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SUMMARY:StoryOly Grand Slam
DESCRIPTION:What: The 11th Annual StoryOly Grand Slam\nWhen: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nTime:     Door at 6pm\n               Show at 7pm\nWhere: Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE Olympia WA\nTickets: $23.25 (includes OFS service fee of $3.25) in Advance at https://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/movie/storyoly-grandslam or at OFS Box Office.\nYou Can at the DOOR\, no one turned away night of event!\n\n STORYOLY GRAND SLAM\n\nDetails:\nThis is the culminating event of StoryOly\, the season finale!\nEvery month (Nov- Aug) people gather and listen to personal stories\, true stories from life\, told by their fellow community members at the monthly StoryOly Storytelling Slam. At each storytelling slam (contest) a winner is chosen based on their excellent storytelling skills. Now – those selected monthly winners will compete with each other for the StoryOly Grand Slam Title! And a sizeable Cash Prize!\n\nHosted by local storyteller Elizabeth Lord.\nThree local celebrity judges will choose the Grand Slam Champion. This year’s judges are former Olympia mayor Cheryl Selby\, Oly Arts publisher/actor John Serembe\, and Window Seat Media folklorist/oral historian Elaine Vradenburgh.\nLive music opens and closes the night with Moon Scooter (A local four-piece funk combo).\nIf you are a fan of The Moth Radio Show this is the event for you!\n\nA portion of the Door proceeds will benefit The Downtown Olympia Creative District. DOCD | Downtown Olympia Creative District\n\nCash Only bar upstairs provided by Olympia Film Society.\nThe best of the Olympia best will tell stories this night! Join Us!\n\nMore info:\nContact Elizabeth Lord\, 360-250-2721\nwww.storyoly.com
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/storyoly-grand-slam/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Community Event,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="StoryOly":MAILTO:amyorca@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T213000
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SUMMARY:Staged reading of “Brighton Beach Memoirs”
DESCRIPTION:Support local families at a staged reading of Neil Simon’s classic play about immigrants\, “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/staged-reading-of-brighton-beach-memoirs/
LOCATION:Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 2315 Division St. NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T181500
DTSTAMP:20260817T144458Z
CREATED:20260817T144442Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Friends - Friendship Game Show
DESCRIPTION: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!!!?\n\nLike to make a new friend?\n\nHave a conflict (real\, made up\, from the past that hasn’t been resolved and you’d like to act it out with a stranger) you’d like to have mediated by comedians?\n\nEnjoy laughter\, comedy\, a splash of drama\, and ridiculous fun?!\n\nCome check out Fast Friends! A comedy game show where new friends are made\, conflicts are resolved\, and stand-up comedians keep it silly!\n\nThe audience is the jury\, the host is the judge\, and the pair voted “best friends” win a cheesy\, professional photo shoot on the spot!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/fast-friends-friendship-game-show/2026-09-26/1/
LOCATION:TC MEDIA STUDIOS\, 440 Yauger Way SW\, Olympia\, WA\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Emberprises":MAILTO:forestemberprises@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260921T150732Z
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SUMMARY:Tales Told in Ten: OFT'S 24 hour play Festival!
DESCRIPTION:A company of local actors come together to write\, direct\, and perform in 6 original one acts in just 24 hours! \nWhat happens when writers\, actors\, directors\, designers\, technicians\, and stage managers have just 24 hours to create six brand new plays from scratch? \nYou get Tales Told in Ten Olympia Family Theater’s annual 24 Hour Play Festival! \nThe adventure begins on Friday when six writers receive a surprise prompt and have just one night to write an original ten minute play. By Saturday morning\, directors\, actors\, designers\, and technicians dive into rehearsals\, bringing each script to life in a whirlwind day of collaboration and storytelling. \nThat evening\, audiences experience the world premieres of six original plays written\, rehearsed\, designed\, and performed in only 24 hours! There will be one show at 7pm\, and another show at 9pm! \nEach performance is completely unique\, making Tales Told in Tenone of Olympia’s most exciting annual theater traditions. It’s a joyful celebration of local artists that features creative risk taking and the magic that happens when a community comes together to tell stories. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of laughter\, heart\, surprises\, and brand new theater that will never happen exactly the same way again.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/tales-told-in-ten-ofts-24-hour-play-festival/2026-09-26/1/
LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Film,Music,Theater,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Family Theater":MAILTO:info@olyft.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T190000
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SUMMARY:Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 sharing Brazil’s rich cultural heritage. Brought to you by Samba Olywa and the City of Olympia Inspire Grant.  This workshop is FREE and open to the public! Space is limited\, so please plan to arrive on time.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/afro-brazilian-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:The Eagles Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T203338Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nCentered 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 fifteen days\, from collections of fifteen meaningful objects to explorations of the number itself the exhibition offers unique interpretations of this anniversary theme. 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/2026-puget-sound-book-artists-annual-members-exhibition/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound Book Artists":MAILTO:aelizabeth.storey@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260831T214351Z
CREATED:20260831T214346Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Dance Ages 10-13
DESCRIPTION: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 like time\, space\, and direction!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/sensory-friendly-dance-ages-10-13/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Jacob Smith House\, 4500 Intelco Loop S\, Lacey\, 98503
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Dance Access":MAILTO:access@southsounddance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260901T222443Z
CREATED:20260829T212303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T222443Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Olympia Fall Show
DESCRIPTION:Come see Original Art by our local artists! Stop by for a bagel and enjoy! Schwartz’s Bakery\, 124 4th Ave E\, Olympia
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/arts-olympia-fall-show/
LOCATION:Schwartz’s Bakery\, 124 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, Washington\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Olympia.org":MAILTO:skcampbell57@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T162119Z
CREATED:20260925T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T162119Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Dr. Suzanne Crawford O'Brien: Climate Anxiety and Spiritual Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Suzanne Crawford O’Brien is a professor of religion at Pacific Lutheran University and sits on the board of South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group. We will be discussing how to build resilience by grounding in the relationships that sustain us and working to heal the watersheds upon which we depend. Proceeds from book sales will go to SPSSEG\, helping restore salmon habitats in the shorelines and estuaries of the Puget Sound.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/author-talk-with-dr-suzanne-crawford-obrien-climate-anxiety-and-spiritual-resilience/
LOCATION:Orca Books Co-op\, 315 5th Ave SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orca Books Co-op":MAILTO:co-op@orcabooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260918T191303Z
CREATED:20260918T191300Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Experimental Electronica at Le Voyeur: Crushed\, Doctor Sleep\, Tricky FM (SF)\, Wicking Ground
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Experimental Electronica at Le Voyeur\n\nTricky FM (San Francisco) is on tour for her new album Twin Star Fantasy (Cherub Dream Records) and is joined by local acts Crushed\, Doctor Sleep and Wicking Ground\n\nDoors at 6:30PM Music at 7PM\n\nAll ages\n\n 
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/a-night-of-experimental-electronica-at-le-voyeur-crushed-doctor-sleep-tricky-fm-sf-wicking-ground/
LOCATION:Le Voyeur\, 404 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="@trickyfm":MAILTO:trickyfm001@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260725T153037Z
CREATED:20260725T153025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T153037Z
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SUMMARY:Olympia Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Olympia Weavers Guild for their exciting Annual Show and Sale! This in-person event is the perfect chance to explore beautiful handwoven creations\, meet talented local artists\, and maybe take home some stunning handmade textiles. Whether you’re a weaving pro or just curious\, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fun\, creative gathering!\n\nFree admission\, free parking\, ADA compliant venue.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/olympia-weavers-guild-annual-show-and-sale-2026/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Thurston County Fairgrounds\, 3054 Carpenter Rd\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Weavers Guild":MAILTO:info@olympiaweaversguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T221920Z
CREATED:20260904T221913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T221920Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Regional Community College Student Art Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:View art by students from Tacoma Community College\, Pierce College\, Green River College\, and South Puget Sound Community College in the Building 4 Art Gallery at TCC. Pieces for this exhibition are selected by art faculty from the participating colleges\, and the exhibition offer students a chance to share their work with peers and to strengthen their exhibition histories. Free admission!\n\nFind Gallery hours and parking information\, upcoming events and exhibitions\, and calls for entry at tacomacc.edu/thegallery.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/2nd-annual-regional-community-college-student-art-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:The Gallery at Tacoma Community College\, 6501 South 19th Street\, Tacoma\, 98466
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Community College":MAILTO:rpayne@tacomacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T214549Z
CREATED:20260915T214544Z
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal - Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Nocturnal\n\nSept 25 – Nov 15\, 2026\n \nInspired by the world that emerges after the light fades\, Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Nocturnal” featuring new paintings by Liza Brenner and Jonathan Happ\, alongside mixed media sculpture by Loralin Toney. \n \nArts Walk Reception: Oct 2nd 5-9pm\nArts Walk continues Oct 3rd 12-6pm\n \nFREE\n\nChildhood’s End Gallery\n222 4th Ave W\nOlympia WA 98501\n\ninfo@childhoods-end-gallery.com\n\n360-943-3724
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/nocturnal-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Childhood’s End Gallery\, 222 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Childhood's End Gallery":MAILTO:info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260905T191311Z
CREATED:20260905T191308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T191311Z
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SUMMARY:Our Town & Sanctuary City
DESCRIPTION:Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage\, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity\, how do we determine who benefits? See both productions for a deeper understanding of what it is to be an American\, then and now.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/our-town-sanctuary-city/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harlequin Productions":MAILTO:helen@harlequinproductions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T181059Z
CREATED:20260730T181056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T181059Z
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SUMMARY:Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell
DESCRIPTION:Seymour’s Kids Club: Show-and-Tell\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nAdmission is included with advance registration or general admission. \nChildren aged 5 and under are always free!\nHot Wheels\, LEGOs\, and stuffed animals are among today’s favorite show-and-tell treasures—but what were children’s favorite toys long ago? Bring your favorite toy and join us for an interactive show-and-tell as we explore toys from the past. Participants will compare their favorite show-and-tell items with favorites from the past and create a historic toy to take home.\n\nSeymour’s Kids Club is a series of interactive\, educational family programs designed to introduce children (ages 4 to 10) to the history and culture of Washington State and to spark curiosity.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/seymours-kids-club-show-and-tell/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State History Museum":MAILTO:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T165257Z
CREATED:20260915T165244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T165257Z
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SUMMARY:Lacey Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Children’s Day with Lacey Parks\, Culture & Recreation! This free\, family-friendly event takes over Huntamer Park with a day of fun inspired by this year’s Mythical Creatures theme.\n\nKids can explore activity booths\, shop creations from young local makers at the Children’s Market\, dance inside the Dance Dome\, take on the obstacle course and inflatable slide\, enjoy live entertainment and more! Food trucks will also be onsite with food available for purchase.\n\nDress up as your favorite mythical creature and join us for an afternoon of fun!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/lacey-childrens-day/
LOCATION:Huntamer Park\, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Parks%2C Culture and Recreation":MAILTO:laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T220912Z
CREATED:20261001T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T220912Z
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SUMMARY:SRO Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors
DESCRIPTION:Little Shop of Horrors\nSRO Theater brings the cult‑classic musical comedy to Yelm this October as Skid Row comes alive with doo‑wop energy\, outrageous characters\, and one very hungry plant. Running October 2 thru 25\, the production features Friday and Saturday shows at 7 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets available at srotheater.org/shows.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/sro-theater-presents-little-shop-of-horrors/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Yelm High School\, 1315 W Yelm Ave\, yelm\, WA\, 98597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="SRO Theater":MAILTO:standrmonly@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T175244Z
CREATED:20260921T175239Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Takes Flight
DESCRIPTION:Season opener of the Brotherhood takes flight aerial showcase! 21+
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/brotherhood-takes-flight/
LOCATION:The Brotherhood Lounge\, 119 Capitol Way N\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Airbound Arts":MAILTO:airboundproducer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T153507Z
CREATED:20260814T153504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153507Z
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SUMMARY:Gandhi's wife tells her side of the story
DESCRIPTION:Who was Kasturba Gandhi? As Mahatma Gandhi’s wife\, Kasturba Gandhi was an activist\, a freedom fighter in her own right\, and an inspiration to many in India’s struggle for independence. \n\nSouth Sound Story Guild zooms in storyteller Roopa Mohan\, a native of India\, now from San Francisco\, California. Roopa takes on the persona of Kasturba Gandhi\, Gandhi’s wife\, and tells her side of the story. \n\nOn Wednesday\, October 7\, at Traditions Cafe\, at 6 pm\, South Sound Story Guild zooms in two storytellers from out of town. At 7 pm\, we open Story Swap\, where audience members may tell a story\, personal or folktale\, about 8 minutes in length. So come to sit back and listen or to tell your own story.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/gandhis-wife-tells-her-side-of-the-story/
LOCATION:Traditions Fair Trade Cafe\, 300 5th Ave SW\, 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:20261008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T203209Z
CREATED:20260815T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T203209Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Meet and Greet Power of Place\, The Governor's Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Meet artists\, chat about their art\, and enjoy an early afternoon reception with appetizers and dessert at the Governor’s Mansion!\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to connect in person with amazing artists at the Power of Place Meet and Greet! Whether you’re an art lover\, history enthusiast\, or simply curious about Washington’s rich heritage\, this is a unique chance to experience the Governor’s Mansion in an intimate and memorable way.\n\nThursday\, October 8\n\n11:30 AM -1 PM\n\nStep inside the Washington State Governor’s Mansion for a rare opportunity to meet the artists behind Power of Place\, the Governor’s Mansion’s America 250 exhibition.\n\nHear firsthand the stories\, inspirations\, and connections behind the artwork while exploring the exhibition in the company of the artists themselves. From farm fields to city streets\, Indigenous heritage to the quiet and bustling corners of Washington\, the exhibition reflects a wide range of experiences—and the artists who bring them to life.\n\nEnjoy a relaxed afternoon reception with non-alcoholic beverages\, appetizers\, and dessert as you mingle with the artists and fellow guests. Tickets are $34 for Governor’s Mansion Foundation Friends and $40 for general admission. To become a Friend of the Mansion\, please see our website at wagovmansion.org\n\nFeatured Artists\n\nDan Friday (Lummi) · Andy Eccleshall · Carla Paine · Melanie Thompson · Louie Gong (Nooksack) · Michael Stasinos · James Kroner · Nancy Romanovsky
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/artist-meet-and-greet-power-of-place-the-governors-mansion/
LOCATION:The Governor’s Mansion
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T210619Z
CREATED:20260922T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210619Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Void: a Countershade Introduction and Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:The world is circling down the drain. At least it feels like it is! In this new world of flux and flow\, new alternative methods of thinking are required\, stat. A queer publishing press is popping up in Olympia\, specializing in speculative fiction (scifi\, fantasy\, horror\, etc). But what’s this got to do with the end of the world? Come meet the publishers of Countershade Press\, Jonah and Austin Barnett\, as they introduce you to their alternative worlds.\n\nAudiences can expect to learn more about the press\, followed with a monster drag show hosted by Luna DeLyte. Featuring D’Angelo Dandy\, Corvyd\, and Vanessa the Witch. Drag explores “the other side\,” submerging ourselves into worlds of storytelling through movement\, words\, and expression. All elements—from origin stories and lore to costume choices—bring audiences to experience a post-binary world of opportunity\, where being your authentic self shines in the most fantastical ways.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/welcome-to-the-void-a-countershade-introduction-and-drag-show/
LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library\, 313 8th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T164552Z
CREATED:20260903T164544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T164552Z
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SUMMARY:The Music of Billy Joel
DESCRIPTION:Terry Shaw and His Band play the hits of Billy Joel.  Dinner service is available at 5:45 (dinner sold separately).  Reservations HIGHLY recommended.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-music-of-billy-joel/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Traditions Fair Trade Cafe\, 300 5th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, 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:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223019Z
CREATED:20261005T223019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T223019Z
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SUMMARY:Free Range Drag and Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for October’s edition of Free Range Drag and Variety Show! \nWith Vanessa The Witch hosting\, and performances by Anita Range(Portland)\, O’rion Hollywood\, Luna Tikke\, Vida Catastrophe\, and Luna DeLyte! \nWear your Halloween Costume to be a part of our annual Costume Contest \nDoors 730 PM
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/free-range-drag-and-variety-show/
LOCATION:421 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98501\, 421 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98501\, Olympia\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="@freerangedrag":MAILTO:lunadelyte@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T182223Z
CREATED:20260904T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182223Z
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SUMMARY:Olympia Symphony Presents LIFT: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
DESCRIPTION:LIFT opens Olympia Symphony’s 2026/27 season\, Kaleidoscope\, with American music in full color.\n\nFrom Jessie Montgomery’s Banner\, a searching reimagining of the national anthem\, to Wynton Marsalis’s sweeping Blues Symphony\, this concert listens to America through joy\, memory\, resilience\, and hope. Guest artist Calder Failla joins the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue\, where classical brilliance meets jazz-age energy\, followed by the symphonic world of Porgy and Bess: Catfish Row and James P. Johnson’s Victory Stride.\n\nA season opener with rhythm\, soul\, and lift.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/olympia-symphony-presents-lift-gershwins-rhapsody-in-blue/
LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:oso@olympiasymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181510Z
CREATED:20260910T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181510Z
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SUMMARY:Reading the World: A Panel on Literary Translation
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 14th\, in the Worthington Conference Center.\nFree and open to the public. \nSponsored by Oly Fed\n\nIn this evening presentation\, which is free and open to the public\, three award-winning translators will discuss the pleasures and challenges of translating texts into English. How does a translator convey a work of literature from one language and culture into another? What is the process that brings us voices and stories from around the world? Each panelist works from a different language and specializes in a different genre—fiction\, nonfiction and poetry. The panel will be followed by audience Q&A and a book-signing\, with books by all of the translators available for purchase on site.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/reading-the-world-a-panel-on-literary-translation/
LOCATION:Saint Martin’s University\, 5300 Pacific Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260728T203025Z
CREATED:20260727T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T203025Z
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SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Equal parts cabaret\, comedy\, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian\, producer\, actor\, writer\, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor\, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning\, The Washington Post\, CNN\, NPR\, and Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a Grammy® nomination\, and his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast to coast. Come experience the musical comedy event of the season — and remember what it feels like to really\, truly laugh.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/randy-rainbow-national-freakin-treasure/
LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Words,Comedy,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:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260913T220015Z
CREATED:20260913T220012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T220015Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Step Up\, Not Aside with Trillium-239
DESCRIPTION:In this event—part music performance and part talk—acoustic music trio Trillium-239 shares songs and stories of trail-breaking women like Marie Curie\, Harriet Tubman\, Malala Yousafzai\, Annie Oakley\, and others. What drove them to step out of their expected roles to forge more difficult paths\, knowing they’d face many challenges and barriers? What can we learn from them?\n\nWith their voices\, hands\, pens\, and guns\, they persisted—and we’ll examine the lives and motivations of these fascinating women and celebrate them in song.\n\nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nTrillium-239 is an acoustic music trio. Michelle Cameron\, a nuclear chemist who works at a power plant\, plays cello; Janet Humphrey\, a cyber engineer\, plays guitar; and Mary Hartman\, a retired environmental scientist\, plays guitar and banjo. Mary and Janet also write some of the trio’s songs.\n\nFind out more:\n\nhttps://trillium239.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/trillium239/
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/women-who-step-up-not-aside-with-trillium-239/
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:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T152724Z
CREATED:20260925T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152724Z
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SUMMARY:SOGO Fall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kick off SOGO’s season with an afternoon of excitement\, beauty\, and dazzling virtuosity! The Conservatory Orchestra opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide\, a fast-paced audience favorite\, before slowing the pace with the warmth and charm of Edward Elgar’s The Wand of Youth\, from Suite No. 1. Throughout the season\, we’ll be celebrating SOGO musicians and alumni\, beginning with senior Campbell Patterson\, bass\, as soloist in the second movement of Koussevitsky’s Double Bass Concerto. The concert concludes with Alberto Ginastera’s exhilarating “Malambo” from Estancia\, a thrilling musical depiction of the high-energy dance of the Argentine gauchos.\n\nAlso appearing: Brass Choir\, Philharmonic and Academy Orchestras.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/sogo-fall-concert/
LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia
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:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202853Z
CREATED:20260806T214504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202853Z
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SUMMARY:Write in the Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Write in the Harbor\, the annual regional writer’s conference held at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor Campus!\n\nFeaturing Keynote Speaker Suzanne Morrison\, this year’s conference theme is “Shaping the Narrative.”\n\nAn early bird rate is available through Sept. 18\, and a discounted rate is available for students with current Washington State college ID.\n\nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/write-in-the-harbor/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus\, 3993 Hunt Street Northwest\, Gig Harbor\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books and Words
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Community College":MAILTO:rpayne@tacomacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T193000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182034Z
CREATED:20261001T182029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T182034Z
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SUMMARY:South Sound Choreographers Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 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 dance education for young people and two fabulous ballet companies. There are dance classes for adults who wish to continue dancing as a hobby or pastime. The first annual South Sound Choreographer’s Showcase is something a little different and is specifically aimed at uplifting the work of adult professional dancers and choreographers in contemporary dance mediums who live and work here in the South Puget Sound. Join us to see works created by choreographers from Pierce\, Thurston\, and Lewis counties!
URL:https://olyarts.org/event/south-sound-choreographers-showcase/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Capitol Theater\, 206 5th Ave. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moving Parts Dance":MAILTO:Oceanwavings@gmail.com
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