Special Event

Meet our February 1 feature – Ashly McBunch – Olympia’s very own Poet Laureate! Ashly is originally from the Midwest and moved to Olympia in 2017 when they were stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord. An Army retired veteran, Ashly spent many years writing for a creative outlet. They enjoy the aspects of creative collaboration, […]

Meet our March 1 feature for Olympia Family POETRY NIGHT(S)! – Itsa Shash: “My father used to tell me that we have to continue singing and dancing, just as the birds singing in the morning make the world a happier place.” Itsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller, poet, and musician descended from Indeh (Apache), Nahua, […]

Meet our April 5 feature – Lucas Smiraldo! Don’t forget to join us in-person at OFT on the first Tuesday of the month Feb-April for these unique events. Lucas Smiraldo is a poet and collaborative artist who loves fusing genres. He has just published his book, 365 Revolutions, a daily set of liberation anthems inspired […]

Help raise funds in support of our 2023-2024 season, get a sneak peek of what’s to come, and lift your glass to celebrate all we’ve done over the past year. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal by Khurshida Begum, raffles, auction baskets, live performances, unique desserts and more! April 22nd, 2023. 6pm