Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS’ Editor for review and approval.
Events
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Form A Line
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood's End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, ...
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She Loves Me
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesThe original “it’s complicated.” Centerstage Presents She Loves Me! By JOE MASTEROFF, JERRY BOCK, AND SHELDON HARNICK Directed by Michelle Blackmon May 22 – June 14, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm FEDERAL WAY, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful, ...
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LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 moreThe Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza. Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic ...
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Barefoot in the Park
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesPaul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer; she’s a free spirit chasing her next thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks, bad plumbing, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon, Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party, and their quirky attic neighbor, ...
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The Painted Screen – Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesExperience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how we see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit—a journey through color, passion, and imagination, told through the power of film. Every third Friday at 2 pm. ...
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Happy Fakin’ Birthday! A Fakers Improv Show
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesWe’re turning 4! Do we have a plan? Absolutely not. In fact, having a plan would be completely against our improv core. Except for the laughs. Those are guaranteed. Come celebrate four years of The Fakers with a completely unscripted night of improv. No script, no plan, no idea what’s coming next! September 18 | ...
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StoryOly Grand Slam
Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesWhat: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: Door at 6pm Show at 7pm Where: Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA Tickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office. You Can at the DOOR, no one turned ...
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Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, OlympiaThis class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them, we will have a few spare pairs as well!
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Staged reading of “Brighton Beach Memoirs”
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2315 Division St. NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesSupport local families at a staged reading of Neil Simon’s classic play about immigrants, “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
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Fast Friends – Friendship Game Show
TC MEDIA STUDIOS 440 Yauger Way SW, Olympia, WA, Olympia, WA, United StatesA comedy adventure where you can make a new pal, hash out beef with an existing buddy (real or made up!)! What the funishment?! Win a photoshoot!!!? Like to make a new friend? Have a conflict (real, made up, from the past that hasn't been resolved and you'd like to act it out with a ...
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Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop
The Eagles Ballroom 805 Fourth Ave E, OlympiaExperience a mix of dance and traditions from Brazil with Deise Costa! Deise is a Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, and cultural educator with more than 15 years of experience performing and teaching in Brazil and across the United States. Originally from Piauí, she is deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions and is passionate about preserving and ...
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2026 Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition
Olympia, WA — Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) proudly marks a milestone year with its 2026 Annual Members’ Exhibition, a celebration of creativity, community, and the art of the book. Centered on the theme “15,” the 2026 exhibition invites artists to reflect on the past, honor achievements, and imagine the future. From fifteen years of friendship to journeys lasting ...