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  • Hidden Layers: Women’s Undergarments and How They’ve Shaped Ladies’ Liberties

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty, femininity, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment. In this talk, explore how comfort, freedom, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask ...

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    Free

  • Nice Work…If You Can Get It

    Nice Work…If You Can Get It
    Centralia College, Corbet Theatre 715 West Pear Street, Centralia, WA, United States

    Nice Work…If You Can Get It Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin Book by Joe Dipietro Corbet Theatre, Centralia College May 8-17 Featuring the famous Gershwin tunes, "Fascinating Rhythm", "Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off", and "Someone To Watch Over Me", Nice Work If You Can Get It is a zany musical comedy ...

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    $12 – $15

  • By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

    By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northwest Weaving Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Washington State History Museum FREE with registration Join us for a conversation with six Indigenous weavers from across the Pacific Northwest, exploring the art of weaving and its cultural significance. Weaving is a foundational art form among Indigenous communities in ...

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    Free

  • Harlequin’s 2027 Season Announcement Gala

    State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, August 1 for Harlequin’s Annual Gala & 2027 Season Announcement! Doors open at 6PM at Altitude15, with the Season Announcement at the State Theater at 7:30pm.

    $90

  • 21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

    21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival at The Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM FREE Join us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community festival features live music, art exhibitions, a ...

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    Free

  • Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark

    Squaxin Park 2600 E Bay Dr NE, Olympia, WA, United States

    Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark, a free evening of storytelling under the trees at Squaxin Park, August 8, 2026. The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling with a lineup of lighthearted, humorous folktales and end with spooky stories as the sunlight fades. Meet us at the ...

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    Free

  • The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang

    The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang
    The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WA

    Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang.  Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975.  During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on ...

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    Free

  • Queer Book Release: Menagerie

    Browsers Bookshop 107 Capitol Way N, Olympia

    Menagerie’s book launch party kicks off at Browsers Bookshop on August 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Attendees can expect a theatrical soundscape performance directed by Austin Barnett, featuring five Olympian actors including Christine Goode and Deane Shellman. The event will be wrapped up with a post-performance Q&A between editor Jonah Barnett and author Cecilia Meade. ...

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    Free

  • Rushadicus the Cello Goblin

    Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
    Rhythms Coffee 210 4th Ave W, Olympia, OR, United States

    Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin returns to Rhythms Coffee! Two shows - 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) & 9pm (doors at 8:30pm). Ticket price includes $5 drink ticket. Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textural ...

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    $25

  • God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special

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

    Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special returns this December! God, dressed in an all new holiday power suit, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice, to holiday foods, Christmas carols, Star Wars, the true story of ...

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    $33 – $74