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OFS Presents: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – AT MIDNIGHT! Featuring Riff Raff’s Street Rats
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Capitol Theater with live shadowcast by Riff Raff's Street Rats and audience participation! Patrons are encouraged to engage with the film by dressing up and purchasing prop bags for audience participation. Sorry, no outside props are allowed. Come be a part of the longest-running midnight movie ...
Movie and Live Music With David Lee Joyner
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesMusic Enthusiasts Invited to Special Event to Benefit Olympia Jazz Central & Explore David Lee Joyner's Musical Career This will be a fundraiser for Olympia Jazz Central (OJC) to bring back live jazz back to the community Music enthusiasts are invited to a one-of-kind-event to explore the many musical facets of composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist musician, ...
Film Screening: Which Way Home
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin 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 ...
THE THING: POST-FILM Q&A W/ KEITH DAVID
OFS proudly presents a special screening of John Carpenter's sci-fi/horror classic, The Thing, followed by a Q&A session with Keith David. First 50 attendees through the door will receive a special limited edition poster signed by the actor. About Keith David: Keith David is a classically trained, multiple Emmy award winning actor. He stars, alongside ...
The Center Salon
Washington Center Black Box 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, United StatesAre 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, ...
Adventure Series – Into the Canyon: Between River and Rim
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WAJoin adventure writer Kevin Fedarko on an epic quest, on foot, through the entire length of the Grand Canyon—not “rim to rim” as has been tackled by many—but 750 miles “end to end.” More people have walked on the surface of the moon than have completed this treacherous journey! Hiking over 100 days, Kevin and ...
OlyFilm Open Casting Call
Sky Bear Media 113 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThe Olympia Film Collective is in its 11th year as a non profit organization serving independent filmmakers in the South Sound. We are holding our first annual Open Casting Call to find talent for the 2024 filmmaking season. To take part in the open call, please submit a headshot and contact information to olympiafilmcollective@gmail.com. If ...
Free Movie Night @ the Capitol Theater: The Virgin Suicides
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesStarting February 1st, TRL cardholders can visit the Olympia or West Olympia library to pick up free tickets to the February 23rd screening of The Virgin Suicides. Attendees without the special library ticket will be charged normal Olympia Film Society box office prices. There will be door prizes and a special introduction by film writer and ...
Silent Movie: Kings of Silent Comedy
Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WAExperience silent films the way they were meant to be seen and heard, accompanied by our 1924 Wurlitzer Organ! Featuring Charlie Chaplin’s The Pilgrim and Harold Lloyd’s Why Worry? We welcome film fans of all ages to step back in time to revel in the authentically recreated sounds and nostalgia from times gone by.