Welcome to our community calendar of arts events — the best arts calendar in the South Sound! OLY ARTS does not charge for posting arts events. Events are submitted by organizations and community members and published at OLY ARTS’ discretion. Events are not sponsored or endorsed by OLY ARTS. Please do not upload images or files larger than 1 MB. Please only post once, and your event is sent to the OLY ARTS’ Editor for review and approval.
Events
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She Loves Me
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesThe original “it’s complicated.” Centerstage Presents She Loves Me! By JOE MASTEROFF, JERRY BOCK, AND SHELDON HARNICK Directed by Michelle Blackmon May 22 – June 14, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm FEDERAL WAY, WA—Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful, ...
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Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance
The Olympia Center 222 columbia st, OlympiaThis class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them, we will have a few spare pairs as well!
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Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis concert features jazz standards from the 1930s, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd, SE, Lacey.
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LoveOly Music in the Park 2026
Sylvester Park, 615 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501 615 Washington St SE, Olympia +1 moreThe Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music in the Park, presented by Olympia Federal Savings, a beloved summer tradition featuring live, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Plaza. Whether you're dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic ...
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Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaJoin us Saturday, July 11th from 2pm to 3pm for an Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and friends, a relaxed afternoon discussion in the gallery surrounding the current exhibition Slow Work. FREE to attend Childhood’s End Gallery 222 4th Ave W Olympia, WA 98501 childhoods-end-gallery.com info@childhoods-end-gallery.com *Seating is limited
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Traditional Vietnamese Musical Instruments
Legislative Building – Rotunda 416 Sid Snyder Ave, Olympia🎶 Experience the Melodies of Vietnam: Tri Âm Hòa Điệu Live! 🎶 Immerse yourself in a captivating afternoon of cultural heritage and musical mastery. The Tri Âm Hòa Điệu Vietnamese Music Instruments Group invites you to a special live performance showcasing the rich, enchanting sounds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments. Set against the stunning backdrop ...
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Million Dollar Quartet
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United Statesbook by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux original concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins directed by Emily A. Rollie December 4, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session, Million ...
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Dollhouses and the Mighty Power of Miniatures
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaMiniatures serve a wide variety of functions across the world, but one common theme is their ability to spark imagination, improve mood, and provide comfort—especially during difficult and uncertain times. In this talk, explore the surprising and inspiring history of miniatures. See how people have demonstrated astonishing creativity and resourcefulness in tiny scale during wars, ...
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Elvis ’56: The Story Behind the King’s Rise
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesActor Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) presents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upbringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on his journey towards December 4th, 1956.
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24th Annual TCC Juried Art Exhibition Reception
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, TacomaCelebrate local art and artists at Tacoma Community College's 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition, June 30 - Aug. 20, 2026. Meet the artists at the exhibition reception, 4-6 p.m. July 16. This exhibition also features a memorial display of work by two sculptors who had long-standing affiliations with the college, Rowena Forde and Jeanette Otis. ...
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Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity
Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., TacomaShaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Washington State History Museum FREE Join the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have shaped, and continue to shape, life along Washington’s waterways. Through storytelling, performance, and conversation, we’ll ...
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Read the Park
Rebecca Howard Park 911 Adams St SE, Olympia, WAA community literacy and storytelling event designed to bring families and residents together for shared reading, poetry, oral history, and cultural storytelling. This event fosters a love of literacy while creating space for stories that reflect the lived experiences of the community. Activities Include: community book readings, youth literacy activities, poetry and spoken word, cultural ...
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