What's happening next week— State Fair musical, Tumwater Screen on the Green and other festivities

Beat the summer heat with various events featuring local vendors and artisans.

 Capital Lakefair week, July 17-21

Capital Lakefair runs from July 17 to 21 at Heritage Park. There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be a parade, fireworks, main stage entertainment, non-profit food vendors, arts & crafts, and a car show. Click this link for more details.

 Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: A Trans Film Fest, Weekend, July 19-21

The Olympia Film Society (OFS) is screening six films selected by Gardner and Maclay, two of the best film writers working today, and their new book is poised to become a foundational text about cinema and queer history. They have selected the movies to screen at OFS and recorded a special introduction for each. Click this link for more details.

 Rummage Sale for Charity, Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Woman's Club of Olympia is sponsoring a Rummage Sale on Saturday. All proceeds will be donated to The Medical Equipment Bank. All sales of items are by donation only. Support your local Woman's Club and help support the Medical Equipment Bank! Click this link for more details.

 Tumwater's 18th Annual Screen on the Green, July 19

What better way to spend summer nights in the PNW than in an open-air cinema? Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and join fellow park-goers for a family-friendly movie under the stars. Click this link for more details.

 Medic Helicopter at the Olympic Flight Museum, July 19-22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museum and sit in the Pilot's seat! The Museum opens at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Click this link for more details.

Lacey in Tune Noon Concert - Bobby Medina's Latin American Jazz Experience, Wednesday, July 24, 12-1 p.m.       

Need a break during your lunch hour? Head to Huntamer Park on Wednesdays at noon for the Lacey In Tune summer concert series! From July 5 to Aug 9, enjoy the fresh air and relax while listening to amazing artists. Don’t forget to bring your seating & snacks! Jam out on July 24 with Bobby Medina’s Latin American Jazz Experience! Click this link for more details.

 State Fair musical, July 25-August 3

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre presents Rogers & Hammerstein’s classic musical "State Fair”. The musical is set against the backdrop of the 1946 Iowa State Fair and reflects the essence of rural life. The showing time is 7 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. on weekends at the Tenino High School Commons. Click this link for more details.