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  • Seattle International Comedy Competition

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year’s talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, ...

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    $31
  • Cranberry Saucy 2 – Not your Grandmas Christmas Show

    Farrelli's Pizza - Yelm, WA 813 Yelm Ave W., Yelm

    SRO is back for a 2nd year of Holiday Merriment and Mischief at Farrelli's Pizza in Yelm. Your ticket includes a delicious 3 course meal you chose - including dessert - and the Delightful Cranberry Saucy Show. Recommended age 17+. Expect a little naughty and a whole lot of nice!! This isn't your grandma's holiday ...

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    $70
  • God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special

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

    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 ...

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    $33 – $74
  • HALLMARKED at Tacoma Little Theatre

    HALLMARKED at Tacoma Little Theatre
    Tacoma Little Theatre 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    It seems everyone on the planet is obsessed with Hallmark movies. Everyone except Julie. She had her heart stomped on once and it will not happen again. No way. No how. Not even in Idyllic, Vermont. She refuses to be ‘Hallmarked’! Oh, no! Who’s the guy in the plaid flannel? Packed with fabulous new pop ...

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    $12 – $33
  • Come and Play Improv Comedy Jam with The Fakers Dozen!

    New Traditions Cafe & Fair Trade Gallery 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Olympia's very own improv comedy troupe, The Fakers' Dozen, are hosting a monthly event where you can come, dip your toes playing some improv games with us, and laugh our butts off together! 😆😂 We'll begin the evening by playing a game together to introduce each other, sharing an improv skill to build on during ...

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    $5
  • International Guitar Night

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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.

    $34 – $78
  • The Ultimate Throwback Party: Dwayne Gretzky Live at the Center

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    For 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has been North America’s greatest party band — built entirely on the strength of their live show. With a repertoire of over 800 songs spanning the classic rock and pop hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s, they perform these beloved anthems with a precision and passion not seen since ...

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    $38
  • Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    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 ...

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    $19 – $41
  • Ladies of Laughter

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Ladies of Laughter is back by popular demand! Grab your friends and come enjoy a hilarious night out! Performers will be announced later this year! Three incredible women. One legendary stage. Ladies of Laughter returns featuring Mia Jackson, whose comedy career spans writing for Hulu and BET+, voiceover work on VH1, and stand-up specials on ...

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    $32
  • BATSU!

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Inspired by Japan’s infamous batsu game (罰ゲーム, “punishment game”), four fearless comedians face off in improv challenges where failure means hilarious punishment – from shocking surprises to paintball splatters -all with the audience deciding their fate. Hosted by Japanese TV star Brian “Bu-Chan” Walters, BATSU! blends the spectacle of Japanese variety shows with the unpredictability ...

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    $45 – $60