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.
The pop-swing revolution is coming to Olympia — and it’s led by two of the most electrifying performers around. Marco Palos and American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis front Phat Cat Swinger, a fearless 10-piece band that blends rock, swing, and jazz with a thoroughly modern edge. Their performances are the stuff of legend: reimagining iconic …
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #11 — September 9, 2026
Catch Blues by the Water and Laughs on Stage
— Blues benefit
— ‘Laughing’ ladies are back
— Last weekend to go ‘Barefoot’
A soldier. A violin. A devil. A world being born. EVOLVE brings two theatrical works together in one intimate concert of story, rhythm, and transformation. In La Création du Monde, The Creation of the World, Darius Milhaud turns a creation myth into a jazz-infused ballet, shaped by the sound world he encountered in Harlem. In …
Terry Shaw and His Band play the hits of Billy Joel. Dinner service is available at 5:45 (dinner sold separately). Reservations HIGHLY recommended.
Molly Gilmore “Arts Aficionado” #10 — September 2, 2026
Music on the Porch, Crowds at the Harbor, and ‘Kiss’ in Lakewood
— Porches become stages
— Crowds by the water
— ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’
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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 …