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february,2019

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See "Murder By Merlot," a murder mystery dinner put on by Tacoma Little Theatre! It's a thriller about a wine-making enterprise encompassing deception, secrets, pride, passion - and a murder.
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See “Murder By Merlot,” a murder mystery dinner put on by Tacoma Little Theatre! It’s a thriller about a wine-making enterprise encompassing deception, secrets, pride, passion – and a murder. RSVP now for a delicious dinner, with adult drinks available. Thursday-Sunday, February 21st-24th, 7:30pm (Sunday matinee at 3pm).
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Tacoma Little Theatre253-272-2281

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"Angels In America" focuses on the stories of two troubled couples, one gay, one straight, and is a complex, often metaphorical, and at times symbolic examination of AIDS and homosexuality in
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“Angels In America” focuses on the stories of two troubled couples, one gay, one straight, and is a complex, often metaphorical, and at times symbolic examination of AIDS and homosexuality in America in the 1980s. The two parts of the play are entitled “Millennium Approaches” and “Perestroika,” where certain major and minor characters are supernatural beings (angels) or deceased persons (ghosts). Friday-Sunday, February 22nd-March 17th.
Millennium Approaches:
Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm, and Sundays, 2pm, February 22nd-March 17th (“Pay What You Can” Wednesdays, 7pm)
Perestroika
Thursdays (“Pay What You Can”) and Sundays, 7pm February 28th-March 17th
For more details, call 253-588-0042.
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Lakewood Playhouse

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Lovers of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music will delight in this tuneful, moving show! "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" is jam-packed with the composer's most well-known signature tunes and his
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Lovers of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music will delight in this tuneful, moving show! “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” is jam-packed with the composer’s most well-known signature tunes and his most popular and enduring works. Friday-Sunday, February 1st-24th.
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Tacoma Musical Playhouse253-565-6867

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Eat, Drink and Play your way through Hands On Children's Museum! It's a night of nerdy fandom for adults 21+ at Hands On! Dress as your favorite comic book character and
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Eat, Drink and Play your way through Hands On Children’s Museum! It’s a night of nerdy fandom for adults 21+ at Hands On! Dress as your favorite comic book character and compete in the costume contest, silkscreen a cape, make a mask, meet Batman, learn how to animate comics and so much more! Friday, February 22nd, 7-10pm. Tickets: $22 | Day of: $28. Includes admission, all activities & a drink. Don’t wait! This event SELLS OUT!
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Don't miss the Destiny City Film Festival, with an amazing 34 films from around the globe! Many of the movies have been nominated for the 2019 Academy Awards, and some
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Don’t miss the Destiny City Film Festival, with an amazing 34 films from around the globe! Many of the movies have been nominated for the 2019 Academy Awards, and some originated in the Pacific Northwest. Friday-Sunday, February 22nd-24th. For more details, call 253-752-9500.
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Destiny City Film Festival Tacoma
fri22feb7:00 pm9:30 pmBada BingoOlympia Senior Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia

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Get those daubers out for the first Bingo of the year starting with OlyBingo Night’s "Bada Bingo!" There will be a themed dinner and a full bar
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Get those daubers out for the first Bingo of the year starting with OlyBingo Night’s “Bada Bingo!” There will be a themed dinner and a full bar with Jello shots. You’ll have the chance to purchase special game cards, enter into the 50/50 raffle and take part in the theme’s costume contest. Game prizes start at $50 for regular games and $150 for special games. 21 and over only. Friday, February 22nd, 7pm (dinner at 6pm). For more information call 360-586-6181.
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Olympia Senior Center

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See "Blithe Spirit," a classic comedy! The play tells the story of a cantankerous novelist haunted by his late first wife and is full of insight and wit. Friday-Sunday, February 15th-24th.
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See “Blithe Spirit,” a classic comedy! The play tells the story of a cantankerous novelist haunted by his late first wife and is full of insight and wit. Friday-Sunday, February 15th-24th.
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The Evergreen Playhouse360-736-8628

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The "Crooners and Spooners" cabaret show, hosted by the hysterical Kellie Petersen, is an evening of entertainment, laughs and songs of love. There will be champagne, specialty drinks and wine
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The “Crooners and Spooners” cabaret show, hosted by the hysterical Kellie Petersen, is an evening of entertainment, laughs and songs of love. There will be champagne, specialty drinks and wine and beer available for purchase. Encore performance! Friday, February 22nd, 8pm (doors at 7pm).
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Triad Arts Theaterthetriadtheater@gmail.com
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Olympia residents have two drop off locations for storm debris due to Snowmageddon! From 8am-3pm Saturday-Sunday, February 23rd-24th, debris will be collected at Dirt Works: Alta Street off of Capital
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Olympia residents have two drop off locations for storm debris due to Snowmageddon! From 8am-3pm Saturday-Sunday, February 23rd-24th, debris will be collected at Dirt Works: Alta Street off of Capital Mall Drive (behind Yauger Park) and at the City of Olympia Yardwaste Drop Off site: 1000 Tenth Ave. SE. Proof of residency will be required, so bring a driver’s license or a utility bill to either location. For more information, call 360-753-8333.
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Books, Brownies and Beans is a book lover's paradise! Thousands of used books will be for sale, from Pulitzer Prize winners to children’s books, DVDs and games, all to benefit
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Books, Brownies and Beans is a book lover’s paradise! Thousands of used books will be for sale, from Pulitzer Prize winners to children’s books, DVDs and games, all to benefit the Olympia area homeless. There will be yummy brownies, live music, coffee and an enormous selection of used books at deep discounts. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own tote bags. Saturday, February 23rd, 9am-4pm.
Questions: Darlene Sarkela
360-786-6383 Ext. 100
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Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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The Olympia Farmers Market still has the same exceptional items, even in the winter months! There is local winter produce, dairy, meat and fish - and those wonderful handcrafted items
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The Olympia Farmers Market still has the same exceptional items, even in the winter months! There is local winter produce, dairy, meat and fish – and those wonderful handcrafted items from your favorite local artisans. From now through March 31st, the winter hours are on Saturdays, 10am-3pm.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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Olympia Farmers Market 700 Capitol Way. N., Olympia

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Celebrate Dental Health Month with services for children and their families at no cost! There will be free dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications, mouth guards - plus fun activities like
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Celebrate Dental Health Month with services for children and their families at no cost! There will be free dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications, mouth guards – plus fun activities like face painting and appearances by Chompy the Carrot and the Wisdom Tooth. Several organizations will have information on hand. Saturday, February 23rd, 10:30am-2:30pm.
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Pierce County Dental Society

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It’s Fish February at the Estuarium! Join them for Puget Sound-centered education, an amazing salmon table from the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement
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It’s Fish February at the Estuarium! Join them for Puget Sound-centered education, an amazing salmon table from the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, fish printings, dissections, and more! Saturday, February 23rd.
Scheduled Activities:
– February 23, 11am-2pm: Fish Printing
– February 23, 12-3pm: Fish Dissection
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Puget Sound EstuariumDSS@SSEAcenter.org

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Children can meet Batman and Wonder Woman and get their photo taken at the Hands On Children's Museum! Saturday, February 23rd, 1-3pm.
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Children can meet Batman and Wonder Woman and get their photo taken at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Saturday, February 23rd, 1-3pm.
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sat23feb2:00 pm4:00 pmFrom Watersheds to WhitecapsFree!WET Science Center, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia

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Some of the most fascinating things about the woods are the nearly-invisible relationships! Meet John F. Williams, who will highlight some of these relationships with excerpts from his collection of films and
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Some of the most fascinating things about the woods are the nearly-invisible relationships! Meet John F. Williams, who will highlight some of these relationships with excerpts from his collection of films and his new publication, Salish Magazine. He’ll illustrate that there is actually is a “system” in ecosystem. Best for ages 10 and older. Related crafts all day. Saturday, February 23rd, 10am-4pm (presentation at 2pm).
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WET Science Center

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The "Dance to Make a Difference" charity gala supports two non-profit organizations working to support homeless and low income families! Experience a fantastic dance performance as well as light dinner,
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The “Dance to Make a Difference” charity gala supports two non-profit organizations working to support homeless and low income families! Experience a fantastic dance performance as well as light dinner, wine and live music. There will be a silent auction during the reception and before the dance show. Saturday, February 23rd, 6pm. This is a benefit for Homes First and the Family Support Center of South Sound.
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Studio West Dance Theatre
sat23feb7:30 pmThe Illuminated BallEagles Ballroom, 805 4th Ave E., Olympia
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Don't miss an evening of pageantry and live music at "The Illuminated Ball" to benefit the Procession of the Species Art Studio! The dance pageant, Orca Moon, offers a poignant
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Don’t miss an evening of pageantry and live music at “The Illuminated Ball” to benefit the Procession of the Species Art Studio! The dance pageant, Orca Moon, offers a poignant and stirring reflection about what’s at stake when a species becomes exstinct. Following that performance, The Lumen dance band plays music influenced by The Band, Phish and the Rolling Stones. Dress to illuminate! Saturday, February 23rd, 7:30pm-1am.
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Thurston Climate Action Team Olympia, WA

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Indigenous music artist Keith Secola is coming to the Triad Arts Theater in Yelm! Sometimes called "the Native American version of Willie Nelson," singer-songwriter Secola is a Grammy Award winner
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Indigenous music artist Keith Secola is coming to the Triad Arts Theater in Yelm! Sometimes called “the Native American version of Willie Nelson,” singer-songwriter Secola is a Grammy Award winner and will treat the audience to an unforgettable cultural experience. Saturday, February 23rd, 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
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Triad Arts Theaterthetriadtheater@gmail.com

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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome
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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. An all-female cast from L.A. Theatre Works presents the national tour presents a staged reading of “Steel Magnolias” Sunday, February 24th at 3pm. For more information, call 253-591-5890.
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Tacoma Arts Live 253.591.5890

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A new show featuring master fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will be commanding the stage Sunday, February 24th at 7:30 pm. This fierce fiddling duo combines traditional Celtic heritage
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A new show featuring master fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will be commanding the stage Sunday, February 24th at 7:30 pm. This fierce fiddling duo combines traditional Celtic heritage with a taste for the contemporary, featuring dancing and singing with energy and passion.

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See the 91st Academy Awards on the big screen! The Olympia Film Society brings glitz and glamour to the Capitol Theater with a live simulcast of the show, including hors
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See the 91st Academy Awards on the big screen! The Olympia Film Society brings glitz and glamour to the Capitol Theater with a live simulcast of the show, including hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win prizes in the trivia and Oscar ballot contest. Dress to impress and take a stroll down the red carpet! Sunday, February 24th, 4pm (red carpet), 5pm (show).
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Olympia Film Society

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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn group is for parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years of age. At each 90 minute playgroup session, you and your children will join
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Child Care Action CouncilFran Williams, Family Services Manager 360-786-8907 x111 3729 Griffin Lane SE Olympia Washington 98501

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"Kinky Boots" is a joyous musical celebration featuring music by pop icon Cyndi Lauper will be presented in Tacoma on Tuesday, February 26th at 7:30pm. It's a musical about fancy
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“Kinky Boots” is a joyous musical celebration featuring music by pop icon Cyndi Lauper will be presented in Tacoma on Tuesday, February 26th at 7:30pm. It’s a musical about fancy boots, the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your own mind.
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Tacoma Arts Live 253.591.5890
tue26feb8:30 am1:30 pmGive Blood In MontesanoMontesano Junior High School, 303 N. Church St.

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As blood supplies were affected by recent winter storms and the government shutdown, a buildup of the national reserve is needed. Give blood in Montesano Tuesday, February 26th, 8:30am-1:30pm! Call 1-800-733-2767
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As blood supplies were affected by recent winter storms and the government shutdown, a buildup of the national reserve is needed. Give blood in Montesano Tuesday, February 26th, 8:30am-1:30pm!
Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or find about American Red Cross blood drives in your community.

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A fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea and a struggling factory owner combine to create a line of footware that is unlike anything that the world has ever seen
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A fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea and a struggling factory owner combine to create a line of footware that is unlike anything that the world has ever seen in “Kinky Boots,” the Broadway show being performed at the Washington Center! Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30pm.
wed27feb12:00 pm5:00 pmGive Blood In AberdeenWishkah Valley High School, 4640 Wishkah Road, Aberdeen

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With winter storms and the government shutdown impacting the national blood supply, the reserve needs to be built up again. Give blood in Aberdeen on Wednesday, February 27th, 12-5pm! Call 1-800-733-2767
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With winter storms and the government shutdown impacting the national blood supply, the reserve needs to be built up again. Give blood in Aberdeen on Wednesday, February 27th, 12-5pm!
Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or find about American Red Cross blood drives in your community.
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American Red Cross Seattle Chapter 1900 25th Ave. S., Seattle, WA
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Families looking for an alternative K through 5 program in the Olympia School District won't want to miss Lincoln School's information night! Parents will learn more about the school program,
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Families looking for an alternative K through 5 program in the Olympia School District won’t want to miss Lincoln School’s information night! Parents will learn more about the school program, curriculum, philosophy, volunteer involvement in addition to the lottery program that enables students from out of the service area to attend. Thursday, February 28th & Wednesday, March 6th, 6-8pm.
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Lincoln Elementary School 213 21st Ave, SE, Olympia, WA

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Sustainable is a film of hope about the land and the people who work it. It explores America’s food systems, agricultural challenges, trends, and possibilities and introduces the community leaders
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Sustainable is a film of hope about the land and the people who work it. It explores America’s food systems, agricultural challenges, trends, and possibilities and introduces the community leaders determined to sustain the land for future generations. Panel and conversation following film Thursday, February 28th 6:30-8:30pm.
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Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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See "Absurd Manifestations: Two Short Comedies"! This type of absurdist theater incorporates themes of existentialism, the muddling of truth and meaning, and the absurdity of the everyday ordinary. The performers
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See “Absurd Manifestations: Two Short Comedies”! This type of absurdist theater incorporates themes of existentialism, the muddling of truth and meaning, and the absurdity of the everyday ordinary. The performers portray fascinating characters in a range of emotions! Thursday-Sunday, February 28th-March 3rd (Thursday-Saturday performances are at 7pm and Sunday is at 2pm).