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Mercury Rising plays Queen at Nicole’s Bar
Nicole's Bar 109 Legion Way SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin Mercury Rising at Nicole's Bar in Olympia for food, drinks, and singing your favorite Queen anthems of all time. 32 Queen songs. 7 performers. 1 epic experience.
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Preserving Family Photos with Washington State Archives
Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center 203 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesThis holiday season, bring your family albums to the Olympia AHA Museum and Visitor Center for a hands-on preservation workshop. Washington State Archives staff will be teaching us how to preserve family scrapbooks and albums, and how to create new ones that will stand the test of time.
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Keys to Connection Winter Showcase
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesExperience the warmth of community and the power of music to unite and uplift at the Keys to Connection Winter Showcase, a heartwarming performance by talented Olympia High School musicians dedicated to building bridges between generations. This youth-led project brings live music to senior living communities across Thurston County, fostering connection, joy, and shared creativity. ...
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Keys to Connection Winter Showcase (Moved to Olympia Library)
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaBridging Generations Through Music Experience the warmth of community and the power of music to unite and uplift at the Keys to Connection Winter Showcase, a heartwarming performance by talented Olympia High School musicians dedicated to building bridges between generations. This youth-led project brings live music to senior living communities across Thurston County, fostering connection, ...
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Terry & Friends Christmas
St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lacey- 2109 College St. SE 2109 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesIf you want to hear great Christmas music, have your heart warmed, laugh your head off, and sing-a-long…this show is for you! The audience becomes the “live studio audience” inside of KTAF Studios. Join Terry Shaw and his friends this year for a Christmas Radio Show you won’t forget! Sat, Dec. 13 @7pm and Sun, ...
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Author Talk with Casey Clapp
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesEver wonder what kind of tree is growing in your neighborhood or why it’s there in the first place? Join arborist, educator, and podcast host Casey Clapp for an engaging talk and Q&A about the trees that surround us every day. Based on his visually rich and witty new book The Trees Around You, this ...
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WTO/99 Documentary screening w/ Director Q&A
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaFrom November 30th to December 3rd 1999, tens of thousands of people occupied the streets of downtown Seattle to make known their concerns about the existence of the World Trade Organization and its impacts on the environment, human rights, and labor in the largest protests against economic globalization the US has ever seen. The protests ...
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The Snow Queen
Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesTHE SNOW QUEEN By Hans Christian Anderson Adapted by Emily McHugh First produced at The Olympia Family Theater As a co-production with String and Shadow Puppet Theater Directed by Jordan Richards A magical adventure for all ages! The Snow Queen is a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, brought to life ...
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EAT THE RICH: A Queer NYE Pride Celebration
Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, OlympiaThis 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 StatesExperience 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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Comedy Underground
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesOne 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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Playback Theatre Performance – Stories That Shaped Us
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin the Heartsparkle Players to celebrate 35 years of bringing hope and connection through stories.