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  • Auditions for Variety Show

    Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, Olympia

    The Lord Franzannian Royal Olympia Spectacular Vaudeville show is seeking new original acts for its 20th anniversary show! NOW is the time to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER in preparation for the September auditions. We are seeking dancers, singers, clowns, puppeteers, comics, sketch artists, strongmen/women, freaks, burlesque performers, acrobats, and ___________ plus anything else you can think ...

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  • Extended Deadline to Enter TCC’s Indigenous Art Exhibition

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

    The deadline to enter TCC's Indigenous Art Exhibition has been extended to Sept. 14. The exhibition will take place Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 in the Building 4 Art Gallery at Tacoma Community College.

    Free

  • The Painted Screen – Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood

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

    Experience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a 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—a journey through color, passion, and imagination, told through the power of film. Every third Friday at 2 pm. ...

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    Free

  • Happy Fakin’ Birthday! A Fakers Improv Show

    Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

    We’re turning 4! Do we have a plan? Absolutely not. In fact, having a plan would be completely against our improv core. Except for the laughs. Those are guaranteed. Come celebrate four years of The Fakers with a completely unscripted night of improv. No script, no plan, no idea what’s coming next! September 18 | ...

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    $5 – $15

  • StoryOly Grand Slam

    StoryOly Grand Slam
    Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

    What: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time:     Door at 6pm                Show at 7pm Where: Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA Tickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office. You Can at the DOOR, no one turned ...

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    $23.50

  • Staged reading of “Brighton Beach Memoirs”

    Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2315 Division St. NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Support local families at a staged reading of Neil Simon’s classic play about immigrants, “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”

    $5

  • Fast Friends – Friendship Game Show

    Fast Friends – Friendship Game Show
    TC MEDIA STUDIOS 440 Yauger Way SW, Olympia, WA, Olympia, WA, United States

    A comedy adventure where you can make a new pal, hash out beef with an existing buddy (real or made up!)! What the funishment?! Win a photoshoot!!!? Like to make a new friend? Have a conflict (real, made up, from the past that hasn't been resolved and you'd like to act it out with a ...

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    $15

  • Tales Told in Ten: OFT’S 24 hour play Festival!

    Tales Told in Ten: OFT’S 24 hour play Festival!
    Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States

    A company of local actors come together to write, direct, and perform in 6 original one acts in just 24 hours! What happens when writers, actors, directors, designers, technicians, and stage managers have just 24 hours to create six brand new plays from scratch? You get Tales Told in Ten Olympia Family Theater’s annual 24 Hour Play ...

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  • Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop

    The Eagles Ballroom 805 Fourth Ave E, Olympia

    Experience a mix of dance and traditions from Brazil with Deise Costa! Deise is a Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, and cultural educator with more than 15 years of experience performing and teaching in Brazil and across the United States. Originally from Piauí, she is deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian traditions and is passionate about preserving and ...

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    Free

  • 2026 Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition

    Olympia, WA — Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) proudly marks a milestone year with its 2026 Annual Members’ Exhibition, a celebration of creativity, community, and the art of the book.  Centered on the theme “15,” the 2026 exhibition invites artists to reflect on the past, honor achievements, and imagine the future. From fifteen years of friendship to journeys lasting ...

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  • Sensory Friendly Dance Ages 10-13

    Sensory Friendly Parent Toddler Dance Class
    Jacob Smith House 4500 Intelco Loop S, Lacey

    This specialized recreation class is designed for children developmentally ages 10-13 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum. We provide a nurturing space for creative dance that fosters motor skills, self expression, and mind-body connection. Supported with props from sensory toolhouse LLC. Together we will explore creative movement, concept based games, and movement elements ...

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    $85

  • Arts Olympia Fall Show

    Schwartz's Bakery 124 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, Washington

    Come see Original Art by our local artists! Stop by for a bagel and enjoy! Schwartz's Bakery, 124 4th Ave E, Olympia

    Free