Frequently Asked Questions

Use the “Contact” tab. Preferred formatting is minimalist - event title, location/time + link to more info is often sufficient.

Note: If you use a fake email address it means I can’t ask follow-up questions… and you’d be surprised at how many folks forget to include the date.

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

Website:
KAOS 89.3
The Jolt
Thurston Talk

Instagram:
@flyersolympia
@postersolympia
@eatdrinkandseeoly

Facebook:
Olympia Events
Olympia Live Music
Best of Olympia
What’s Happening in Olympia, WA*

*Not affiliated despite similar name

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 send a correction ASAP - I despise being wrong, but it happens.

Note: Venues rarely notify me if a weekly event is cancelled (i.e. “the open mic host was sick this week”) or a happy hour changes. Thank you for respecting that I’m doing my best.

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.