Events

Voted Seattle's Alternative Comic, Matt Baker is a three-time Guinness World Record holder and has performed his comedy stunt show around the world. He has appeared on numerous television shows including The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing, Tosh.0 and America’s Got Talent, where Sharon Osbourne called him “Hilarious” and Piers Morgan described him as, “the total package!”

With stories from the famous to the infamous, Don Reed returns to the stage with a collection of delightful Hollywood tales - from panic attacks auditioning for Spike Lee, to almost being shot by the Secret Service at a television taping. All true. All wrong. In this story Don takes us from his humble beginnings in Oakland, Calif to embark on a journey into the soul-grinder that is the entertainment business. Eavesdrop on some Tinseltown insanity just in time for New Year's.

Bluewood Alpine Race Team (B.A.R.T.) will host a screening of Warren Miller's Winter Starts Now, the 72nd annual ski and snowboard film by Warren Miller Entertainment, at Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 13. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a prefunk party (food truck, silent auction, giveaways). The film screening begins at 7:15 p.m.

Inspired by the verses of the popular flamenco "cante" (song), "De Paso" ("Passing Through") is a performance that is about the road that we take on our journey through the world; it is about the moments we encounter when different lives, temperaments and feelings intersect. Blending theatrical effects, and traditional flamenco choreography.

"The Comfort to Come" is a new play by Whitman College graduate Lisa Battle, and is directed by Whitman College Professor Emerita Nancy Simon. The cast includes: Shauna Lilly Bogley, Kevin Loomer, Nathan Loomer, Kathryn Bogley, and Julie Jones.

Earlier this year United Way of the Blue Mountains held a virtual singing competition and fundraiser, "Sing United Clash of the Blue Mountain Beats," brought together the musical talents in the local region. The "Sing United" contest grand prize winner, Campbell Davis, returns to headline the "Sing Reunited" benefit concert. Proceeds from this after-Thanksgiving fundraiser is again going to friends and neighbors in area communities through United Way of the Blue Mountains.

Local band Wind-Up Birds will perform a "Sweet Dreams, Goodnight" concert on Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will feature original music by local band Wind-Up Birds. The show incorporates live dynamism with an intricately-crafted sonic form for a live experience that blends psychedelic rock, pop, and jazz influences. The concert will have an opening act by local singer-songwriter Piper Toohey.

The Nutcracker: Clara's Adventure to the Land of Sweets is a mixed ballet program featuring Act II of The Nutcracker, a winter family tradition in which Clara and her Nutcracker Prince are entertained by the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy and her enchanting Kingdom of Sweets. Preceding The Nutcracker will be a beautiful first act from Washington State Youth Ballet's Collective Company and Musical Theatre program, with excerpts from some of the greatest ballets of the past, including Paquita, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, and new works by our very own young dancers of Walla Walla. 

Gesa Power House Theatre will host "A Holiday Arts Collaboration" on Friday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. This free hour-long event will feature youth performances created by Y-Tunes (formerly Walla Walla Music Organization) and WW Dance Co2 (under the umbrella of Walla Walla Dance Company) in live musical performances and choreographed instrumental music created by Y-Tunes students. Art pieces by local artists, provided by ArtWalla, will be displayed during the dance numbers.

Postponed to February 5, 2022 (due to weather).

"Vincent" is a one-man play written by Leonard Nimoy ("Star Trek") and stars Jean-Michel Richaud, who has performed this show for more than five years on an International tour spanning three continents. The play is set just after the death of little-known painter Vincent Van Gogh. Richaud plays Vincent's brother, Theo, as he takes the stage in a rented lecture hall to dispel rumors and set the record straight.

"Vincent" is a one-man play written by Leonard Nimoy ("Star Trek") and stars Jean-Michel Richaud, who has performed this show for more than five years on an International tour spanning three continents. The play is set just after the death of little-known painter Vincent Van Gogh. Richaud plays Vincent's brother, Theo, as he takes the stage in a rented lecture hall to dispel rumors and set the record straight.

Fresh off of his star-making run as a semi-finalist on the 2021 season of America's Got Talent where he revealed never before known information about Sofia Vegara's engagement among other "wow" moments, Peter Antoniou is on his first US tour, giving the public, and Walla Walla, a chance to experience what they saw on television for themselves!

With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Known for their infectious and down to earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves their indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country performing their arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, and classical favorites.

"The Adventures of Alice" is presented by the Walla Walla Dance Company dancers and follows Alice on her delightful adventures. The program features talented youth to pre-professional teens performing original choreography by Jennifer Clark, Justine Clark, Nancy Wells, and Grace Danielson. Enjoy an evening for all ages celebrating live performance with contemporary, jazz, ballet, and hip hop dance accompanied by music and original art by Javier S. Ortega.

As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on prime time US network television and was voted America's Favorite Mystifier! Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the "trick." Mike was also a top finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent!

Actress Cat LaCohie will teach a "Fire Eating" class at Land Title Plaza in downtown Walla Walla on Friday, March 4 at 5:00 p.m. Cat is a multi-talented, international burlesque performer who specializes in fire-eating, glass-walking, aerial hoop, and magic.

Actress Cat LaCohie will teach an "Intro to Burlesque" class on the main stage of Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m. Cat is a multi-talented, international burlesque performer who specializes in fire-eating, glass-walking, aerial hoop, and magic.

Burlesque, Circus, Comedy, Magic... and a few home truths. British actress Cat LaCohie reveals the truth behind her Burlesque persona, "Vixen DeVille"… inviting you on the journey to revealing your inner Vixen and, in turn, the amazing you! Embrace the freedom to express yourself, be yourself, celebrate yourself, the good, the bad and the wobbly! Guaranteed to leave you entertained and inspired.

The Ladies of Laughter started out as an annual videotape comedy competition in New York to honor a fellow woman in comedy who helped women get their start. Since its inaugural year when the contest went live in a YWCA in New Jersey, The Ladies of Laughter contest has visited national historic theaters and legendary venues, including Caesars and Madison Square Garden. Past participants include Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli, and Melissa Rauch (Big Bang Theory), and it has steadily become known in the comedy world as a career builder for women in comedy.

Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra performing "The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in concert on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. In this concert, Seattle Rock Orchestra takes a deep dive into The Beatles discography, performing two classic 1967 albums, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Magical Mystery Tour", both renowned for their experimentation, innovation, and ambition in their use of recorded techniques and varies stylistic influences.

Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra performing a brand new concert of music by Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Both friends and contemporaries, Cline popularized the "Nashville Sound" and reached new technical and expressive heights in country singing, while Lynn challenged audiences with lyrics that were fearlessly autobiographical and often controversial for the time.

GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together across Washington to invest in our communities. When we give, we take a proactive step towards creating the society we want to live in. GiveBIG 2022 will kick off on April 19 for early giving and will culminate in a 48-hour giving event on May 3-4!

The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte will present a free screening of the documentary film "Protejiendo Nuestras Raíces: Un Proyecto de Salma Anguiano (Protecting Our Roots: A Salma Anguiano Project)" on Saturday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. at Gesa Power House Theatre.

The Walla Walla Choral Society will perform a "Good Vibrations" concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. and Monday, May 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Vibrant, complex, tumultuous, contentious, fabulous, and of course, groovy — all at the same time. That’s the 60’s. The extraordinary variety of cultural tones and nuanced music that was created and performed during this unforgettable decade has had an incalculable impact on our lives.