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  • Art Journey Holiday Open Hours

    507 Washington St. SE, Olympia, Washington 98502 507 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Visit Art Journey Studio and Gallery at 507 Washington St. SE across from the Washington Center. Open 1pm to 5pm Tuesday thru Thursday and some Fridays and Saturdays through January 28th. Exhibiting Local paintings and pottery.

    Free

  • EAT THE RICH: A Queer NYE Pride Celebration

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    This New Year's Eve, leave basic behind and step into a night of unapologetic queer extravagance. EAT THE RICH is not just a party—it's a revolutionary toast to queer joy, chosen family, and the fabulous future we demand.   Sink your teeth into a full-course experience featuring: A decadent dinner Dazzling drag performances Gut-busting queer ...

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  • The Painted Screen – A Monthly Film Series Celebrating the Visual Arts

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

    Experience art like never before. Join 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. Our debut screening, Loving Vincent, immerses viewers ...

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    Free

  • Comedy Underground

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, 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. Our Jan show features a 2024 finalist of the Seattle International Comedy Competition – Dylan ...

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    $31 – $46

  • International Guitar Night

    Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    International Guitar Night brings us four artists: An award-winning Vietnamese classical guitarist, a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy from Russia, a Brazilian guitarist who fuses the fire of the Flamenco guitar and the percussive rhythms of Latin America and one of the leading ukulele players in the world! Experience a night of string mastery as four ...

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    $33 – $75

  • 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

  • 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