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  • Shelton Art Walk

    Downtown Shelton Shelton

    Join us for the 3rd Annual Shelton Art Walk on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12–6 PM in historic downtown Shelton. Presented by the Shelton Creative District, this free, all-ages event celebrates the artists, makers, performers, businesses, and community members who make Shelton a vibrant place to live and create. Explore exhibitions, installations, demonstrations, and ...

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    Free
  • Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty, femininity, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment. In this talk, explore how comfort, freedom, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask ...

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    Free
  • By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

    By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Washington State History Museum FREE with registration Join us for a conversation with six Indigenous weavers from across the Pacific Northwest, exploring the art of weaving and its cultural significance. Weaving is a foundational art form among Indigenous communities in ...

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    Free
  • The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang

    The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang
    The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WA

    Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang.  Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975.  During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on ...

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    Free