Arts Center Task Force

08/12/2026

🎭🎶💃 Our community calendar is PACKED!

Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got you covered! Our weekly Community Arts Calendar is full of live performances happening throughout the Tri-Cities—from live theater and music to dance, comedy, and more.

Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with the family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 or something a little more grown-up 🍸, there’s plenty to choose from!

Our calendar is updated weekly and focuses specifically on live performances, so it’s an easy way to see what’s happening around the community without having to dig through a dozen different event pages.

👉 Check out the calendar and sign up to receive it each week: artscentertaskforce.org

And if you’re an organization putting on a live performance, you can add your event to our calendar right from our website! 🎉

Let’s keep filling the Tri-Cities with great performances, talented artists, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the arts. ❤️

08/05/2026

School is right around the corner, which means it's time for that annual closet clean-out! Outgrown clothes, old backpacks, and everything in between are finding a new home.

While you're sorting through the house, keep an eye out for any instruments that are no longer being used. 🎺🎻🎷

Our friends at the Mid-Columbia Symphony are collecting donated instruments for their new Instrument Petting Zoo—a hands-on experience at community events where kids (and adults!) can try different instruments, discover a new passion, and maybe even begin their musical journey.

That instrument collecting dust in your closet could be the one that inspires the next generation of musicians. 🎶

Do you have an instrument tucked away in a closet that's no longer being played? Give it a second life by donating it to the Mid-Columbia Symphony!

When children have the chance to hold and try real instruments at our Instrument Petting Zoo, something magical can happen. A single moment of curiosity can spark a lifelong love of music—or help a young musician discover the instrument they're meant to play.

If you have a gently used instrument you'd like to donate, we'd love to put it into the hands of the next generation of musicians. Email [email protected] for more information or to arrange a drop off.

07/29/2026

Summer isn't over yet! Our partners, Mid-Columbia Opera, are returning to the Columbia Wine Gardens on August 15 for a FREE Opera performance 🗣️

Mid-Columbia Opera returns to Columbia Gardens Artisan Village on Saturday, August 15!

Bring your lawn chairs & come experience a free outdoor opera in the courtyard between the Monarcha Winery & Bartholomew Winery Tri-Cities tasting rooms.

The wineries will be open for 21+ with limited capacity, first come, first served. And some of our food trucks will also be open for dinner options.

• When: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 4 – 6 pm
• Where: Outside Monarcha & Bartholomew tasting rooms
421 E Columbia Drive, Kennewick
FREE, ALL AGES

07/23/2026

Make sure to swing by our friends at Art in the Park Festival - Richland,WA this weekend! 👋

And if you're at the park right now, go say hi to our other friends Mid-Columbia Opera, who are performing! 🗣️

Join us at Art in the Park Festival in Richland, WA. July 24 & 25. Come try out some of the instruments you see the professionals play! The Mid-Columbia Symphony.

07/15/2026

Our partners, Mid-Columbia Opera, are performing at the Fingernail Stage at Art in the Park next weekend!👩‍🎤 You can also find another partner of ours, Mid-Columbia Symphony, hosting a booth. Make sure you stop by and say hi. 🤩 It's going to be a great weekend for the entire family.

Come hear us Friday, July 24th 2-2:30pm on the Fingernail Stage!🎶

07/08/2026

🎉 This week's Community Arts Calendar is PACKED!

If you've been looking for something fun to do around the Tri-Cities, this is your week! From multiple improv comedy shows to live music happening across the Tri-Cities, there's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy our incredible arts community.

We're especially excited to partner with The Academy of Children's Theatre to host TWO incredible workshops at the ACTF Studio:
🎙️ Podcast Workshop
😂 Digital Comedy Workshop

Best of all, every ticket purchased helps support youth programming at Academy of Children's Theatre, making it a fun way to invest in the next generation of young artists.

There's still time to grab your tickets—but don't wait! Space is limited, and these workshops are filling up fast. 🎫 - https://ow.ly/9lOl50ZlM5A

Check out this week's e-blast, plan your weekend, and support the amazing artists and organizations making the Tri-Cities such a vibrant place to be. See you out there!

07/01/2026

🎙 Ever thought about starting a podcast but didn’t know where to begin?

We're excited to host the Podcasting Workshop with Patrick McDonald as part of The Academy of Children's Theatre Improv Comedy Weekend!

This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone curious about podcasting! Whether you have an idea ready to go or you’re just exploring the possibilities. Learn how to shape your concept, find your format, and start building something around what you’re passionate about.

Led by Patrick McDonald — writer, director, comedian, and host of Radio Margaritaville’s License to Chill podcast — this is a rare chance to learn from someone actively working in the industry.

📍 Hosted in the ACTF Studio
🎤 Great for creatives, storytellers, entrepreneurs, and anyone with something to say.

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into something people can hear.

🎟 Register now through Academy of Children's Theatre and reserve your spot! https://ow.ly/T0B750ZjoTo

06/22/2026

🍦Don't forget! Our Ice Cream Social is happening THIS SATURDAY!

The weather's heating up, and we've got the perfect way to cool down. Join us for a sweet afternoon of ice cream, community connection, and summer fun! ☀️

Come hang out with us, enjoy some treats, and learn more about what's happening with Arts Center Task Force. We can't wait to see you!

06/18/2026

Whew… it’s been HOT out there this week! 🥵
Need a way to cool off? We’ve got you covered. 🍦

Join us for our upcoming ACTF Ice Cream Social — a fun and casual chance to cool down, enjoy some ice cream, and connect with our team! Meet staff, board members, and volunteers, hear what we’ve been working on, and learn about ways you can get involved in supporting the arts in our community.

Thinking about volunteering? Curious about board member opportunities? Or just want an excuse for free ice cream? This is the perfect time to stop by and say hello!

Come cool off with us!

📅 6/27/26
⏰ 1:30 - 3:00 pm
📍Arts Center Task Force Studio
704 Symons street, Richland

06/10/2026

Join us for an ACTF Ice Cream Social at the end of the month! 🍦

We’re opening our studio doors for a fun, casual gathering where you can enjoy some ice cream, meet the people behind Arts Center Task Force, and learn more about what we’ve been working on in the community.

Whether you’re curious about volunteering, interested in leadership opportunities, or simply want to connect and ask questions, we’d love to meet you! Chat with ACTF staff, board members, and volunteers, hear exciting updates about what’s ahead, and enjoy brief remarks from Executive Director Blake Smith.

Come for the ice cream, stay for the conversation, and discover how you can help shape the future of arts and culture in our community. 🍨

📍 704 Symons St, Richland
📅 6/27/26
⏰ 1:30 - 3:00 pm

We hope to see you there!