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2026 Puget Sound Book Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition
Olympia, WA — Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) proudly marks a milestone year with its 2026 Annual Members’ Exhibition, a celebration of creativity, community, and the art of the book. Centered on the theme “15,” the 2026 exhibition invites artists to reflect on the past, honor achievements, and imagine the future. From fifteen years of friendship to journeys lasting ...
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Arts Olympia Fall Show
Schwartz's Bakery 124 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, WashingtonCome see Original Art by our local artists! Stop by for a bagel and enjoy! Schwartz's Bakery, 124 4th Ave E, Olympia
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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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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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Olympia Weavers Guild Annual Show and Sale 2026
Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd, Lacey, WA, United StatesCome join the Olympia Weavers Guild for their exciting Annual Show and Sale! This in-person event is the perfect chance to explore beautiful handwoven creations, meet talented local artists, and maybe take home some stunning handmade textiles. Whether you're a weaving pro or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Don't miss out on this ...
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Our Town & Sanctuary City
State Theater 202 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesWinner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder's Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who benefits? See both productions for a deeper understanding ...
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nightmayor presents: The Total Package screening w/ cast Q&A
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, OlympiaCome witness an exclusive screening of the unreleased original feature film The Total Package! This DIY multimedia movie musical extravaganza features an ensemble of Olympia's finest performers and was written, directed and produced by nightmayor. Don't miss the chance to view this seldom screened work, and exercise your curiosity in a post show Q and ...
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Come From Away
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesTimberline 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.
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Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere
Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesTig Notaro is an Oscar-nominated producer and an Emmy- and Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor. Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her latest special, Tig Notaro: Hello Again, premiered on Prime Video and earned multiple Emmy nominations.
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Holiday Gift Gallery
119 119 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesCelebrate the season at the Holiday Gift Gallery, a welcoming showcase of locally made art and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from Olympia-area artists. Sponsored by Arts Olympia, the gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., November 13 through December 19. Visitors can explore a festive selection of 2D and 3D artwork, ...
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Playback Theatre Performance – Why We Tell Our Stories
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin the Heartsparkle Players at Traditions for an evening of Playback Theatre. Playback is a unique style of improvisational theatre where audience members tell real moments from their lives and the musician and actors play it back. This performance will be a fundraiser for our history project.
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Macbeth
centralia college 701 West Pear Street, Centralia, WAWickstrom Studio Theatre, Centralia CollegeOct 30- Nov 15More info at centralia.edu/theatre Dates/Times:Oct 30, Nov 1- 7pm; Nov 2 – 2pmNov 6,7 – 7pm; Nov 8 – 2pmNov 13, 14- 7pm; Nov 15 – 2pm Adults $18; Students/Seniors $15 William Shakespeare’s classic ghost story is reimagined in a collaboration with String and Shadow Puppet Theatre. Experience ...
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