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SUMMARY:Books by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:A Seaside Celebration to Benefit the South Sound Reading Foundation. Our annual unique literacy-themed gala features award-winning author speaker\, live music\, delicious food and signature cocktails\, ‘A Chance to Cherish’ silent auction\, a gorgeous Panowicz raffle\, the famous Punch Wall\, Blind Date With a Book\, and more!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/books-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Olympia Country and Golf Club\, 3636 Country Club Road NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Food,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Reading Foundation":MAILTO:read2me@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:StoryOly Grand Slam
DESCRIPTION:What: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam\nWhen: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nTime:     Door at 6pm\n               Show at 7pm\nWhere: Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA\nTickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office.\nYou Can at the DOOR\, no one turned away night of event!\n\n STORYOLY GRAND SLAM\n\nDetails:\nThis is the culminating event of StoryOly\, the season finale!\nEvery month (Nov- Aug) people gather and listen to personal stories\, true stories from life\, told by their fellow community members at the monthly StoryOly Storytelling Slam. At each storytelling slam (contest) a winner is chosen based on their excellent storytelling skills. Now – those selected monthly winners will compete with each other for the StoryOly Grand Slam Title! And a sizeable Cash Prize!\n\nHosted by local storyteller Elizabeth Lord.\nThree local celebrity judges will choose the Grand Slam Champion. This year’s judges are former Olympia mayor Cheryl Selby\, Oly Arts publisher/actor John Serembe\, and Window Seat Media folklorist/oral historian Elaine Vradenburgh.\nLive music opens and closes the night with Moon Scooter (A local four-piece funk combo).\nIf you are a fan of The Moth Radio Show this is the event for you!\n\nA portion of the Door proceeds will benefit The Downtown Olympia Creative District. DOCD | Downtown Olympia Creative District\n\nCash Only bar upstairs provided by Olympia Film Society.\nThe best of the Olympia best will tell stories this night! Join Us!\n\nMore info:\nContact Elizabeth Lord\, 360-250-2721\nwww.storyoly.com
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/storyoly-grand-slam/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="StoryOly":MAILTO:amyorca@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nCentered 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 fifteen days\, from collections of fifteen meaningful objects to explorations of the number itself the exhibition offers unique interpretations of this anniversary theme. 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/2026-puget-sound-book-artists-annual-members-exhibition/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound Book Artists":MAILTO:aelizabeth.storey@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T110000
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SUMMARY:Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell
DESCRIPTION:Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nAdmission is included with advance registration or general admission. \nChildren aged 5 and under are always free!\nHot Wheels\, LEGOs\, and stuffed animals are among today’s favorite show-and-tell treasures—but what were children’s favorite toys long ago? Bring your favorite toy and join us for an interactive show-and-tell as we explore toys from the past. Participants will compare their favorite show-and-tell items with favorites from the past and create a historic toy to take home.\n\nSeymour’s Kids Club is a series of interactive\, educational family programs designed to introduce children (ages 4 to 10) to the history and culture of Washington State and to spark curiosity.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/seymours-kids-club-show-and-tell/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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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:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T210000
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SUMMARY:Reading the World: A Panel on Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 14th\, in the Worthington Conference Center.\nFree and open to the public. \nSponsored by Oly Fed\n\nIn this evening presentation\, which is free and open to the public\, three award-winning translators will discuss the pleasures and challenges of translating texts into English. How does a translator convey a work of literature from one language and culture into another? What is the process that brings us voices and stories from around the world? Each panelist works from a different language and specializes in a different genre—fiction\, nonfiction and poetry. The panel will be followed by audience Q&A and a book-signing\, with books by all of the translators available for purchase on site.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/reading-the-world-a-panel-on-literary-translation/
LOCATION:Saint Martin’s University\, 5300 Pacific Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Equal parts cabaret\, comedy\, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian\, producer\, actor\, writer\, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor\, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning\, The Washington Post\, CNN\, NPR\, and Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a Grammy® nomination\, and his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast to coast. Come experience the musical comedy event of the season — and remember what it feels like to really\, truly laugh.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/randy-rainbow-national-freakin-treasure/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,Film,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202853Z
CREATED:20260806T214504Z
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SUMMARY:Write in the Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Write in the Harbor\, the annual regional writer’s conference held at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor Campus!\n\nFeaturing Keynote Speaker Suzanne Morrison\, this year’s conference theme is “Shaping the Narrative.”\n\nAn early bird rate is available through Sept. 18\, and a discounted rate is available for students with current Washington State college ID.\n\nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/write-in-the-harbor/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus\, 3993 Hunt Street Northwest\, Gig Harbor\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Community College":MAILTO:rpayne@tacomacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T154000
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CREATED:20260810T170441Z
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SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging times\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this tradition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failures might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\, a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become friends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighbors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessible experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Interpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are part of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.)\n\nThere are four performances of this production:\n\nThursday\, Nov. 5 at 7:30 pm\n\nFriday\, Nov. 6 at 7:30 pm\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 7 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm\n\nTickets available at washingtoncenter.org or by calling the Box Office at 3360-753-8586.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/fdrs-very-happy-hour/2026-11-07/1/
LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box\, 512 Washington Street SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Film,Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270131T190000
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SUMMARY:International Guitar Night
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a French classical virtuoso\, an Italian YouTube rock phenomenon\, a Hawaiian Slack Key master\, and an Australian blues powerhouse share one stage? You get International Guitar Night — a celebration of the guitar’s breathtaking range featuring Roxane Elfasci\, Luca Stricagnoli\, Jim Kimo West\, and Minnie Marks.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/international-guitar-night/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,Film,Music,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T201534Z
CREATED:20260825T134409Z
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SUMMARY:Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
DESCRIPTION:You know how the race ended — but the story was just beginning. Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen picks up a decade after the finish line\, where Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare are now fathers navigating a world of smartphones and video games. When Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare disappear into unexpected territory\, their fathers must set aside a lifetime of rivalry and join forces. Told through Lightwire Theater’s signature electroluminescent puppetry and a soundtrack ranging from classical to pop\, this visually stunning production transforms a timeless fable into a poignant reflection on connection\, parenthood\, and what it really means to win. A spectacular family experience you won’t want to miss.\n\nThere will be a post-show Q&A and behind the scene’s look at the L-wire technology used by the performers.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/lightwire-theaters-the-adventures-of-tortoise-and-hare/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,Dance,Film,Music,Theater,Visual Arts
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