Submitted by Washington Center for the Performing Arts
February at the Washington Center is full of some Olympia favorites. From the return of International Guitar Night to our popular Silent Movie Series, Black Box Jazz Series and Comedy Underground Series, we have something for everyone this February.
Our two Black Box series continue after their sold-out January shows. The new seating options are a hit! This year you can choose from low tables or high tables. There will also be a small section of seats with no tables. We recommend that patrons who prefer the low tables buy early as that section does fill up quickly.
Silent films with live organ accompaniment are a rare experience, and the Washington Center for the Performing Arts is making them more accessible than ever. This year, ticket prices for the Silent Movie Series have been reduced by 50% to just $20 (including fees), so that even more families can discover and long-time fans can remember the magic of this unique art form.
February 1 at 7 p.m.: International Guitar Night. International Guitar Night brings us four artists: An award-winning Vietnamese classical guitarist, a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy from Russia, a Brazilian guitarist who fuses the fire of the Flamenco guitar and the percussive rhythms of Latin America and one of the leading ukulele players in the world!
Experience a night of string mastery as four global virtuosos share one stage! Award-winning Vietnamese classical guitarist Thu Le returns to our stage with three new stars. Lucas Imbiriba blends fiery Flamenco with Latin rhythms and rock power. Modern fingerstyle prodigy Alexandr Misko dazzles with innovations that took him from viral sensation to Carnegie Hall, alongside Taimane, whose boundary-breaking ukulele transforms everything from Bach to Led Zeppelin. Four extraordinary artists, one unforgettable performance!
February 15 at 2 p.m. Silent Movie: A Buster Keaton Doule Feature. At the Washington Center, silent movies are shown just as they would have been 100 years ago, with live accompaniment. The Washington Center has a 100-year-old Wurlitzer which is masterfully played by house organist Dennis James. Each silent movie at the Washington Center is a step back in time giving audience members a unique historic experience.
This Valentine’s weekend, we feature Buster Keaton’s Seven Chances and The Three Ages. In Seven Chances, a man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening. The Three Ages shares love and romance through three historical ages: the Stone Age, the Roman Age, and the Modern Age.
February 26 at 7:30 p.m.: Comedy Underground featuring Kemet Apio. One night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers. Ages 18+.
Our Feb show features Seattle-based comic, Kermet Apio. Apio has appeared on television shows such as “Star Search”, “Evening at the Improv” and “Comedy Showcase with Louie Anderson.” He has his own special on Dry Bar Comedy and can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM satellite radio. He is a past winner of both the Seattle Comedy Competition and the Great American Comedy Festival. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, Boise and Las Vegas. Tony Daniel will open for Kermet and Genevieve Ferrari will be our host.
February 27 at 8 p.m.: Black Box Jazz: Francesco Crosara. Francesco Crosara is a Seattle-based, Italian-born jazz pianist & composer who is making a significant impact on the jazz scene with a passion for creating and sharing innovative and soulful music. Don’t miss this intimate evening of jazz with the Seattle-based, Italian-born jazz pianist & composer.
In the Gallery
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Artist: Ryker Black
Showing: Jan 8, 2026 – March 1, 2026
Artist Reception: Jan 28 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free to the public. “Using layered materials, imagery drawn from nature, the body, and human-made structures, I investigate how we shape ourselves and the environment,” says Ryker Black
Our three-floor gallery is open to the public for viewing by appointment (Monday through Friday from 12PM to 4PM), or to ticketed patrons 1 hour prior to an event. To schedule an appointment, or to fill out a gallery application please contact us here.
Season Subscriptions (5 or more shows) are now on sale! Subscribers get the best deal on their tickets as well as getting pre-sale access to future events, and an invitation to our annual season preview event!
A full list of 25-26 season events is available here.
Subscription Details can be found here.
The Washington Center offers military, low-income family (LIFT), and student rush discounts. More information can be found here.
Box Office Information
- Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- For ticketing questions or more information about upcoming events please visit the Washington Center for the Performing Arts website or call the Box Office at 360.753.8586.
- Details on current COVID protocols can be found here.
Read about more upcoming shows at the Washington Center for Performing Arts here.
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