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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

  • Movie Night at Lacey Library: The Last Unicorn (G)

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    The Last Unicorn Rated G ‧ 1982 ‧ Fantasy/Family ‧ 1h 32m In this animated musical, the villainous King Haggard (Christopher Lee) plots to destroy all the world's unicorns. When a young unicorn (Mia Farrow) learns that she's in danger and that she may soon be the last of her kind, she leaves the safety of ...

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    Free

  • Olympia Spring Arts Walk Registration

    downtown olympia Downtown Olympia at 5th Avenue and Washington Street, Olympia

    Sign up online by January 31 and join us on April 24 and 25 in presenting Olympia Spring Arts Walk—a vibrant celebration of creativity featuring the Luminary Procession and the iconic Procession of the Species, brought to life by Earthbound Productions. Artists of all artforms: Participate with a showcase of your creativity by connecting with ...

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    $38 – $63

  • 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

  • Movie Night at Lacey Library: Punch-Drunk Love (R)

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Cult classics. Cool vibes. Free popcorn.           Join us for a season of beloved cult films, offbeat adventures, and endlessly quotable moments. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obsession, first Thursday movie nights at the library are all about film, fun, and community. Come solo, bring a friend, ...

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    Free

  • Comedy Underground

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    One night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers. Ages 18+.

    $31

  • Black Box Jazz: Francesco Crosara

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

    Francesco Crosara is a Seattle-based, Italian-born jazz pianist & composer who is making a significant impact on the jazz scene with a passion for creating and sharing innovative and soulful music.

    $34 – $51

  • Movie Night at Lacey Library: Whale Rider (PG-13)

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Whale Rider PG-13 ‧ 2002 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 41m Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists ...

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    Free

  • Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope

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

    March 27 at the Washington Center - Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope! Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo explores how creativity can be a catalyst for connection, storytelling, and meaningful change.

    $33 – $70

  • The Painted Screen – The Curious World Of Hieronymous Bosch

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Experience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a new monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how we see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit...journeys of color, passion, and imagination told through the power of film. The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch  ...

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    Free

  • The Wailin’ Jennys

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

    The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression and together they have grown into one of today’s most beloved acts on the international folk-roots scene. The ...

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    $50 – $99