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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
3 events,
Theater Artists Olympia Presents The Half-life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson
In 1911, Marie Curie wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of radium and polonium. By 1912, she is the object of nationwide ridicule, all but erasing her achievements, when the press discovers her affair with a married scientist. Branded a foreign temptress and homewrecker, Marie is left reeling until her friend, engineer ...
SEVEN
SEVEN
Emerald City Music celebrates our seventh season finale with two impactful works based on the number seven. The evening features a cast of seven amazing musicians, an open bar, and a wander-around concert setting with no stage dividing you from our vastly talented musicians. ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: SEVEN for solo cello (2020) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Septet ...
4 events,
SEVEN
SEVEN
Emerald City Music celebrates our seventh season finale with two impactful works based on the number seven. The evening features a cast of seven amazing musicians, an open bar, and a wander-around concert setting with no stage dividing you from our vastly talented musicians. ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: SEVEN for solo cello (2020) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Septet ...
Season Finale: Seven
Season Finale: Seven
Emerald City Music celebrates our seventh season finale with two impactful works based on the number seven, performed in our beautiful South Sound home venue: The Minnaert Center. Program: Andrea CASARRUBIOS: SEVEN for solo cello (2020) Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Septet in E-flat major, Op.20 (1800) The Artists: Kristin Lee, violin Dana Kelley, viola Thomas Mesa, ...
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 ...
4 events,
Juice Box Theatre Presents – The Little Red Hen
The tale of an industrious hen and the value of working together and helping others. This short play is great for 3-5 year-old kiddos and caregivers! Who will help the Little Red Hen identify and plant seeds? Will Round Pink Pig, Stocky Brown Dog, or Tall Grey Goat help her harvest the wheat, grind it ...
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground
Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. This time we welcome Orin Levin, stand-up comedian from the Bay area, currently based out of Los Angles in a room with unfortunate carpeting. Orin has appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden, was named “New Face” at the 2022 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. ...
5 events,
Tartuffe by Moliere
Centerstage Theatre’s 2022-23 season comes to a close with Moliere’s satirical comedy Tartuffe. This classic charlatans its way onto stage from May 19 - June 11, 2023. Tartuffe skillfully masters whatever persona he feels those around him want most while gaining access to whoever, and whatever, he pleases. As people start seeing behind his mask, ...
The Center Salon
The Center Salon
Are you ready to experience a one-of-a-kind artistic event? Join us for the 6th Annual Salon. This popular event is unlike any other, offering a rare opportunity to interact with poets, authors, musicians, and artists. Hosted by Jill Barnes, the Salon provides an exclusive inner circle experience. Our talented performers, including Robyn Chance, Sherwin Cotler, ...
7 events,
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am - 6pm and Sunday May 21, 11am - 5pm.
“This Old World” Artist Talk
“This Old World” Artist Talk
Join Childhood’s End Gallery in celebrating our latest exhibition, This Old World, with an Artist Talk on Saturday, May 20th at 2PM in our gallery room. The five artists; Susan Aurand, Sally Christian, Sally Cloninger, Marilyn Frasca, and Gail Ramsey Wharton, will be discussing ideas, inspiration, thoughts, processes, and whatever else may come up. Seating ...
Bubbles & Bling: Meet InGenius! Mosaic Artist Donna Rae McIntosh
Bubbles & Bling: Meet InGenius! Mosaic Artist Donna Rae McIntosh
On Saturday evening May 20th 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 Roy resident Donna Rae McIntosh. Her mosaic work drops jaws and for a year has added a sparkling dimension to our InGenius! walls. Our theme ...
5 events,
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia Spring Concert!
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia Spring Concert!
SOGO MAY CONCERT Lead. Inspire. Perform. :|| Orchestrating lifelong participation in the arts. Another season draws to a close for Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia! Student violin soloist Maria Aurelio will perform a beautiful work by Antonín Dvorák, and we will honor our Class of 2023 graduating seniors. The Conservatory Orchestra will also play ...
4 events,
AUDITION with Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO)!
2023-24 Auditions!! Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) Virtual Auditions: May 23rd-26th Instrumentalists with 2+ years of experience; elementary through early college. Join Olympia's stellar student orchestras and play with peers who are just as excited to be playing music as you! 3 orchestras from beginner, intermediate, to advanced levels, small ensembles, and ...
5 events,
Paper Marbling Workshop
Paper Marbling Workshop
Learn how to make beautiful designs on paper using sumi ink and water! Each attendee will learn the basics of sumi ink paper marbling and will get to take home at least one paper creation. Come prepared to get messy! Clothes might get wet or stained from the process. Ages 6-18 and their caregivers welcome.
5 events,
Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Jared Hall Quartet
Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Jared Hall Quartet
David Lee Joyner is an in-demand pianist, composer, vocalist, and educator in the Pacific Northwest region. Trumpeter, composer and educator Jared Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition – Jazz Division.
4 events,
Ceramics Workshop: Pinch Pot Portraits with Mike Lalone
Ceramics Workshop: Pinch Pot Portraits with Mike Lalone
In this fun and creative workshop at Arbutus Folk School, you will build your own pinch pot portraits in clay with master ceramicist Mike Lalone. You will learn how to shape and sculpt a mini clay face with realistic proportions and expressions. Don't worry if you have never worked with clay before; this workshop is suitable for all ...
3 events,
In the Gutter at Olympia Little Theatre
A door-to-door gutter salesman gets an unexpected proposition. She will buy his gutters with extras, but only if he murders her husband. Should he do it? Did the nosy neighbor overhear? Is everyone in way over their heads? The plot goes off the rails on a wild ride of puns and double entendres that will ...
“What We Can Do”: Panel Discussion with local immigrant-serving organizations
“What We Can Do”: Panel Discussion with local immigrant-serving organizations
This week is the last opportunity to see Uncaged Art, an exhibit presenting photographs of the art work of unaccompanied immigrant youth who were detained at Tornillo Detention Center in Texas. Join Kindra Galan, Educational Director, CIELO (Centro Integral Educativo Latino de Olympia), Dianna Torres Angulo, President, Hispanic Roundtable, Diana Perez, TOGETHER’s Community Schools Program ...
4 events,
Susan Bloomfield-Spangler Organ Concert
Susan Bloomfield-Spangler Organ Concert
St. John’s Episcopal Church presents Susan Bloomfield-Spangler for the final organ concert in this year’s season celebrating the completion of the Schlicker organ on Saturday, June 3 at 3pm. Bloomfield-Spangler will be presenting a concert of organ music by queer and female composers such as Dame Ethel Smyth, Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, and Florence ...
Live at Five
Live at Five
Live at Five is a community variety show organized and produced by TCMedia and OlyFilm. Buy tickets to be a part of the studio audience or watch from home on cable channels 22 and 77 through Xfinity. https://tcmedia.org/live-at-5/