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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260408T151216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T155716Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Treaties: Native Stories of Survival and Strength
DESCRIPTION:Explore Native resilience through the personal journey of John Halliday (Coyote)\, a Muckleshoot artist\, speaker\, and former tribal leader. After surviving a near-death experience and losing much of his sight\, Halliday turned to traditional Native values of endurance and adaptation to remake his life through art\, music\, and storytelling.\n\nBlending drumming\, flute music\, painting\, and lived history\, he shares how Native communities have survived beyond the signing of treaties. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous history\, strength\, and creativity today.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nJohn Halliday is a Muckleshoot artist and speaker with expertise in Native cultures and Washington history. Halliday retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs as Deputy Regional Director for the Navajo Region after serving as CEO for both the Muckleshoot and Snoqualmie tribes. He has shown his art at Lakewold Gardens\, ANT Gallery\, and the Sacred Circle Galleries of American Indian Art under the artist name “Coyote”.\n\n \n\nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/beyond-treaties-native-stories-of-survival-and-strength/
LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library\, 313 8th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260424T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T202848Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class—a gentle\, playful space where you and your little one can move together at your own pace. Using developmental science we foster motor skills\, balance\, mind-body connection\, and self-expression.\n\nThis is an 8 week session running May 4th – June 29th (no class May 25th – Memorial Day)\n\nThis class is run by South Sound Dance Access\, a Thurston County based non-profit on a  mission to make dance accessible to every body and every family. Lights\, sound\, and transitions are adjusted for sensory needs\, with clear structure room for breaks\, and flexibility. Class uses multi sensory learning and props. We use a teaching method called Brain Compatible Dance Education\, informed by developmental and neuroscience.\n\nFill out this form to reserve your spot and share any access needs.\n\nThis class is intended to be whole family fun\, parents/caregivers are expected to participate and model with their dancer 🙃
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/parent-toddler-sensory-friendly-dance-class/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:YWCA Friendship Hall\, 220 Union Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Dance Access":MAILTO:access@southsounddance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260313T215157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215200Z
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SUMMARY:SOGO Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:SOGO’s spring concert marks the powerful finale of its 26th season and the culmination of Paths to Dignity—a year-long project to build meaningful connections between homeless advocacy groups and cultural organizations. SOGO alumnus Dillon Welch\, now performing with the Louisville Orchestra\, returns to play Shelter for My Child\, the poignant third movement of Lucas Richman’s Violin Concerto: Paths to Dignity. Also taking the stage is SOGO alumnus and jazz vocalist Elliot Weeks\, sharing his soulful rendition of What a Wonderful World. The Conservatory Orchestra will close the season with the vibrant Polovtsian Dances by Alexander Borodin.\n\nThe Philharmonic and Academy Orchestras\, along with the Brass Choir\, will complete the program with expressive performances of classical gems and adventurous contemporary works.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/sogo-spring-concert/
LOCATION:512 Washinton St SE Olympia WA 98501\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia":MAILTO:studentorchestras@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
UID:10005220-1778958000-1778965200@olyarts.org
SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260212T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171738Z
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SUMMARY:Lacey Spring Fun Fair
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 2 days of free rides\, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors!  Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair and Kids’ Market on Saturday and the Car Show on Sunday.  Free parking and admission.  Plus pony rides\, the giant slide and circus train and more return this year!  For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/lacey-spring-fun-fair/
LOCATION:Saint Martin’s University\, 5300 Pacific Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Lacey Parks%2C Cutlure &amp%3B Recreation":MAILTO:Erika.Scott-Small@CityofLacey.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20251216T161630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171923Z
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SUMMARY:The Wailin’ Jennys
DESCRIPTION:The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta\, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. With their varying backgrounds\, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression and together they have grown into one of today’s most beloved acts on the international folk-roots scene. The Jennys forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three. Their live performances never fail to impress and entertain with show-stopping harmonies\, impressive instrumental prowess\, breathtaking songs and\, of course\, witty stage banter.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-wailin-jennys/
LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dance,Film,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260428T200555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T200557Z
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SUMMARY:The Painted Screen - Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure
DESCRIPTION:Experience art like never before.\n\nJoin 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.\n\nVermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure\n\n2013 – 1 hour 25 minutes\n\nJohannes Vermeer is a fascinating painter whose life and works are explored here in amazing detail. Filmed in London’s National Gallery\, New York’s Met and other galleries in the USA and the Netherlands\, this stunning film delves into a breath-taking collection of Vermeer’s finest pieces and delivers a detailed biography of the artist\, his life and times. An exposition of period musical pursuits is blended with the art of Vermeer and his contemporaries. Live music from the Academy of Ancient Music serves as a beautiful soundtrack to the wonderful sight of Vermeer’s paintings.\n\nTim Marlow\, world-renowned art historian and broadcaster\, guides us through the artwork and delivers a first-rate biography of Vermeer. He invites comments from leading fine art authorities and from Tracy Chevalier\, whose best-selling novel\, inspired by Vermeer\, was made into the block buster movie\, Girl with a Pearl Earring.\n\nDirected by Phil Grabsky and Ben Harding
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-painted-screen-vermeer-and-music-the-art-of-love-and-leisure/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260423T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T151205Z
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SUMMARY:Rumors by Neil Simon
DESCRIPTION:The Evergreen State College’s student-run theatre group presents:\nRumors\nby Neil Simon\nMay 14th-23rd\n\nThursdays & Fridays: 7:00pm\n\nSaturdays: 2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the hosts of a tenth wedding anniversary dinner nowhere in sight\, and guests continuing to arrive at the party\, miscommunications and confusions occur as they all try to get the story straight. Neil Simon’s classic farce follows well-to-do couples caught in a web of cover-ups\, conspiracies\, and scandals\, as they demand and create their own news when information is otherwise slim.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances will be held at The Evergreen State College in the Communications Building\, Recital Hall: \n2749\, McCann Plaza Dr NW\, Olympia\, WA 98505 \nWe recommend parking in Parking Lot C. Parking is $6 on weekdays\, and free on weekends. \n \nQuestions? Accommodations? Feel free to reach out at evergreentheatreclub@gmail.com \n \n“Rumors” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/rumors-by-neil-simon/
LOCATION:2749\, McCann Plaza Dr NW\,  Olympia\, WA 98505\, 2749 McCann Plaza Dr NW\, Olympia\, 98505
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Evergreen State College Theatre Club":MAILTO:evergreentheatreclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T201924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201926Z
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SUMMARY:Making Space Fundraiser – Arbutus Folk School
DESCRIPTION:Join Arbutus Folk School for our 2026 fundraising event\, Making Space at COVE.\n\nThis event will raise funds toward our facilities and equipment to support the crafts\, learning\, and community-building that define us.\n\nTogether we are making space: making space for creativity in our lives\, making space for new passions and new friends\, making space for more community members to make art. We are investing in the physical space that makes all this possible.\n\nFeaturing:\n\n 	Food and Drink by Cove\n 	Art by David Calderon\n 	Music by Reggie Garrett\n 	Silent Auction of local art\, gift certificates\, and baskets open for bidding online and in person. Online bidding opens May 11th.\n 	Remarks by Arbutus leaders & artists about the importance of our work and the impact of your donation\n 	Art-making and merriment
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/making-space-fundraiser-arbutus-folk-school/
LOCATION:The Cove\, 311 Capital Way N\, Olympia\, 98501
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arbutus Folk School":MAILTO:info@arbutusfolkschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260420T153923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153925Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
DESCRIPTION:Laugh\, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic\, for this generation. \nDirect from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions\, including performers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance\, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups\, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling. \n​ \nFeaturing revamped classics of Danny Boy\, Tell Me Ma\, Wild Rover\, and many more well known songs\, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. ‘A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions\, modern flair\, and craic galore\, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade. \n​ \nWith over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews\, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! ’A Taste of Ireland’ is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling\, modern Irish dance\, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story\, live on stage.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/a-taste-of-ireland-the-irish-music-dance-sensation/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260429T190546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190550Z
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SUMMARY:Songs and Stories with Gretchen Christopher
DESCRIPTION:Free Music Olympia is excited to bring Gretchen to the Olympia Timberland Library to perform some of her most beloved songs across her career\, share the stories behind them\, talk about growing up in Olympia in the 1940s and 1950s\, and play some new songs. Gretchen Christopher is one of Olympia’s first major pop stars of the 20th century. Fans of pop music and local history will learn about the roots of our city’s arts landscape!\n\nFree Music Olympia is a nonprofit that works with community partners to present free\, all ages and accessible concert experiences for everybody.\n\nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Olympia Library
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/songs-and-stories-with-gretchen-christopher/
LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library\, 313 8th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260404T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T180819Z
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SUMMARY:The Year of the Horse\, in the Chinese Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Eva Abrams\, master storyteller from Seattle\, brings a celebration of the Year of the Horse\, in “The World of Magic.”\nShe shares folktales and personal stories\, in the oral tradition\, about horses. Olympia storyteller\, Tobey Ishii Anderson\,\ntells the Asian story of the 12 animals that make the lunar horoscope\, the Great Race. This is a storytelling event sponsored\nby the South Sound Story Guild and the public is invited to attend. The second hour is Story Swap\, audience members\ncan sign up to tell up to an 8 minute story.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-year-of-the-horse-in-the-chinese-calendar/
LOCATION:Harbor House\, 217 Thurston Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260424T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T202848Z
UID:10005571-1778496300-1778499000@olyarts.org
SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class—a gentle\, playful space where you and your little one can move together at your own pace. Using developmental science we foster motor skills\, balance\, mind-body connection\, and self-expression.\n\nThis is an 8 week session running May 4th – June 29th (no class May 25th – Memorial Day)\n\nThis class is run by South Sound Dance Access\, a Thurston County based non-profit on a  mission to make dance accessible to every body and every family. Lights\, sound\, and transitions are adjusted for sensory needs\, with clear structure room for breaks\, and flexibility. Class uses multi sensory learning and props. We use a teaching method called Brain Compatible Dance Education\, informed by developmental and neuroscience.\n\nFill out this form to reserve your spot and share any access needs.\n\nThis class is intended to be whole family fun\, parents/caregivers are expected to participate and model with their dancer 🙃
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/parent-toddler-sensory-friendly-dance-class/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:YWCA Friendship Hall\, 220 Union Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Dance Access":MAILTO:access@southsounddance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260317T010113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010115Z
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SUMMARY:Theater Artists Olympia presents "Anna Considers Mars"
DESCRIPTION:In Ruben Grijalva’s Anna Considers Mars – a play part science fiction\, part family drama\, and part hilarious comedy with a dark streak – Anna faces the possibility of a life-long dream to go to Mars while bumping up against a host of moral dilemmas here on earth. Anna is hopeful that there\, with a human species attempting to start over\, she can start over too. Now she just has to get her hands on a golden ticket. Anna Considers Mars is a crazy\, compelling\, complicated\, and comedic view of where we may be headed\, in the not-so-distant future\, when human habitability on Earth is critically threatened by climate change.  \n\n\nWHERE: The New Oly Theater at 412 Jefferson St SE (In the former Johansson Dance Center) \nWHEN: April 24th to May 9th\, Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m.\,  (Saturday May 9th 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20. at olytheater.com – Friday April 24th is $20. or Pay What You Can.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/theater-artists-olympia-presents-anna-considers-mars/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:TAO at Oly Theater\, 412 Jefferson St. SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260218T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172135Z
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SUMMARY:The Center Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Center Salon\, an annual dynamic gathering that showcases many forms of artistic expression – from visual artists and writers to musicians\, actors\, comedians\, and filmmakers. Each year brings a unique mix of performances and creative showcases where artists connect and audiences discover something extraordinary.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-center-salon/
LOCATION:Washington Center Blackbox\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260414T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162743Z
UID:10005213-1778353200-1778360400@olyarts.org
SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/timberline-hs-21st-annual-throwback-concert/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Shaw":MAILTO:strauss77@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260307T185801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T185816Z
UID:10005135-1778331600-1778338800@olyarts.org
SUMMARY:Paper Crafts & Book Arts: Pop Up Cards with Belinda Hill
DESCRIPTION:What’s nicer than a card that you made yourself to give to a friend or family member for a special occasion? Learn some secrets of making pop-ups and multidimensional cards. Just in time for Mother’s Day!\n\nAll ages and skill levels welcome. All materials provided. Registration required.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/paper-crafts-book-arts-pop-up-cards-with-belinda-hill/
LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260501T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T163419Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Please join South Sound Plein Air for our next paint out\, which will now be at Chambers Bay in University Place due to scheduling conflicts.\n\nHere is a link to the address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/87zSSBCpA8Yabhy77\n\nWe will meet at 10am by the lower parking area near the restrooms.\n\nLet us know if you have any questions – We look forward to connecting with you!\n\nFeel free to contact us at southsoundpleinair@gmail.com or through @southsoundpleinair on IG or Facebook.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/plein-air-paint-out/
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ORGANIZER;CN="@southsoundpleinair":MAILTO:southsoundpleinair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260406T225754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T230559Z
UID:10005186-1778270400-1778277600@olyarts.org
SUMMARY:Black Box Jazz: Marina Albero
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning pianist and composer Marina Albero weaves a tapestry of sound that defies categorization\, drawing from her rich multicultural background in Barcelona\, Cuba\, and Seattle. A musical polyglot fluent in jazz\, flamenco\, classical\, and Latin traditions\, Albero has captivated audiences worldwide with her innovative improvisational style and emotional depth. Her latest album “A Nomad of Sound” (2024) showcases her unique artistic voice alongside acclaimed musicians from New Orleans\, building on her impressive collection of Golden Ear Awards and sold-out performances. Whether performing\, teaching at Cornish College of the Arts\, or curating innovative concert series\, Marina creates musical experiences that are both intimately personal and universally moving.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/black-box-jazz-marina-albero-2/
LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box\, 512 Washington Street SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034843
CREATED:20260317T010113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010115Z
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SUMMARY:Theater Artists Olympia presents "Anna Considers Mars"
DESCRIPTION:In Ruben Grijalva’s Anna Considers Mars – a play part science fiction\, part family drama\, and part hilarious comedy with a dark streak – Anna faces the possibility of a life-long dream to go to Mars while bumping up against a host of moral dilemmas here on earth. Anna is hopeful that there\, with a human species attempting to start over\, she can start over too. Now she just has to get her hands on a golden ticket. Anna Considers Mars is a crazy\, compelling\, complicated\, and comedic view of where we may be headed\, in the not-so-distant future\, when human habitability on Earth is critically threatened by climate change.  \n\n\nWHERE: The New Oly Theater at 412 Jefferson St SE (In the former Johansson Dance Center) \nWHEN: April 24th to May 9th\, Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m.\,  (Saturday May 9th 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20. at olytheater.com – Friday April 24th is $20. or Pay What You Can.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/theater-artists-olympia-presents-anna-considers-mars/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:TAO at Oly Theater\, 412 Jefferson St. SE\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Theater
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