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  • Unforgettable Art with Maureen

    222 Columbia St, NW Olympia The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St, NW Olympia

    Theme: Pets Explore the joy of pets through an engaging Unforgettable Art appreciation class that weaves together visual art, poetry, and music. Participants will reflect on pet-inspired works and share in meaningful, creative conversations. All are welcome - just bring your curiosity and love for art.

    Free
  • Artful Escape: Coloring Relaxation for Adults

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

    Drop 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.

    Free
  • Comedy Underground

    Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United States

    One 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.

    $31 – $46
  • Nice Work…If You Can Get It

    Nice Work…If You Can Get It
    Centralia College, Corbet Theatre 715 West Pear Street, Centralia, WA, United States

    Nice Work…If You Can Get It Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin Book by Joe Dipietro Corbet Theatre, Centralia College May 8-17 Featuring the famous Gershwin tunes, "Fascinating Rhythm", "Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off", and "Someone To Watch Over Me", Nice Work If You Can Get It is a zany musical comedy ...

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    $12 – $15
  • Steve and Kristi Nebel at Olympia Wooden Boat Festival

    Percival Landing Park and Boardwalk 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

    For nearly 50 years, the Olympia Wooden Boat Festival has been a beloved tradition, bringing together boat enthusiasts, artists, musicians, and the local community to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and the beauty of wooden boats. It's a free, community-driven event along the Olympia waterfront boardwalk. Come hear them play some songs of the fishermen inspired by ...

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  • Playback Theatre Performance – A Place of Own’s Own

    Join the Heartsparkle Players for an evening of stories, community and hope at New Traditions - 300 5th Avenue SW (downtown Olympia). Food and drink provided by Soul Cafe. To make a table reservation call (360) 705-2819.  We will be collaborating with Thurston Housing Land Trust.  

    $10 – $20
  • Theater Artists Olympia presents “Anna Considers Mars”

    Theater Artists Olympia presents “Anna Considers Mars”
    TAO at Oly Theater 412 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia

    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 ...

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    $20.