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Events
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The Vanguard Generation: African American Artists, 1880-1918 with Daniel E. Atkinson
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDiscover the remarkable first generation of African American artists and performers whose contributions helped shape popular culture. Active after the Civil War and before World War I, many of these artists were the first in their families to be born out of bondage or to attend college—overcoming tremendous hardship in defiance of Jim Crow laws. ...
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The Wizard of Oz on Ice
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaThe Wizard of Oz on Ice is a stunning blend of storytelling, skating, and visual artistry that brings this timeless tale to life in a whole new way. The themes of friendship, courage, self-discovery, and the magic of home will continue to resonate with audiences, both young and old. As you watch Dorothy and her ...
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MCE: The Searching Soul
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaJoin us for a profound and moving musical journey. The Searching Soul pairs the lyrical brilliance of Felix Mendelssohn with the soaring, spiritual depth of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Accompanied by an orchestra, this concert explores music that reaches for meaning, hope, and transcendence.
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Bold Voices: The Children
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Children is the first staged reading in the 2026 Bold Voices series. A post-show discussion will follow both performances Retired nuclear physicists Robin and Hazel attempt to maintain normalcy as the world outside teeters in the aftermath of a disaster. When a former colleague arrives with an unsettling proposal, they are forced to confront the ...
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Bold Voices: The Children
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Children is the first staged reading in the 2026 Bold Voices series. A post-show discussion will follow both performances Retired nuclear physicists Robin and Hazel attempt to maintain normalcy as the world outside teeters in the aftermath of a disaster. When a former colleague arrives with an unsettling proposal, they are forced to confront the ...
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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Poetry in the Harbor
Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus 3993 Hunt Street Northwest, Gig HarborJoin us for an evening of spoken word at the Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus. Hosted by TCC Written Communications Professor Monica Monk, Poetry in the Harbor features readings by local poets Peter Ludwin, Michael Spence, Katharine Threat, and Chris Vega. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend! Sign up at tacomacc.edu/continuingeducation.
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis 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.
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2026 Arts Olympia Arts Walk & Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaLocal Art Group, Arts Olympia, will be featured at 2026 Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia. They are a group of emerging artists, each with their diverse and unique style of visual art. The show will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, varying in style. mediums and subject matter. The show will run thru Arts Walk weekend, including ...
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“Dream Logic” Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition Reception
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, Olympia"Dream Logic” Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition Artists: Torrey Dasmann, Valency Genis, Gumaelius Family, Joelle Montez, Shannon Richardson Dates: April 24 – June 7, 2026 Spring Arts Walk Artist Reception April 24 5-9pm Arts Walk con't Saturday April 25 12-6 FREE Childhood’s End Gallery 222 4th Ave W Olympia WA 98501 Image on Poster:Shannon Richardson "Triumph of Inertia" ...
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