Olympia visual arts events

Armida Met Summer Encore

Wednesday, Jul 10 7:00p

DCI 2013 Tour Premiere

Monday, Jun 24 6:30p

Competitive marching bands from Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Georgia kick off the season in Akron, Ohio.

Movies at the Mansion

Friday, Aug 2 9:00p

State Capital Museum, Olympia

Every Friday in August, the State Capitol Museum presents a favorite film at sundown. This year's lineup includes African Queen (Aug. 2), Duck Soup (Aug. 9), The Searchers (Aug. 16), Charade (Aug...

La Traviata Met Summer Encore

Wednesday, Jul 17 7:00p

Regal Martin Village 16, Lacey

Spirit of the Marathon II

Wednesday, Jun 12 7:00p

Regal Martin Village 16, Lacey

Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe and others lend insight into the preparation of the Rome Marathon. Also included: deleted scenes and outtakes from the filming of the documentary.

Super Hero adventure Night

Saturday, Jun 22 6:30p

New Hands On Children's Museum, Olympia

Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? At our Hocm Top Secret Superhero Training facility, we will put you to the test...

Lecture: Harvest Home - Puget Sound Heirloom Crops and Agricultural Origins

Monday, Jun 10 12:00p

State Capital Museum, Olympia

Richard Scheuerman, associate professor at Seattle Pacific University, will talk about his recent research on early agriculture in the region, including at the William Owen Bush farm in Tumwater...

First: The Story of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Thursday, May 30 7:30p

Century Olympia, Olympia

Swimmer Missy Franklin, gymnast John Orozco and other athletes talk about their life-changing experiences at the London Olympics.

With Our Hands: World Folk Arts of Washington

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

State Capital Museum, Olympia

Washington’s immigrants and Native American inhabitants have long practiced their folk art traditions, which have sometimes evolved into new forms or combined into hybrid expressions...

Lecture: 2013 Paddle to Quinault - Tall Ships and Tribal Canoes

Monday, Jun 24 12:00p

State Capital Museum, Olympia

Les Bolton, executive director of Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, talks about his organization’s partnership with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the Quinault Indian Nati...