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.
Events
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Form A Line
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood's End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, ...
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She Loves Me
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesThe original “it’s complicated.” Centerstage Presents She Loves Me! By JOE MASTEROFF, JERRY BOCK, AND SHELDON HARNICK Directed by Michelle Blackmon May 22 – June 14, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm FEDERAL WAY, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful, ...
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LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 moreThe Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza. Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic ...
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Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
Rhythms Coffee 210 4th Ave W, Olympia, OR, United StatesRushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin returns to Rhythms Coffee! Two shows - 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) & 9pm (doors at 8:30pm). Ticket price includes $5 drink ticket. Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textural ...
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis concert features jazz standards from the 1930s, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd, SE, Lacey.
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True Stories of Our Town, Olympia, Washington
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesHistory Olympia On Wednesday, September 2 at Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, four tellers from the South Sound Story Guild will tell four different histories of our town, Olympia, Washington. Pioneer history of Sylvester's Park, Michael T. Simmons, George Bush, and Daniel Bigelow; a young boy’s ride on the ...
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Barefoot in the Park
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesPaul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer; she’s a free spirit chasing her next thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks, bad plumbing, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon, Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party, and their quirky attic neighbor, ...
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Olympia Harbor Days Maritime Festival and Tugboat Races
Downtown Olympia Waterfront 217 Thurston Ave NW, OlympiaThe Olympia Harbor Days Festival, a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend, is an award winning free and family friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the docks and races in the bay. Festival attendees will enjoy great food, great music, great ...
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Seymour’s Kids Club: Tell Me a Story
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaSeymour’s Kids Club: Tell Me a Story Saturday, September 5, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Admission is included with advance registration or general admission. Children aged 5 and under are always free! Seymour’s Kids Club returns with a special session on storytelling! Join us for a story reading in the gallery, followed by a fun ...
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Nice Work…If You Can Get It
Centralia College, Corbet Theatre 715 West Pear Street, Centralia, WA, United StatesNice 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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Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, OlympiaThis class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them, we will have a few spare pairs as well!
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Auditions for Capital City Chorus of Olympia
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United StatesCapital City Chorus of Olympia welcomes new singers to join our community chorus. You don't need to prepare anything, just yourself. We have people of all skill levels and experience auditioning. Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave., Olympia.