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Sensory Friendly Dance Ages 10-13
Jacob Smith House 4500 Intelco Loop S, LaceyThis 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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Write in the Harbor
Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus 3993 Hunt Street Northwest, Gig HarborJoin us for Write in the Harbor, the annual regional writer's conference held at Tacoma Community College's Gig Harbor Campus! Featuring Keynote Speaker Suzanne Morrison, this year's conference theme is "Shaping the Narrative." An early bird rate is available through Sept. 18, and a discounted rate is available for students with current Washington State college ...
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South Sound Choreographers Showcase
Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe first ever South Sound Choreographers showcase is hitting Olympia's historical Capital Theater on November 7th and 8th. This event will showcase contemporary dance works by local choreographers, co-produced by Sydney Blanchard Artistic Director of Moving Parts Dance Company and freelance artist Alice Grendon of Growing Wildhearted//DanCEthropocene. Thurston County is blessed with many dance studios offering ...
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Olympia Symphony Presents EVLOVE: Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale
Capital High School Performing Arts Center 2707 Conger Ave NW, OlympiaA soldier. A violin. A devil. A world being born. EVOLVE brings two theatrical works together in one intimate concert of story, rhythm, and transformation. In La Création du Monde, The Creation of the World, Darius Milhaud turns a creation myth into a jazz-infused ballet, shaped by the sound world he encountered in Harlem. In ...
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nightmayor presents: The Total Package screening w/ cast Q&A
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaCome witness an exclusive screening of the unreleased original feature film The Total Package! This DIY multimedia movie musical extravaganza features an ensemble of Olympia's finest performers and was written, directed and produced by nightmayor. Don't miss the chance to view this seldom screened work, and exercise your curiosity in a post show Q and ...
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Come From Away
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesTimberline High School Theatre is proud to present its 2026 Fall musical, Come From Away. Come From Away tells the inspiring story of the town of Gander, Newfoundland where 38 planes were diverted on September 11, 2001. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Show dates run November 12-14, and 19-21, 2026.
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Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesTig Notaro is an Oscar-nominated producer and an Emmy- and Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor. Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her latest special, Tig Notaro: Hello Again, premiered on Prime Video and earned multiple Emmy nominations.
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Holiday Gift Gallery
119 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesCelebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, ...
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Playback Theatre Performance – Why We Tell Our Stories
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin the Heartsparkle Players at Traditions for an evening of Playback Theatre. Playback is a unique style of improvisational theatre where audience members tell real moments from their lives and the musician and actors play it back. This performance will be a fundraiser for our history project.
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Intro to Improv for Teens, Adults & Seniors
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesGet ready to think on your feet, get a little silly, and discover the fun of improv! Join instructor Areya Kugler for a welcoming, low-pressure introduction to improvisational theater designed especially for beginners. Through warm-ups, small-group activities, and lively improv games, participants will practice creativity, spontaneity, listening, collaboration, and the all-important art of saying “Yes, ...
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StoryOLy Season 12
The Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way N, OlympiaEverybody has a story. We want to hear yours! Come share your personal experience on stage or just listen to great live oral storytelling at Olympia's premiere story slam: STORYOLY. STORYOLY Every THIRD Tuesday of the month, November - August. 6:30 pm Teller sign-up 7:00-9:00 pm Storytelling The Brotherhood Lounge 119 N. Capital Way Olympia ...
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Studio West Dance Theatre Presents: The Nutcracker
512 Washinton St SE Olympia WA 98501 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaJoin Clara and the Stahlbaum family as we kick off the holidays over Thanksgiving weekend with Studio West Dance Theatre’s spectacular Nutcracker at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts! Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey to the enchanting Sugar Plum Kingdom where you'll witness magical dances spring to life. With professional sets, exquisite ...