Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Lakewood Playhouse are staging a joint production of My Name is Asher Lev.The show is directed by Lakewood’s Marcus Walker and will have performances at both theaters.The story tells the tale of a young gifted artist torn between his Orthodox Jewish faith and his passion to paint the truth. The show opens at Tacoma’s Theatre on the Square this weekend and moves to Lakewood Feb. 25 through March 20.
Jump back in time with “Tea with Mrs. Casey” at Historic Fort Steilacoom, a complex of four remaining historic buildings on the grounds of Western State Hospital. Re-enactors will portray Mrs. Casey, wife of the Fort Commander, Col. Casey, her daughters and friends from Steilacoom, Fort Nisqually and the Territory. Tea starts at 2 p.m. Saturday. It's located at 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW,Cost is $15. Reservations required by calling (253) 582-5838.
Tacoma’s Grand Cinema, 606 S Fawcett Ave, will be having a free screening “Ghostbusters” for its monthly Click! Family Flick. The show starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Few things beat a comedy about ghost hunting before it was on television nine times a day on the Sci-Fi Network.
Children can become detective of sorts this weekend as they search for the clues that animals leave behind at Kids 'n' Critters at Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville. Admission is free for up to four children ages 3 to 12 with each adult paying full admission. Special activities are free with admission all weekend and include nature-themed arts and crafts and trailside encounters with Northwest Trek's smaller animals.
"Happy Hearts . . . Caring For Kids" Dinner Auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Sharon McGavick Conference Center, at , will benefit the non-profit that averages about $9,000 a month in contributions to families in the greater Lakewood community.
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