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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...

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$25 – $30

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...

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$25 – $30

Seussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders)

Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

Seussical Kids (Rising 1st-6th Graders) Teaching Artist: LaNita Hudson Walters, assisted by Sunny Guzman Dates: August 25th-29th Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM Showcase: August 29th 4:00PM Location: Lakewood Playhouse Participant Fee: $300 ​ "Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version ...

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$300

The Mistaken at the Market

Olympia Farmer's Market 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia

The Mistaken return to the Olympia Farmer's Market, Sept. 6 11am-2pm. Twang, blues, jazz, country, originals, folk and everything in-between.

Free

MURDER and a Show – An interactive Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the Drive in theater.

Skyline Drive-In Movie Theater 182 SE Brewer Rd, Shelton, Shelton, WA, United States

Lucy is back with a Capital City Pride Fundraiser. The scene is set in Shelton’s, Skyline Drive in Theater. Movie goers can expect a quiet night at the movies *at first glance* Throughout the night you will experience Drag, Music and MURDER! It’s up to you to figure out which character was responsible in this ...

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$25

Lantern Lights the Library: Kendl Winter, Will Rainier, & Kota Dorris

Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

Every 2nd Friday we partner with Lantern Records to make local music free and accessible to people of all ages in a safe, fun environment. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Library. This month's line-up: Kendl Winter (Olympia folk) https://kendlwinter.bandcamp.com/album/banjo-mantras Will Rainier (Seattle indie) https://willrainier.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-em-if-you-got-em Kota Dorris (Olympia folk) https://lakotadorrismusic.bandcamp.com/

Free

StoryOly Grand Slam

Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

What: The 10th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time:     Door at 6pm                Show at 7pm Where: Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA Tickets: $20 in advance at olympiafilmsociety.com or OFS box office.  Pay What You Can at the door night of. Details: This is ...

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$20
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