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  • for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

    Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

    "...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...

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    $25 – $30
  • for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

    Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

    "...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...

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    $25 – $30
  • Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15

    414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA

    OLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...

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    $17.85
  • Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15

    414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA

    OLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...

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    $17.85
  • COMEDY JAM WEEKEND – 12 HEADLINERS

    Ricardo's Kitchen and Bar in the HUB 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    🤣😂COMEDY JAM WEEKEND😂🤣 Fri Nov 7th & Sat Nov 8th - 12 HEADLINERS Ricardo's Kitchen and Bar, Lacey, WA see six top comics each night single night or weekend tickets available. Friday Nov 7th - Jess Everett is based out of Tacoma Washington. Top Finalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. Winner of Tacoma ...

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    $23
  • Uptown: A Celebration of Motown & Soul

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    Fusing Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the ...

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  • CLUE: On Stage at Timberline High School

    Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Who did it? Where? And with what?  Timberline’s annual fall production of CLUE On Stage is currently in production, and tickets are available now! You won’t want to miss this witty mystery, based on the iconic board game and 1985 cult classic film.

  • SYNERGY Fashion Show

    The Olympia Ballroom

    Haven House & Jiovani Cervantes Presents: Synergy, Olympia's first all-ages runway and benefit show experience that celebrates fashion, community, and entrepreneurship, while giving back to those in need. This event isn’t just about style, it’s about heart. Not only are we highlighting and boosting PNW creatives, but we're also partnering with Haven House in Olympia, ...

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    $20
  • Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations

    The Grand Cinema 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Smarthouse Creative and Melinda Raebyne Films/Sui Productions, in partnership with the Grand Cinema are proud to announce the launch of Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations, a new series designed to bring together filmmakers, artists, creators, and industry professionals from across the South Sound. This inaugural event offers a space to connect, collaborate, and explore the issues shaping our region’s creative landscape. ...

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    Free
  • Seattle International Comedy Competition

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year's talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, ...

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  • Arbutus Folk School Craft Market Fundraiser

    Arbutus Folk School 610 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA

    Support Arbutus Folk School and local artists by shopping at our Craft Market Fundraiser! Your purchases directly support our school and our team of local makers who live and work right here in your community. Artists from our staff will be offering unique handmade items such as prints, ceramics, painting, decorative tiles, metal art, handmade ...

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    free