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Dance
Olympia Funk Festival – Funk OFF!
Join us for the inaugural Olympia Funk Festival - Funk OFF! - three days of electrifying funk music, non-stop dancing, and pure celebration from February 2nd to 4th, 2024. Hosted by the PARC Foundation of Thurston County and sponsored by awesome local businesses and nonprofits, this unforgettable event will transform two of Olympia's most historic venues, the ...
Bottoms Up! A Cheeky Valentine’s Spectacular
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaSaturday, February 10th Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, comedy, and sultry entertainment in celebration of love, lust, and everything in between at the beautiful Washington Center Main Stage in Olympia WA. Whether you're drinking to remember, or drinking to forget, our Valentine's Day burlesque and aerial spectacular promises an evening filled with ...
Creativity Salons hosted by Window Seat Media, monthly
The Liberation Collective, YWCA Friendship Hall 220 Union Ave SE, OlympiaCome learn from and with other artists. Work on a creative project, build skills in your chosen artistic practice and gain insight from other creatives during your process. Window Seat Media is hosting a space to support community members engaging in creativity. Bring a storytelling project in your chosen medium that you want to work ...
STOMP
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesSTOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps ...
Dancing to the Music of the Forest
2707 Conger Ave NW Olympia, WA 2707 Conger Ave NW, OlympiaJoin us for an evening of learning through dance, music, and film where you'll actually hear the trees sing! In this exciting multimedia dance performance and educational event, you'll hear biofeedback from trees translated into musical notes, explore the mycelial networks that make up our forests, and learn about local efforts to protect Legacy Forests--all ...
Lacey Cultural Celebration
Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesLacey Cultural Celebration Saturday, March 9, 10am-6pm Saint Martin’s University Savor the sights & sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Join us as we celebrate the heritage and cultures of our community at this FREE Festival. This year will be bigger than ever as we bring the world to you! Enjoy music and dance ...
Creativity Salons hosted by Window Seat Media, monthly
The Liberation Collective, YWCA Friendship Hall 220 Union Ave SE, OlympiaCome learn from and with other artists. Work on a creative project, build skills in your chosen artistic practice and gain insight from other creatives during your process. Window Seat Media is hosting a space to support community members engaging in creativity. Bring a storytelling project in your chosen medium that you want to work ...
Becoming Burlesque – Freshly Popped
cryptatropa bar 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, WA, United StatesSaturday March 23rd come cheer on the newest batch of burlesque babes brought to you by seasoned performers Valerie Veils and Dulce! 2 Shows Doors 6pm. Show 6:30pm Doors 8:30pm. Show 9pm $15 Seated. $12 Standing Room Only Cryptatropa Bar Olympia! 21+
Éireann – A Taste of Ireland
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WATold through Irish music and dance, A TASTE OF IRELAND explores magical tales spanning generations of Irish storytelling and culture. This world class show features World, All Ireland & National Champion Irish dancers, and musicians from around the globe performing unique music and dance that reflects the story that is Ireland.
First Date, the Musical
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesFirst Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...
First Date, the Musical
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesFirst Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...
First Date, the Musical
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesFirst Date, the Musical by Austin Winsberg Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner Directed by Jeanette Sanchez March 29 – April 21, 2024 When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal ...