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Tree Painting Course, 6-weeks, in-person
YWCA Friendship Hall 220 Union Ave SE, OlympiaWant to learn to paint trees? Join me, award-winning artist Nancy Romanovsky, in my new course starting in October: 6-week in-person painting course. Learn about tree structure and improve your painting skills while creating your own series of tree studies and paintings. I will be painting in oil, but other opaque media is ok as ...
God is a Scottish Drag Queen: Halloween Spooktacular!
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaThe beloved deity in a floral power suit returns with a spook-tacular twist! God descends from the heavens (or perhaps a haunted attic?) to hilariously roast everything from pumpkin spice lattes to demonic possession in a laugh-out-loud night of comedy. Expect divine commentary on the bizarre traditions of Halloween, terrifying costume choices, and the true ...
Yell Manor Haunted House and Escape Rooms
Gordon's Garden Center 308 Yelm Ave E, YelmThis year YELL MANOR visits the HAUNTED CARNIVAL and 2 Escape Rooms. Step into a world of twisted thrills and eerie chills. Ride the spine-tingling Virtual Roller Ghoster – a ghostly coaster experience like no other – and brave two all-new escape rooms where every shadow hides a secret. Freaks. Frights. And surprises around every corner. Haunted House and Escape rooms all ...
Adventure Series: Inside WonderLab: Exploring Nature’s Hidden Worlds
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaStep into a world of wonder with biologist-turned-photographer Anand Varma as he unlocks the mysteries of nature through cutting-edge photography techniques. Anand captures the invisible behaviors of the natural world, beyond our naked eye. From the life cycle of a honeybee to the lightning-fast hummingbird, his images and videos reveal the hidden worlds that exist ...
Olympia Chamber Orchestra Presents: Reform
2707 Conger Ave NW Olympia, WA 2707 Conger Ave NW, OlympiaThe Olympia Chamber Orchestra presents a program centered on the spirit of reform and transformation—whether personal, spiritual, or societal. Schumann’s Manfred Overture channels the inner struggle and yearning for redemption of Lord Byron’s tragic hero. Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony celebrates spiritual renewal, weaving the chorale “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” into a triumphant vision of faith and unity. Aulin’s Mäster Olof Suite, drawn ...
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesIn this thrilling show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled ...
Seymour’s Kids Club: Día de los Muertos Piñatas
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaSeymour’s Kids Club: Día de los Muertos Piñatas Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 10:30 to 11:30 AM Free with registration Join Amano Seattle for an interactive Día de los Muertos piñata-making workshop! Participants will receive all the materials and candy needed to create their own piñata, guided by Teresa Martinez. Martinez hosts piñata-making workshops that ...
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesGet ready for the most incredible dog show on earth! Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience features over two dozen rescued dogs performing mind-blowing tricks, aerial stunts, and comedy routines that will leave audiences of all ages cheering. This high-energy show features dogs who have been rescued from shelters across the country. As seen on Oprah, ...
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesGet ready for the most incredible dog show on earth! Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience features over two dozen rescued dogs performing mind-blowing tricks, aerial stunts, and comedy routines that will leave audiences of all ages cheering. This high-energy show features dogs who have been rescued from shelters across the country. As seen on Oprah, ...
SOGO Fall Concert
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaSOGO’s season opener promises an exciting mix of talent, tradition, and a few surprises. Featured guest and SOGO alumnus Henry Nordhorn returns to the stage with the Conservatory Orchestra and Brass Choir, performing works by Gershwin and Mozart on French horn. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory and now a member of the Spokane ...
Seattle International Comedy Competition
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year's talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, ...
Movie Night at Lacey Library
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesCult classics. Cool vibes. Free popcorn. Join us this fall for a season of beloved cult films, offbeat adventures, and endlessly quotable moments. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obsession, first Thursday movie nights at the library are all about film, fun, and community. Come solo, bring ...