Frequently Asked Questions

  • There are always exceptions but in general I avoid anything political, religious, big box/chain store-related, exclusive or personal (i.e. garage sales). As the site title suggests, the emphasis is on one-offs & drop-ins rather than longer commitments (i.e. an 8-week art class).

    The site is mildly curated and does not aim to include everything. For additional ideas, I recommend these sources:

    Website:
    KAOS 89.3
    KXXO Mixx 96.1
    The Jolt
    Thurston Talk

    Instagram:
    @flyersolympia
    @postersolympia
    @eatdrinkandseeoly

    Facebook:
    Olympia Events
    Olympia Live Music
    Best of Olympia

  • Yes. Please see previous question before submitting - and check to make sure the event isn’t already listed.

    The preferred formatting on this site is minimalist - an event title, location/time + a link to more info is often sufficient.

  • Many performances will appear under the “Everything Else” tab, but I encourage you to check out the following theater sites for comprehensive show schedules:

    Animal Fire Theatre Company
    Harlequin Productions
    Olympia Family Theater
    Olympia Little Theater
    Theater Artists Olympia

    If you are a theater looking to submit a list of upcoming performance dates & times, please contact me and I’ll share my preferred format.

  • This site’s focus is adult activities, but the following websites feature loads of family fun:

    Hands On Children’s Museum
    Olympia Family Theater
    Timberland Libraries
    WET Science Center

  • Please correct me ASAP - I despise being wrong, but it happens.

  • I grew up in Olympia, left for a bit, and returned a number of years ago. I miss buying candy cigarettes at Eddy’s and pizza sticks at the weird downtown Safeway.