Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith: Centerstage’s latest production opens on May 24 and runs through June 16. Multi-award-winning playwright Yussef El Guindi’s humorous and surprising family comedy brings just the right amount of chaos and poignancy as it depicts universal themes of belonging, desire, culture and faith. This show will consistently upend your expectations as you gain an insider’s look at a family navigating the ups and downs of life while trying their best to keep it all together. Recommended for ages 16 and up due to complex themes and brief language. Visit centerstagetheatre.com.
3rd annual Island Bowl: Join Federal Way Warriors Athletics on May 25 for a rugby event at Saghalie Park, 33914 19th Avenue Southwest in Federal Way. Those interested in representing Washington this year for the high school boys and girls side can reach out to fwwarriorsathletics@gmail.com.
FWPS School Board meeting: 6 p.m. May 28 at Star Lake Elementary, 26812 40th Ave. S.
Community Coffee Chat with Valley Cities: From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. May 29, come together to learn about the fentanyl crisis and learn what Valley Cities is doing with community leaders to combat it. This event will take place at the Valley Cities Administrative Building, located at 33405 8th Avenue South in Federal Way.
Pride flag raising: Join the city of Federal Way to celebrate the raising of the Pride flag at 9 a.m. May 31 at City Hall. The flag raising kicks off the beginning of Pride month, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1968.
Arts Explosion Festival: The Arts Explosion Festival is back for round two this year with an extended event schedule and new features. The event will take place at the Performing Arts and Event Center from May 29 to June 3. For more information, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/content/Arts-Commission. Also contact cassie.swan@cityoffederalway.com or 253-835-6928.
Senior Commission Connection: Join the Federal Way Senior Commission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 at the Federal Way Community Center to learn about their activities and participate in a discussion on a new topic each month.
South King Fire 75 Year Celebration: South King Fire has come a long way since its inception 75 years ago, starting with just one fire engine and a handful of dedicated volunteers. Today, South King Fire has seven fire stations and more than 150 firefighters serving a growing population of over 160,000 residents across Des Moines, Federal Way, and unincorporated King County. Save the date and join South King Fire at one of its 75th-anniversary open houses: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at Station 67, 2238 S. 223rd St., Des Moines; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 at Station 62, 31617 1st Ave. S., Federal Way. RSVP to the events on Facebook.
Juneteenth Celebration and Recognition: At noon June 18, head to City Hall to commemorate Juneteenth. The holiday acknowledges the freedom of Black Americans and their liberation from slavery. Juneteenth is the oldest celebration recognizing President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all enslaved individuals in the United States.
The Thomas Jefferson High School band, Federal Way Police Department motorcycle and bike patrol, Mayor Jim Ferrell, and Federal Way City Councilmembers Susan Honda and Jack Walsh joined the coaches and swim team captains in the annual Marine Hills Pool Opening Parade on May 18. Photos by Bruce Honda
The Thomas Jefferson High School band, Federal Way Police Department motorcycle and bike patrol, Mayor Jim Ferrell, and Federal Way City Councilmembers Susan Honda and Jack Walsh joined the coaches and swim team captains in the annual Marine Hills Pool Opening Parade on May 18. Photos by Bruce Honda
