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SUMMARY:She Loves Me
DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\nDirected by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling European city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash more often than not; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! …Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Join Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the secret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/she-loves-me/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centerstage Theatre":MAILTO:rylie@centerstagetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWhether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic blanket\, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music\, community\, and good vibes.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/loveoly-music-in-the-park-2026/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sylvester Park\, 615 Washington Street\, Olympia\, WA 98501\, 615 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T210000
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161841Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, July 11th from 2pm to 3pm for an Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and friends\, a relaxed afternoon discussion in the gallery surrounding the current exhibition Slow Work.\n\nFREE to attend\n\nChildhood’s End Gallery\n222 4th Ave W\nOlympia\, WA 98501\n\nchildhoods-end-gallery.com\ninfo@childhoods-end-gallery.com\n\n*Seating is limited
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/artist-conversation-with-susan-christian-and-friends/
LOCATION:Childhood’s End Gallery\, 222 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Childhood's End Gallery":MAILTO:info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T150000
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SUMMARY:Traditional Vietnamese Musical Instruments
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Experience the Melodies of Vietnam: Tri Âm Hòa Điệu Live! 🎶\n\nImmerse yourself in a captivating afternoon of cultural heritage and musical mastery. The Tri Âm Hòa Điệu Vietnamese Music Instruments Group invites you to a special live performance showcasing the rich\, enchanting sounds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.\n\nSet against the stunning backdrop of the Legislative Building’s historic Rotunda\, this family-friendly performance offers a rare opportunity to experience classical Vietnamese artistry right in the heart of Washington’s capital.\n\nWe are incredibly honored to announce that this performance will feature special guest appearances by:\n\nSenior Master Musician Vo Ha Khue from Seattle.\n\nMusician Kim Uyen from Toronto\, Canada.\n\nArtisan Vo Hoang Ca from Seattle.\n\nTheir exceptional talent and artistry promise to elevate the afternoon\, making this “Tri Âm Hòa Điệu” concert an unforgettable cultural experience!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/traditional-vietnamese-musical-instruments/
LOCATION:Legislative Building – Rotunda\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave\, Olympia\, 98504
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T153000
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Rollie\n\nDecember 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/million-dollar-quartet/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T143149Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
DESCRIPTION: 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! 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/parent-toddler-sensory-friendly-dance/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Dance Access":MAILTO:access@southsounddance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214039Z
CREATED:20260603T213923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T214039Z
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SUMMARY:Dollhouses and the Mighty Power of Miniatures
DESCRIPTION:Miniatures serve a wide variety of functions across the world\, but one common theme is their ability to spark imagination\, improve mood\, and provide comfort—especially during difficult and uncertain times. \nIn this talk\, explore the surprising and inspiring history of miniatures. See how people have demonstrated astonishing creativity and resourcefulness in tiny scale during wars\, economic disasters\, and pandemics. Author Elise Hooper will share how restoring a dollhouse that has been in her family for five generations helped her connect with her own history and view the world as one filled with possibility. \nSpeaker Bio:\nA former journalist\, Elise Hooper is the author of five novels centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her debut novel\, The Other Alcott\, was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Her newest book\, The Library of Lost Dollhouses\, was inspired by a dollhouse that’s been in her family for five generations. \nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/dollhouses-and-the-mighty-power-of-miniatures/
LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library\, 313 8th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161725Z
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SUMMARY:Elvis '56: The Story Behind the King's Rise
DESCRIPTION:Actor Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) presents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upbringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on his journey towards December 4th\, 1956.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/elvis-56-the-story-behind-the-kings-rise/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260703T190328Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T190328Z
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SUMMARY:24th Annual TCC Juried Art Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate local art and artists at Tacoma Community College’s 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition\, June 30 – Aug. 20\, 2026.\n\nMeet the artists at the exhibition reception\, 4-6 p.m. July 16. This exhibition also features a memorial display of work by two sculptors who had long-standing affiliations with the college\, Rowena Forde and Jeanette Otis.\nAbout The Gallery\nThe Gallery is located in Building 4 at Tacoma Community College. Visitor parking is available in nearby Lot G. Free admission. Summer hours are Tuesday – Thursday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nUpcoming Events\nFind upcoming Book Club selections and Salon disucssion topics on the Art Gallery web page.\n\nArt History Book Club: July 8\, noon – 1 p.m.\n\nSalon Discussion: July 15\, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/24th-annual-tcc-juried-art-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:The Gallery at Tacoma Community College\, 6501 South 19th Street\, Tacoma\, 98466
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Community College":MAILTO:rpayne@tacomacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161604Z
CREATED:20260704T161601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161604Z
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SUMMARY:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity
DESCRIPTION:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE\n\nJoin the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have shaped\, and continue to shape\, life along Washington’s waterways. Through storytelling\, performance\, and conversation\, we’ll reflect on how living on the water has influenced who we are as Washingtonians. Together\, we’ll also explore how these histories and traditions are preserved\, shared across communities\, and knit into a shared sense of place.\n\nImage credit: Edmonds Waterfront by David Demarest.\n\nAbout the “We the People Lecture Series”\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” takes place on “Third Thursday” evenings when Washington State History Museum admission is free. The series invites everyone to explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and how that identity connects to the nation’s founding ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness. Each session will look at this idea from different perspectives\, helping us see the many ways people understand and experience Washington’s story. The series will team up with local cultural groups\, historical and heritage organizations\, Tribal museums\, and educators to encourage community participation and highlight the importance of sharing history. Programs will include a mix of talks\, demonstrations\, trivia\, and performances that combine learning with fun\, offering something for everyone to enjoy.\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” is a part of Washington State’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about how to get involved at: www.America250WA.org.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/shaped-by-sea-and-story-exploring-washingtons-maritime-identity/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161456Z
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SUMMARY:Read the Park
DESCRIPTION:A community literacy and storytelling event designed to bring families and residents together for shared reading\, poetry\, oral history\, and cultural storytelling. This event fosters a love of literacy while creating space for stories that reflect the lived experiences of the community. \n\n Activities Include: community book readings\, youth literacy activities\, poetry and spoken word\, cultural storytelling\, and educational interpretation of Black pioneer history in Olympia. \n\n  
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/read-the-park/
LOCATION:Rebecca Howard Park\, 911 Adams St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182838Z
CREATED:20260707T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T182838Z
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SUMMARY:Shelton Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Shelton Art Walk on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\, from 12–6 PM in historic downtown Shelton.\n\nPresented by the Shelton Creative District\, this free\, all-ages event celebrates the artists\, makers\, performers\, businesses\, and community members who make Shelton a vibrant place to live and create. Explore exhibitions\, installations\, demonstrations\, and performances throughout downtown as participating businesses transform into galleries and creative spaces for the day.\nVisit the Art Market on Cota Street featuring artists\, makers\, vendors\, food trucks\, live music\, hands-on activities\, and more. Whether you’re an art lover\, collector\, family\, or curious explorer\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.\n\n2026 Theme: FROLIC!\n\nThis year’s theme draws inspiration from the spirited gatherings of the Olympus Manor artist colony on Hood Canal during the 1920s. Led by artist and teacher Orre Nobles\, artists\, writers\, and creatives gathered for imaginative events known as the “Kit-Kat Frolics\,” celebrations of creativity\, playfulness\, experimentation\, and artistic exchange. FROLIC! invites us to embrace curiosity\, joy\, and the creative spirit that brings communities together.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public.\n\nSaturday\, July 25\, 202612–6 PMDowntown Shelton\, WA\n\nFor more information\, visit SheltonArtWalk.com.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/shelton-art-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown Shelton\, Shelton\, 98584
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shelton Creative District":MAILTO:info@sheltoncreativedistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161324Z
CREATED:20260702T151727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161324Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Layers: Women's Undergarments and How They've Shaped Ladies' Liberties
DESCRIPTION:Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty\, femininity\, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today\, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment.\n\nIn this talk\, explore how comfort\, freedom\, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask why there were so many people throughout history who had their panties in a bunch over the drawers in women’s drawers. And we pull back the layers of satin and silk to see how the evolution of women’s underwear parallels our ongoing struggle for gender equality.\n\nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau.\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\nDiane Johnston is a theatrical costume designer who has spent the past 35 years creating costumes for a variety of productions throughout the region. She holds an MFA in costume design and is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/hidden-layers-womens-undergarments-and-how-theyve-shaped-ladies-liberties/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163152Z
CREATED:20260506T163149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T163152Z
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SUMMARY:Nice Work...If You Can Get It
DESCRIPTION:Nice Work…If You Can Get It\nMusic and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin\nBook by Joe Dipietro\nCorbet Theatre\, Centralia College\nMay 8-17\nFeaturing the famous Gershwin tunes\, “Fascinating Rhythm”\, “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off”\, and “Someone To Watch Over Me”\, Nice Work If You Can Get It is a zany musical comedy poking fun at the Prohibition era\, its wealthy tee totaling socialites and the wiley bootleggers running rum to gin joints.\nAdults $15/ Students/Seniors $12
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/nice-work-if-you-can-get-it/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Centralia College\, Corbet Theatre\, 715 West Pear Street\, Centralia\, WA\, 98531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centralia College Theatre":MAILTO:emmy.kreilkamp@centralia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T150551Z
CREATED:20260624T150545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T150551Z
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SUMMARY:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving
DESCRIPTION:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 2:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE with registration\nJoin us for a conversation with six Indigenous weavers from across the Pacific Northwest\, exploring the art of weaving and its cultural significance.\n\nWeaving is a foundational art form among Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest\, both connecting tribes through shared traditions and expressing each tribe’s distinct practices. This program brings together artists representing multiple Tribal Nations to discuss their work\, materials\, and the meaning of each woven piece.\n\nParticipating weavers are alumni of the Heritage Arts Apprenticeship program\, where they spent a year training with master weavers. Together\, they will share insights into techniques such as cedar bark and Raven’s Tail wool weaving\, while reflecting on the intergenerational knowledge and community that sustain these traditions.\n\nParticipants:\n\n 	Donna McNeil (Samish)\, Master cedar weaver\n 	Sia Aronica (Yakama)\, Apprentice weaver\n 	Janine Bufi (Samish)\, Apprentice weaver\n 	Janice Jainga-Lonergan (Tsimshian)\, Master Raven’s Tail weaver\n 	Dawn Davis\, Apprentice Raven’s Tail weaver\n 	Ashley Schmidt\, Apprentice Raven’s Tail weaver\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a nationwide initiative of community-driven programs exploring 250 years of American cultural life and imagining a shared future. The series is presented by humanities councils across the U.S. in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage\, and complements the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.\nThis program is presented by:\n\nHumanities Washington opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. Founded in 1973\, Humanities Washington is our state’s flagship nonprofit for public humanities programming and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.\n\n\n\nWACultures’ Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program supports a master artist and an apprentice in preserving cultural traditions important to their community. WACultures also promotes cultural traditions and tradition bearers through research and publications. From people who’ve existed here since time immemorial to diverse newcomers\, WACultures recognizes the diverse spectrum that makes Washington a unique cultural landscape. WACultures is the NEA state folklife partner for folk and traditional arts\, presented by Humanities Washington and ArtsWA.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/by-the-people-traditions-in-dialogue-indigenous-pacific-northwest-weaving/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T215139Z
CREATED:20260626T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T215139Z
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SUMMARY:Harlequin's 2027 Season Announcement Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 1 for Harlequin’s Annual Gala & 2027 Season Announcement! Doors open at 6PM at Altitude15\, with the Season Announcement at the State Theater at 7:30pm.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/harlequins-2027-season-announcement-gala/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231946Z
CREATED:20260611T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T231946Z
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SUMMARY:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival at The Washington State History Museum\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and Museum of Glass\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\n\nFREE\n\nJoin us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community festival features live music\, art exhibitions\, a fashion show\, artisan vendors\, interactive activities\, food\, and complimentary museum admission. Don’t miss this summertime celebration of Native arts and culture! IN THE SPIRIT is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museum\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Museum of Glass.\n\nThis program is supported in part by the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission.\n\nSchedule of Events\n\nLive Performances\n\n11:00 AM – Connie McCloud (Puyallup) – at Washington State History Museum \n\n11:15 AM – Alaska Kuteeyaa Dancers (Tlingit\, Haida\, Tsimshian\, Aleut\, Muckleshoot\, and Quileute) at Washington State History Museum \n\n12:15 PM – Rona Yellow Robe (Chippewa Cree Tribe) at Washington State History Museum\n\n1:30 PM – Leotie (Cherokee) at Washington State History Museum\n\n2:45 PM – 1876 (Northern Cheyenne & Blackfeet) at Washington State History Museum\n\n4:00 PM – LOZEN (Puyallup) at Washington State History Museum 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/21st-annual-in-the-spirit-arts-market-northwest-native-festival/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161220Z
CREATED:20260512T234251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161220Z
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SUMMARY:Stories in the Park\, Stories in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Stories in the Park\, Stories in the Dark\, a free evening of storytelling under the trees at Squaxin Park\, August 8\, 2026. The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling with a lineup of lighthearted\, humorous folktales and end with spooky stories as the sunlight fades. Meet us at the East Grove Shelter\, just behind the Rose Garden\, from 7 to 9 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, flashlights\, snacks\, and friends. Follow the hot pink signs once you arrive at 2600 East Bay Drive NE. Admission is free\, and donations are welcome to support the storytellers who keep this tradition alive.\n\nTo learn more about the South Sound Story Guild and future events\, find us at www.southsoundstory.org.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/stories-in-the-park-stories-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Squaxin Park\, 2600 E Bay Dr NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T174455Z
CREATED:20260706T174428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T174455Z
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SUMMARY:The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang
DESCRIPTION:Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang.  Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975.  During this highly creative time for Lennon\, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable\, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on display and available for purchase at The Artists Gallery in Olympia\, WA\, 625 Black Lake Blvd SW\, Olympia\, WA (in the Capital Mall) on Tuesday\, August 11 & Wednesday\, August 12. All works are available to purchase – See John Lennon as May saw him!\n\nMay Pang will be in attendance at The Artists Gallery both days\, meeting customers and telling stories behind these amazing limited-edition photographs for sale of John Lennon.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-lost-weekend-the-photography-of-may-pang/2026-08-11/1/
LOCATION:The Artists’ gallery\, 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Artists' Gallery":MAILTO:info@theartistsgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161144Z
CREATED:20260704T161137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161144Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Release: Menagerie
DESCRIPTION:Menagerie’s book launch party kicks off at Browsers Bookshop on August 28\, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Attendees can expect a theatrical soundscape performance directed by Austin Barnett\, featuring five Olympian actors including Christine Goode and Deane Shellman. The event will be wrapped up with a post-performance Q&A between editor Jonah Barnett and author Cecilia Meade. Local art featured in the book will also be on display all of August leading up to the event in the bookshop’s upstairs Gallery.\n\nThe culmination of twelve years of work\, Menagerie is the final form of a project that began in 2014. A collection of loss\, these five tales run the gamut of what we lose at our darkest hour. Friendships. Loved ones. Dreams. Our sense of self. Ten authors and artists come together to produce a fantastical collection of lost things.\n\nCountershade Press is a new\, queer indie publisher founded by husbands Jonah and Austin Barnett. The press specializes in queer fantastical fiction from the Pacific Northwest. Based in Olympia\, the press brings together Jonah’s background in queer writing\, filmmaking\, publishing\, and arts stewardship along with Austin’s experience in theater\, arts education\, and community leadership. The goal of Countershade is to keep imaginative queer literature alive and thriving while fostering meaningful\, collaborative relationships with queer PNW creatives.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/queer-book-release-menagerie/
LOCATION:Browsers Bookshop\, 107 Capitol Way N\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T154659Z
CREATED:20260707T154646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154659Z
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SUMMARY:God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special returns this December! God\, dressed in an all new holiday power suit\, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule\, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice\, to holiday foods\, Christmas carols\, Star Wars\, the true story of the Nativity\, and even Tiny Tim!\n\nThis show blends together the nostalgia of holidays gone by\, a hilarious and laugh-out-loud look at the holidays of today and a heartwarming and perfectly sweet peek at holidays yet to come! This Christmas Special is an absolute must see! You will never look at Egg Nog the same way again!\n\nPurchase tickets now as part of your Washington Center 26/27 subscription. Individual tickets go on sale at noon July 16\, 2026.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/god-is-a-scottish-drag-queen-a-christmas-special/
LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,Dance,Film,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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