BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OLY ARTS - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://olyarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OLY ARTS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260317T010113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010115Z UID:10005150-1778268600-1779573600@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Theater Artists Olympia presents "Anna Considers Mars" DESCRIPTION:In 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 human species attempting to start over\, she can start over too. Now she just has to get her hands on a golden ticket. Anna Considers Mars is a crazy\, compelling\, complicated\, and comedic view of where we may be headed\, in the not-so-distant future\, when human habitability on Earth is critically threatened by climate change.  \n\n\nWHERE: The New Oly Theater at 412 Jefferson St SE (In the former Johansson Dance Center) \nWHEN: April 24th to May 9th\, Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m.\,  (Saturday May 9th 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20. at olytheater.com – Friday April 24th is $20. or Pay What You Can. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/theater-artists-olympia-presents-anna-considers-mars/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:TAO at Oly Theater\, 412 Jefferson St. SE\, Olympia\, 98501 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TAO-ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260317T010314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153822Z UID:10005143-1778270400-1778277600@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Black Box Jazz: Marina Albero DESCRIPTION:Award-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 Sound” (2024) showcases her unique artistic voice alongside acclaimed musicians from New Orleans\, building on her impressive collection of Golden Ear Awards and sold-out performances. Whether performing\, teaching at Cornish College of the Arts\, or curating innovative concert series\, Marina creates musical experiences that are both intimately personal and universally moving. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/black-box-jazz-marina-albero/ LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box\, 512 Washington Street SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dance,Film,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Marina-Albero-by-Lisa-Hagen-Glynn-740x405-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260307T185801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T185816Z UID:10005135-1778331600-1778338800@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Paper Crafts & Book Arts: Pop Up Cards with Belinda Hill DESCRIPTION:What’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!\n\nAll ages and skill levels welcome. All materials provided. Registration required. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/paper-crafts-book-arts-pop-up-cards-with-belinda-hill/ LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pop-Up-Cards-with-QR-Code-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lacey Timberland Library":MAILTO:laref@trl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260218T223711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172135Z UID:10005119-1778355000-1778362200@olyarts.org SUMMARY:The Center Salon DESCRIPTION:Join 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. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-center-salon/ LOCATION:Washington Center Blackbox\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dance,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Center-Salon-slide-740x405-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260317T010113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010115Z UID:10005151-1778355000-1779660000@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Theater Artists Olympia presents "Anna Considers Mars" DESCRIPTION:In 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 human species attempting to start over\, she can start over too. Now she just has to get her hands on a golden ticket. Anna Considers Mars is a crazy\, compelling\, complicated\, and comedic view of where we may be headed\, in the not-so-distant future\, when human habitability on Earth is critically threatened by climate change.  \n\n\nWHERE: The New Oly Theater at 412 Jefferson St SE (In the former Johansson Dance Center) \nWHEN: April 24th to May 9th\, Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m.\,  (Saturday May 9th 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20. at olytheater.com – Friday April 24th is $20. or Pay What You Can. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/theater-artists-olympia-presents-anna-considers-mars/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:TAO at Oly Theater\, 412 Jefferson St. SE\, Olympia\, 98501 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TAO-ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260404T180817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T180819Z UID:10005184-1778695200-1778702400@olyarts.org SUMMARY:The Year of the Horse\, in the Chinese Calendar DESCRIPTION:Eva Abrams\, master storyteller from Seattle\, brings a celebration of the Year of the Horse\, in “The World of Magic.”\nShe shares folktales and personal stories\, in the oral tradition\, about horses. Olympia storyteller\, Tobey Ishii Anderson\,\ntells the Asian story of the 12 animals that make the lunar horoscope\, the Great Race. This is a storytelling event sponsored\nby the South Sound Story Guild and the public is invited to attend. The second hour is Story Swap\, audience members\ncan sign up to tell up to an 8 minute story. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-year-of-the-horse-in-the-chinese-calendar/ LOCATION:Harbor House\, 217 Thurston Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eva-Abrams-photo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20251216T161630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171923Z UID:10005071-1778873400-1778880600@olyarts.org SUMMARY:The Wailin’ Jennys DESCRIPTION:The 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 Jennys forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three. Their live performances never fail to impress and entertain with show-stopping harmonies\, impressive instrumental prowess\, breathtaking songs and\, of course\, witty stage banter. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/the-wailin-jennys/ LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dance,Film,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Wailin-Jennys.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260212T211855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171738Z UID:10005113-1778925600-1779037200@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Lacey Spring Fun Fair DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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 return this year! For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/lacey-spring-fun-fair/ LOCATION:Saint Martin’s University\, 5300 Pacific Ave SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98506\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lacey-Fun-Fair47-Resized-400x600px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Lacey Parks%2C Cutlure &%3B Recreation":MAILTO:Erika.Scott-Small@CityofLacey.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260313T215157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215200Z UID:10005140-1779033600-1779040800@olyarts.org SUMMARY:SOGO Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:SOGO’s spring concert marks the powerful finale of its 26th season and the culmination of Paths to Dignity—a year-long project to build meaningful connections between homeless advocacy groups and cultural organizations. SOGO alumnus Dillon Welch\, now performing with the Louisville Orchestra\, returns to play Shelter for My Child\, the poignant third movement of Lucas Richman’s Violin Concerto: Paths to Dignity. Also taking the stage is SOGO alumnus and jazz vocalist Elliot Weeks\, sharing his soulful rendition of What a Wonderful World. The Conservatory Orchestra will close the season with the vibrant Polovtsian Dances by Alexander Borodin.\n\nThe Philharmonic and Academy Orchestras\, along with the Brass Choir\, will complete the program with expressive performances of classical gems and adventurous contemporary works. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/sogo-spring-concert/ LOCATION:512 Washinton St SE Olympia WA 98501\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, 98501 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Spring-Concert-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia":MAILTO:studentorchestras@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T063741 CREATED:20260404T152414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T192136Z UID:10005183-1781118000-1781125200@olyarts.org SUMMARY:Storytelling for Grown-Ups DESCRIPTION:The South Sound Story Guild presents storyteller extraordinaire\, Will Hornyak\, of Portland\, telling tales from Irish myths to Russian fairytales\, from Arabian legends to the Brothers Grimm\, weaving into spelling binding performances. URL:https://olyarts.org/event/storytelling-for-grown-ups/ LOCATION:Traditions Fair Trade Cafe\, 300 5th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://olyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Will-Hornyak-photo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSoundStoryGuild":MAILTO:mlott1256@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR