August 12, 2026 — Celebrate Squaxin Culture, Local Artists — and Beer
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #7 — August 12, 2026
— Good Times Flow in Tumwater
— It’s the Water — and the Culture
— Creative Space Opens Downtown
music
FDR’s Very Happy Hour
Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis, laugh, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging times, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this tradition for …
August 5, 2026 — Revisit the ’70s or the ’90s and Try Traditional Dances
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #6 — August 5, 2026
— Pictures of Lennon
— Join the dance
— The new oldies
ISM Festival
ISM Festival is a 3 day experimental music / visual / movement / film / performance-art event. It features 80+ performances in 7 venues across Downtown Olympia. ISM was created to catalyze the inventive, experimental performance art that Olympia has historically been known for (worldwide). Some venues are free. Tickets start at $15. All performances …
July 29, 2026 — Weekend boasts tributes to big names — including first POTUS
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #5 — July 29, 2026
— Aerialists take to the sky
— George Washington goes to the fair
— All about ABBA
Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure
Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, The …
July 22, 2026 — Feast eyes and ears on sculptures, puppets, performances
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #4 — July 22, 2026
— ‘Liberty’ on Percival Landing
— Puppet ‘Opera’
— Concerts and films al fresco
July 15, 2026 — Catch song and dance men and jump into Lakefair
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #3 — July 15, 2026
— Port starts summer concerts
— Elvis is still in the building
— All’s fair in Oly
Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
Rushadicus 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 …
July 8, 2026 — Get thee to a gallery and take your pick of parks
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #2 — July 8, 2026
— Get thee to a gallery and take your pick of parks
— SPSCC Regional Juried Exhibition returns
— Music in the parks
— Concerts at Tumwater Falls