original works to the stage. This season, Price Suddarth and Beth Twigs present a compelling double-bill, including a world premiere by Twigs and Letters from a Restless World by Suddarth. Grounded in classical ballet and propelled by modern expression, these works offer an evening of fresh perspective and striking physicality.

TICKETS

Estimated Performance Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
(Including one 15 minute intermission)

Coffee with the Curator

Join Curator David Martin as he leads an intimate group through our featured exhibition in our Coffee with the Curator series. These discussions will cover our rotating featured shows, and will explore the personal lives and relationships of the artists behind the work. The program begins with a lecture presented by David, followed by a coffee and pastry intermission then walking tour of the featured exhibition.

Please note: The upcoming Coffee with the Curator presentations focus on our feature exhibition Objects of the Elements: The Art of Elsa Thoresen.

Debuts - Olympic Ballet Theatre

Two new works. Two nights only.

Once a year, Olympic Ballet Theatre invites two guest choreographers to bring original works to the stage. This season, Price Suddarth and Beth Twigs present a compelling double-bill, including a world premiere by Twigs and Letters from a Restless World by Suddarth. Grounded in classical ballet and propelled by modern expression, these works offer an evening of fresh perspective and striking physicality.

TICKETS

Estimated Performance Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
(Including one 15 minute intermission)

TRIVIA NIGHT

Art Walk Edmonds

Art Walk Edmonds is a FREE community event held monthly throughout the year. All month long, Edmonds businesses host local art in their locations starting the first of the month so that visitors can come any time they are open. In addition, every Third Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm participating businesses also open their doors to showcase local and regional art - offering the public the chance to meet and interact directly with the artists. 

We invite you to come enjoy all types of art including fine art, music, performance art, culinary art, and the written word.  With a growing assortment of fun events and activities, you will always find something new to engage your creative mind. Come do something AWEsome!

Edmonds Pride Fundraiser

Fiber Arts Club

Our favorite fiber artists gather every month at Kelnero. Bring a project, settle in, and enjoy a lovely evening doing what you do around others who do the same.

Meet casually, the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 pm in the Sunset Room. No reservations.

Taco Omakase

Enjoy a Taco Omakase ten-course meal at Bar Dojo curated by chef Luis Brambila. The exclusive dinner experience will feature unique Chino Latino tacos inspired by Asian and Mexican heritage, scratch-made with Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Advance tickets are now available for purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and not eligible for discounts. Only twelve seats will be available per date with a 7pm family-style seating. Expect the experience to last about two hours.

*Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences. Please note on your reservation if you have a serious food allergy and we will do our best to make adjustments.*

Price Per Person:

• $150 Taco Omakase

• Cocktails available for purchase

We are now taking bookings through OpenTable.

Songwriter’s Open Mic

TRIVIA NIGHT

Deep Dive Demo at ARTspot

Join us every forth Saturday of the month at noon for a free, hands-on art demo led by our knowledgeable staff. Each session takes a “deep dive” into a featured art supply or technique — from specialty paints and papers to creative tools and pro tips. It's a great way to get inspired, learn something new, and see art materials in action!

2026 will feature materials and watercolor techniques from our On the Spot Membership Kit.

Saturday sessions - Paul Bright

Sketching Demo

Free Sketching Demo with Tracy Felix! Tips and techniques to improve your drawing skills on the go.

We host a free Sketching Demo every First Saturday of the month! Followed by Edmonds Sketchers at 1:30pm

Edmonds Sketchers! Meet Up

Join us for Urban Sketching around Downtown Edmonds. Free artist meet-up.

We meet at ARTspot on the first Saturday of every month, then head out on foot to a fun drawing adventure. Use #EdmondsSketchers and #USKseattle to share your drawings on social media.

Edmonds Sketchers! is open to all:

All levels of experience

All ages

All artists that would like to sketch with others!

Edmonds Sketchers! is a great place to share a favorite drawing, experience, or ask advice.

Sponsored by ARTspot and The Edmonds Beacon.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Saturday Sessions: Travis Palmer

Artist Residency: Tether the Star (solo)

Irish Whiskey Tasting

What better time to drink Irish whiskey, but in a way that invites curiosity and exploration? We'll start you off with a Redbreast 12 Old Fashioned, then move on to tastes of Teeling Wonder of Wood Chinkapin, Waterford, Red Spot, Midleton, and Redbreast 21. Nibbles and knowledge included.

Twenty dollar deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total price which is TBD. Tasting begins Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm. Reserve your spot here.

Art Walk Edmonds

Art Walk Edmonds is a FREE community event held monthly throughout the year. All month long, Edmonds businesses host local art in their locations starting the first of the month so that visitors can come any time they are open. In addition, every Third Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm participating businesses also open their doors to showcase local and regional art - offering the public the chance to meet and interact directly with the artists. 

We invite you to come enjoy all types of art including fine art, music, performance art, culinary art, and the written word.  With a growing assortment of fun events and activities, you will always find something new to engage your creative mind. Come do something AWEsome!

Saturday Sessions: Justin DePaola

Songwriter’s Open Mic

Taco Omakase

Enjoy a Taco Omakase ten-course meal at Bar Dojo curated by chef Luis Brambila. The exclusive dinner experience will feature unique Chino Latino tacos inspired by Asian and Mexican heritage, scratch-made with Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Advance tickets are now available for purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and not eligible for discounts. Only twelve seats will be available per date with a 7pm family-style seating. Expect the experience to last about two hours.

*Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences. Please note on your reservation if you have a serious food allergy and we will do our best to make adjustments.*

Price Per Person:

• $150 Taco Omakase

• Cocktails available for purchase

We are now taking bookings through OpenTable.

Artist Residency: Tether the Star (solo)

Spring Rep - Olympic Ballet Theatre

An eclectic celebration of ballet featuring classical and contemporary works!

La Fille Mal Gardée (Excerpts) by OBT Artistic Directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson after Alexander Gorsky with music by Peter Hertel

From the Dark Land by Donald Byrd with music by George Crumb

La Fille Mal Gardée (Excerpts)

Choreography: Mara Vinson & Oleg Gorboulev after Alexander Gorsky

Composer: Peter Hertel

Premiere: 1789, Grand Théatre de Bordeaux

Lighthearted and full of charm, La Fille Mal Gardée is one of the oldest surviving ballets in the repertoire. Set to a lively score by Ferdinand Hérold and choreographed by Alexander Gorsky, this delightful comedy follows the spirited Lise as she outsmarts her mother’s plans for an arranged marriage in order to be with the man she truly loves. With its playful humor, colorful characters, and joyous dancing, La Fille Mal Gardée remains a beloved favorite for audiences of all ages.

From the Dark Land

Choreography: Donald Byrd

Composer: George Crumb

Premiere: 2023, Olympic Ballet Theatre

Olympic Ballet Theatre brings back Donald Byrd’s bold and thought-provoking ballet, From the Dark Land, for the first time since its premiere in 2023. Set to George Crumb’s Black Angels, 13 Images from the Dark Land for electric string quartet—paired with the haunting second movement of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden—this new work explores the tension between beauty and dissonance, chaos and calm.

Byrd’s choreography does not shy away from discomfort; instead, it provokes reflection, inviting audiences to question their own reactions to the unsettling and the unfamiliar. Evocative and layered, From the Dark Land channels themes of conflict, mortality, and Romantic fascination with death into a striking theatrical experience.

A Tony-nominated and Bessie Award-winning choreographer, Byrd is renowned for using dance as a social and civic instrument. With From the Dark Land, he challenges both dancers and audiences to step beyond comfort, engaging deeply with music, movement, and meaning.

TICKETS

Spring Rep - Olympic Ballet Theatre

An eclectic celebration of ballet featuring classical and contemporary works!

La Fille Mal Gardée (Excerpts) by OBT Artistic Directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson after Alexander Gorsky with music by Peter Hertel

From the Dark Land by Donald Byrd with music by George Crumb

La Fille Mal Gardée (Excerpts)

Choreography: Mara Vinson & Oleg Gorboulev after Alexander Gorsky

Composer: Peter Hertel

Premiere: 1789, Grand Théatre de Bordeaux

Lighthearted and full of charm, La Fille Mal Gardée is one of the oldest surviving ballets in the repertoire. Set to a lively score by Ferdinand Hérold and choreographed by Alexander Gorsky, this delightful comedy follows the spirited Lise as she outsmarts her mother’s plans for an arranged marriage in order to be with the man she truly loves. With its playful humor, colorful characters, and joyous dancing, La Fille Mal Gardée remains a beloved favorite for audiences of all ages.

From the Dark Land

Choreography: Donald Byrd

Composer: George Crumb

Premiere: 2023, Olympic Ballet Theatre

Olympic Ballet Theatre brings back Donald Byrd’s bold and thought-provoking ballet, From the Dark Land, for the first time since its premiere in 2023. Set to George Crumb’s Black Angels, 13 Images from the Dark Land for electric string quartet—paired with the haunting second movement of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden—this new work explores the tension between beauty and dissonance, chaos and calm.

Byrd’s choreography does not shy away from discomfort; instead, it provokes reflection, inviting audiences to question their own reactions to the unsettling and the unfamiliar. Evocative and layered, From the Dark Land channels themes of conflict, mortality, and Romantic fascination with death into a striking theatrical experience.

A Tony-nominated and Bessie Award-winning choreographer, Byrd is renowned for using dance as a social and civic instrument. With From the Dark Land, he challenges both dancers and audiences to step beyond comfort, engaging deeply with music, movement, and meaning.

TICKETS

Songwriter’s Open Mic

Artist Residency: Tether the Star (solo)

Ekphrastic Writing Workshop with Tara Campbell

Finding Yourself in Art, A Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 1:00PM – 2:00PM
FREE, no registration required

Have you ever looked at a painting or sculpture and wondered what inspired the artist? Or tried to imagine the story behind an artifact?

Engaging with different artworks and curated items around the state, author Tara Campbell invites people to form a new relationship with a gallery or museum through creative writing. Go beyond the wall plaque to see new ways of looking at an object or a piece of art through guided observations and writing exercises. Along the way, we’ll forge new relationships with art, the museum, and one another.

Tara Campbell Bio:
Tara Campbell is a writer, teacher, fiction editor at Barrelhouse, and graduate of American University’s MFA. Her 2024 novel City of Dancing Gargoyles was a finalist for the 2025 Philip K. Dick Award. She’s the author of two novels, two hybrid collections of poetry and prose, and two short story collections. Tara lives in Seattle.

About Humanities Washington:
Let’s think Together. The humanities give us the tools to explore the questions that matter most. Through history, philosophy, literature, and more, the humanities help us learn, reflect, and connect. Our programs reach every corner of our state, from Aberdeen to Zillah, and include reading programs, community conversations, grants, and innovative projects that break the mold.

More information about Humanities Washington here.

Giselle - Olympic Ballet Theatre

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents Giselle for the first time since 2017, re-staged by Artistic Directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson after Marius Petipa’s renowned choreography. Set to the evocative score of Adolphe Adam, this romantic masterpiece tells the haunting story of a young peasant girl deceived by her lover. After her untimely death, she is summoned by the vengeful Wilis, yet her enduring love and forgiveness save the man who betrayed her, leaving a timeless tale of passion, heartbreak, and redemption.

TICKETS

Giselle - Olympic Ballet Theatre

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents Giselle for the first time since 2017, re-staged by Artistic Directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson after Marius Petipa’s renowned choreography. Set to the evocative score of Adolphe Adam, this romantic masterpiece tells the haunting story of a young peasant girl deceived by her lover. After her untimely death, she is summoned by the vengeful Wilis, yet her enduring love and forgiveness save the man who betrayed her, leaving a timeless tale of passion, heartbreak, and redemption.

TICKETS

Songwriter’s Open Mic

Artist Residency: Tether the Star (solo)

Songwriter’s Open Mic

Under the Puddle

Classic to modern rock covers that keep the dance floor moving. From Billy Joel & Elvis to Tom Petty, Sublime, Cage the Elephant, and more—we’re bringing the hits you know and love.

Cold craft beer, loud guitars, and good vibes all night.

Grab your friends, grab a drink, and come dance with us.