Featured Events in Olympia in May, 2025 (July Updated)

Sound Healing Yoga Workshop A Sound Healing Yoga Workshop is an opportunity to reduce stress, alleviate pain, improve sleep, increase concentration and create a deeper sense of well being through yoga and vibrational medicine. This workshop includes breathing exercises and meditation while receiving a zapphir wind chime attunement, gentle yoga poses, followed by a 45 minute healing sound concert of metal Tibetan singing bowls, crystal quartz singing bowls, bells, planetary chimes, tingshas, a rose quartz alchemy bowl, handheld crystal bowls and a healing gong. Come give your body, mind and spirit a gift and enjoy the opportunity to relax, receive, restore & release. All levels welcome. No experience necessary. After a sound healing treatment most people report a feeling of deep relaxation and an improvement in the function of mind and body. Structural imbalances in the body will often correct themselves during the sound treatment. Friday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm True Self Yoga: 2727 Westmoor Ct Cost: $40-55 Scale Learn More: www.KristenRubis.com "Definitely worth going to anything she offers! Kristen Rubis is an angel on earth and her music will momentarily take you to the heavens." ~Katie U. "If everyone attended Kristen Rubis’ Group Healing Ceremony, our world would be a better place. My experience was profound and remained with me for days afterward. Every cell in my body hummed with the vibrations of the singing bowls and a sense of peace and calm overwhelmed me as I exchanged with the universe my suffering for its healing. Love yourself enough to experience this healing ceremony because it will ultimately benefit those that you love the most." ~Annette M. https://soundcloud.com/kristen-rubis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCNWtCpMn_JjM67X6IatEhA/featured https://music.apple.com/us/album/sacred-sound-healing/591638915 JOIN ME THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR SOUND HEALING BLISS 6:30-8:30 PM! Information Source: Kristen Rubis | eventbrite

21+ Only venue, parking is available along the left side of the building or on the street (meters are free evenings and weekends). Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sign up at the tavern now! Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas! Information Source: Cup of Swords Tavern | eventbrite

PNW Burlesque is back with a bang at Wild Child for our latest show (where anything goes) "SASS!", a WILD Burlesque Revue . Get ready for a night of wild and sultry entertainment that will leave you wanting more. Join us on Saturday M ay 10th at our intimate new venue, for a show you won't soon forget. Grab your friends and come experience the magic of PNW burlesque! Saturday May 10th 2 Shows. Early Show - Doors 5:30pm Show 6pm (18+) Late Show - Doors 8:30pm Show 9pm (21+) $35 VIP (First 2 Rows) $25 GA (Includes floor and riser seating) Please Note: All Tickets Will Say 6pm On Top Of Tickets. Your Correct Show Time Is The Lower Down On The Ticket Information Source: Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival | eventbrite

21 and up event! Come at least 30min early from your scheduled age group time to check in, get your table number, and grab a drink and/or snacks. We will start pomptly on time and give 4min at each table. Women stay put while guys rotate at the bell. Four age categories: 50s&60s: 5-6pm (10 guys & 10 gals) 40s&50s: 6-7pm (10 guys & 10 gals) 30s&40s: 7-8pm (10 guys & 10 gals) 20s&30s: 8-9pm (10 guys & 10 gals) Information Source: eventbrite

AWS Bowling Night at Westside Lanes (Olympia) Come join us for a fun-filled evening of bowling with your AWS Account team and Partners at Westside Lanes in Olympia! Bring your A game and enjoy some friendly competition while connecting with the AWS community. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Jason Caffery | eventbrite

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Step into a night of Renaissance romance and revelry at our exclusive Singles Speed Dating event, hosted in the heart of downtown Olympia at Cup of Swords Tavern! Don your finest attire and prepare to embark on a journey of connections and merriment. In the ambiance of this renaissance themed oasis, you'll have the chance to meet fellow singles in a series of brief, enchanting encounters. Engage in lively conversation, share tales of your adventures, and discover kindred spirits amidst the jovial atmosphere. Whether you seek a companion for a moonlit stroll through the village square or a partner for a daring escapade, our local Speed Dating event promises an evening of enchantment and possibility. Join us, and let fate weave its magic. ***All attendees must be 21+ and present a valid ID to enter the venue for this event*** Tickets for this event include one single serve beverage (excludes bottles and flights). Speed date chats will last 6 minutes and then, we rotate! Converstaion starters and activities will be provided. If there is a match then you will be notified after the event; if not you will still have fun! Emotional support friends are welcome to lounge in the tavern during the event, but will not be permitted to participate without a ticket. Please note: By attending this dating event you acknowledge that the organizers cannot guarantee compatibility. Background checks are not conducted on participants. Participants are responsible for their own safety and interactions with others. The event organizers and the venue are not liable for any issues that may arise during the event. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and the right to remove any individuals that violate our code of conduct or the rules and regulations of the venue. Information Source: Cup of Swords Tavern | eventbrite

Fill your cup in a daytime 3-hour mini-retreat with soulful poet-singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer. Or come soak in the joy of an evening concert. Or both. Come as you are. All are welcome. DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm: Workshop/Mini-Retreat with Carrie ($75 ) Workshop Location: Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2306 East End St. NW / Olympia, WA / 98502 7:00pm Concert: Carrie Newcomer with Pianist Gary Walters ($40) Concert Location: Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2306 East End St. NW / Olympia, WA / 98502 Accessibility note: Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation's facility meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and we strive to be fully accessible to all people. If you have any access needs, please reach out to Liz Clement at lizclementOUUC@gmail.com as soon as possible. We can not guarantee that we will be able to meet them -- but we will be happy to work with you, and will do our best to meet any needs. We are also located a short distance from an Intercity Transit bus stop at Butler Cove Apartments. More info at www.intercitytransit.com . All are welcome here! --- ABOUT THE WORKSHOP/MINI-RETREAT A Map of the Journey in Process: Conversations At The Growing Edge “The world is made, not of atoms, but of stories.” —Muriel Rukheyser A warm, welcoming and creative exploration of our personal and collective journeys. Using music, visual art, poetry and openhearted conversation, Carrie will honor the story of our history, reflect upon our current inner and outer experience, and envision our hopes for the future as we lean into our next growing edges. Carrie invites and welcomes anyone with or without previous experience in writing, songwriting or creative expression to exploring new ways of envisioning our own stories through a new creative and compassionate lens. ABOUT CARRIE Carrie Newcomer is an award winning songwriter, poet, recordng artist, performer, educator, and activist. She has been described as a "prairie mystic" by the Boston Globe and one who "asks all the right questions" by Rolling Stone Magazine. She has 20 nationally released albums, as well as three books of poetry and essays. Carrie is known for her musical depth and the progressive spiritual content of her songs, poetry and workshops, and for her continued work in justice, spiritual and interfaith communities, and health and hunger organizations. In a time of deep divisions, she has become a national voice for finding how we still connect at the heart of the human story. Information Source: Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation | eventbrite

Join us in marking the inaugural Nancy Bell Evans Chamber Concert. Former First Lady Nancy Evans was the founder of the Governor's Mansion Foundation in 1972. As a tribute we are naming this concert series in her memory. "Spanish Spectacular" will feature the music of Astor Piazzolla, Manuel DeFalla, and Alberto Ginastera, and performers: Pianist Judith Cohen, Violinist Brittany Breeden and Cellist Kevin Krentz. Come enjoy this concert in the beautiful venue of the Governor's Mansion. Enjoy Washington wine and light appetizers prior to the performance. Attendance is limited, so make your reservations early. All paid reservations will be placed on our WSP security list in advance, so you will not need actual tickets for entry. You will need to bring photo identification. No attendee substitutions due to advance security requirements at the mansion. Parking is available in the Mansion lot nearby, and in other visitor spaces on the Capitol Campus. Photo credits: Merrilee Maclean Information Source: The Governor's Mansion Foundation | eventbrite

Exciting News: We’ve Partnered with Cup of Swords Tavern in Olympia! A renaissance-themed venue featuring wine, beer, and mead plus live entertainment. Join us during Olympia’s Art Walks for a fun, creative, and fantasy-filled night at Cup of Swords Tavern ! This 21+ venue is the perfect spot to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow art and fantasy enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or a first-time painter, this event is for you! A local artist will guide you step-by-step through creating the ' New Beginnings' painting on canvas, helping you tap into your inner artist. You’ll leave with an original painting of your own! Enjoy a Great Drink Selection: Cup of Swords Tavern offers a fantastic variety of beverages, including a range of wines, beers, taps, meeds and non-alcoholic options like CBD soda and NA beer. There’s something for everyone! (21+ only) Please note: They are not a food establishment and do not prepare or serve food, therefore, if you would like something to eat with your drinks, there are a few options: Order food delivery to the tavern, bring your own food, or choose from their variety of available pre-packaged snacks Come relax, paint, and discover how creativity can help you unwind, reduce stress, and socialize. Important Details: Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. For any questions, please contact us at info @artvana .life . Refund Policy: No refunds are available, but we are happy to transfer your ticket to another upcoming event if you can’t attend. All transfers must be requested within 24 hours of the event. See you at the Tavern! Information Source: Artväna | eventbrite

Designed for certified mediators and recent 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training graduates, this advanced training equips you with the skills to navigate multi-party disputes and prepares you for the increased complexity when conflict occurs between more than two people. This training is designed for trainees who 1) are certified mediators OR 2) have completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training within the past two years and completed at least one observation. Event Details: May 28th 1-5pm | May 29th & 30th 8am-5pm | In-Person Cost: $350** **Group discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities, and mediators trained at other DRCs. Refund Policy: Full refunds available for cancellations received 7 or more days prior to the first day of training. 50% credit for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the first day of training. No refund for cancellations received on or after the first day of training. Credit may be used for future training. Please contact us for more information. Information Source: Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County | eventbrite

Designed for certified mediators and recent 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training graduates, this advanced training equips you with the skills to navigate multi-party disputes and prepares you for the increased complexity when conflict occurs between more than two people. This training is designed for trainees who 1) are certified mediators OR 2) have completed the 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training within the past two years and completed at least one observation. Event Details: May 28th 1-5pm | May 29th & 30th 8am-5pm | In-Person Cost: $350** **Group discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. Discounts are also available for active DRC volunteers, groups, partner faith communities, and mediators trained at other DRCs. Refund Policy: Full refunds available for cancellations received 7 or more days prior to the first day of training. 50% credit for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the first day of training. No refund for cancellations received on or after the first day of training. Credit may be used for future training. Please contact us for more information. Information Source: Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County | eventbrite