What's happening during the third week of February 2023?

February fever is still on. Let us welcome Valentine's week with these activities.

Hahapalooza 2023: A Comedy Showcase, February 10, from 7:30 p.m.
Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the country, and he just recently appeared on season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! Rocky received 5th place out of 10 contestants. A former Chicago truck driver and dock worker, Rocky has accumulated a slew of performances throughout his career, including being a featured comic on Showtime‘s The Godfathers of Comedy, a special starring five of America’s most hilarious Italian American comics. Click this link to learn more.

Tales Told in 10 - 3 p.m. performance, February 10-12, from 3 p.m.
Tales Told in 10 is an intergenerational 24-hour play festival hosted annually at Olympia Family Theater. Join them for the first time since the start of the pandemic for an exuberant theatrical marathon curated by the ever-fabulous Elizabeth Lord. What does this 24-hour play festival look like, exactly? From Feb 10-12, 6 playwrights, 6 directors, and a troupe of intergenerational community actors will come together to craft 6 original 10-minute plays in just one day. People meet as a cohort on Friday night, the writers will work on original material overnight, and then directors and actors will put each play up on its feet on Saturday. They will host performances on Saturday and Sunday. Along the way, they will build community, tell new stories, eat all the snacks, and participate in an artistic pressure cooker. Click this link to learn more.

South Puget Sound Community College’s Allied Health Job Fair, February 10, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Come visit the Olympia Career Hub at South Puget Sound Community College's Allied Health Job Fair on Friday, February 10 from 1 - 3 p.m. Talk with representatives in the health field. There will be hiring opportunities for medical assistants, nurse assistants, and nursing. The Olympia Career Hub will also have a table, come learn about free local opportunities and job training! Click this link to learn more.

Puget Sound, We Love You, February 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun art projects expressing your love for Puget Sound and all the amazing creatures living in it. Click this link to learn more.

Valentine’s Chocolate and Wine Festival, February 11-12, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Medicine Creek Winery at its 16th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival where you can enjoy some delicious wine decadent chocolates and music! What's included with your ticket purchase? One FREE glass of wine with admission, and eat-all-you-can chocolates! Click this link to learn more.

Free introduction to square dancing, February 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
It's a party-- free, fun, and friendly introduction to square dancing. Get out and get moving. No experience is necessary. Couples, singles, and families welcome, from ages 10 to 110. Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. At Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th AVE NE, Olympia. Olympia Area Square Dancers sponsor it. Click this link to learn more.

Christian Women’s Connection Valentine’s Day Celebration, February 14, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Christian Women's Connection is having their Valentine's Day Luncheon on Tuesday, February 14th at 12:00 noon at Panorama. It will be in the Gallery, beside Seventeen51 Restaurant & Bistro. 1751 Circle Dr SE in Lacey. Enjoy a delicious Beef Stroganoff lunch, a talk on "A Virtuous Woman", a unique "Living History" feature from Centralia's Borst Home Museum, and live bagpipe love songs. Click this link to learn more.

Cooking for everyday health and flavor, February 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Are you eager to learn new ways to expand your skills in the kitchen? Join Chef Karen Nelson for a fun, interactive class that will inspire you to get in your kitchen. Learn to get over your fear of doing it right and start creating habits to keep you on track to improve your health. Bring your questions, curiosity, and taste buds. Click this link to learn more.

Steps to Healing and Mental Wellness within the Black Community, February 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture, in partnership with the City of Olympia and Olympia School District, presents a free keynote and symposium as part of a Black History Month event series: “Steps to Healing and Mental Wellness Within the Black Community” with Dr. Joy DeGruy. Click this link to learn more.

Unrivaled: The Pianists Cliburn, February 18, from 7:30 p.m.
Emerald City Music presents winners of the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition alongside a legendary pianist, Wu Han in the beautiful South Sound home venue: The Minnaert Center.

Experience this rare opportunity to hear the 2022 winners of the most pre-eminent piano competition in the world: The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Every four years, The Cliburn features the world’s top 18- to 30-year-old pianists competing for gold in front of an audience of over 10 million online and live. Click this link to learn more.