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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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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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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Black Box Jazz: Francesco Crosara
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaFrancesco Crosara is a Seattle-based, Italian-born jazz pianist & composer who is making a significant impact on the jazz scene with a passion for creating and sharing innovative and soulful music.
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Color Charts Workshop
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1925 Boulevard Rd SE, OlympiaUnderstand your colors with Nancy Romanovsky Artists serious about mastering color understand the transformative value of creating color charts. This workshop will guide you through the systematic process of building charts with value gradations for the colors in your palette, enabling you to achieve a deeper mastery of color.
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SOGO Winter Concert
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaSOGO’s winter concert shines a spotlight on Olympia Symphony Principal Cellist Holly Reeves, a longtime friend of SOGO and an influential mentor to generations of young cellists across the region. Many of her students are past or present members of SOGO. Holly joins the Conservatory Orchestra for a movement from Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto No. 1 ...
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Movie Night at Lacey Library: Whale Rider (PG-13)
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesWhale Rider PG-13 ‧ 2002 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 41m Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists ...
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Lacey Cultural Celebration
Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesExperience the diverse heritage that makes our community shine at the Lacey Cultural Celebration! Enjoy lively music and dance performances from local and regional groups, explore traditions from around the world through interactive displays, and purchase delicious foods and items from a variety of vendors. Kids can jump into hands-on crafts, too. It’s a joyful, ...
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Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaMarch 27 at the Washington Center - Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope! Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo explores how creativity can be a catalyst for connection, storytelling, and meaningful change.
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The Painted Screen – The Curious World Of Hieronymous Bosch
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesExperience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a new 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...journeys of color, passion, and imagination told through the power of film. The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch ...
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