Out and About: See indigenous comedy, Native American art or a new children’s play
4 Indigenous storytellers embrace trickster tradition
Indigenous Performances Productions is presenting “Some Stars of Native American Comedy — The Rez Car Broke Down,” a new all-Indigenous comedy storytelling production, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Washington Center for The Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia. The show features four Native American comedy storytellers carrying on the Native American Trickster tradition, sharing their comedic take on life as filmmakers, script writers, directors, and comedians. Storytellers include Jim Ruel (Ojibwe), Taietsarón:sere “Tai” (Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk and Mi’kmaq from the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke), Gilbert Brown (Modoc, Klamath, Paiute and Warm Springs tribe) and Sheila Chalakee (Muscogee Creek Nation). Tickets are $36 and $25, plus a service fee.
Wool weavings featured in Native American art exhibition
The 14th Annual Native American Art Exhibition, A Weaver’s Choice - Coast Salish Wool Weavings, curated by Selena Kearney, is opening at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia Monday, Nov. 7, with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Nov. 11. In this exhibition, Kearney — in collaboration with the Paimārire Studio at The Evergreen State College — presents Coast Salish wool weavers and their processes. Ceremonial Coast Salish weavings offer protection for the wearer and exist in both the spirit and human worlds. The exhibition highlights the stories and kinship embedded in the art form focused on strengthening bonds and helping others. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; admission is free. An artist talk is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 19; the exhibition will be on display until Dec. 9.
Whimsical ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ opens at OFT
Head to Olympia Family Theater for the play “Dragons Love Tacos,” which will run from Friday, Nov. 4, through Nov. 20. Playwright Ernie Nolan has adapted Adam Rubin’s imaginative book into an action-packed and funny romp that includes juggling, gymnastics, an accordion solo, and an interactive dance party. Director Kate Arvin says, “I’m so excited to work with a fantastically talented group of comedians — this show is a joy project for everyone involved and will bring smiles to everyone who sees it and/or works on it! It’s silly and fun and has stage directions like ‘an exaltation of lettuce’ and ‘a celebration of cheese’. How could you not love that?” The plan is recommended for those ages 3 and older. Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available on a sliding pay-what-you-can scale of $5-$35. A limited number of day-of, walk-up tickets are offered for free. Advance ticket reservation is recommended due to limited seating at http://olyft.org. Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required for shows on Fridays and Saturdays, but masks are required at all Sunday performances.