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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

Olympia's annual Adult Winter Reading Challenge is back!!  Read a variety of books from January 1 to March 30 for a chance to win local prizes -- but most importantly to discover a lot of good books!! Challenge sheets are available at the Olympia or West Olympia library -- or download by clicking here. We ...

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Free

Banned Books Bingo

Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey

The Lacey Library invites you to join us this winter on a fun and informative reading adventure. Play Banned Books Bingo with us, January 2 – March 31, 2024, to get better acquainted with banned titles, and make up your mind about their content. How to Play: Bingo sheets will be at the Lacey Library. Complete ...

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Free
Ongoing
Event Series First Date, the Musical

First Date, the Musical

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way

First Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...

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$38
Event Series First Date, the Musical

First Date, the Musical

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way

First Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...

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$38
Event Series Last of the Dragons

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15
Event Series Last of the Dragons

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15

The Liar

Oly Theater 525 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia

  Get ready for a whirlwind of wit and whimsy with “The Liar,” a clever comedy penned by the renowned playwright David Ives. Directed by the talented Tom Sanders and brought to life by the passionate team at Theater Artists Olympia, this is one production you won’t want to miss!  “The Liar” takes us on ...

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$20.00

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield, new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Directed by Corey McDaniel. Starring Alyssa Kay, Eleise Moore, and Drew Doyle. An irreverent, hilarious, high-speed romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays (and 154 sonnets) in under two hours! Titus Andronicus becomes a cooking show, all the Histories are ...

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$25 – $43
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