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  • Governor’s Mansion Celebrates America 250 Art Exhibition “Power of Place” Artist Meet & Greet Reception

    The Governor's Mansion

    The Governor’s Mansion Foundation invites the public to a special Artist Meet & Greet reception in celebration of the America 250 exhibition Power of Place, on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Washington State Governor’s Mansion. The evening will include Washington wine and light appetizers. Guests will have the unique opportunity ...

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    $65
  • Abnormalcy – artworks by Devin River

    Bar Francis 110 Franklin St, Olympia WA.

    Apocalyptic textile works by Devin River, on view at Bar Francis through June. Artist reception on 6/5, 5-7pm, with live music by axenfeld loop. First hour is masks required.

    Free
  • GREAT BEND CHORALE – I WAS A STRANGER

    Olympia First United Methodist Church 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA

    The Great Bend 2025-26 season concludes with I Was a Stranger, a poignant program that reflects on mercy, grief, and the power of welcome. The journey begins with Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei, a choral setting of his iconic Adagio for Strings, transforming its familiar ache into a sacred plea for peace and forgiveness. From this ...

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  • Rainbow Reminiscing: 50 Years of Oly Pride

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

    Witness the culmination of over twenty queer oral history interviews, all focusing on Olympia LGBTQIA2S+ past, present, and future. Window Seat Media and Capital City Pride have partnered up to produce the Pride Storytelling Project: a Community Roots initiative to document queer history throughout Thurston County. Members of the 2024-2026 queer cohort will present their ...

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    $15 – $30
  • The Brotherhood Takes Flight Season Finale!

    The Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way N, Olympia

    Join Airbound Underground for the SEASON FINALE of the Brotherhood Takes Flight! An all local cast will blow your mind with high flying feats and sparkly art to start your summer right. Last chance to see this local jewel of a show before October! Doors at 4, show at 5, come early to get a ...

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    $20
  • Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class

    Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class
    YWCA Friendship Hall 220 Union Ave SE, Olympia

    Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class—a gentle, playful space where you and your little one can move together at your own pace. Using developmental science we foster motor skills, balance, mind-body connection, and self-expression. This is an 8 week session running May 4th - June 29th (no class May 25th - Memorial Day) This class is ...

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    $30 – $100