Inspired to Move Dance Academy:  Battle of the BandsJune 24, 12pm & 4:30pmMove Dance Academy’s 6th Annual Spring Recital.Kenneth J Minnaert Center Main Stage2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Glassy Garden MarketJune 24, 10am – 3pmFreeCelebrate the return of the summer gardening season.  Browse the wares of local garden glass artists and plant sellers, sample botanical teas and baked goods, and more.At 12pm, Master Gardener Judy Thierry will present Planting for Pollinators in the PNW. Attendees will learn about the pollinators of the Pacific Northwest; where, […]

Summer CelebrationSat June 24, 10am – 3pmJoin the Olympia Market and local community organizations for a Summer Celebration! Support local vendors, participate in family-friendly activities, and enjoy the first tastes of summer with fresh berries and more! Check the website for full event details!Olympia Farmers Market700 Capitol Way N, Olympiaolympiafarmersmarket.com, 360-352-9096

Alls FaireJune 24 & 25, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun till 4pmImmerse yourself in a fun medieval fantasy world for the whole family at All’s Faire. Embrace your inner warrior while storming the castle in interactive battles or cheer on your champions. Between battles explore amazing vendors and craftsmen on Merchants Row for treasures before heading to […]

Rhubarb Days & Vintage MarketJune 24 & 25, 10am – 6pmJoin us for the fastest growing festival in the Pacific Northwest! A full weekend of live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors! Ten bands on the main stage, live music daily from 10am – 3pm at Heritage Park, more than 20 food trucks […]

Gig Harbor Garden Tour:  A Tour for LiteracyJune 24 & 25A self-guided tour of gardens in the Greater Gig Harbor Area with proceeds benefitting youth and adults with literacy skills in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula. Each garden has a unique story to tell that reflects the gardener’s heart and style. The variety, artistry, […]

Cycle Chelan Sponsored by the Chelan Rotary ClubJune 25Butte Blast – 38 milesCycle Di Vino, 30 milesLake Loop, 45 milesCentury Challenge, 100 kilometersExperience big views, big climbs and ferries.lakechelanrotary.org

Debbi’s Dance Etc. – Lights, Camera, Dance!June 25, 1 & 6pmWitness the incredible talent of dancers spanning ages 3 through adult as they take the stage delivering jaw-dropping performances in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, acrobatic dance, lyrical, contemporary, and more!Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.743.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Community Conversation for CaregiversJune 26, 1:30pmJoin Gretchen Staebler, author of Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, in the conference room upstairs at Briggs Community YMCA for a conversation on taking care of yourself while caring for others.FreeBriggs Community YMCA1530 Yelm Hsy. SE, Olympia360-918-0306, southsoundymca.org/briggs-community-ymca/

Marit Berg ExhibitNow through July 6Artist Marit Berg is a printmaker with an incredible eye for detail, and she draws inspiration from patterns seen in nature. She writes about how her art “reflects on the intricate relationship humans have with the environment and with other animal species both past and present.” Her artwork is informed […]

South Sound Business Round TableJune 27, 8 – 9amJoin us in person for the South Sound Business Roundtable. This bi-monthly meetup is the best place to discuss challenges, brainstorm solutions, and make connections with other South Sound businesses.Asia Pacific Cultural Center3513 East Portland Avenue, Tacomatacomachamber.org

Summer Nights at the Pavillion ConcertsJune 27, 6:30 – 8pmChapter FiveSet up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a great performance, and “cut a […]