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  • Artist Talk: Hadiya Finely

    the tobin gallery... 924 Broadway, Tacoma

    Join us on International Women’s Day for a presentation by featured artist Hadiya Finley at The Tobin Gallery on Sunday at 4pm. We have over 40 years of her Sculpture and Paintings on display, and this exhibition is her first retrospective and solo show. Hadiya has a storied career as she shifted through techniques to ...

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    Free

  • Two “Story Oly” Storytellers

    Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    The South Sound Story Guild presents on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM an evening featuring two "Story Oly" storytellers​, Stacy Galleher and Elizabeth Lord. This event will be held in person at the Harbor House (217 Thurston Ave. NW) and will also be available via Zoom. You can find the link ...

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    Free

  • Transgender Book Reading and Discussion

    Good Shepherd Olympia 1601 North Street SE, Olympia

    Acclaimed author Nico Lang will be presenting a reading and discussion on their book “American Teenager ”. Nico visited and followed seven families of transgender youth during the past few years. They recorded these experiences and offers eye-opening narratives of how trans kids are surviving hate and finding joy in a turbulent era. This event ...

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    Free

  • Playback Theatre Performance – Stories of the Many Shades of Strength

    New Traditions Cafe & Fair Trade Gallery 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Join the Thunders and the Heartsparkle Players as we celebrate 25 years of creating and supporting our community. Please join us at the Soul Cafe at Traditions - 300 5th Avenue downtown Olympia.  

    $10 – $20

  • “Songs of Inspiration”

    Koval Center for the Performing Arts 4155 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA, United States

    The Award-Winning Timberline High School Choirs present "Songs of Inspiration" on Monday, March 16 at 7pm at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts, located at 4155 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98506 (at NTHS).  Admission is FREE, donations gratefully accepted.  Contact Terry Shaw for more information- tshaw@ntps.org.

    Free

  • The Vanguard Generation: African American Artists, 1880-1918 with Daniel E. Atkinson

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

    Discover the remarkable first generation of African American artists and performers whose contributions helped shape popular culture. Active after the Civil War and before World War I, many of these artists were the first in their families to be born out of bondage or to attend college—overcoming tremendous hardship in defiance of Jim Crow laws. ...

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    Free

  • A Potpourri of Tales

    The McLane Grange 931 Delphi Rd SW, Olympia

    Come join us to hear the South Sound Story Tellers telling engaging personal stories and captivating folktales for the public at the McLane Grange.

    donations gladly accepted

  • Runway Revolution 2026

    Faith Lutheran Community Center 7075 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

    Thurston County Inclusion presents our 3rd Annual RUNWAY REVOLUTION!    A runway show where fashion meets inclusivity in a dazzling display of talent and diversity.   This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a Garden theme that celebrates individuality. Community models will proudly walk the runway, showcasing their unique style and ...

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    $20

  • Queerotica

    millersylvania 12245 Tilley Road S, Olympia, WA, United States

    Queerotica Camp is combining forces with the Health & Wellness Fair to have a sleep over camp at Millersylvania State Park Retreat Center. Queerotica Camp is an artful kink positive space for the LGBTQIA+ Community where they have exploratory and educational workshops, skill share, entertainment, art, connection, fun and games. There are 50 spots available ...

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    $175

  • Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope

    The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia

    March 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.

    $33 – $70

  • The 39 Steps

    The 39 Steps
    Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United States

    Spies, Slap-Stick, Clownery, and Romance Centerstage Presents  The 39 Steps   By John Buchan & Patrick Barlow Directed by Angela Bayler March 27 - April 19, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm   FEDERAL WAY, WA—Mix a Hitchcock movie with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, toss ...

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    $21 – $47

  • PINK FLOYD THE WALL w/ LIVE SHADOWCAST

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

    Join OFS for a special screening of the cult classic, Pink Floyd’s The Wall with a live shadowcast! 1982’s “The Wall” is a psychological musical film about a rock star “Pink”, who descends into madness after a life filled with trauma, which he represents as building a metaphorical “wall” around himself. The film, a cinematic ...

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    $23.25 – $28.25