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.
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Walk In Watercolor: Let’s Play with Color Tuesday
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Creative watercolor technique mixing and blending Layering balance between water and pigment
Walk In Watercolor: Let’s Play with Color Wednesday
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Creative watercolor technique mixing and blending Layering balance between water and pigment
Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill
Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. Playwright Kate Hamill imbues hilarious new life into this classic love story with a decidedly progressive take on the trials and travails of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and of course the delightful ...
5 events,
Our House
"Our House" is an original immersive theatrical experience by NW Playwright John Longenbaugh following the interweaving lives of the residents of one ordinary house in Olympia over 90 years. An evening of comedy, drama, romance and craft cocktails, this exercise in pscychogeography travels from prehistory out to the heat-death of the Universe, all from a ...
Art Reception Thursday Sept 5th
Art Reception Thursday Sept 5th
Please join us for an artist reception and opening for David Noah Giles. Enjoy meeting the painter and viewing three floors of art work by this local artist. Catering provided by the venue. Beverages available too. This show was curated and installed by China Faith Star. We welcome you to this event and look forward ...
5 events,
Azúcar, a Latine Cabaret Experience
Azúcar, a Latine Cabaret Experience
Azúcar returns to Olympia on September 7, 2024 just in time for the sixth anniversary of our first show and we are delighted to welcome you to our new home: The Kenneth J Minnaert Black Box located in the South Puget Sound Community College campus. Come celebrate with us! Azúcar, a Latine Cabaret Experience is ...
5 events,
Books by the Bay
Books by the Bay
A unique, literacy-themed gala, featuring inspiring authors and books, tasty food and drink, live music, and auction. This year we welcome NYT bestselling authors Laurie Frankel and Elise Hooper. Join us for appetizers, signature cocktails (The Tipsy Mermaid!), live music from Vendredi's Bag, Blind Date with a Book, the PUNCH wall, a fabulous Panowicz raffle, ...
5 events,
StoryOly Grand Slam
StoryOly Grand Slam
StoryOly is Olympia’s premiere Story Slam event. From November to August, community members come together at monthly story slams to share, compete, and tell true stories based on a theme. The Grand Slam is the culmination of a full season of storytelling where the winners of the monthly story slams come together to compete for ...
6 events,
Olympia Artspace Alliance Creative District Gathering
Olympia Artspace Alliance Creative District Gathering
The OAA will be hosting a gathering for artists, creatives, and those interested in the Olympia Creative District at the Ilk Lodge on September 18th from 6 to 8:30. Drew Garza will unveil new Creative District designs and branding and Dave Hoekje will present findings from his information gathering campaign. Gather with your peers in ...
Siglo de Oro in Concert
Siglo de Oro in Concert
Siglo de Oro is an amazing eight-voice group on tour from London, UK. They specialize in rarely-performed renaissance and modern music, bringing neglected music to life. Earlier in the week they’re performing at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, and we’re very excited to feature them in concert down here in Olympia.
3 events,
BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR
BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. With special guest Lindsey Kraft.
4 events,
1st Olympia Tree Hugging Competition
1st Olympia Tree Hugging Competition
SUN, SEPT 29, 2024 1-3 PM NEW LOCATION: HERITAGE PARK (follow the signs to trees on the lake by entrance on 7th) This FREE community event is modeled after similar international events in Finland and Scotland.The Tree Hugging Competition comprises 3 juried events for kids and adults: 1. Speed: hugging as many trees, for at least five seconds ...
SILENT MOVIE: AELITA (QUEEN OF MARS)
SILENT MOVIE: AELITA (QUEEN OF MARS)
Experience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard, accompanied by Dennis James on our 1924 Wurlitzer Organ! Featuring the Soviet, silent, science-fiction film, Aelita: Queen of Mars.
3 events,
Art of Salish Peoples
Join us for a journey into the world of Traditional and Comtemporary Salish art at the Evans Hall Gallery at The Evergreen State College from September 30, 2024-January 10, 2025. See website for gallery hours.
4 events,
Mauricio Robalino Gallery Talk and Workshop
Mauricio Robalino Gallery Talk and Workshop
Join us in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College for a free two-hour talk and workshop with artist Mauricio Robalino, whose exhibition will be on display in The Gallery through Oct. 5, 2024. Everyone is welcome to attend! Located near the corner of 12th and Mildred in Tacoma, The Gallery is Building 4 at Tacoma ...
4 events,
HENRY CHO: FROM HERE TO THERE TOUR 2024
HENRY CHO: FROM HERE TO THERE TOUR 2024
Henry Cho was recently inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday ...
5 events,
Peninsula Art League’s 22nd Open Juried Show
Peninsula Art League’s 22nd Open Juried Show
Peninsula Art League’s 22nd Open Juried Exhibition Dates: October 5, 2024 –November 22, 2024 Location: Gig Harbor History Museum, Gig Harbor, WA Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM (Free Admission) Peninsula Art League (PAL) is honored to bring local, national, and international artists to the Pacific Northwest for its 22nd Open Juried ...
