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  • How Much the Heart Can Hold

    Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

    In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Northwest Playwrights Alliance presents a one-night-only performance of How Much the Heart Can Hold, starring three real-life couples. Kathy Dorgan directs an all-star cast in this romantic evening curated and written by local playwright Bryan Willis and Linda Kalkwarf. Appropriate for all ages. Bring your sweetheart. Better yet, bring them ...

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    $25

  • Gallery Talk with Charles Conner

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

    Meet 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition artist Charles Conner and hear about his artistic process. Gallery Talk will be held in the Building 4 Art Gallery at Tacoma Community College. Everyone welcome!

    Free

  • Gallery Talk with Sharvoski Gunn

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

    Meet 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition artist Sharvoski Gunn and hear about his artistic process. Gallery Talk will be held in the Building 4 Art Gallery at Tacoma Community College. Everyone welcome!

    Free

  • Author Talk with Mike Cairns: Under the Ash

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Presentation and Book Signing At 12:30pm on May 18, 1980, Washington Army National Guard helicopter pilot Captain Mike Cairns flew beneath the ash cloud of the Mount St. Helens volcano eruption – a feat never before attempted in history. In the challenging days that followed, as Mike, his crew, and fellow National Guard pilots flew ...

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    Free

  • Heaven’s Kitchen

    Airbound Arts, 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Heaven’s Kitchen is set in New Orleans, where the angels are competing to make the best po-boy. Will these fools please the head chef or will they make a mess too big to clean up? Come join us with our friends at Airbound Arts in Olympia, WA for a magical night of circus! Featuring an ...

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    $22 – $33

  • Soul Collage Workshop

    West Olympia - Private Home Address

    Flip through colorful images that tickle your playful, fun-loving self to create Soul Collage cards to take home to remind you to nurture yourself. SoulCollage®, developed by Seena B. Frost, is a process of creating a deck of collaged cards that let you contact your sub-conscious voice.  To reserve a spot, Venmo Julie-Ratner-3 $35 (last digits ...

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    $35

  • Olympia Chamber Orchestra Presents: Revolution

    2707 Conger Ave NW Olympia, WA 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia

    The Olympia Chamber Orchestra presents a program centered on the theme of revolution and features the winners of the 2025 Olympia Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition: Phoebe Goh (Olympia High School) and KhaiAn Ho (Black Hills High School). In addition to spotlighting these incredible young artists, this concert celebrates music’s revolutionary spirit. Sibelius’ Karelia Overture ...

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  • TCMedia Offers PSA Day for Local Non Profits

    440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Correa Ends: 2/25/26 Email: mcorrea@tcmedia.org Calling All Non-Profits for PSA Recording Day Thurston Community Media, your local nonprofit media center, invites all nonprofits to record a Public Service Announcement message in our studios February 26th, 27th or 28th for a nominal donation. A PSA message is a powerful tool to ...

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  • Comedy Underground

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    One night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers. Ages 18+.

    $31

  • Art Opening: Hadiya Finley Retrospective

    the tobin gallery... 924 Broadway, Tacoma

    Join us for an evening with artist Hadiya Finlay at The Tobin Gallery on Friday from 6-9pm. We will have over 40 years of her Sculpture and Paintings on display, the first time she has had a retrospective of her work hung and her first Solo Show. Hadiya has a storied career as she shifted ...

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    Free

  • Black Box Jazz: Francesco Crosara

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

    Francesco Crosara is a Seattle-based, Italian-born jazz pianist & composer who is making a significant impact on the jazz scene with a passion for creating and sharing innovative and soulful music.

    $34 – $51

  • comedian BAURICE NELSON Live in Olympia

    The Bus Stop 107 7th Ave SE, Olympia

    featuring: Shorty, Forrest Ember and Hagan. Headlining: BAURICE NELSON a talented comedian, producer, host, author, and explorer with decades of experience creating unforgettable live experiences and compelling stories. As a stand-up comedian, Baurice has rapidly risen through the ranks, performing as a feature and headliner up and down the West Coast. His funny and sharp ...

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    $20