Welcome to our free community calendar! The events below have been submitted by organizations and community members. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS.
Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night
Squaxin Park 2600 E Bay Dr NE, Olympia, WAAnimal Fire Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” for its 10th Season this summer. Join us for love, mistaken identity, and a bit of cross dressing. Hilarity ensues in this world turned upside down. Free to all. Blankets, chairs, and picnics are welcome. It runs Friday-Sunday, August 12th-September 4th @6:30 […]
Art | Shop
Olympia Framemakers presents its first annual pop-up in the parking lot! Including 10 + local artists, an assortment ready made picture frames, and yummy snacks!
This Flat Earth
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAWritten by Lindsey Ferrentino. Directed by Aaron Lamb. An urgent response to escalating gun violence in this country, This Flat Earth is a startling, deeply felt, and often humorous story of growing up in our confounding world, from the perspective of 13-year-old Julie. At Harlequin, this role will be played by two […]
Tenino Arts Creative Market
Downtown Tenino 147 Olympia St N, TeninoSave your 2nd Saturday for us! Tenino has a heart of stone. And one of glass, watercolor, metal, wood, drama, music, mystery and so much more! On the second Saturday of each month through September, Tenino Arts brings together a collection of local artisans for a street fair they call […]
Playback Theatre! Weaving the Wisdom of Art & Activism
Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WAJoin Window Seat Media and Senior Services for South Sound for an afternoon of Playback Theatre, a spontaneous collaboration between performers and audience. People tell real moments from their lives, then watch them re-created on stage. This is an Audience Up! performance. In this performance audience members are invited to join […]
Airbound Arts: Saturday Spectacular
Airbound Arts, 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WAJoin us for our monthly aerial and circus arts show at Airbound Arts! When: Saturday, September 10th at 7pm (all ages) and 9pm (mature)! Doors are 30 minutes prior to each show. Where: 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 The Studio is in the alley to the left of […]
Sharing Stories Through Handicraft: An Artist Talk with Dan McKinstry & Harvest Moon
Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAJoin Window Seat Media and Arbutus Folk School for an artist talk with Master Storyteller and Basketweaver, Harvest Moon, and Master Luthier, Daniel McKinstry. Both have deep ties to the region and a shared love for western red cedar as a medium for their craft. We’ll explore how handicraft is […]
Stories of Food, Food as Story
GRuB 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WAStories of Food, food as Story is a workshop series that invites participants to explore their history and cultural heritage through food traditions. Participants meet over four sessions beginning on September 24th and ending on November 6, 2022. Workshop sessions guide participants through the process of: *Identifying a food tradition […]
Gala and 2023 Season Announcement
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WAJoin us under our canopy behind the State Theater for delectable local food and drink, musical entertainment and a silent auction. Then follow the red carpet inside the State Theater for Artistic Director Aaron Lamb's 2023 Season Announcement Presentation and a live auction hosted by Aleksa Manila!
Olympia Fall Arts Walk 2022
Attend Fall Arts Walk Downtown Celebration October 7-8 Various events at participating locations October 1 – 31 Celebrate the visual and performing arts in downtown Olympia! Whether you are looking for a rich arts tradition to share with family and friends, or innovative experiences, Olympia Arts Walk has something […]