Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS’ Editor for review and approval.

Color your Canvas Painting Party: Snowman Celebration

Tumwater Old Town Center 215 N 2nd Avenue SW, Tumwater

Thursday, Dec. 12: Snowman Celebration Have you wanted to paint like Bob Ross? Join us in these step-by-step painting workshops as you create your very own masterpiece to take home. No experience is required, just the desire to paint. Price includes supplies, coffee, and tea. Registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. Thursday, ...

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$45

Holiday Native Art Market

House of Welcome at The Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Come and buybeautiful cultural jewelery, prints, carvings, weaving, beadwork and handmade gifts of all kinds at the House of Welcome Longhouse at the Evergreen State College.

Free

Lantern Lights the Library: Dead By the Bay, Graceey, and ihyjason

Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

This series of events makes local music accessible to people of all ages in a safe, fun environment. This month, the lineup is: Dead By the Bay, Graceey, and ihyjason. Come get loud at the library! Thank you to Lantern Records and the Friends of the Olympia Library.

Free

Christmas with the Chorus

Capital High School Performing Arts Center 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia

Capital City Chorus presents our Sixth annual "Christmas with the Chorus" concerts

Free

Studio Group

This is a studio group designed for the student who wants a fun, easy-going environment to work on their creative projects. Making time for creating artwork is a challenge in our busy lives.  Working in Kathy's studio,  students can follow their own muse and explore materials while pursuing their individual art practice. I will offer ...

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$150

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15

SOGO Brass Choir Holiday Show

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1925 Boulevard Rd SE, Olympia

Join us for the SOGO Ho Ho Holiday Brass Choir Show under the direction of Greg Allison. The brass ensemble will perform traditional and not-so-traditional holiday favorites. A delightful afternoon out for family, friends, and co-workers. Sponsored by Tumwater Eye Center and JT Painting Co. Presale: $8 student, $13 adult/senior, $35 family 2 adults/2 or ...

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$8 – $35

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15

Last of the Dragons

Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

Last of the Dragons A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Show Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Tori Dewar February 17 – 25, 2024 In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess’ sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. ...

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$15

Poetry Post

Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

Drop in to the Olympia Timberland Library meeting room and share your favorite poem or your own literary creation with a fellow library patron through the post! Library staff will mail your contributions, anonymously, to patrons who have requested to receive a poem. Join us for an afternoon of kindness. Be sure to check in at ...

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Free
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