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  • Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations

    The Grand Cinema 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Smarthouse Creative and Melinda Raebyne Films/Sui Productions, in partnership with the Grand Cinema are proud to announce the launch of Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations, a new series designed to bring together filmmakers, artists, creators, and industry professionals from across the South Sound. This inaugural event offers a space to connect, collaborate, and explore the issues shaping our region’s creative landscape. ...

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    Free

  • Seattle International Comedy Competition

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year's talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, ...

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  • Arbutus Folk School Craft Market Fundraiser

    Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA

    Support Arbutus Folk School and local artists by shopping at our Craft Market Fundraiser! Your purchases directly support our school and our team of local makers who live and work right here in your community. Artists from our staff will be offering unique handmade items such as prints, ceramics, painting, decorative tiles, metal art, handmade ...

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    free

  • Captain Little and the Great Toy Store Rescue; Book Release and Reading

    Captain Little 121 5th Ave, OLYMPIA, WA, United States

    The Captain Little crew invites you to the official book release of Captain Little and the Great Toy Store Rescue! Written by Captain Little and Compass Rose owner, Paul Shepherd. Illustrated by Olympia Artist, Robyn Chance. Readings by Tilly and Mila!

    Free

  • Yuletide Fundraiser

    Join Das Biest Performance Project for our third annual Yuletide Fundraiser. This event will include a silent auction, film screenings and, as always, tarot reading. This event is one of our main fundraising events and helps us continue creating our work. Das Biest Performance Project is a dance-based art group. All of our staff and ...

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    $10

  • Seattle Pro Musica: “Northern Lights” in Olympia

    St. John | San Juan Epsicopal Church 19th and Capitol Way, Olympia

    Please join Seattle Pro Musica for its highly anticipated annual appearance at the St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church concert series. The award-winning choral ensemble will treat concert-goers to its Northern Lights performance, inspired by the otherworldly beauty of the aurora borealis.  From medieval chant and traditional carols to dazzling works by Arvo Pärt, Ola ...

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    $20

  • The Great Bend Chorale in Concert: The Road Less Traveled

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

    Take a musical journey through the American spirit with two beloved masterworks that celebrate the poetry, humor, and heart of a nation still discovering itself.  Randall Thompson’s Frostiana sets the evocative verse of Robert Frost to music of luminous warmth and clarity.  Paired with this is Aaron Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, a vibrant set of folk melodies arranged with Copland’s ...

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    $22

  • Capital City Pride’s 3rd Annual Queersgiving

    220 Union AVE SE 220 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Celebrate the season with Capital City Pride at our 3rd Annual Queersgiving, a warm and welcoming gathering designed to bring our community together. Settle into a cozy space, wrap up in your favorite blanket, and enjoy a lineup of LGBTQIA2S+ holigay films as we relax and connect with one another. Guests are encouraged to bring ...

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    Free

  • Hilltop Artists Exhibition Reception

    The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma

    Meet the glass artists of the Hilltop Artists Exhibition, on display in the TCC art gallery through Dec. 19. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. The Gallery is Building 4 at Tacoma Community College. Visitor parking is available in Lot G.

    Free

  • Tellebration! A Storytelling Concert

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    South Sound Story Guild promotes the ancient art of oral storytelling, telling folktales and personal stories to experience the adventure, pause in wonder, and tickle your funny bone. Come join the community of story tellers and story listeners.

    $10

  • Who is Agustus Barnett?

    A 50 year retrospective of legend Augustus Barnett III. In 1969, newly graduated from Stadium HS, Augustus opened up 'The Sopwith' a fine Art Gallery on 17th and Jefferson in downtown Tacoma. 50 years later he started painting again after a 40 year career in Advertising. We have works from 4 decades anchored by his ...

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    Free

  • Orca Books Cooperative Author Talk

    Orca Books Co-op 315 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join Aidan Key, founder of TransFamilies, and Ren Cedar Fuller, TransFamilies parent facilitator, for a conversation about helping trans children thrive. Aidan’s book Trans Children in Today's Schools was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air. Ren’s essay collection, Bigger, explores raising a gender-diverse child.   Aidan Key, founder of Gender Diversity, is a national consultant for school districts, sports organizations, ...

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    free