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SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
DESCRIPTION: This 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! 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/parent-toddler-sensory-friendly-dance/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Dance Access":MAILTO:access@southsounddance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T190000
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This 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.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T190000
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SUMMARY:The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang
DESCRIPTION: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 display and available for purchase at The Artists Gallery in Olympia\, WA\, 625 Black Lake Blvd SW\, Olympia\, WA (in the Capital Mall) on Tuesday\, August 11 & Wednesday\, August 12. All works are available to purchase – See John Lennon as May saw him!\n\nMay Pang will be in attendance at The Artists Gallery both days\, meeting customers and telling stories behind these amazing limited-edition photographs for sale of John Lennon.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-lost-weekend-the-photography-of-may-pang/2026-08-11/2/
LOCATION:The Artists’ gallery\, 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Artists' Gallery":MAILTO:info@theartistsgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T210000
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SUMMARY:Stories in the Park\, Stories in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Stories 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 East Grove Shelter\, just behind the Rose Garden\, from 7 to 9 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, flashlights\, snacks\, and friends. Follow the hot pink signs once you arrive at 2600 East Bay Drive NE. Admission is free\, and donations are welcome to support the storytellers who keep this tradition alive.\n\nTo learn more about the South Sound Story Guild and future events\, find us at www.southsoundstory.org.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/stories-in-the-park-stories-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Squaxin Park\, 2600 E Bay Dr NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T210532Z
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SUMMARY:Form A Line - Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Childhood’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\, these four artists present new works rooted in an intimate knowledge of place and material.\n\nArtist Reception – Saturday\, Aug 8\, 4-6pm\n\nChildhood’s End Gallery\n222 4th Ave W\nOlympia WA 98501\n\nAlways FREE to enter\n\n360-943-3724\n\ninfo@childhoods-end-gallery.com
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/form-a-line-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Childhood’s End Gallery\, 222 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Childhood's End Gallery":MAILTO:info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231946Z
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SUMMARY:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival at The Washington State History Museum\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and Museum of Glass\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\n\nFREE\n\nJoin us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community festival features live music\, art exhibitions\, a fashion show\, artisan vendors\, interactive activities\, food\, and complimentary museum admission. Don’t miss this summertime celebration of Native arts and culture! IN THE SPIRIT is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museum\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Museum of Glass.\n\nThis program is supported in part by the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission.\n\nSchedule of Events\n\nLive Performances\n\n11:00 AM – Connie McCloud (Puyallup) – at Washington State History Museum \n\n11:15 AM – Alaska Kuteeyaa Dancers (Tlingit\, Haida\, Tsimshian\, Aleut\, Muckleshoot\, and Quileute) at Washington State History Museum \n\n12:15 PM – Rona Yellow Robe (Chippewa Cree Tribe) at Washington State History Museum\n\n1:30 PM – Leotie (Cherokee) at Washington State History Museum\n\n2:45 PM – 1876 (Northern Cheyenne & Blackfeet) at Washington State History Museum\n\n4:00 PM – LOZEN (Puyallup) at Washington State History Museum 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/21st-annual-in-the-spirit-arts-market-northwest-native-festival/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T160000
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SUMMARY:Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Drop 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.\n\nMade possible by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/artful-escape-coloring-relaxation-for-adults/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T144055Z
CREATED:20260717T144047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T144055Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Gelli Print Camp
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/youth-gelli-print-camp/2026-08-05/2/
LOCATION:community print\, 414 Legion Way SE (front door faces 5th Ave)\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Smith":MAILTO:OLYMPIALETTERPRESS@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260626T215139Z
CREATED:20260626T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T215139Z
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SUMMARY:Harlequin's 2027 Season Announcement Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/harlequins-2027-season-announcement-gala/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163152Z
CREATED:20260506T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Nice Work...If You Can Get It
DESCRIPTION:Nice Work…If You Can Get It\nMusic and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin\nBook by Joe Dipietro\nCorbet Theatre\, Centralia College\nMay 8-17\nFeaturing 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 poking fun at the Prohibition era\, its wealthy tee totaling socialites and the wiley bootleggers running rum to gin joints.\nAdults $15/ Students/Seniors $12
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/nice-work-if-you-can-get-it/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Centralia College\, Corbet Theatre\, 715 West Pear Street\, Centralia\, WA\, 98531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centralia College Theatre":MAILTO:emmy.kreilkamp@centralia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T150551Z
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SUMMARY:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving
DESCRIPTION:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 2:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE with registration\nJoin us for a conversation with six Indigenous weavers from across the Pacific Northwest\, exploring the art of weaving and its cultural significance.\n\nWeaving is a foundational art form among Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest\, both connecting tribes through shared traditions and expressing each tribe’s distinct practices. This program brings together artists representing multiple Tribal Nations to discuss their work\, materials\, and the meaning of each woven piece.\n\nParticipating weavers are alumni of the Heritage Arts Apprenticeship program\, where they spent a year training with master weavers. Together\, they will share insights into techniques such as cedar bark and Raven’s Tail wool weaving\, while reflecting on the intergenerational knowledge and community that sustain these traditions.\n\nParticipants:\n\n 	Donna McNeil (Samish)\, Master cedar weaver\n 	Sia Aronica (Yakama)\, Apprentice weaver\n 	Janine Bufi (Samish)\, Apprentice weaver\n 	Janice Jainga-Lonergan (Tsimshian)\, Master Raven’s Tail weaver\n 	Dawn Davis\, Apprentice Raven’s Tail weaver\n 	Ashley Schmidt\, Apprentice Raven’s Tail weaver\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a nationwide initiative of community-driven programs exploring 250 years of American cultural life and imagining a shared future. The series is presented by humanities councils across the U.S. in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage\, and complements the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.\nThis program is presented by:\n\nHumanities Washington opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. Founded in 1973\, Humanities Washington is our state’s flagship nonprofit for public humanities programming and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.\n\n\n\nWACultures’ Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program supports a master artist and an apprentice in preserving cultural traditions important to their community. WACultures also promotes cultural traditions and tradition bearers through research and publications. From people who’ve existed here since time immemorial to diverse newcomers\, WACultures recognizes the diverse spectrum that makes Washington a unique cultural landscape. WACultures is the NEA state folklife partner for folk and traditional arts\, presented by Humanities Washington and ArtsWA.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/by-the-people-traditions-in-dialogue-indigenous-pacific-northwest-weaving/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260712T160010Z
CREATED:20260702T151727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T160010Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Layers: Women's Undergarments and How They've Shaped Ladies' Liberties
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn this talk\, explore how comfort\, freedom\, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask why there were so many people throughout history who had their panties in a bunch over the drawers in women’s drawers. And we pull back the layers of satin and silk to see how the evolution of women’s underwear parallels our ongoing struggle for gender equality.\n\nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau.\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\nDiane Johnston is a theatrical costume designer who has spent the past 35 years creating costumes for a variety of productions throughout the region. She holds an MFA in costume design and is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/hidden-layers-womens-undergarments-and-how-theyve-shaped-ladies-liberties/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Film,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T182838Z
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SUMMARY:Shelton Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Shelton Art Walk on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\, from 12–6 PM in historic downtown Shelton.\n\nPresented 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 performances throughout downtown as participating businesses transform into galleries and creative spaces for the day.\nVisit the Art Market on Cota Street featuring artists\, makers\, vendors\, food trucks\, live music\, hands-on activities\, and more. Whether you’re an art lover\, collector\, family\, or curious explorer\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.\n\n2026 Theme: FROLIC!\n\nThis year’s theme draws inspiration from the spirited gatherings of the Olympus Manor artist colony on Hood Canal during the 1920s. Led by artist and teacher Orre Nobles\, artists\, writers\, and creatives gathered for imaginative events known as the “Kit-Kat Frolics\,” celebrations of creativity\, playfulness\, experimentation\, and artistic exchange. FROLIC! invites us to embrace curiosity\, joy\, and the creative spirit that brings communities together.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public.\n\nSaturday\, July 25\, 202612–6 PMDowntown Shelton\, WA\n\nFor more information\, visit SheltonArtWalk.com.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/shelton-art-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown Shelton\, Shelton\, 98584
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shelton Creative District":MAILTO:info@sheltoncreativedistrict.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T194546Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T194546Z
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SUMMARY:She Loves Me
DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\nDirected by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling European city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash more often than not; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! …Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Join Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the secret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/she-loves-me/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centerstage Theatre":MAILTO:rylie@centerstagetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161725Z
CREATED:20260702T150826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161725Z
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SUMMARY:Elvis '56: The Story Behind the King's Rise
DESCRIPTION:Actor Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) presents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upbringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on his journey towards December 4th\, 1956.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/elvis-56-the-story-behind-the-kings-rise/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T174506Z
CREATED:20260612T174503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T174506Z
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SUMMARY:LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park\, presented by Olympia Federal Savings\, a beloved summer tradition featuring live\, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza.\n\nWhether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic blanket\, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music\, community\, and good vibes.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/loveoly-music-in-the-park-2026/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Sylvester Park\, 615 Washington Street\, Olympia\, WA 98501\, 615 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161456Z
CREATED:20260624T221103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161456Z
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SUMMARY:Read the Park
DESCRIPTION:A community literacy and storytelling event designed to bring families and residents together for shared reading\, poetry\, oral history\, and cultural storytelling. This event fosters a love of literacy while creating space for stories that reflect the lived experiences of the community. \n\n Activities Include: community book readings\, youth literacy activities\, poetry and spoken word\, cultural storytelling\, and educational interpretation of Black pioneer history in Olympia. \n\n  
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/read-the-park/
LOCATION:Rebecca Howard Park\, 911 Adams St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T204440Z
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Rollie\n\nDecember 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/million-dollar-quartet/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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SUMMARY:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity
DESCRIPTION:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE\n\nJoin the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have shaped\, and continue to shape\, life along Washington’s waterways. Through storytelling\, performance\, and conversation\, we’ll reflect on how living on the water has influenced who we are as Washingtonians. Together\, we’ll also explore how these histories and traditions are preserved\, shared across communities\, and knit into a shared sense of place.\n\nImage credit: Edmonds Waterfront by David Demarest.\n\nAbout the “We the People Lecture Series”\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” takes place on “Third Thursday” evenings when Washington State History Museum admission is free. The series invites everyone to explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and how that identity connects to the nation’s founding ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness. Each session will look at this idea from different perspectives\, helping us see the many ways people understand and experience Washington’s story. The series will team up with local cultural groups\, historical and heritage organizations\, Tribal museums\, and educators to encourage community participation and highlight the importance of sharing history. Programs will include a mix of talks\, demonstrations\, trivia\, and performances that combine learning with fun\, offering something for everyone to enjoy.\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” is a part of Washington State’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about how to get involved at: www.America250WA.org.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/shaped-by-sea-and-story-exploring-washingtons-maritime-identity/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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SUMMARY:The Painted Screen - John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
DESCRIPTION:Experience art like never before.\n\nJoin 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.\n\nJohn Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger\n2024 – 1 hour 33 minutes\n\nJohn Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters\, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators\, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers\, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art\, culture and fashion.\n\nFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston and the Tate Britain\, London\, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities\, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects\, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio. Sargent’s sitters were often wealthy\, their clothes costly\, but what happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of a great artist? The manufacture of public identity is as controversial and contested today as it was at the turn of the 20th century\, but somehow Sargent’s work transcends the social noise and captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke.\n\nStep into the glittering world of fashion\, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era. Explore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favorite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-painted-screen-john-singer-sargent-fashion-swagger/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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