Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS’ Editor for review and approval.
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Runway Revolution 2026
Faith Lutheran Community Center 7075 Pacific Ave SE, LaceyThurston County Inclusion presents our 3rd Annual RUNWAY REVOLUTION! A runway show where fashion meets inclusivity in a dazzling display of talent and diversity. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a Garden theme that celebrates individuality. Community models will proudly walk the runway, showcasing their unique style and ...
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Queerotica
millersylvania 12245 Tilley Road S, Olympia, WA, United StatesQueerotica Camp is combining forces with the Health & Wellness Fair to have a sleep over camp at Millersylvania State Park Retreat Center. Queerotica Camp is an artful kink positive space for the LGBTQIA+ Community where they have exploratory and educational workshops, skill share, entertainment, art, connection, fun and games. There are 50 spots available ...
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A Glimpse into Animal Intelligence (AI)
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesDiscover this intriguing and overlooked form of "AI." Animal Intelligence is a new field opening our understanding of animal consciousness, interactions and our interconnections with the natural world. Join Pam McClusky, a senior curator at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), for an engaging presentation and conversation that highlights her research and how it led to ...
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Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition Reception
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, TacomaExperience the incredible creativity and skill of Washington’s community and technical college art faculty at the first Washington State Community Colleges Art Faculty Exhibition, March 31 – April 24, 2026 at Tacoma Community College. Meet the artists at the April 9 reception, 4-7 p.m. in the TCC Building 4 Art Gallery. As with the state-wide ...
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The Vanguard Generation: African American Artists, 1880-1918 with Daniel E. Atkinson
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDiscover the remarkable first generation of African American artists and performers whose contributions helped shape popular culture. Active after the Civil War and before World War I, many of these artists were the first in their families to be born out of bondage or to attend college—overcoming tremendous hardship in defiance of Jim Crow laws. ...
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