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 …
Oakland experimental/art rock band Grex returns to Olympia, on a bill with Baraka Blues (Arrington de Dionyso and Brahim) and extreme improvisation band Vitality Ritual. Grex celebrates the release of its new album “Auntie + Tebs,” which explores stories of revolution in the Philippines and South Africa.
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’
The Fall/Winter print edition of Oly Arts magazine is published! Copies of the printed version are available free of charge throughout the area – find out where you can pick up a copy and see a list of articles in this issue.
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.
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.
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #13 — September 23, 2026
Salute Dolly, see fresh-baked theater and dance for a cause
— Goodbye, Dolly
— Plays made in a day
— Funk for Freedom
A company of local actors come together to write, direct, and perform in 6 original one acts in just 24 hours! What happens when writers, actors, directors, designers, technicians, and stage managers have just 24 hours to create six brand new plays from scratch? You get Tales Told in Ten Olympia Family Theater’s annual 24 Hour Play …
A Night of Experimental Electronica at Le Voyeur Tricky FM (San Francisco) is on tour for her new album Twin Star Fantasy (Cherub Dream Records) and is joined by local acts Crushed, Doctor Sleep and Wicking Ground Doors at 6:30PM Music at 7PM All ages
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.