Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Information about how to add recurring/series events is here. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS' Editor for review and approval.
Events
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Artist Meet and Greet Power of Place, The Governor’s Mansion
The Governor's MansionMeet artists, chat about their art, and enjoy an early afternoon reception with appetizers and dessert at the Governor's Mansion! Get ready to connect in person with amazing artists at the Power of Place Meet and Greet! Whether you're an art lover, history enthusiast, or simply curious about Washington's rich heritage, this is a unique chance to experience the ...
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Welcome to the Void: a Countershade Introduction and Drag Show
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaThe world is circling down the drain. At least it feels like it is! In this new world of flux and flow, new alternative methods of thinking are required, stat. A queer publishing press is popping up in Olympia, specializing in speculative fiction (scifi, fantasy, horror, etc). But what's this got to do with the ...
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Free Range Drag and Variety Show
421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, OlympiaCome and join us for October's edition of Free Range Drag and Variety Show! With Vanessa The Witch hosting, and performances by Anita Range(Portland), O'rion Hollywood, Luna Tikke, Vida Catastrophe, and Luna DeLyte! Wear your Halloween Costume to be a part of our annual Costume Contest Doors 730 PM
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The Music of Billy Joel
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesTerry Shaw and His Band play the hits of Billy Joel. Dinner service is available at 5:45 (dinner sold separately). Reservations HIGHLY recommended.
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SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
Yelm High School 1315 W Yelm Ave, yelm, WA, United StatesLittle Shop of Horrors SRO Theater brings the cult‑classic musical comedy to Yelm this October as Skid Row comes alive with doo‑wop energy, outrageous characters, and one very hungry plant. Running October 2 thru 25, the production features Friday and Saturday shows at 7 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets available at srotheater.org/shows.
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Olympia Symphony Presents LIFT: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaLIFT opens Olympia Symphony’s 2026/27 season, Kaleidoscope, with American music in full color. From Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, a searching reimagining of the national anthem, to Wynton Marsalis’s sweeping Blues Symphony, this concert listens to America through joy, memory, resilience, and hope. Guest artist Calder Failla joins the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, where classical ...
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Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, OlympiaThis class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them, we will have a few spare pairs as well!
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Sensory Friendly Dance Ages 10-13
Jacob Smith House 4500 Intelco Loop S, LaceyThis specialized recreation class is designed for children developmentally ages 10-13 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum. We provide a nurturing space for creative dance that fosters motor skills, self expression, and mind-body connection. Supported with props from sensory toolhouse LLC. Together we will explore creative movement, concept based games, and movement elements ...
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Reading the World: A Panel on Literary Translation
Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, in the Worthington Conference Center. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Oly Fed In this evening presentation, which is free and open to the public, three award-winning translators will discuss the pleasures and challenges of translating texts into English. How does ...
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Olympia Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale 2026
Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey, WA, United StatesCome join the Olympia Weavers Guild for their exciting Annual Show and Sale! This in-person event is the perfect chance to explore beautiful handwoven creations, meet talented local artists, and maybe take home some stunning handmade textiles. Whether you're a weaving pro or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Don't miss out on this ...
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Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEqual parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, The ...
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Our Town & Sanctuary City
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesWinner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder's Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits? See both productions for a deeper understanding ...
$5 – $49