What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Community events over the weekend will feature free cinema, storytelling and music in Thurston County.

Yelm Jazz in the Park (YELM)
Friday, Aug. 7, 5-10:30 p.m.
Join people at Yelm City Park and enjoy a relaxing evening, taking in the breathtaking view of Mount Rainier while serenaded by live jazz bands.

Olympia Music History Project Live Interview (OLYMPIA)
Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 p.m.
Join the Olympia Music History Project for a special two-part First Friday experience! Experience a meet and greet with the Olympia Music History Project in the lobby gallery and watch an interview with Mariella Luz for the project’s digital archive.

Tumwater's Screen on the Green: Wicked for Good (TUMWATER)
Friday, Aug. 7
What better way to spend summer nights in the Pacific Northwest than in an open air cinema? Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and join fellow parkgoers for a family-friendly movie under the stars.

Stories in the Park, Stories in the Dark (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 7-9 p.m.
The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling with a lineup of lighthearted, humorous folktales and end with spooky stories as the sunlight fades.

Women's Suffrage Open Museum Day (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 1-4 p.m.
The Special America 250 Museum Open Day Program at the Bigelow House Museum with costumed docents, entertainment and refreshments honoring women's voting rights.

Day and Night: An Olympia Art Experience (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2-8 p.m.
Presented by Enterprise for Equity's Creatives Exchange, this event features a midday art market followed by an evening exhibition that highlights local talent and celebrates Olympia’s thriving downtown art scene.

Evenings at the Falls (TUMWATER)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Guests will enjoy live music overlooking the falls while gathering with friends and family in the park. The series brings together live music, local food and beverages, and the natural beauty of one of the South Sound's most iconic destinations.