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Mandela: The Official Exhibition
May 24-Sep 7
Explore the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in this experiential galleries.
The Pa’akai We Bring
Through June 1
This play follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kaua‘i, mixing in ancient stories, live music, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance.
Anne-Karin Furunes: Illuminating Nordic Archives
Through June 8
Showcasing paintings inspired by the historic and recent photography of Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago situated between the North Pole and Norway.
Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei
Through Sep 8
Ai, Rebel explores over 130 works created over four decades, offering visitors a rare opportunity to engage with the conceptual artist’s wide-ranging body of work.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form
Through Jan 4, 2026
Showcasing the evolution of visual storytelling, this exhibit features the largest-ever selection of original Asian comic artworks.
Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King
Ongoing
Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo has a worldwide following for his large, inventive trolls made from recycled materials. Now you can discover six new friends in the PNW!
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Discover Ancient Coast Salish Culture
Ongoing
The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The mission is …
Details Event WebsiteBeats Antique
6/21/2025
The Showbox will host a double bill of live music featuring Beats Antique and Eggshells.
Details Event WebsiteNirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses
Ongoing
The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …
DetailsYarn
6/24/2025
Hidden Hall hosts a double bill of live music featuring Yarn with Great American Trainwreck.
Details Event WebsiteFremont Sunday Market
Ongoing
Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …
Details Event WebsiteUnderwater Dome
Ongoing
Step through a short tunnel and into a one-of-a-kind exhibit: an undersea dome with a 360º view into …
Details Event WebsitePorcelain Room
Ongoing
Vast quantities of translucent, elegantly decorated white-bodied porcelain from China and Japan, arriving in Europe in the seventeenth …
Details Event WebsiteBen Rector
6/5/2025
Ben Rector shares the stage with The National Parks at The Moore Theatre.
Details Event WebsiteScared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film
Ongoing
Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …
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