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512 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98501 United States Get Directions
360-753-8586
https://www.washingtoncenter.org/
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Silent Movie: High Rise Hijinks

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Perched high above the city streets, High Rise Hijinks is an afternoon of thrills, laughter, and breathtaking physical comedy. The program opens with Liberty (1929), in which Laurel & Hardy find themselves stranded on a towering steel framework, where a simple wardrobe mix-up spirals into a dizzying series of near misses and perfectly timed chaos. The feature, Safety Last! (1923), […]

$18 – $20

An Evening with Amy Tan

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Join us for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, known for her iconic novel The Joy Luck Club. Amy will share insights from her latest work, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a heartfelt exploration of her connection to nature through birdwatching. Through this intimate look at her own backyard, Amy’s book highlights the profound impact […]

$29 – $75

Skerryvore

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

What happens when the deep roots of Scottish tradition meet the energy of a world-class rock band? You get Skerryvore. Three-time winners of Scotland’s Live Act of the Year, this eight-piece band weaves bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, and whistles together with driving guitar, bass, and drums to create a sound that is both ancient and electric. […]

$29 – $77

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, The […]

$63 – $115

FDR’s Very Happy Hour

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis, laugh, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging times, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this tradition for […]

$49 – $81

Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor, as well as a favorite on numerous talk shows, including THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON. Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her special, […]

$43 – $95

Seattle International Comedy Competition

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year’s talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, […]

$31 – $59

God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special returns this December! God, dressed in an all new holiday power suit, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice, to holiday foods, Christmas carols, Star Wars, the true story of […]

$33 – $74

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations. Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy, and […]

$58 – $125

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations. Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy, and […]

$58 – $125

Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves believes there’s more to travel than good food and fun in the sun. By venturing out of their comfort zone, travelers can gain an empathy for the other 96 percent of humanity and a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today’s world.?In this provocative slideshow lecture, Rick draws?from […]

$33 – $70

Adventure Series: Among Wild Predators

Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

For more than three decades, wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson has walked toward what most people run from: grizzlies, mountain lions, tigers, and other dangerous predators. In Among Wild Predators, Casey takes us on a powerful visual and emotional journey into the hearts of these animals, and into our own hearts as well. Through breathtaking encounters and […]

$33 – $70
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