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  • Puget Sound Book Artists’ 2025 Members’ Exhibition Opening

    The Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Members’ Exhibition, Field Work, featuring 57 original artists’ books. The exhibition will be on view at the Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College in Olympia from September 20 to December 12, 2025. The exhibition is free and open to the public ...

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    Free

  • Red Riding Hood, a Holiday Panto

    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Red Riding Hood: A Holiday Panto By Vince Brady Directed by Helen Marion-Rowe The perfect annual tradition returns this season with Red Riding Hood: a Holiday Panto! Turning everything topsy-turvy with new songs and old jokes, our very own spin on the story of a gal and her scarlet cloak will be a highlight of ...

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    $21 – $47

  • CONTEMPORARY ARTS + CRAFTS MARKET

    LGM Studios 111 Capitol Way N (Above Stadust Salon - Enter via the alley), Olympia

    What: CONTEMPORARY ARTS + CRAFTS MARKET When: First two weekends of December (Fridays 5-8PM, Saturdays/Sundays 12-5PM) Where: LGM Studio - Between State Ave NW and 4th Ave, On the south side of the alley, on the second floor. Who:  Lynette Charters, John Corzine,  Lucy Gentry,  Lynn Helbrecht,  Melissa Nicholas,  Rose Nicholas,  Randi Parkhurst,  Francisco Reyes,  Julie Simpson,  Mariana Vera, &  ...

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    Free

  • Deep Sleep Art Show

    The Copper Wolf 1126 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater

    Celebrate the coming winter with us at the Deep Sleep Art Show at The Copper Wolf on Thursday, December 11th from 5-8 PM. The show will feature original artwork by 42 Washington-based artists, so stop by with your family and friends to enjoy some sleep-inspired art, treats, shop artful gifts, and get to know your ...

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    Free

  • “Curious Music” at TCMoFA’s Patterns Exhibit

    Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts 120 Olympia Ave NE, Olympia

    Saturday December 12, 2025 at 7pm It’s a night of experimental music and performance art as a part of The Thurston County Museum of Fine Art’s new group show PATTERNS. Performing that night is Geological Creep, Max Nordile, Expulsar, and Translucent Envelope (pdx). All ages and admission is free, but there is a $10 Suggested ...

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    Free

  • Mercury Rising plays Queen at Nicole’s Bar

    Nicole's Bar 109 Legion Way SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join Mercury Rising at Nicole's Bar in Olympia for food, drinks, and singing your favorite Queen anthems of all time. 32 Queen songs. 7 performers. 1 epic experience.

    $20

  • Preserving Family Photos with Washington State Archives

    Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center 203 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    This holiday season, bring your family albums to the Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center for a hands-on preservation workshop. Washington State Archives staff will be teaching us how to preserve family scrapbooks and albums, and how to create new ones that will stand the test of time.

    Free

  • EAT THE RICH: A Queer NYE Pride Celebration

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    This New Year's Eve, leave basic behind and step into a night of unapologetic queer extravagance. EAT THE RICH is not just a party—it's a revolutionary toast to queer joy, chosen family, and the fabulous future we demand.   Sink your teeth into a full-course experience featuring: A decadent dinner Dazzling drag performances Gut-busting queer ...

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  • The Painted Screen – A Monthly Film Series Celebrating the Visual Arts

    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. Our debut screening, Loving Vincent, immerses viewers ...

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    Free