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  • The Luna Sisters of Element – Theater for all ages!

    Goodnight Moon! The Musical! – Theater for All Ages
    Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

    Written by Olivia Salazar de Breaux & Katherine Trahan, written as a prequel to the book The Sisters of Element by O. Salazar de Breaux. Directed by Angel Ramirez with original music by Anjali Silva Marron and special song by O. Salazar de Breaux! This brand new play brings elemental magic to the stage in ...

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  • Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance

    Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
    The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, Olympia

     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! 

    $8 – $85

  • Sensory Friendly Dance Ages 10-13

    Sensory Friendly Parent Toddler Dance Class
    Jacob Smith House 4500 Intelco Loop S, Lacey

    This specialized recreation class is designed for children developmentally ages 10-13 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum. We provide a nurturing space for creative dance that fosters motor skills, self expression, and mind-body connection. Supported with props from sensory toolhouse LLC. Together we will explore creative movement, concept based games, and movement elements ...

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    $85

  • South Sound Choreographers Showcase

    South Sound Choreographers Showcase
    Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    The first ever South Sound Choreographers showcase is hitting Olympia's historical Capital Theater on November 7th and 8th. This event will showcase contemporary dance works by local choreographers, co-produced by Sydney Blanchard Artistic Director of Moving Parts Dance Company and freelance artist Alice Grendon of Growing Wildhearted//DanCEthropocene. Thurston County is blessed with many dance studios offering ...

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    $23

  • Come From Away

    Come From Away
    Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Timberline High School Theatre is proud to present its 2026 Fall musical, Come From Away. Come From Away tells the inspiring story of the town of Gander, Newfoundland where 38 planes were diverted on September 11, 2001. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Show dates run November 12-14, and 19-21, 2026.

    $10 – $12

  • Studio West Dance Theatre Presents: The Nutcracker

    Studio West Dance Theatre Presents: The Nutcracker
    512 Washinton St SE Olympia WA 98501 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    Join Clara and the Stahlbaum family as we kick off the holidays over Thanksgiving weekend with Studio West Dance Theatre’s spectacular Nutcracker at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts! Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey to the enchanting Sugar Plum Kingdom where you'll witness magical dances spring to life. With professional sets, exquisite ...

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  • 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

  • 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