October 14, 2026 — Catch Two New Plays and Orchestra Season Opener
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #16 — October 14, 2026
A Premiere, a Debut and Two Comics with Cred
— Magical ‘Sisters’ at OFT
— Emerald City features OSO’s Reeves
— Funny guys
comedy
The Luna Sisters of Element – Theater for all ages!
Written by Olivia Salazar de Breaux & Katherine Trahan, written as a prequel to the book The Sisters of Element by O. Salazar de Breaux. Directed by Angel Ramirez with original music by Anjali Silva Marron and special song by O. Salazar de Breaux! This brand new play brings elemental magic to the stage in …
October 07, 2026 — Catch Two New Plays and Orchestra Season Opener
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #15 — October 7, 2026
Catch Two New Plays and Orchestra Season Opener
— Harlequin’s ‘Sanctuary City’
— World premiere at Lakewood Playhouse
— From the blues to ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
Catch them if you can: Arts Aficionado’s picks for ’26
It’s improbable — or maybe even downright impossible — that anyone could take in the abundance of plays, performances and exhibitions happening in Olympia and environs. That’s an excellent problem to have, as far as the Arts Aficionado is concerned, but if you’d like help narrowing down the options, Molly Gilmore is at your service.
Come From Away
Timberline High School Theatre is proud to present its 2026 Fall musical, Come From Away. Come From Away tells the inspiring story of the town of Gander, Newfoundland where 38 planes were diverted on September 11, 2001. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Show dates run November 12-14, and 19-21, 2026.
Happy Fakin’ Birthday! A Fakers Improv Show
We’re turning 4! Do we have a plan? Absolutely not. In fact, having a plan would be completely against our improv core. Except for the laughs. Those are guaranteed. Come celebrate four years of The Fakers with a completely unscripted night of improv. No script, no plan, no idea what’s coming next! September 18 | …
Comedy Underground
One night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic styles that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor, storytelling, or lightning-quick wit, this show delivers.
International Guitar Night
What happens when a French classical virtuoso, an Italian YouTube rock phenomenon, a Hawaiian Slack Key master, and an Australian blues powerhouse share one stage? You get International Guitar Night — a celebration of the guitar’s breathtaking range featuring Roxane Elfasci, Luca Stricagnoli, Jim Kimo West, and Minnie Marks.
BATSU!
Inspired by Japan’s infamous batsu game (罰ゲーム, “punishment game”), four fearless comedians face off in improv challenges where failure means hilarious punishment – from shocking surprises to paintball splatters -all with the audience deciding their fate. Hosted by Japanese TV star Brian “Bu-Chan” Walters, BATSU! blends the spectacle of Japanese variety shows with the unpredictability …
Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
You know how the race ended — but the story was just beginning. Lightwire Theater’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen picks up a decade after the finish line, where Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare are now fathers navigating a world of smartphones and video games. When Tortoise Junior and …