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Tartuffe by Moliere
Knutzen Family Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal WayCenterstage Theatre’s 2022-23 season comes to a close with Moliere’s satirical comedy Tartuffe. This classic charlatans its way onto stage from May 19 - June 11, 2023. Tartuffe skillfully masters whatever persona he feels those around him want most while gaining access to whoever, and whatever, he pleases. As people start seeing behind his mask, ...
“What We Can Do”: Panel Discussion with local immigrant-serving organizations
Olympia City Hall 601 4th Ave E, Room 207, OlympiaThis week is the last opportunity to see Uncaged Art, an exhibit presenting photographs of the art work of unaccompanied immigrant youth who were detained at Tornillo Detention Center in Texas. Join Kindra Galan, Educational Director, CIELO (Centro Integral Educativo Latino de Olympia), Dianna Torres Angulo, President, Hispanic Roundtable, Diana Perez, TOGETHER’s Community Schools Program ...
In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
Olympia Little Theatre 1925 Miller Ave NE, OlympiaA door-to-door gutter salesman gets an unexpected proposition. She will buy his gutters with extras, but only if he murders her husband. Should he do it? Did the nosy neighbor overhear? Is everyone in way over their heads? The plot goes off the rails on a wild ride of puns and double entendres that will ...
Susan Bloomfield-Spangler Organ Concert
St. John's Episcopal Church 114 20th St. SE, OlympiaSt. John’s Episcopal Church presents Susan Bloomfield-Spangler for the final organ concert in this year’s season celebrating the completion of the Schlicker organ on Saturday, June 3 at 3pm. Bloomfield-Spangler will be presenting a concert of organ music by queer and female composers such as Dame Ethel Smyth, Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, and Florence ...
Live at Five
440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, OlympiaLive at Five is a community variety show organized and produced by TCMedia and OlyFilm. Buy tickets to be a part of the studio audience or watch from home on cable channels 22 and 77 through Xfinity. https://tcmedia.org/live-at-5/
Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition
It's back! The 12th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 5 – July 27, 2023) Opening Reception June 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Collins Library, University of Puget Sound Remarks from the curatorial team and awards will be presented during the reception at 5:30 pm.
Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition Reception
It's back! The 12th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 5 – July 27, 2023) Opening Reception June 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Collins Library, University of Puget Sound Remarks from the curatorial team and awards will be presented during the reception at 5:30 pm.
Postmodern Jukebox
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WARemaking the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday, Postmodern Jukebox has become a pop culture mainstay in its own right. One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “Saturday Night Live for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes ...
CIRCLE UP PRODUCTIONS: CLOWNING WORKSHOP
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesCircle Up Productions is bringing Jon Davison, Founder of the London Clown School to the South Puget Sound! Specifically to Olympia. This workshop is for performing artists, actors, clowns, circus artists, dancers, and anyone 18+ who is interested in learning more about the art of clowning This workshop dives into the fundamental dynamics of clowning: ...
Open House and Guest Artist
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WAJoin us for live music, new art and meet and greet with the artists! June 9th 2023 from 5-7 at the Artists' Gallery. Also featured will be guest watercolor artist Dennie Gough.
A Veteran Storytelling Event
Edison Square 5415 South Tacoma Way, TacomaStories matter. The act of sharing a story at its core is how we as a species connect. There’s an alchemy that results from what happens when we listen to others share a life experience and in this case, hearing tales from our friends and neighbors who have served is beneficial for all. It allows ...
South Sound Community Orchestra Spring Concert
Olympia Christian School 1215 Ethel St NW, OlympiaJoin South Sound Community Orchestra for our 2023 Sprint Concert. Featuring works by Brahms, Dvorak, Vivaldi, our very own Jeremy Hagquist, and more! Admission is free.