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  • Red Riding Hood, a Holiday Panto

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

    Red Riding Hood: A Holiday Panto By Vince Brady Directed by Helen Marion-Rowe The perfect annual tradition returns this season with Red Riding Hood: a Holiday Panto! Turning everything topsy-turvy with new songs and old jokes, our very own spin on the story of a gal and her scarlet cloak will be a highlight of ...

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    $21 – $47
  • The Snow Queen

    Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

    THE SNOW QUEEN By Hans Christian Anderson Adapted by Emily McHugh First produced at The Olympia Family Theater As a co-production with String and Shadow Puppet Theater Directed by Jordan Richards A magical adventure for all ages! The Snow Queen is a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, brought to life ...

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  • EAT THE RICH: A Queer NYE Pride Celebration

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    This New Year's Eve, leave basic behind and step into a night of unapologetic queer extravagance. EAT THE RICH is not just a party—it's a revolutionary toast to queer joy, chosen family, and the fabulous future we demand.   Sink your teeth into a full-course experience featuring: A decadent dinner Dazzling drag performances Gut-busting queer ...

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  • Watch Fern Paint

    Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center 203 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    This is an opportunity to view artist Fern Tallos at work while they paint a mural in the museum. This mural will be the backdrop for a new exhibit all about Olympia’s history. Learn about mural painting by watching it in progress, and get a sneak preview of our upcoming exhibit. We need to prepare ...

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    Free
  • New Year, New Vibes! A Celebration of Life, Wellness & Community

    Funeral Alternatives of Washington 455 North Street SE, Tumwater

    Step into 2026 with a renewed sense of possibility. New Year, New Vibes! A Celebration of Life, Wellness & Community was created in the spirit of connection, renewal, and discovering what truly makes you feel alive. In a world that often pulls us in a thousand directions, this event invites you to pause and reconnect with ...

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    Free
  • International Guitar Night

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

    International Guitar Night brings us four artists: An award-winning Vietnamese classical guitarist, a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy from Russia, a Brazilian guitarist who fuses the fire of the Flamenco guitar and the percussive rhythms of Latin America and one of the leading ukulele players in the world! Experience a night of string mastery as four ...

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    $33 – $75