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Common Tone Arts presents a concert by flamenco guitarist Gustavo Alonso López at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, October 15 at 7 p.m. Gustavo Alonso López is a North-American flamenco guitarist and new Walla Walla resident. His music is grounded in traditional Spanish flamenco, and incorporates elements of jazz, classical, and world music. This…
Pigs on the Wing return for a two-night residency at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, October 20 and, Saturday, October 21, with each night featuring a different, unique show. Friday, October 20 will feature the band’s “Pink Floyd Retrospective,” a meticulously curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized…
Rockabilly Space Force has chosen to cancel their rental on Friday, November 3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To find them at a different location, click here! Rockabilly Space Force comes to Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 3 at 7 p.m.! Join us at the Gesa Power House Theatre for…
Gesa Power House Theatre presents Chase Joliet's indie film Grapefruit, featuring actress Rosanna Arquette, as part of the Power House Movies Series, on Wednesday, November 15 at 7PM. After a devastating divorce, Travis (Chase Joliet) is forced to move into his childhood home with his eccentric, newly sober mother (Rosanna Arquette). While attending an AA…
Walla Walla Choral Society presents Mid-Winter Songs on Sunday, November 26 at 3 p.m., and Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at Gesa Power House Theatre. For its first concert of the season, the Walla Walla Choral Society will feature the compositions of one of Artistic Director Robb Harrison's favorite choral composers who also happens…
Mike Birbiglia makes his return to Walla Walla to perform a new show on the Gesa Power House stage on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from…
On Saturday, February 24 at 5 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners with Visit Walla Walla, Walla Walla Movie Crush, and Marcus Whitman to celebrate February Restaurant Month with a night of culinary celebration. Local farmers and purveyors will be joining us to share our region's bountiful goods and enjoy films showcasing the culinary…
Wiley’s utterly astounding work most often splits my heart open. Then it heals it — but requests to leave little scars. And it’s the scars that enable a bit more stretch, a bit more understanding, a bit more light. — Stephen Barefoot Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Mike Wiley's historical play One Noble Journey on Friday,…
A Little Watts Family Show, Jeff's Big Bubble Bonanza comes to Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. This programming is supported in part by Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, AAUW-Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National…
On Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners once again with the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2024's short film showcase: Lights, Action, Community! Centered around "Safe Travels?" (?טיולים בטוחים), this line-up has been curated by Walla Walla Movie Crush cofounder and our own Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge.…
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to our stage Celtic folk band Ímar on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. Known for "genuinely jaw-dropping collective virtuosity" as The Scotsman puts it, BBC Radio 2…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the award-winning documentary Vishniac on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Vishniac follows ground-breaking 20th century photographer Roman Vishniac from his early years in tsarist Russia to his emergence as a modernist photographer in Weimar Berlin, his journeys across Eastern Europe before the war and his family’s dramatic escape…
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Matt Johnson will perform at the Gesa Power House Theatre at 7 p.m. Featured on many of the world’s top shows including America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The World’s Best, Penn & Teller Fool Us, The Late Late Show with James Corden and more, Matt Johnson's show is one…
Walla Walla Summer Theater, in partnership with Gesa Power House Theatre, presents a vocal master class by acclaimed opera and rock crossover artist Alexander Kariotis on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. This master class…
Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to present a rock opera concert by Alexander Kariotis on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. Weaving timeless operatic arias amid soaring rock melodies, with a powerhouse rock rhythm…
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage the Derina Harvey Band on Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Celtic Rock sensation, the Derina Harvey Band. Derina’s vibrant personality…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents stand-up comedy by Ladies of Laughter on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. This show is sponsored in part by the Pacific Power Foundation. Since its inaugural year, the Ladies of Laughter contest’s past participants include Amy Schumer and “Big Bang Theory” star Melissa Rauch. This year’s comedians include: …
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Las Cafeteras on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the National Endowment for the Arts, and Pacific Power Foundation. Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed…
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage Caravan of GLAM on June 7 at 7PM. This performance will be immediately followed with an after party. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Caravan of GLAM is a flamboyant cabaret…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Edward Scissorhands on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 PM. Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Filmed live for the first time in March 2024 at…
Walla Walla celebrities will take to the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, October 5th at 7 PM for the “Dancing with the W2 Stars” fundraising event for Valley Residential Services. Local participants will be paired with professional dancers and have a week of rehearsals to learn a ballroom dance routine before the live performance and a…
On Saturday, October 19, please join host Washington Water Trust for a benefit screening of the 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), a traveling roadshow of inspiring fly fishing films. Doors open at 5 PM, and films start at 6 PM. Through a submission process, films are selected to bring the best fly fishing…
On Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 PM, Côterie Bons Vivants presents Rock the Holidays at the Gesa Power House Theatre. Reserved Tickets – $35 VIP Tickets – $55 (LIMITED SEATING) VIP tickets are the premiere seating, located in the front-middle section of the auditorium. VIP tickets include a private wine tasting and meet-and-great with Côterie Bons Vivants…
On Sunday, December 8, at 4 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents a collection of family-friendly holiday short films, with accommodations for individuals with sensory needs. This event is sponsored by AAUW Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, Tulalip Tribes, and Yancey P. Winans Community…
On Wednesday, December 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Chronicles of a Wandering Saint. In this bighearted supernatural comedy set in a tiny Argentinian town, a devout yet competitive woman devises a plan to stage a miracle, hoping it will lead her to sainthood. But as her grand unveiling approaches, an unexpected…
On December 14th, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage 'Tis the Season. 'Tis the Season is a festive evening of jazz, rock, and soul renditions of all your favorite holiday classics. Don your holiday best and join us in downtown Walla Walla to kick off the season right! Enjoy…
On Wednesday, January 15th, Gesa Power House Theatre presents the film Know Your Place. Set against the rapidly changing landscape of Seattle, Know Your Place is a poignant slice-of-life drama following 15-year-old Robel Haile, an Eritrean-American boy, as he embarks on a seemingly simple errand that transforms into an emotional journey. Tasked with delivering a…
On Wednesday, January 22, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly features Honoring Women Peacebuilders in Africa and Beyond. This event is sponsored by The American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Walla Walla and Humanities Washington. Richard Middleton-Kaplan (he/him) is the director of Academic Support Services at Whitman College. In 2011, Richard spent a sabbatical…
On Wednesday, January 29, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Funke. Acclaimed Chef Evan Funke mounts his culinary comeback - an ode to the dying art of handmade pasta - on the most competitive street in America where he finds himself fighting to fulfill his artistic destiny while battling the impossibly volatile LA restaurant…
On Saturday, February 1, at 5:30 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will host the February Film Feast. Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners with Visit Walla Walla, Walla Walla Movie Crush, and Marcus Whitman to celebrate February Restaurant Month with a night of culinary celebration. Local farmers and purveyors will be joining us to share our region's…
On February 2nd, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present the documentary The Thinking Game. The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world's leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Inside DeepMind's London headquarters,…
On February 12, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the film ULTIMATE CITIZENS. ULTIMATE CITIZENS is the story of Jamshid Khajavi, an extraordinary 65-year-old Iranian American public school counselor who uses the sport of Ultimate Frisbee to help children heal. In an America where many families are quietly, barely getting by, Mr. Jamshid…
On February 14, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly welcomes comedian Jen Kober to the stage! Celebrated for her dynamic, high-energy performances, Jen Kober is a trailblazing LGBTQ comedian known for her original blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy. Hailing from Lake Charles, LA, Kober has made an indelible impact in…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Mike Wiley's historical play Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart on Friday, February 21, 2025 , at 7 p.m. This programming is brought to you in part by Creative West and the National Endowment of the Arts. A Game Apart provides a glimpse of Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents My Own Normal on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 7PM. Filmmaker Alexander Freeman who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, was raised by his loving and supportive parents but the one thing he has always wanted was to be in a loving relationship with a…
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents BIG BANG BOOM! on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2 PM. Big Bang Boom is a 3-piece Kindie Music Band from Greensboro, North Carolina that began in the minds and aspirations of talented artists and long-time musicians: Chuck Folds, Steve Willard, and Eddie Walker. After 20 years of touring…
On March 12, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents the comedy film Jess Plus None. Jess (Abby Miller, Justified), a reluctant maid-of-honor attends her best friend’s off-the-grid wedding in the woods, where she's forced to confront her ex-girlfriend, her more successful college friends, and every horrible choice she’s made in her life…
On Friday, March 14, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present Scout Durwood's digital series, Take One Thing Off. An existential odyssey based on the original music from cabaret singer/bon vivant Scout Durwood’s debut studio album, Take One Thing Off is a twenty-two episode digital series combining music videos and narrative sketch following…
Gesa Power House Theatre will welcome comedian Scout Durwood back to the stage on Saturday, March 15 at 7 PM. Scout Durwood Live combines comedy, music, storytelling and cabaret into a singular narrative extravaganza including hits from TAKE ONE THING OFF and COMEDY ELECTRONICA such as (I DON’T WANT TO) HOLD UR BABY, SEXUALLY IMPLICIT,…
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT - If you would like to be added to a waitlist for available tickets, please contact our box office at 509.529.6500 or email [email protected] Join us for an exclusive evening of whisky on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 5PM, celebrating the best of Scotland! Start with a Whisky…
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, Gesa Power House Theatre will present Skerryvore. From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals around the world, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes,…
On Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners once again with the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2025’s short film showcase, HASHIVENU: RETURN US. This collection of short films was curated by our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge. When people speak of grit, they usually mean the power of…
Musical Monday, the internet’s favorite improv comedy band with over 2 million fans and a staggering 1 billion views, is coming to Gesa Power House Theatre! On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 7PM, brace yourself for an unforgettable night of storytelling, off-the-cuff music, and never-to-be-sung-again songs—all inspired by the crowd! It’s a one-of-a-kind show where…
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Bon Débarras. Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Veronique Plasse. The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for…
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes the incredible art of Unit Souzou on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00PM. Funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Mellon Foundation and support from the Doris Duke Foundation. 'Souzou' can be written in three ways meaning 'creation'…
Burden of Dreams captures legendary director Werner Herzog’s filming of his most ambitious film Fitzcarraldo, in which an entrepreneur (Klaus Kinski) endeavors to push a steamship over a mountain to build an opera house in the Amazon jungle, one thousand miles away from civilization. Featuring visceral interviews with Herzog, Burden of Dreams which was held…
Join us for the 2025 Power Up fundraiser and concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2025 featuring the internationally-acclaimed jazz singer, Anthony Nunziata. Tickets to the Power Up fundraiser includes special pre-show access to the fundraising party, complimentary food and treats, and (2) beverages* of your choice from our bar. You…
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Port of Walla Walla,
City of Walla Walla, City of College Place
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