Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS’ Editor for review and approval.
Events
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Paper Crafts & Book Arts
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesPop-Up Paper Fun! Cut, fold, and glue your way into the wonderful world of pop-up art! Families and creators of all ages are invited to learn simple pop-up techniques while making a festive Valentine’s card. Feeling inspired? Stick around to turn four cards into a delightful carousel-style pop-up book you can take home and treasure. ...
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How Much the Heart Can Hold
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United States"Back by Cupid’s demand! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Northwest Playwrights Alliance presents a one-night-only performance of How Much the Heart Can Hold, starring three real-life couples. Kathy Dorgan directs an all-star cast in this romantic evening curated and written by Bryan Willis and Linda Kalkwarf. Appropriate for all ages. Bring your sweetheart. Better yet, ...
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How Much the Heart Can Hold
Harlequin Productions 202 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, United StatesIn celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Northwest Playwrights Alliance presents a one-night-only performance of How Much the Heart Can Hold, starring three real-life couples. Kathy Dorgan directs an all-star cast in this romantic evening curated and written by local playwright Bryan Willis and Linda Kalkwarf. Appropriate for all ages. Bring your sweetheart. Better yet, bring them ...
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Gallery Talk with Charles Conner
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, TacomaMeet 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition artist Charles Conner and hear about his artistic process. Gallery Talk will be held in the Building 4 Art Gallery at Tacoma Community College. Everyone welcome!
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Gallery Talk with Sharvoski Gunn
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, TacomaMeet 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition artist Sharvoski Gunn and hear about his artistic process. Gallery Talk will be held in the Building 4 Art Gallery at Tacoma Community College. Everyone welcome!
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Author Talk with Mike Cairns: Under the Ash
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesPresentation and Book Signing At 12:30pm on May 18, 1980, Washington Army National Guard helicopter pilot Captain Mike Cairns flew beneath the ash cloud of the Mount St. Helens volcano eruption – a feat never before attempted in history. In the challenging days that followed, as Mike, his crew, and fellow National Guard pilots flew ...
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Heaven’s Kitchen
Airbound Arts, 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesHeaven’s Kitchen is set in New Orleans, where the angels are competing to make the best po-boy. Will these fools please the head chef or will they make a mess too big to clean up? Come join us with our friends at Airbound Arts in Olympia, WA for a magical night of circus! Featuring an ...
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Soul Collage Workshop
West Olympia - Private Home AddressFlip through colorful images that tickle your playful, fun-loving self to create Soul Collage cards to take home to remind you to nurture yourself. SoulCollage®, developed by Seena B. Frost, is a process of creating a deck of collaged cards that let you contact your sub-conscious voice. To reserve a spot, Venmo Julie-Ratner-3 $35 (last digits ...
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Olympia Chamber Orchestra Presents: Revolution
2707 Conger Ave NW Olympia, WA 2707 Conger Ave NW, OlympiaThe Olympia Chamber Orchestra presents a program centered on the theme of revolution and features the winners of the 2025 Olympia Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition: Phoebe Goh (Olympia High School) and KhaiAn Ho (Black Hills High School). In addition to spotlighting these incredible young artists, this concert celebrates music’s revolutionary spirit. Sibelius’ Karelia Overture ...
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TCMedia Offers PSA Day for Local Non Profits
440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, OlympiaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Correa Ends: 2/25/26 Email: mcorrea@tcmedia.org Calling All Non-Profits for PSA Recording Day Thurston Community Media, your local nonprofit media center, invites all nonprofits to record a Public Service Announcement message in our studios February 26th, 27th or 28th for a nominal donation. A PSA message is a powerful tool to ...
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Comedy Underground
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United StatesOne night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers. Ages 18+.
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Atmospheres
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations. Feb 27- April 19. Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM ...
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