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Reader’s Theater Performs

Tumwater Timberland Library 7023 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA, United States

Reader's Theater Presents Candy Matson, Private Investigator, a murder mystery, and The Operation, a comedy of mixed messages regarding tonsils removal and newborn parenting.

Free

22nd Annual Tacoma Community College Juried Local Art Exhibition Reception

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

Celebrate local art and artists and hear the announcement of the Juried Awards at the 22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition Reception! The reception begins at 4 p.m. in the Building 4 Art Gallery and will be followed by a salon discussion, which begins at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. ...

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Free

Music in the Park 2024

Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia

Save the Date for Music in the Park 2024! We are excited to announce the return of the beloved Music in the Park concert series to Olympia in July 2024! This highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from ...

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Juice Box Theatre Presents – City Mouse & Country Mouse

Oly Theater 525 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA, United States

City Mouse takes a trip to the country to visit his cousin and then Country Mouse has a big city adventure. Both agree there’s no place like home! All shows start at 10:30 AM Thursday – Saturday July 18, 19, 20. $5 per person (children under 2 years old free with a paying adult) at ...

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$5

Summer at the Schmidt Speakeasy Garden Party

Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 330 Schmidt Pl SW, Tumwater, WA, United States

Experience the roaring 20’s on the grounds of the Schmidt House. Play croquet on the expansive lawn in your best dress, discover a hidden Speakeasy inside the Schmidt House where hand-crafted drinks are made, and enjoy live music, a silent film, and other activities that bring back the Prohibition era. Proceeds will fund a music ...

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$100

Cabaret

Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

“Leave your troubles at the door…” In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub. One of the most famous American musicals of all time, Cabaret takes us to the seedy underground of 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age. ...

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$33 – $48

Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: A Trans Film Fest

Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

On July 13th the Library is hosting a free author talk with trans film writers Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay, whose book Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema hits shelves on July 9th. The following weekend (7/19-7/21) the Olympia Film Society is screening six films written about at length ...

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Cabaret

Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

“Leave your troubles at the door…” In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub. One of the most famous American musicals of all time, Cabaret takes us to the seedy underground of 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age. ...

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$33 – $48

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
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