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Theater
Shipwrecks and Other Misadventures
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesShipwrecks and Other Misadventures, two storytellers, Ira Kitmacher and John Bertholl have scary stories from the sea and from childhood. In the second hour, in the Story Swap, audience members have the opportunity to tell their own stories or just sit back and listen. South Sound Story Guild promote the oral art of storytelling for ...
The Revolutionists – Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"Story is the heartbeat of humanity, and humanity gets really dark when the wrong stories are leading the people..." Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle try to beat back the extremist insanity in the Paris of 1793 in this irreverent, girl-powered ...
South Whulge Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group – BYOB Book Club
https://join.slack.com/t/olympiaspecul-bkw3602/shared_invite/zt-dfophn9s-cKIx5FYTabK1Km6FDuzuywThe South Whulge Speculative Fiction Writers' Group has been meeting weekly since January 2020. The South Whulge Speculative Fiction Writers' Group is more than just a critique group. We are a community of writers who host workshops and decompression sessions to help the members of the group grow through learning and socializing with other writers. We’re a ...
Miss Holmes Returns
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesMiss Holmes Returns Written by Christopher Walsh Directed by Alyson Soma A young woman is on the run, wanted for murder. The dead man’s ties to a shadowy criminal underworld have brought the case to the attention of Sherlock and Watson, who are pursuing a mastermind known only as The Professor. Sherlock has been asked ...
Magic Curtain Mornings: THE PUMPKIN LANTERN
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us for a sweet and silly morning of live theater made just for little ones! Whether it’s your child’s first theater experience or a favorite tradition, we welcome you to come be part of the magic! For toddler's, preschoolers and beyond! This new, original story by OFT is an interactive theater experience created especially ...
Yell Manor Haunted House and Escape Rooms
Gordon's Garden Center 308 Yelm Ave E, YelmThis year YELL MANOR visits the HAUNTED CARNIVAL and 2 Escape Rooms. Step into a world of twisted thrills and eerie chills. Ride the spine-tingling Virtual Roller Ghoster - a ghostly coaster experience like no other - and brave two all-new escape rooms where every shadow hides a secret. Freaks. Frights. And surprises around every corner. Haunted ...
Yell Manor Haunted House and Escape Rooms
Gordon's Garden Center 308 Yelm Ave E, YelmThis year YELL MANOR visits the HAUNTED CARNIVAL and 2 Escape Rooms. Step into a world of twisted thrills and eerie chills. Ride the spine-tingling Virtual Roller Ghoster – a ghostly coaster experience like no other – and brave two all-new escape rooms where every shadow hides a secret. Freaks. Frights. And surprises around every corner. Haunted House and Escape rooms all ...
Seymour’s Kids Club: Time Capsules!
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaSeymour’s Kids Club: Time Capsules! Saturday, January 3, 2026 – 10:30 to 11:30 AM Free with registration. Kick off the New Year with an interactive time capsule-making session led by the Washington State History Museum. Participants will have the chance to create their own capsule and should plan to bring one or two items they would ...
Pipeline – Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States“I really hate you for being so beautiful and confused. But I’m really glad you aren’t coming back here anymore. Because this place can’t hold you. This place can’t hold none of us.” Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they’ll ...