“Dream Logic”

Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

Artists: Torrey Dasmann, Valency Genis, Gumaelius Family, Joelle Montez, Shannon Richardson

Dates: April 24 – June 7, 2026

Spring Arts Walk Artist Reception April 24 5-9pm
Arts Walk con’t Saturday April 25 12-6

FREE

Childhood’s End Gallery
222 4th Ave W
Olympia WA 98501

We are kicking off Arts Walk Weekend in Olympia with a live Cabaret event at The Leaning Maple!

A Night of Food, Drinks, and Theatrical Musical Performances! 4/24 at 5:30pm

MISCAST! – Live Cabaret at The Leaning Maple in Downtown Olympia!

*Oxford dictionary definition:

/mis-kast • verb

Definition: assigning an unsuitable role to a particular actor

Description:

What would happen if a group of actors audition for a Cabaret Revue, but are terribly miscast?

Join the Signature Players at ‘The Leaning Maple’ on 4/24, for a hilarious musical trip through the resulting mix-ups!

Important:

Address is 111 Washington St NE Olympia WA 98501

Doors open at 5:30pm on Friday 4/24

All Proceeds go to support the performers and help grow the arts culture in Olympia, WA. Food and drinks are available but not covered by the ticket price.

Parking on the street and in the parking lot across from us is FREE after 5pm.

We look forward to seeing you there! It will be a night to remember!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯 are taking over the Olympia Family Theater for a fast, unhinged, completely made-up-on-the-spot comedy show.
🕖 Friday, April 24 @ 6:30PM
🎭 No script. No plan. No guarantees (except laughs).
⏱️ You’ll be out in time to catch the Luminary Procession at 8:30PM
Think of it as your pre-Procession warm-up… but with more bad decisions and better punchlines.
🎟️ $5–15 → https://thefakersimprov.com/ or at the door
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰. ✨

Join us for a Wicked sing along! This is your chance to sing “Loathing” along with Glinda and Elphaba and belt out “Defying Gravity” with the rest of the audience! Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart. Local host Lauren O’Neill will be back to warm up the audience!

“Dream Logic”

Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

Artists: Torrey Dasmann, Valency Genis, Gumaelius Family, Joelle Montez, Shannon Richardson

Dates: April 24 – June 7, 2026

Spring Arts Walk Artist Reception April 24 5-9pm
Arts Walk con’t Saturday April 25 12-6

FREE

Childhood’s End Gallery
222 4th Ave W
Olympia WA 98501

In this class, participants will learn how to make a functional tampico hand brush from start to finish. You will leave the workshop with at least one completed brush, and hopefully, the ability to make more.

The workshop will begin with a discussion about the uses and applications
of brushes, the sweeping fiber (tampico) and the handle stock (locally sourced
hardwoods).

After an introduction and orientation to the power tools (band saw and various
power sanders), we will select our handle stock and lay out our handle
shape, as well as our bristle holes to be drilled.

To discuss handle design, we will reference books, samples, and templates and then create our own unique forms. After lunch, you will have the option to oil your handle stock, and while it dries, we will assemble our tampico bristles using the bristle jig.

With the handle dry and our assembled bundles of tampico ready, we will
glue them into the drilled holes in our handle, completing the brush.

You’re invited! Registration is officially open for Homes First 10th annual Real Community Heroes: Awards & Celebration – and Fundraiser.

We are so thrilled to announce this years award recipients: Daniel Doyle, Dana Evans, Natalie Skovran, Nichole Woolsey.

New this year: A dress theme! Black, White, and a splash of Red. Wear your heart on your sleeve for this upscale, 21+ event. Plus, don’t miss exciting opportunities to win prizes, raffle baskets, and auction items. We’ve lined up some special experiences for you this year!

Join us in celebrating these heroic individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create equal access to affordable housing for all community members. Register today!

Are you looking for an opportunity to get your kids outside and explore the beauty in our own backyard?

Youth ages 10-17 are invited to join us for a community hike led by the Scouts of Troop 9207.

The hike will begin at Burfoot Park, meeting at the forest shelter near the back parking lot at 10 AM sharp. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy some coffee and refreshments, learn about community service opportunities for high school students, and ask any questions they may have about Scouting.

If you have any questions or would like more information,
please feel free to reach out to us at watroop9207@gmail.com

Olympia’s Paws 4 A Cause dog walk to fight cancer in people and pets is back for the fifth year in a row!

Cancer strikes indiscriminately. That’s why hundreds of people and their pets come together each year to support Paws 4 A Cause, an annual dog walk and cancer-fighting fundraiser, at Capitol Lake.
• What: 1.5-mile, canine-friendly walk to beat cancer + vendors, contests, silent auction and raffles
• When: 11 am – 3 pm on Saturday, May 2
• Where: Heritage Park/Capitol Lake, 701 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501

Harlan’s Homes for Hope, a Relay for Life Team dedicated to raising funds to find a cure for cancer, joined forces with Dr. Lisa Parshley, a local veterinary oncologist, to form Cancer Fighters, a local nonprofit public charity hosting the annual PAWS 4 A CAUSE dog walk five years ago.

The event has grown from a 200-person event raising $11,000 in 2022 to attract more than 500+ people in 2025, raising $23,000 to support the American Cancer Society and the Animal Cancer Foundation.

This year, KGY 95.3 and Olympia Subaru are teaming up to provide a live broadcast onsite. They join a list of more than 40 sponsors in the Thurston County area supporting the event.

The Animal Cancer Foundation funds comparative oncology research and unites pet and human research for a cure. The American Cancer Society funds critical cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient and family services.

Since the event kicked off in May 2022, it has raised $72,500 and the group aspires to raise $30,000 this year alone.

Register by April 11 to get t-shirts and swag bags.

Donation:
• $25/person, including t-shirt and swag bag
• $35/group of two (one t-shirt included, additional shirts available for purchase)

For more information: https://www.olypaws4acause.com/

Award-winning pianist and composer Marina Albero weaves a tapestry of sound that defies categorization, drawing from her rich multicultural background in Barcelona, Cuba, and Seattle. A musical polyglot fluent in jazz, flamenco, classical, and Latin traditions, Albero has captivated audiences worldwide with her innovative improvisational style and emotional depth. Her latest album “A Nomad of Sound” (2024) showcases her unique artistic voice alongside acclaimed musicians from New Orleans, building on her impressive collection of Golden Ear Awards and sold-out performances. Whether performing, teaching at Cornish College of the Arts, or curating innovative concert series, Marina creates musical experiences that are both intimately personal and universally moving.

Join Arbutus Folk School for our 2026 fundraising event, Making Space at COVE.

This event will raise funds toward our facilities and equipment to support the crafts, learning, and community-building that define us.

Together we are making space: making space for creativity in our lives, making space for new passions and new friends, making space for more community members to make art. We are investing in the physical space that makes all this possible.

Featuring:

Food and Drink by Cove

Art by David Calderon

Music by Reggie Garrett

Silent Auction of local art, gift certificates, and baskets open for bidding online and in person. Online bidding opens May 11th.

Remarks by Arbutus leaders & artists about the importance of our work and the impact of your donation

Art-making and merriment.

The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression and together they have grown into one of today’s most beloved acts on the international folk-roots scene. The Jennys forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three. Their live performances never fail to impress and entertain with show-stopping harmonies, impressive instrumental prowess, breathtaking songs and, of course, witty stage banter.

SOGO’s spring concert marks the powerful finale of its 26th season and the culmination of Paths to Dignity—a year-long project to build meaningful connections between homeless advocacy groups and cultural organizations. SOGO alumnus Dillon Welch, now performing with the Louisville Orchestra, returns to play Shelter for My Child, the poignant third movement of Lucas Richman’s Violin Concerto: Paths to Dignity. Also taking the stage is SOGO alumnus and jazz vocalist Elliot Weeks, sharing his soulful rendition of What a Wonderful World. The Conservatory Orchestra will close the season with the vibrant Polovtsian Dances by Alexander Borodin.

The Philharmonic and Academy Orchestras, along with the Brass Choir, will complete the program with expressive performances of classical gems and adventurous contemporary works.

Night at the Estuary is the Puget Sound Estuarium’s inaugural signature fundraiser gala, happening Saturday, May 30, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Port Plaza in Olympia.

Guests will enjoy an immersive waterfront evening of live music, a signature cocktail, small plates, a silent auction, and a special nighttime Pier Peer experience, all while helping solve The Vanishing Kelp Forest, an original marine mystery created exclusively for the event. With actors mingling, clues unfolding throughout the night, and the final chapter withheld until the mystery is solved live, this one-of-a-kind gala blends storytelling, marine science, and community impact. Enjoy music by special guest and local musicians GRRRIZZLY, and more!

Tickets are $75 for an individual and $125 for a couple. Proceeds support scholarships and transportation assistance, including bus funding for Title I school field trips, helping make Estuarium programs more accessible to more young future environmental stewards.

Get your tickets today!

“Dream Logic”

Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition

Artists: Torrey Dasmann, Valency Genis, Gumaelius Family, Joelle Montez, Shannon Richardson

Dates: April 24 – June 7, 2026

Spring Arts Walk Artist Reception April 24 5-9pm
Arts Walk con’t Saturday April 25 12-6

FREE

Childhood’s End Gallery
222 4th Ave W
Olympia WA 98501