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Earth / Sea
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaEarth / Sea 8/1 - 9/14 Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition. Aug 1 ...
POTUS, Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesWhen the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. (Any resemblance to past White House shenanigans is purely coincidental.) In a searingly funny Broadway hit, POTUS follows ...
Shipwrecks and Other Misadventures
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesShipwrecks and Other Misadventures, two storytellers, Ira Kitmacher and John Bertholl have scary stories from the sea and from childhood. In the second hour, in the Story Swap, audience members have the opportunity to tell their own stories or just sit back and listen. South Sound Story Guild promote the oral art of storytelling for ...
Brushstrokes and Bagels
Schwartz's Bakery 124 Fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesOlympia area artists display their work! We will have art by more than a dozen artists, ranging from paintings, collage, prints, wire and metal art. Come see us!
The Mistaken at the Market
Olympia Farmer's Market 700 Capitol Way N, OlympiaThe Mistaken return to the Olympia Farmer's Market, Sept. 6 11am-2pm. Twang, blues, jazz, country, originals, folk and everything in-between.
Towards an Earth Amplitude: writing and movement workshop with poet Sueyeun Juliette Lee
Orca Books Co-op 315 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesEarth Writing: Towards an Earth Amplitude (2 hours) $30 (sliding scale available. NOTAFLOF). All proceeds go to NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT. Writing and movement workshop; inclusive for people of all mobilities. Age: 18+ … we will explore themes of climate catastrophe and grief. This somatic writing workshop invites participants to expand their planetary attention through ...
Drop-in Unforgettable Art with Maureen Wells
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaThis Drop-in Unforgettable Art event offers an up-close and personal table-top art viewing experience, perfect for one-on-one conversations or group viewings. Presenters provide background information on the artists, the individual pieces, and some fascinating pieces of trivia. This event is great for any art lover, but is designed with people with dementia and caregivers in ...
Drop-in Unforgettable Art with Maureen Wells
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaThis Drop-in Unforgettable Art event offers an up-close and personal table-top art viewing experience, perfect for one-on-one conversations or group viewings. Presenters provide background information on the artists, the individual pieces, and some fascinating pieces of trivia. This event is great for any art lover, but is designed with people with dementia and caregivers in ...
Story Swap, South Sound Story Guild
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesOpening Teller, Bowen Lee, presents Japanese paper theater, with a traditional story, and then a modern version of that story. Featured Teller, Mitch Nelson’s stories take us on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the smorgasbord of self-help advice and how to create your own direction. Followed by Story Swap, where audience members can tell ...
MURDER and a Show – An interactive Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the Drive in theater.
Skyline Drive-In Movie Theater 182 SE Brewer Rd, Shelton, Shelton, WA, United StatesLucy is back with a Capital City Pride Fundraiser. The scene is set in Shelton’s, Skyline Drive in Theater. Movie goers can expect a quiet night at the movies *at first glance* Throughout the night you will experience Drag, Music and MURDER! It’s up to you to figure out which character was responsible in this ...
Lantern Lights the Library: Kendl Winter, Will Rainier, & Kota Dorris
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaEvery 2nd Friday we partner with Lantern Records to make local music free and accessible to people of all ages in a safe, fun environment. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Library. This month's line-up: Kendl Winter (Olympia folk) https://kendlwinter.bandcamp.com/album/banjo-mantras Will Rainier (Seattle indie) https://willrainier.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-em-if-you-got-em Kota Dorris (Olympia folk) https://lakotadorrismusic.bandcamp.com/
Open House at Olympia Family Theater
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us at this special Open House Event Sat Sep 20 at 6pm. We know our community has had questions about recent changes at OFT, and we want to open our doors for an evening of connection and open conversation. This is a chance for artists, administrators, and community members to come together, hear updates, ...