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Irish I may, Irish I might
...have an evening of foot-stomping jigs and reels! Celebrate dancers Hallie Schmidt and JJ Henderson, who have qualified to compete at the World Irish Dance Competition in Glasgow, Scotland. Donations accepted. All ages. Olympia Capital High School Theater, 2707 Conger Ave. N.W., Olympia. Friday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.
Capitol idea!
Grab the kids and join MomsRising and Caspar Babypants for a crazy dance party right in the Rotunda! It's a fun way to remind legislators to put kids first. Free. All ages. Washington State Legislative Building, Olympia. Friday, Feb. 5, 3:30-4 p.m.
Teen drama
Eight teens struggle with their identities in The Wrestling Season, a play about the perils and pressures of growing up, presented by Olympia Family Theatre. Feb. 11 is "Thrifty Thursday" -- all tickets are $5 each (doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets go on sale at 6:15 p.m. -- and sell quickly). Other shows are $8-$15. Ages 12 and older. Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia. Feb. 5-20: Thursdays, Fridays 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Valk this vay
It's the Vinter Volksmarch, a chance to valk the scenic trails of the Trek! Register for a 5K or 10K and get free entry to the park and half price on the tram. Register between 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and finish by 4 p.m. Free. All ages. Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville.
Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
A little 'me' time?
Sign 'em up for a Daddy & Daughter Dance and you could finally get that bubble bath you so richly deserve. The Princess Ball, from 3-5 p.m., is for girls ages 6 and younger, while the Daddy & Daughter Dance, from 6:30-9 p.m., is for ages 6 and older. So, I guess if you're 6, you get to choose! $25 per couple, $5 each additional daughter. Must preregister (no tix sold at the door, and they'll probably be sold out by Friday): 360-491-0857. Lacey Community Center,
6729 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey. Saturday, Feb. 6, 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.
I think I can
Omaha Theatre Company performs The Little Engine that Could, the classic tale of the tough little train that really hangs in there. $8-$10. All ages. Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m.
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