Join us at Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation for some great classes!
To register or for more information, please click the link after each class, call 360-753-8380 or stop by to see us at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia.
Performing Arts & Dance
Olympia Dance Squad, May 2-June 27
East Coast Swing Rock & Be-Bop Part Two, Apr 3-May 29
Basic Ballroom Waltz Part Two, Apr 3 - May 29
Pop Goes the Ukulele!, Apr 8-29
Beginning Guitar, Apr 9 -May 7
Creative Contemporary Dance, Apr 13-Jun 8
Sensory Friendly Creative Dance Class, Apr 14-May 26
Visual Arts, & Crafts
Suminagashi - Floating Ink Collage, Mar 28
Intro to Acrylics, Apr 1-22
Found, Cut and Adhered: Personal Collage Journeys, Apr 2-23
Exploring the Written Word through Art, Apr 4
Creative Watercolor Sketchbook, Apr 6-27
Painting People and Faces, Apr 11-May 23
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Olympia Peace Choir and Treble Voices for Peace
End of Season Concerts
The Olympia Peace Choir & Treble Voices for Peace present 3 End-of-Season Concerts:
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I See Colors, our annual Arts Walk Concert, Friday, April 24th, 7 pm at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW.
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Walking the Road Home is our annual, end-of-year Community Concert, Saturday, May 9th, 7 pm, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave., NW.
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Singing in the Park, Concert and Picnic, Sunday, May 17th, at noon, Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA.
Come spend some time listening to our joyful harmonies. Our concerts are free and family friendly. Donations are always gratefully appreciated.
Coming to the Washington Center
Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope
Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo explores how creativity can be a catalyst for connection, storytelling, and meaningful change. From documenting remote villages to diving with great white sharks, Kike shares the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.
The Naked Magicians
Good magicians don't need sleeves, and great magicians don't need pants. This show proves just that! Described by The Huffington Post as "the wildest night ever", this tantalizingly satisfying magic show strips away the top hats, capes, and magic stereotypes, bringing a whole new meaning to "now you see it".
*Includes male nudity, sexual references, and coarse language... strap yourself in for a hilarious and unforgettable night. This show is for ages 18+ only.
On Allegro! -- the Ian Hughes Quartet House Concert
The Ian Hughes Quartet is celebrating their recently released album Dreamscapes, and will have vinyl and cds available. Here's a link: https://www.submithub.com/link/dreamscapes-presale-streaming
The quartet is comprised of Ian Hughes, guitar; Michael Jedynak, alto sax; Marina Christopher, upright bass (and maybe some vocals); and Chris Patin, drums. The sound they create is a combination of airy guitar and sax-driven modern jazz. The music blends elements of americana and occasionally a little touch of funk and hip hop.
The players are regulars on the Seattle jazz scene, playing not only with Ian's group but with their own projects. Ian may be familiar through his group Half Giraffe; Marina plays and sings with her group Marina and the Dreamboats; Michael works with his project TriMic; and Chris works regularly with vocalist Josephine Howell, after his touring experiences with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra.
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Saturday, March 28th. Doors at 7pm, with a downbeat of 7:30. $25 per person.
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Snacks and n/a beverages provided, feel free to bring something to add to the table.
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RSVP Here
Monday at the Eagles -- The Dmitri Matheny Group | LOUIE! LOUIE! LOUIE!
Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, & Louis Prima
This concert is open to Eagles members and their guests. You can be our guest this night, and you might decide to join in the future.
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Monday, March 23rd, 7 - 9:30pm
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The Eagles Social Room, 4th and Plum
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$15 - $35 suggested
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All ages welcome until 9pm
The Rumble & Toubab Krewe - This Thursday
Ecstatic Sound Collective (the folks behind Olympia Funk Festival) is bringing an incredible double-bill to the Capitol Theater: The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux + Toubab Krewe
This is going to be a night of deep grooves, powerful rhythms, and serious dancefloor energy. The Rumble brings the spirit of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian culture to life-with GRAMMY-nominated musicians delivering a modern, electrified take on classic NOLA funk (think The Meters meets the future). It's immersive, vibrant, and unlike anything else you'll see on stage.
Toubab Krewe is a genre-defying powerhouse out of Asheville, blending rock, West African influences, jam, and global sounds into something completely their own. It's expansive, high-energy, and totally transportive.
Expect infectious grooves, positive vibrations, and a whole lot of dancing.
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This Thursday, March 26
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Olympia Film Society - 206 5th Ave SE, Olympia
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Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 8:00 PM
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Tickets available online now or at the box office starting one hour before the show
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor. When purchasing tickets, select "Wheelchair / Accessible," or reach out in advance to [email protected] for support.
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Free Youth Jazz Camp - April 18!
Olympia Jazz Central is hosting a one-day Jazz Camp on Saturday, April 18 (9am-5pm) at Aspire Performing Arts Academy, and we'd love your help spreading the word to your students.
Students can register here (adults, too!: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/olympia-jazz-central-community-jazz-symposium-ojc-jazz-camp
The day will include a live performance by our guest instructors, instrument sessions led by professional jazz musicians, small ensemble playing, and a student showcase performance at the end of the day.
The camp is free for enrolled students (K-college) and is open to any student who plays an instrument or sings - no jazz experience required. Students of all levels are welcome.
If you have students who might enjoy this experience, we'd be grateful if you would share the registration link with them or post it in your classroom/parent communication system, your program newsletter, or directly with your music students.
Summer Camp Employment Positions with Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
Each summer our recreation department recruits new employees to join our team of passionate summer camp counselors. These employees care deeply about their community, they are amazing at relationship building and they have a passion for working with families, connecting them to the outdoors and camp life. If this sounds like someone you know, please pass along this employment opportunity.
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www.olympiawa.gov/jobs
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Position titles are Lead Recreation Specialist (Camp Leads), Recreation Specialist (camp Assistants) and Recreation Aide.
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Positions are open online, and our first review deadline will be April 12th at 5pm.
Call for Workshops - Olympia Zine Fest
Have a great idea for a workshop at Zine Fest on Sat, May 30? We want to hear about it! Workshop grants up to $100 are available for supplies and labor.
We look forward to hearing your great ideas!
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Looking for Volunteers for 2026 Olympia Juneteenth Celebration
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Volunteer hours: 9am-6pm (split shifts are available). Set up and take down positions available as well.
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Contact Shawna Hawk at [email protected]. You can also call 360.352.8526 and leave a message with your contact information.
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Learn more
Museum & Visitor Center Front Desk Docent
The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance is seeking volunteers to support the OlyAHA! Museum & Visitor Center. Volunteering at the Olympia AHA Museum is a chance to learn and share Olympia's stories, to build connections in the community, to gain museum and customer service experience, and to be a part of something local, vital and lasting. Our volunteers are the face of the Olympia AHA Museum. They greet guests, share stories, and connect visitors to the best of Olympia.
As a volunteer you will:
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Welcome and assist visitors
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Interpret exhibitions
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Sell merchandise
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Help visitors to discover Olympia's arts, heritage, and cultures
We're looking for committed volunteers who are enthusiastic about Olympia's arts, cultures and history.
Our volunteer team is:
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Friendly, welcoming, and professional
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Comfortable learning point-of-sale and scheduling tools
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Reliable, cooperative, and ready to assist visitors
Volunteer Experience
Volunteers work in pairs at our front desk for three- or four-hour shifts. Volunteers can expect seasonal appreciation events and ongoing learning opportunities!
Olympia Family Theater
Front of House Volunteers needed. No experience necessary!
Shifts available for ushering, selling concessions, and selling raffle tickets during performances.
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March 5-29, 2026 and/or May 14-June 7, 2026
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Time commitment is usually under 4 hours.
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Thursday/Friday at 6pm, Saturday/Sunday at 2pm
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Must pass a background check.
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Please contact Tracy at [email protected].
Olympia Historical Society
If you have an interest in local history, please consider becoming a volunteer with the Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum. We have a variety of roles to fill, including tour guides for the museum's Sunday afternoon open hours (1:00pm-4:00pm), groundskeeping at monthly Saturday morning work parties, and committee work for our Education, Bigelow House Operations, and Events (annual historic homes tour and spring fundraiser) committees.
To learn more, please email us at [email protected].
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The ARCH Digest is a summary of Arts, Culture and History happenings in the greater Olympia area, submitted by the community. Please turn in ArCH Digest listings to [email protected].
Deadline Monday morning, 8 a.m.
If you know of anyone who would like to receive the City of Olympia Arts & Culture news, which includes a weekly ArCH Digest, direct them here and have them mark the Arts & Culture box.
Disclaimer: Information in the Arts Digest is not vetted through the City, nor is it endorsed by the City. The reader is solely responsible for checking background on any opportunity listed above.
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Contact
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
360.709.2678
[email protected]
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