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.
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2026 Arts Olympia Arts Walk & Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaLocal Art Group, Arts Olympia, will be featured at 2026 Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia. They are a group of emerging artists, each with their diverse and unique style of visual art. The show will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, varying in style. mediums and subject matter. The show will run thru Arts Walk weekend, including ...
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Theater Artists Olympia presents “Anna Considers Mars”
TAO at Oly Theater 412 Jefferson St. SE, OlympiaIn Ruben Grijalva’s Anna Considers Mars – a play part science fiction, part family drama, and part hilarious comedy with a dark streak – Anna faces the possibility of a life-long dream to go to Mars while bumping up against a host of moral dilemmas here on earth. Anna is hopeful that there, with a ...
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Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDrop by the Library Meeting Room for coloring relaxation! Sip on a warm beverage, eat snacks, listen to calm music while you color, and maybe make a new friend. Made possible by the Friends of Lacey Library.
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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. Recommended for ages 18+. Click here for More Comedy Underground.
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Theater Artists Olympia presents “Anna Considers Mars”
TAO at Oly Theater 412 Jefferson St. SE, OlympiaIn Ruben Grijalva’s Anna Considers Mars – a play part science fiction, part family drama, and part hilarious comedy with a dark streak – Anna faces the possibility of a life-long dream to go to Mars while bumping up against a host of moral dilemmas here on earth. Anna is hopeful that there, with a ...
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Black Box Jazz: Marina Albero
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United StatesAward-winning pianist and composer Marina Albero weaves a tapestry of sound that defies categorization, drawing from her rich multicultural background in Barcelona, Cuba, and Seattle. A musical polyglot fluent in jazz, flamenco, classical, and Latin traditions, Albero has captivated audiences worldwide with her innovative improvisational style and emotional depth. Her latest album “A Nomad of ...
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Paper Crafts & Book Arts: Pop Up Cards with Belinda Hill
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesWhat's nicer than a card that you made yourself to give to a friend or family member for a special occasion? Learn some secrets of making pop-ups and multidimensional cards. Just in time for Mother's Day! All ages and skill levels welcome. All materials provided. Registration required.
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The Center Salon
Washington Center Blackbox 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us for the Center Salon, an annual dynamic gathering that showcases many forms of artistic expression – from visual artists and writers to musicians, actors, comedians, and filmmakers. Each year brings a unique mix of performances and creative showcases where artists connect and audiences discover something extraordinary.
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Theater Artists Olympia presents “Anna Considers Mars”
TAO at Oly Theater 412 Jefferson St. SE, OlympiaIn Ruben Grijalva’s Anna Considers Mars – a play part science fiction, part family drama, and part hilarious comedy with a dark streak – Anna faces the possibility of a life-long dream to go to Mars while bumping up against a host of moral dilemmas here on earth. Anna is hopeful that there, with a ...
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The Year of the Horse, in the Chinese Calendar
Harbor House 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesEva Abrams, master storyteller from Seattle, brings a celebration of the Year of the Horse, in "The World of Magic." She shares folktales and personal stories, in the oral tradition, about horses. Olympia storyteller, Tobey Ishii Anderson, tells the Asian story of the 12 animals that make the lunar horoscope, the Great Race. This is ...
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The Wailin’ Jennys
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaThe Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression and together they have grown into one of today’s most beloved acts on the international folk-roots scene. The ...
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Lacey Spring Fun Fair
Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesEnjoy 2 days of free rides, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors! Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair and Kids’ Market on Saturday and the Car Show on Sunday. Free parking and admission. Plus pony rides, the giant slide and circus train and more ...
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