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Film
OlyFilm 10th Anniversary Retrospective Celebration
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesOlyFilm, an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit, celebrates ten years of supporting local independent filmmakers with a retrospective of its past work. Q&A to follow with the filmmakers. OlyFilm's mission is to support independent filmmaking and to promote women and BIPOC filmmakers in the South Sound. OlyFilm has produced the Intertribal Youth Film Project and opportunities for local Girl Scout ...
Movie Night: “Born in Flames”
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us at the library for this special presentation of the landmark film Born in Flames, which celebrates its 40th anniversary the week of this screening. Set in an alternate socialist democratic United States, Born in Flames delves into anti-racism, feminism, and political upheaval. Director Lizzie Borden made the film over the course of five ...
OFS Presents: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – AT MIDNIGHT! Featuring Riff Raff’s Street Rats
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Capitol Theater with live shadowcast by Riff Raff's Street Rats and audience participation! Patrons are encouraged to engage with the film by dressing up and purchasing prop bags for audience participation. Sorry, no outside props are allowed. Come be a part of the longest-running midnight movie ...
Movie and Live Music With David Lee Joyner
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesMusic Enthusiasts Invited to Special Event to Benefit Olympia Jazz Central & Explore David Lee Joyner's Musical Career This will be a fundraiser for Olympia Jazz Central (OJC) to bring back live jazz back to the community Music enthusiasts are invited to a one-of-kind-event to explore the many musical facets of composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist musician, ...
Auditions: TCMedia “Live at 5” TV Sketch Show
Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) announces its search for community members to participate in ‘Live at 5’ collaborative community variety show in partnership with Olympia Film Collective (OlyFilm.) The first round of auditions for Live at Five will be Saturday, March 25th from 12-4 pm. There will be another opportunity to audition on Saturday, April 22nd ...
Silent Movie: a Buster Keaton Collection
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesExperience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard! Celebrate the Centennial year of these classic Buster Keaton films: The Balloonatic, The Love Nest, and Our Hospitality. Our own house organist, the world-class theater organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on our historic 1924 musical treasure: The ...
Film Screening: Which Way Home
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us in partnership with Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance for a special after-hours screening of past Academy Award Nominee, still relevant today, Which Way Home. A powerful documentary following a group of unaccompanied children as they make the journey across Mexico in hopes of crossing the border into the United States. Film introduced by Olympia immigration ...
THE THING: POST-FILM Q&A W/ KEITH DAVID
OFS proudly presents a special screening of John Carpenter's sci-fi/horror classic, The Thing, followed by a Q&A session with Keith David. First 50 attendees through the door will receive a special limited edition poster signed by the actor. About Keith David: Keith David is a classically trained, multiple Emmy award winning actor. He stars, alongside ...
Frozen II Sing-Along
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WAJoin us for a Frozen II sing-along and costume contest! Belt out "Into The Unknown" and "Show Yourself" with Elsa. Experience the movie on our big screen and join Elsa, Ana and friends on their dangerous and remarkable journey. Local host Lauren O’Neill is back to warm up the audience and lead our costume contest.
Silent Movie: Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WAThe first motion picture ever to have a Hollywood premiere, Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s. Our own house organist, the world-class theater organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on our historic 1924 musical treasure: The Mighty Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ. Experience ...
Free Movie: “Miracle Mile” @ The Capitol Theater
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesStarting April 15th, TRL cardholders can visit the Olympia or West Olympia library to pick up free tickets to the May 5th screening of "Miracle Mile" at the historic Capitol Theater. After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met Julie, the girl of his dreams. But before they have a chance to go on ...
InGenius! Gallery & Boutique Two-Years-in-Business Celebration!
InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery & Boutique 207 1st Street South, Yelm, WA, United StatesHelp us celebrate InGenius! turning two years old AND being nominated for the Thurston Economic Development Council's Economic Courage Award! On Saturday July 29th starting at 2:00, we'll have all the artists and artisans we can round up for demonstrations and other fun. Starting at 6 PM outside in our greenspace by the skate park, ...