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  • LoveOly Music in the Park 2026

    LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
    Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 more

    The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza. Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic ...

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  • Rushadicus the Cello Goblin

    Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
    Rhythms Coffee 210 4th Ave W, Olympia, OR, United States

    Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin returns to Rhythms Coffee! Two shows - 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) & 9pm (doors at 8:30pm). Ticket price includes $5 drink ticket. Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textural ...

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    $25

  • Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival and Tugboat Races

    Downtown Olympia Waterfront 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia

    The Olympia Harbor Days Festival, a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend, is an award winning free and family friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in the bay. Festival attendees will enjoy great food, great music, great ...

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    Free

  • Auditions for Capital City Chorus of Olympia

    Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Capital City Chorus of Olympia welcomes new singers to join our community chorus. You don't need to prepare anything, just yourself. We have people of all skill levels and experience auditioning. Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave., Olympia.

  • ISM Festival

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

    ISM Festival is a 3 day experimental music / visual / movement / film / performance-art event. It features 80+ performances in 7 venues across Downtown Olympia. ISM was created to catalyze the inventive, experimental performance art that Olympia has historically been known for (worldwide). Some venues are free. Tickets start at $15. All performances ...

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  • Books by the Bay

    Olympia Country and Golf Club 3636 Country Club Road NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    A Seaside Celebration to Benefit the South Sound Reading Foundation. Our annual unique literacy-themed gala features award-winning author speaker, live music, delicious food and signature cocktails, 'A Chance to Cherish' silent auction, a gorgeous Panowicz raffle, the famous Punch Wall, Blind Date With a Book, and more!

    $100

  • Auditions for Variety Show

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show! NOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions. We are seeking dancers, singers, clowns, puppeteers, comics, sketch artists, strongmen/women, freaks, burlesque performers, acrobats, and ___________ plus anything else you can think ...

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  • Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, The ...

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    $63 – $115

  • FDR’s Very Happy Hour

    FDR’s Very Happy Hour
    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis, laugh, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging times, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this tradition for ...

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    $49 – $81

  • Tellebration, a Storytelling Presentation!

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join us for an evening of captivating tales featuring local storytellers from the South Sound Story Guild. This community favorite features a wide array of stories to touch your heart and spark imagination. All ages welcome. The concert begins at 7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner at Soul Cafe at Traditions, the Cafe will be serving dinner ...

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    $10

  • 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