FINAL WEEK |Traffic Box Voting Open through June 30!
Olympia's Traffic Box Wrap Project turns traffic boxes found on sidewalks & street corners into a collection of public art pieces.
Help choose the 2026 Traffic Box Wraps by submitting your vote on Engage Olympia. There are 100 wraps to choose from submitted by local artists of all ages. NOTE: You must be registered on Engage Olympia to participate. If you already have an Engage Olympia account, please sign in. If not, you will have to create an account.
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
Adult Beginning Violin/Fiddle, Jun 22-Jul 20
Creative Contemporary Dance, Jul 6-Aug 24
RakasaFit Core Fitness Belly Dance, Jul 6-Aug 31
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance, Jul 6-Aug 31
Sensory Friendly Toddler Dance Class, Jul 7-Aug 25
Sensory Friendly Creative Dance Class, Jul 7- Aug 25
Blues Ukulele, Jul 15-Aug 12
Discover Voice Overs!, July 18
Guitar II, Jul 23-Aug 6
Yes, You Can Play the Ukulele! Part 2, Aug 1-29
All About Guitar Chords, Aug 13
K-pop Dance, Aug 22
Visual Arts, & Crafts
Starscapes, Jun 27
Life Drawing, Jul 1-15
Gelli Plate Mono Printing, Jul 6-Aug 10
Palette Knife Painting with Acrylics, Jul 11
Painting People and Faces, July 16-Aug 20
Advanced Drawing, July 16-Aug 20
Suminagashi - Floating Ink Collage, Jul 18
Alcohol Ink, Jul 25
Oil Painting II, Jul 25-Aug 29
Glass Mosaic Workshop, Jul 25
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Chiyo Sanada Exhibition
At the Hands On Children's Museum
Coming Up On Allegro! -- Randy Porter and Jack Radsliff
It's a week from this Friday, June 26th
You may not know his name, but when I tell other pianists that Randy will be playing at my house they go, "Ooooooooooh!!" Randy is a grammy-nominated pianists' pianist. "A knowledgeable, inventive, and sophisticated player with a remarkable sense of time and gorgeous keyboard facility..."
Guitarist and composer Jack Radsliff is no slouch either. A first-call guitarist, his albums Migration Patterns and Barefoot can be found on critics' "best of" lists.
Luckily for us, both of these musicians live just down the road in Portland. Jack brought his trio to my house early this year, and when he heard/saw my piano said, "I've gotta get Randy up here."
So here they come! I want to be sure we make their hike up the freeway worthwhile, so I'm asking $30 for the basket, but bring what you can.
Doors open at 7pm, with a downbeat of 7:30. As usual I'll have snacks and n/a beverages, but you're welcome to bring beer or wine and favorite munchies to add to the mix.
I'm expecting to fill my house with folks for this one, so let me know you're coming soon. I want to make sure I have a chair for you!
The Washington Center Announces the 26/27 Season
Bringing Broadway, Comedy, Dance and World-Class Artists to Olympia
The Washington Center invites you to a season of laughter, drama, music and dance. The 2026/2027 season at the Washington Center features an expansive lineup spanning Broadway touring productions, nationally acclaimed comedians, jazz, Celtic rock, contemporary dance, family programming, literary evenings, and more. Subscription packages are available now, with tickets on sale to everyone July 16.
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Broadway Comes to Olympia
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A Season Loaded with Laughs
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Music, Dance, and International Arts
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Literary Evenings, Thought Leaders, and Adventure
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Adventure Series
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Family Programming and Special Events
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The Silent Movie Series
Subscriptions Now Available: Season Subscriptions (5 or more shows) are now on sale! Subscribers get the best deal on their tickets as well as getting pre-sale access to future events, and an invitation to our annual season preview event.
Subscribing is a way of saying yes - to great plans, to the version of yourself that leans forward and gets surprised, to events you'll be talking about on the drive home. For more information and to subscribe, visit https://www.washingtoncenter.org/events-and-tickets/26-27-subscription-info/
A full list of 26/27 season events is available at https://www.washingtoncenter.org/events-and-tickets/26-27-season-at-a-glance/
The Carpenter's House near term Art Workshops and Classes
Summer Art Classes For Kids with Artist and Instructor Asha MacDonald,
Fantasy Creature Workshop - Tuesday June 23 - 25 2026, 11AM - 12PM, Ages 9 - 12
Flexi-Foam Printing Fun - June 30 - July 2 2026, 11AM - 12PM, Ages 9 - 12
Fingerprint Animals - July 19 2026, 11AM - 1PM, Ages 9 - 12
Family Paint Party -
Recommended ages 5 and up with Becky Bump
Summer Classes With Artist and Instructor Crystal Moore,
Birdhouse or Tool Chest, June 26 2026, 10AM-12PM, Additional Classes July 11, 2PM - 4PM, July 18, 10AM - 12PM, Ages 5 - 10
Paint and Plant, June 26 2026, 2PM - 4PM, Additional Classes July 11, 10AM - 12PM, July 18, 2PM - 4PM, Ages 5 - 10
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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].
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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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].
Volunteer at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts
TCMoFA is currently looking for volunteers to help support our organization in upcoming programming. The museum is a volunteer operated project run on the passion, commitment, and enthusiasm of local artists and arts organizers. We are seeking volunteers for front desk shifts and flyering in Olympia. To apply visit our website tcmofa.org
Step Onto the Team: Volunteer at the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone
The Summer of Soccer is approaching, and the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone needs a great volunteer crew to help make it happen!
We're looking for volunteers to welcome fans, support activities, and help create an unforgettable experience for our community.
Volunteer roles include:
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Check-In Crew
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Beverage Sales/ ID Check/ Info Crew (must be 21+)
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Bartending Crew
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Set-up Crew
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Breakdown Crew
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Tidy Up Crew
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Green Room Crew
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Wherever needed!
Help us welcome visitors and neighbors to this once-in-a-generation experience at the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone.
**All Volunteers will receive an exclusive Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone T-Shirt**
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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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