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  • Classical guitarist Mischa Yolleck in concert

    Mischa Yolleck, a premier classical guitarist based in Seattle, and winner of the 2022 Northwest Guitar Competition, will perform in concert at St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church in Olympia beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 18. Mischa was captivated by the classical guitar when he first laid hands on one as a college ...

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    $20

  • She Loves Me

    She Loves Me
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    The 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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    $21 – $44

  • LoveOly Music in the Park 2026

    LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
    Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 more

    The 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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  • 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 ...

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  • Arts Olympia Fall Show

    Schwartz's Bakery 124 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, Washington

    Come see Original Art by our local artists! Stop by for a bagel and enjoy! Schwartz's Bakery, 124 4th Ave E, Olympia

    Free

  • Olympia Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale 2026

    Olympia Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale 2026
    Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey, WA, United States

    Come join the Olympia Weavers Guild for their exciting Annual Show and Sale! This in-person event is the perfect chance to explore beautiful handwoven creations, meet talented local artists, and maybe take home some stunning handmade textiles. Whether you're a weaving pro or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Don't miss out on this ...

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    Free

  • The Music of Billy Joel

    The Music of Billy Joel
    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Terry Shaw and His Band play the hits of Billy Joel.  Dinner service is available at 5:45 (dinner sold separately).  Reservations HIGHLY recommended.

    $15 – $25

  • Our Town & Sanctuary City

    Our Town & Sanctuary City
    State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

    Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder's Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits? See both productions for a deeper understanding ...

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    $5 – $49

  • Free Range Drag and Variety Show

    421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, Olympia

    Come and join us for October's edition of Free Range Drag and Variety Show! With Vanessa The Witch hosting, and performances by Anita Range(Portland), O'rion Hollywood, Luna Tikke, Vida Catastrophe, and Luna DeLyte! Wear your Halloween Costume to be a part of our annual Costume Contest Doors 730 PM

    $10 – $15

  • SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors

    SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
    Yelm High School 1315 W Yelm Ave, yelm, WA, United States

    Little Shop of Horrors SRO Theater brings the cult‑classic musical comedy to Yelm this October as Skid Row comes alive with doo‑wop energy, outrageous characters, and one very hungry plant. Running October 2 thru 25, the production features Friday and Saturday shows at 7 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets available at srotheater.org/shows.

    $25

  • Olympia Symphony Presents LIFT: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    LIFT opens Olympia Symphony’s 2026/27 season, Kaleidoscope, with American music in full color. From Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a searching reimagining of the national anthem, to Wynton Marsalis’s sweeping Blues Symphony, this concert listens to America through joy, memory, resilience, and hope. Guest artist Calder Failla joins the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, where classical ...

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    $10 – $72

  • Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance

    Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
    The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, Olympia

     This 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! 

    $8 – $85