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COMEDIC WORDPLAY PRODUCTIONS & OFS PRESENT: MAJORLY QUEER – A QUEER COMEDY SHOW EXPERIENCE & MUSIC CELEBRATION
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesHosted by Forest Ember Featuring: Andy Iwancio A.J. Noris Burn Out Brass Band Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Comedic Wordplay Productions and the Olympia Film Society bring you an evening of queer comedy and the music of Burn Out Brass Band!!
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 ...
Live! On Stage: Jonathan Richman with Tommy Larkins on the drums!
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins return to the Capitol Theater! “Richman is one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters…” – Nashville Scene “Richman didn’t need much else besides a beat to work his magic.” – New York Daily News “Rhymes worthy of Ogden Nash.” – The New York Times “Richman has spent decades removing ...
OFS Presents: Unwound with Thrones
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesBorn in 1991 in the Pacific Northwest as the Riot Grrrl and grunge musico-social movements took hold of underground pop culture, Unwound leveled their small corner of the ’90s punk scene with a scathing Future of What barrage in the brightest corners of the underground.
ON THE BACKSTAGE: IQU, SELECT LEVEL
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesIt 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 ...
ON THE BACKSTAGE: CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, THRONES, BLUES FAERIES
Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesFew 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 ...
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 ...