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.
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Olympia area artists display their work! We will have art by more than a dozen artists, ranging from paintings, collage, prints, wire and metal art. Come see us!
Free
The Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Members’ Exhibition, Field Work, featuring 57 original artists’ books. The exhibition will be on view at the Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College in Olympia from September 20 to December 12, 2025. The exhibition is free and open to the public ...
Free
Miss Holmes Returns Written by Christopher Walsh Directed by Alyson Soma A young woman is on the run, wanted for murder. The dead man’s ties to a shadowy criminal underworld have brought the case to the attention of Sherlock and Watson, who are pursuing a mastermind known only as The Professor. Sherlock has been asked ...
$19 – $40
Want to learn to paint trees? Join me, award-winning artist Nancy Romanovsky, in my new course starting in October: 6-week in-person painting course. Learn about tree structure and improve your painting skills while creating your own series of tree studies and paintings. I will be painting in oil, but other opaque media is ok as ...
$300
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The Olympia Chamber Orchestra presents a program centered on the spirit of reform and transformation—whether personal, spiritual, or societal. Schumann’s Manfred Overture channels the inner struggle and yearning for redemption of Lord Byron’s tragic hero. Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony celebrates spiritual renewal, weaving the chorale “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” into a triumphant vision of faith and unity. Aulin’s Mäster Olof Suite, drawn ... |
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In this thrilling show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled ...
$32 – $68
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Seymour’s Kids Club: Día de los Muertos Piñatas Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 10:30 to 11:30 AM Free with registration Join Amano Seattle for an interactive Día de los Muertos piñata-making workshop! Participants will receive all the materials and candy needed to create their own piñata, guided by Teresa Martinez. Martinez hosts piñata-making workshops that ...
FREE
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Get ready for the most incredible dog show on earth! Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience features over two dozen rescued dogs performing mind-blowing tricks, aerial stunts, and comedy routines that will leave audiences of all ages cheering. This high-energy show features dogs who have been rescued from shelters across the country. As seen on Oprah, ...
$20 – $45
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Get ready for the most incredible dog show on earth! Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience features over two dozen rescued dogs performing mind-blowing tricks, aerial stunts, and comedy routines that will leave audiences of all ages cheering. This high-energy show features dogs who have been rescued from shelters across the country. As seen on Oprah, ...
$20 – $45
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SOGO’s season opener promises an exciting mix of talent, tradition, and a few surprises. Featured guest and SOGO alumnus Henry Nordhorn returns to the stage with the Conservatory Orchestra and Brass Choir, performing works by Gershwin and Mozart on French horn. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory and now a member of the Spokane ...
$17 – $30
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The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year's talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, ...
$31 – $51
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Cult classics. Cool vibes. Free popcorn. Join us this fall for a season of beloved cult films, offbeat adventures, and endlessly quotable moments. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obsession, first Thursday movie nights at the library are all about film, fun, and community. Come solo, bring ...
Free
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The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company are coming to take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays. It’s festive funny physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send-up and celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions. CONTENT ADVISORY: Contains comic depictions of violence, mild innuendo, bawdy language, and the occasional rude ...
$40 – $72
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