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Downtown Music in the Park Returns July 10

We are excited to announce the return of the beloved Music in the Park concert series to Olympia in July 2024! Presented by Olympia Federal Savings, this highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from Port of Olympia's Port Plaza.

Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series that showcases local and regional musicians, bringing some of the best northwest musical talent downtown. Attendees can sit back and take in the outdoors while they enjoy live music in a relaxing and inviting environment.

The series attracts between 600 and 1,000 attendees per show, making it a popular community event. All shows run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• July 10 - Righteous Mothers
• July 17 - Slainte
• July 24 - Brittany Danielle
• July 31 - Creedence Revelation (At Port Plaza)

See you at the park!

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Don't Miss Music, Food and Brews at Summer Nights at the Port of Olympia

Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience at the Port of Olympia's Summer Nights at the Port! The waterfront will come alive with electrifying music, tantalizing food trucks, and a lively beer garden.

These FREE, family-friendly events are set to transform the area next to the Swantown Marina Boat Launch Parking Lot at the Port’s NorthPoint into the ultimate summer hotspot.

Sip on craft brews from Headless Mumby Brewing Co. in the beer garden, with all proceeds supporting ANEW, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to provide pre-apprenticeship training programs to the Puget Sound region.

And don't forget to savor mouthwatering dishes from local food trucks while grooving to the tunes of live musicians. All of this set against the stunning backdrop of the South Puget Sound and the majestic Olympic Mountains.

Location: 1210 Marine Drive NE, Olympia 98501

Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dates:

• June 29: Queen Mother (Queen Tribute Band) – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• July 13: Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones Cover Band)

Don't miss out on these spectacular summer nights—mark your calendars now!

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Celebrate Pride the Olympia Way!

June is Pride Month in Olympia! Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of inclusivity, acceptance, and sheer joy as we come together to honor diversity and embrace unity. From electrifying performances to thought-provoking discussions and everything in between, this festival is set to be a dazzling showcase of our community's resilience and spirit. So dust off your rainbow flags, unleash your true colors, and join us for a weekend filled with love, laughter, and liberation!

2024 Day Schedule

June 29 - Saturday - Pride’s Art & Music Festival

June 29 - Saturday - After Party @ Capitol Theater

June 30 - Sunday - Parade & Dyke Day in the Park

Learn more.

Timberland Library Summer Activities Kick-off

Need to stay busy this summer? The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has programming scheduled all summer long for all ages!

Upcoming Olympia branch events

313 8th Ave SE

Olympia, WA 98501

Community open mic

Thursday, June 27

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

An intergenerational community open mic night. We welcome any and all family-friendly music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word, or other talents. Performing is not required- audience members are encouraged to attend to support the performers! Refreshments supplied by the Friends of the Olympia Library.

ALL SUMMER LONG:

Summer Library Program is in full swing! We’ve got events for all ages, free books and tote bags, activity logs for kids, and for adults - an adventurous Book Bingo challenge, as well as a head-scratching Database Scavenger Hunt. Both offer a good time, and perhaps a prize come summer’s end! Stop by the Olympia or West Olympia Libraries to snag a bingo sheet or take a crack at the scavenger hunt clue for the week!

Find a full list of events at every Timberland Regional Library location on the TRL events page.

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