What’s happening this weekend— holiday performances and fundraisers

Join local performances to welcome the spirit of glee and donate at fundraisers for the spirit of giving.

Lantern Lights the Library: Live Music, Friday, December 13, 7 – 9 p.m.
The event will feature live music performances by Dead By the Bay, Graceey, and ihyjason. The event series aims to make local music accessible to people of all ages in a safe and fun environment. Light snacks and earplugs will be available. Click this link for more details.

Welcome the Light Winter Solstice Concert, Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.
The Treble Voices for Peace will present a Winter Solstice Concert, "Welcome the Light" at the Olympia Center. Click this link for more details.

Holiday Concert Benefit for TCMedia, Friday, December 13, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
As the year comes to a close, the Studio A Concerts Christmas Benefit offers uplifting, faith-based music to celebrate this special season.  This concert is a collaboration between TCMedia and Christian Music Spotlight to raise needed funds to support TCMedia's mission.  Click this link for more details.

Homo for the Holigays: Pride's Winter Fundraiser, Friday, December 13, 8 – 11:30 p.m.
At Homo for the Holigays, everyone can expect a little Magic. Come have a ball, tip your favorite performers, and raise funds to benefit Capital City Pride! Click this link for more details.

Santa Claus Arrives by Train, Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get ready for a holly jolly visit from the big man himself! Santa Claus will be arriving at the Olympia-Lacey Centennial Amtrak Station on Saturday. Families are invited to enjoy complimentary juice, coffee, and cookies while they wait for Santa's arrival. Click this link for more details.

 Turn of the Tides: An Eco Fair Celebration and Arts Bazaar, Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event will include hands-on arts and crafts, warm drinks, local artist vendors, and tabling by educational and environmentally focused community partners. Enjoy hands-on art activities and games and learn about local animals! Click this link for more details.