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Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesWomen’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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By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaBy 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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Nice Work…If You Can Get It
Centralia College, Corbet Theatre 715 West Pear Street, Centralia, WA, United StatesNice Work…If You Can Get It Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin Book by Joe Dipietro Corbet Theatre, Centralia College May 8-17 Featuring the famous Gershwin tunes, "Fascinating Rhythm", "Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off", and "Someone To Watch Over Me", Nice Work If You Can Get It is a zany musical comedy ...
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Harlequin’s 2027 Season Announcement Gala
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, August 1 for Harlequin’s Annual Gala & 2027 Season Announcement! Doors open at 6PM at Altitude15, with the Season Announcement at the State Theater at 7:30pm.
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Youth Gelli Print Camp
community print 414 Legion Way SE (front door faces 5th Ave), Olympia, WA, United StatesDiscover the colorful world of Gelli printmaking! In this hands-on camp, young artists ages 10-14 will experiment with layers, textures, stencils, and found objects to create unique monoprints. Campers will explore creative techniques, develop their artistic skills, and turn their prints into finished artworks while having fun in the Community Print studio.
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Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDrop by the Library Meeting Room for coloring relaxation! Sip on a warm beverage, eat snacks, listen to calm music while you color, and maybe make a new friend. Made possible by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
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21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival at The Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM FREE Join us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community festival features live music, art exhibitions, a ...
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Form A Line – Artist Reception
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood's End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, ...
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Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark
Squaxin Park 2600 E Bay Dr NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesStories in the Park, Stories in the Dark, a free evening of storytelling under the trees at Squaxin Park, August 8, 2026. The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling with a lineup of lighthearted, humorous folktales and end with spooky stories as the sunlight fades. Meet us at the ...
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The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WAFew 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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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis concert features jazz standards from the 1930s, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd, SE, Lacey.
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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!
$8 – $85