A friend recently wrote on social media, “If my Facebook feed is to be believed, everyone in Olympia is either at White Pass or has the flu.” While this might appear to be true, there are so many more folks out enjoying the many activities, theater shows, hikes, volunteer opportunities and adventures around Thurston County. Me? I’m actually going to be at White Pass. For those staying in town, check out our weekend event highlights below. And, as always, you can access our full events calendar page for all our listings.
- Pick one of the adventures on our 2018 list and get outdoors this weekend.
- Experience Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet, set in a dystopian society in the CHS theater this weekend.
- Experience incredible acting in the one-man show at Harlequin Productions, “I am my Own Wife.”
- Play together at Captain Little’s Puzzle Party on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Explore the world of dance with prima ballerina Wendy Whalen during this weekend long event including classes and a film screening.
- Be inspired by these stories of giving to create open access to education in our community.
- Learn about amphibians of the PNW at WET Science Center on Saturday from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Explore the tradition of storytelling through the South Sound Story Guild.
- Grab your February Intercity Transit pass at a local library. The partnership kicked off this month.
- Cheer for the Oly Town Artesians at Saturday night’s home game honoring the memory of Austin Kelley.
- Dig razor clams on Sunday. A new set of tides starts January 28.
- Enroll your little one (or you!) in a local dance class with this list of options.
- Win a $50,000 truck just by visiting and playing at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
- Plan oyur Valentine’s Day date night now with this list of unique ideas.
- Fire up your weekend with Rock Candy Burlesque’s two shows Saturday night at Rhythm and Rye.
- Head to the South Sound Wedding Show at Saint Martin’s on Sunday and find Truffles Cakery’s delicious cake samples.
- Get registered for a few of the races on this list of local runs, races and activities.
- Plan an epic winter birthday party with one of these themed ideas (my fav is the Olympics theme).
- Find some snow! This list will share the best options around.
- End your weekend with laughter joining comic Jim Breuer at the Washington Center Sunday night.
- Visit an open house event this weekend. Click here to see the list of Van Dorm Realty’s open houses.
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*Photo credit: Chris Hamilton
