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5 events,
“Material Matters” Fine Art & Craft Exhibition
Material Matters is a collection of bold new work in a diverse array of materials. Five local artists present their work in cut feathers (Chris Maynard), batik (Lisa Kattenbraker), ceramic sculpture (Garrison Coverdale), watercolor (Julie Creighton), and carved blocks (Sara Gettys). Come by during our open hours to explore the collection. Join us for an ...
Building Madness by Kate Danley
Professional World Premiere and Winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award Max and Paul are just trying to keep their architecture company afloat, but they accidentally hired the mob to build a police retirement home. They may never get the project done in this screwball comedy, but they are most definitely building madness. If you love ...
Tenino Arts Spring Market
Come experience the magic of the 💐Tenino Arts Spring Market!💐 A collection of brand new artistry will be revealed at the 3rd Annual Tenino Arts Spring Market the weekend of March 24th-26th. The Tenino Arts Spring Market will play host to 32 artisan displays offering fine art & handcrafted items in more than 14 fields ...
Ray On My Mind A Tribute to Ray Charles
Ray On My Mind A Tribute to Ray Charles
This concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life! Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist, Kenny Brawner leads his 11 piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (a la the Raelettees), performing this American legend’s most popular hits.
The Esoterics
The Esoterics
The Esoterics will be performing, Villains and Heroes, Messiahs false and true, at St. John’s Episcopal Church (19th & Capitol Way, Olympia) Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3 PM. Two brand-new choral compositions by the Los Angeles-based composer, Rex Isenberg, will be performed. The first piece, If we have wisdom, is based on a letter ...
4 events,
STEM Hour: Stop Motion Video
STEM Hour: Stop Motion Video
Kids grades 3-6 are welcome to join us for a stop motion video hour! Using iPads and LEGO Bricks®, we will create short scenes and share them with other attendees. Space is limited and registration is required - if you'd like to join as a group working on one project together, only one person needs ...
AWAKEN YOUR INTUITION & CONNECT WITH SPIRIT
AWAKEN YOUR INTUITION & CONNECT WITH SPIRIT
Join me, Heidi Connolly, The Celestial Professor, Author Medium Spirit-Guided Musician for an illuminating workshop to develop your own unique intuitive abilities by identifying your Unique Energetic Signature and connecting with your very own Spirit team. Register here $35 Limited Participation. Open to anyone with an open heart and spirit! www.heidiconnolly.com WHERE: Gallery Boom, 3959 ...
4 events,
April Fools’ Live Painting Challenge
April Fools’ Live Painting Challenge
Watch InGenius! featured artists Ashley Larsen, Michelle Osborne & Payette Still paint live & improvised! Audience members help determine what the artists paint by providing painting prompts, which will be pulled from the April Fool's hat and unknown to everyone, especially the artists! In three rounds of 15 minutes each, all three artists will paint ...
ON THE BACKSTAGE: IQU, SELECT LEVEL
ON THE BACKSTAGE: IQU, SELECT LEVEL
It has been said that the IQU (formally icu) way was to translate electronic music as a live performance. Along with the usual electronic music equipment, they play live instruments such as theremin (KO plays it like no one else), guitar, turntables, organs, vintage synths, talk box, and whatever else they can get their hands ...
2 events,
Silent Movie: a Buster Keaton Collection
Silent Movie: a Buster Keaton Collection
Experience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard! Celebrate the Centennial year of these classic Buster Keaton films: The Balloonatic, The Love Nest, and Our Hospitality. Our own house organist, the world-class theater organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on our historic 1924 musical treasure: The ...
2 events,
LEGO Brick Builders
LEGO Brick Builders
Join us in the library meeting room for a LEGO® Brick building challenge! The library will provide LEGO Bricks and a building prompt, and attendees will have time to build and submit their finished pieces. Finished creations will be displayed inside the library for the following month. Ages 6 and up.
3 events,
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.
Shrink Art
Shrink Art
Join us for shrinky art! We will be using shrink plastic to create designs that we will put on keychains, earrings, necklaces, and more. Open to ages 8-18.
3 events,
Listen Here: a Lunch Break Story Time for Adults
Listen Here: a Lunch Break Story Time for Adults
This month's story time is in-person in the Olympia library meeting room. You can also watch on Zoom. You must register to receive a Zoom link. Corey Snow, professional audiobook narrator and voice actor, will entertain and inspire us with selections from the wide, wonderful world of short fiction. This month Corey will read stories from ...
Black Box Jazz: Frank Kohl and John Stowell
Black Box Jazz: Frank Kohl and John Stowell
John Stowell is an internationally recognized guitarist and clinician, traveling the world teaching and performing. John has performed or recorded with Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Larry Coryell and many many others. LA Times has said of John: “a delightful departure from the road well traveled. He transcends the label of jazz guitarist”. Frank Kohl is ...
3 events,
Mercury Rising: A Queen Tribute Fundraiser for Theater Artists Olympia
Mercury Rising: A Queen Tribute Fundraiser for Theater Artists Olympia
Mercury Rising, the first Olympia based Queen tribute band, is finally ready to take the stage after their much anticipated 2020 debut was canceled by a certain worldwide event. It's 2023, Mercury Rising is ready to rock, and you won't want to miss it! Vocals: Jerod Nace, Bruce Hasel, Amy Shepahrd Keys: David Lane Guitar: ...
ON THE BACKSTAGE: CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, THRONES, BLUES FAERIES
ON THE BACKSTAGE: CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, THRONES, BLUES FAERIES
Few artists of recent memory have proven their originality and devotion to pure American heavy metal like CHRISTIAN MISTRESS. Formed in Olympia, Washington in 2008, the band quickly distinguished themselves through their grit and style as well as through their unique vocal presence, the rich guitar harmonies, and the strong rhythmic presence of bass and ...
2 events,
Film Screening: Which Way Home
Film Screening: Which Way Home
Join us in partnership with Strengthening Sanctuary Alliance for a special after-hours screening of past Academy Award Nominee, still relevant today, Which Way Home. A powerful documentary following a group of unaccompanied children as they make the journey across Mexico in hopes of crossing the border into the United States. Film introduced by Olympia immigration ...
5 events,
Jane King – 90th Birthday Exhibition Celebration
Jane King – 90th Birthday Exhibition Celebration
Come celebrate watercolor artist Jane King, who spent over 30 years with the Artists Gallery. Jane is showing a collection of work for the month of April, and we will celebrate her Friday, April 14th, from 11:00-2:00 with drinks, treats, and live music! No RSVP needed, just come on in!
Skerryvore Whisky Tasting
Skerryvore Whisky Tasting
Join Skerryvore for a whisky tasting event! Members of the band will talk about the area where each whisky is made, the maturation process and accompany the tasting with some music!
WINDSYNC FT. NATHALIE JOACHIM
WINDSYNC FT. NATHALIE JOACHIM
WindSync gives the world premiere of a new work by GRAMMY-nominated composer Nathalie Joachim in Emerald City Music’s flagship date-night classical music experience. The evening features a series of wind quintets with inspirations from garden to the galaxy, an open bar, and a “wander-around” concert setting with no stage dividing you from our vastly talented ...
6 events,
Juice Box Theatre Presents The Three Little Pigs
Juice Box Theatre brings this classic children’s story to life as the three little pigs set out into the world, build houses, and try to outwit the big bad wolf. This short play is perfect for 3-5 year-old kiddos and caregivers! Shows at 10:30 am April 15, 17 & 20th. $5 per person. Children under ...
Animal Fire Theatre Auditions: Measure for Measure
Animal Fire Theatre is holding auditions for two projects. Please read all of the following before requesting an appointment: PROJECTS:Measure for Measure — our outdoor, summer show which will start rehearsals in May and perform most of July. All roles are open to people ages 18 and up. Animal Fire Theatre Presents… — our ongoing ...
WINDSYNC FT. NATHALIE JOACHIM
WINDSYNC FT. NATHALIE JOACHIM
WindSync gives the world premiere of a new work by GRAMMY-nominated composer Nathalie Joachim in Emerald City Music’s flagship date-night classical music experience. The evening features a series of wind quintets with inspirations from garden to the galaxy, an open bar, and a “wander-around” concert setting with no stage dividing you from our vastly talented ...
MCE: Mozart’s Requiem
MCE: Mozart’s Requiem
In the 19th century Mozart’s Requiem became the most famous musical setting of the Mass for the Dead, and was sung at memorial services for Haydn, Beethoven, Weber, Chopin, and Napoleon. Don’t miss Masterworks performance of this timeless masterpiece performed with orchestra.
WindSync feat. world premiere by Nathalie Joachim
WindSync feat. world premiere by Nathalie Joachim
Emerald City Music brings WindSync back to our stages to give the world-premiere of a new wind quintet by GRAMMY-nominated flutist and composer Nathalie Joachim. Program: Jean-Philippe RAMEAU/arr. Kara LaMoure: Pastoral Suite (1748-1753) Akshaya Avril TUCKER: Hold Sacred (2020) Marc MELLITS: Apollo (2019) Theia Sea of Tranquility Buzz Luna Nova Debbie Waltzing on ...
4 events,
Auditions for In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
Auditions for In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
In the Gutter will hold its auditions on Sunday, April 16th @ 2pm and Monday, April 17th @ 7:00 pm in the annex building at Olympia Little Theatre. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. PLAY SYNOPSIS: A door-to-door gutter salesman gets an unexpected proposition. She will buy his gutters with extras, but only ...
3 events,
Auditions for In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
Auditions for In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
In the Gutter will hold its auditions on Sunday, April 16th @ 2pm and Monday, April 17th @ 7:00 pm in the annex building at Olympia Little Theatre. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. PLAY SYNOPSIS: A door-to-door gutter salesman gets an unexpected proposition. She will buy his gutters with extras, but only ...
3 events,
Arts Olympia Show and Sale
Arts Olympia is now displaying a variety of art by fifteen of its member artists. We are hosted by Schwartz's bakery located at the corner of Washington and 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia (124 4th Ave East). We are showing now through April 30, 2023.The hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday ...
5 events,
Into the Breeches! at Olympia Little Theatre
It’s 1942 and the Oberon playhouse had scheduled a production of Shakespeare’s “Henry” plays. The problem? Most of the men of the company have left to fight overseas. In a reversal of Shakespearean times (when men played all the female roles) the women of the company decide they will play all the male roles. This ...
Karaoke Oly – April 21, 2023
Karaoke Oly – April 21, 2023
Come and sing karaoke on live television in front of a green screen. Next episode is Friday, April 21st from 7-8pm. Karaoke Oly is celebrating 15 years of televised karaoke in 2023. Our special 2 hour birthday episode will be July 21st from 7-9pm. Karaoke Oly is back in the studio at TCMedia. 440 Yauger ...
Capital City Chorus & Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus & Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus and Chorale will present their spring concert at Capital High School's new Performing Arts Theatre featuring Carl Orff's profane "Carmina Burano" with two pianos, percussion and local area performance soloists. The Chorale will perform a series of sacred songs and hymns by Gwyneth Walker, Moses Hogan, Pablo Casals and local Pacific Lutheran ...
8 events,
South Sound Studio Tour 2023
The 2023 South Sound Studio Tour is an all-volunteer event that provides the public with the opportunity to see how artists create works of beauty. Meet artists “in the wild” of their own studios to learn how they work, see the materials and techniques used, and to discuss what inspires creativity. Join this FREE self-guided ...
Live at Five Auditions
Live at Five Auditions
April 22nd is your last chance to audition for "Live at Five". Come to TCMedia at 440 Yauger Way, SW Suite C from 12-4pm. Send an email to liveatfive@tcmedia.org if you would like to reserve a time slot. Live at Five is a community variety show from TCMedia and OlyFilm. It will air live on ...
Capital City Chorus and Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus and Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus and Chorale will present their spring concert at Capital High School's new Performing Arts Theatre featuring Carl Orff's profane "Carmina Burano" with two pianos, percussion and local area performance soloist. The Chorale will perform a series of sacred songs and hymns by Gwyneth Walker, Moses Hogan, Pablo Casals and local Pacific Lutheran ...
“April in Paris” Meet-the-Artist Reception and Art Show
“April in Paris” Meet-the-Artist Reception and Art Show
MEET INGENIUS! ARTIST JOSIE TCHOUKALINE On Saturday evening April 22nd from 5:00-8:00 PM at InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery & Boutique in Yelm, join us for an art show & reception for InGenius! featured artist and Lacey resident Josie Tchoukaline. View an extensive exhibit of Josie's artwork for sale and have the opportunity to taste a ...
6 events,
Capital City Chorus and Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus and Chorale present “The Sacred and The Profane”
Capital City Chorus and Chorale will present their spring concert at Capital High School's new Performing Arts Theatre featuring Carl Orff's profane "Carmina Burano" with two pianos, percussion and local area performance soloist. The Chorale will perform a series of sacred songs and hymns by Gwyneth Walker, Moses Hogan, Pablo Casals and local Pacific Lutheran ...
Olympia Symphony Orchestra – “Olympians & Titans”
Olympia Symphony Orchestra – “Olympians & Titans”
www.olympiasymphony.org/april Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Following two concerts challenging us to imagine a world “beyond firsts” and “beyond barriers,” our season concludes with us seeing “beyond dreams.” Music Director Alexandra Arrieche’s first season, “Dream With Us,” concludes with a triumphant finale titled “Olympians and Titans.” THE MUSIC: CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON CELLO CONCERTO - ...
3 events,
“Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in Seattle” with Author Joesphine Ensign
“Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in Seattle” with Author Joesphine Ensign
Join us for an evening with Josephine Ensign, author of "Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in Seattle," a WA State Book Award Finalist. A reading will be followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Josephine Ensign is a Professor of Nursing at the UW School of Nursing and her work ...
3 events,
Arts Walk: Dog Bog Studios at Olympia Knitting Mills
Arts Walk: Dog Bog Studios at Olympia Knitting Mills
Dusting off the winter haze, pointing faces toward warmer days. Dog Bog Studios is a collaborative workspace inside the Olympia Knitting Mills featuring three artists. Come view their collection of paintings and mixed media art created in the winter haze and inspired by warmer days. Friday will have light snacks, and Saturday will be an ...
3 events,
Frozen II Sing-Along
Frozen II Sing-Along
Join us for a Frozen II sing-along and costume contest! Belt out "Into The Unknown" and "Show Yourself" with Elsa. Experience the movie on our big screen and join Elsa, Ana and friends on their dangerous and remarkable journey. Local host Lauren O’Neill is back to warm up the audience and lead our costume contest.
3 events,
Silent Movie: Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood
Silent Movie: Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood
The first motion picture ever to have a Hollywood premiere, Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s. Our own house organist, the world-class theater organist Dennis James brings the silent era to life performing on our historic 1924 musical treasure: The Mighty Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ. Experience ...
3 events,
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.
2 events,
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
Join us May 4th-6th for a three day weekend of sinful opulence, seductive satire, and over-the-top bawdy burlesque at the 2nd Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival. Performers from across the country will be tantalizing their tail feathers and strutting their sequins across the beautiful Olympia Ballroom stage. Our fierce and extravagant headliners Medianoche and P.NoNoire ...
5 events,
Hundred Days
Book by The Bengsons & Sarah Gancher Music & Lyrics by The Bengsons Directed by Aaron Lamb and featuring local artists Amy Shephard, Denim Protégé, and members of local bands Sugar and the Spitfires and SpareCrow. Join us as we transform The State Theater into an intimate cabaret for an uncensored, exhilarating, and heartrending true story about ...
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
Join us May 4th-6th for a three day weekend of sinful opulence, seductive satire, and over-the-top bawdy burlesque at the 2nd Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival. Performers from across the country will be tantalizing their tail feathers and strutting their sequins across the beautiful Olympia Ballroom stage. Our fierce and extravagant headliners Medianoche and P.NoNoire ...
Free Movie: “Miracle Mile” @ The Capitol Theater
Free Movie: “Miracle Mile” @ The Capitol Theater
Starting April 15th, TRL cardholders can visit the Olympia or West Olympia library to pick up free tickets to the May 5th screening of "Miracle Mile" at the historic Capitol Theater. After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met Julie, the girl of his dreams. But before they have a chance to go on ...
Alice In Wonderland: A New Musical
Alice In Wonderland: A New Musical
Follow us down the rabbit hole as OFT produces a magical new musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland that will delight audiences of all ages. Our production of Alice is not your average play – every day before the show audiences will be invited to follow three White Rabbits into a 1,000-square foot interactive and ...
6 events,
Women of a Certain Age
Women of a Certain Age
After putting their dreams on hold to raise families and build careers, Bev, Max, and Lulu are ready to grab life by the mic, reclaim their college dreams of being singing sensations, and compete for glory on the hit TV singing competition American Starmaker! They’ve rehearsed for weeks and nothing is going to stand in ...
Artist Book Workshop
Artist Book Workshop
This free, introductory craft workshop will help participants create an Artist Book, using a variety of elements to showcase their personal artistic styles. Using scrapbooking and bookbinding techniques, we will explore unconventional journaling, including using accordion books, loose-leaf paper hangers, and other objects, as a form of creative self-expression. Come with a desire to play and ...
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival
Join us May 4th-6th for a three day weekend of sinful opulence, seductive satire, and over-the-top bawdy burlesque at the 2nd Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival. Performers from across the country will be tantalizing their tail feathers and strutting their sequins across the beautiful Olympia Ballroom stage. Our fierce and extravagant headliners Medianoche and P.NoNoire ...