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Event Series Rivers of Washington

Rivers of Washington

Schwartz's Bakery 124 Fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

Paintings and prints of some of the magnificent rivers in our home state. A celebration of our bounty of free-flowing water and its legacy in our topography, economy, history and aesthetic. (And one dog.)

Free

Rivers of Washington

Schwartz's Bakery 124 Fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

Paintings and prints of some of the magnificent rivers in our home state. A celebration of our bounty of free-flowing water and its legacy in our topography, economy, history and aesthetic. (And one dog.)

Free

Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) Annual Parade of Lighted Ships December 2nd

Port Plaza Park 701 NW Columbia St, Olympia, WA, United States +2 more

Olympia Yacht Club’s (OYC) Annual 2023 Parade of Lighted Ships is  Saturday December 2nd   While the Parade of Lighted Ships gets underway  at 6:00 PM  spectators are urged to arrive prior to 6:00 at Olympia’s Port Plaza Park to ensure they have the opportunity to see all the decorated boats as they sail by. ...

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Free

Night of Local Music

Le Voyeur 404 4th Ave E, Olympia

A night of local music at Le Voyeur in Olympia on December 2nd starting at 6PM until 10PM! Show is only $5 and all money supports bands putting on the event and event is all ages! To start off the night, CZMB from Bremerton will be bringing their industrial/ noise sounds for your entertainment, followed ...

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$5

MCE: Making Spirits Bright

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

Step in from the winter chill to enjoy a family-friendly, festive evening of delightful carols and sparkling seasonal works. And bring your outdoor voice so you can join in a sing-along that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

$12 – $24

OlyFilm Open Casting Call

Sky Bear Media 113 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA, United States

The Olympia Film Collective is in its 11th year as a non profit organization serving independent filmmakers in the South Sound. We are holding our first annual Open Casting Call to find talent for the 2024 filmmaking season.  To take part in the open call, please submit a headshot and contact information to olympiafilmcollective@gmail.com.  If ...

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Free

TCC Art History Book Club with Author Alix Christie

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

Join the Tacoma Community College Art History Book Club for a discussion of "Gutenberg's Apprentice" with author Alix Christie. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, which will be held in The Gallery (Building 4) and online. For a link to the online meeting, email jolson@tacomacc.edu. Find upcoming Art History Book Club books and ...

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Free
Event Series Tom Dyer with Gary Allan May

Tom Dyer with Gary Allan May

Soul Cafe 2727 Westmoor Court Southwest, Olympia

Join hosts Nicholas Santangelo, Virginia Sorrells and Nicholas Vroman for an evening of performances by great singer/songwriters from the South Sound. The first featured guest is Gary Allan May, longtime Olympia stalwart, who's graced many a stage over the years as a solo artist and in bands. Remember the Supreme Cool Beings? The Gardenias? Just ...

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Free

Holiday Party Art Event

The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WA

Join us for our annual holiday party at the gallery! Live music by harpist Laurie Goodwin; new art and gifts, two guest artists, wine, and treats of course!

Event Series Tom Dyer with Gary Allan May

Tom Dyer with Gary Allan May

Soul Cafe 2727 Westmoor Court Southwest, Olympia

Join hosts Nicholas Santangelo, Virginia Sorrells and Nicholas Vroman for an evening of performances by great singer/songwriters from the South Sound. The first featured guest is Gary Allan May, longtime Olympia stalwart, who's graced many a stage over the years as a solo artist and in bands. Remember the Supreme Cool Beings? The Gardenias? Just ...

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Free

Capital City Chorus Presents: “Christmas with the Chorus”

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Announcing the fifth annual “Christmas With the Chorus”   Come experience some holiday cheer with Capital City Chorus’s yearly Christmas concerts.  The Chorus consists of two ensembles, the 75-voice mixed choir directed by Dan Colgan, and the 40 voice adult treble Chorale directed by Vicki Jardine-Tobin.   Friday, December 8 – 7:30 p.m. Gloria Dei ...

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Free

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Tacoma Little Theatre

Tacoma Little Theatre 210 N I St, Tacoma, WA, United States

Tacoma Little Theatre brings the family classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life on the stage for the first time. This production will be directed by Nick Fitzgerald, with musical direction by Debra Leach, and choreography by Melanie Gladstone. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. ...

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$24 – $31