What’s happening this weekend — Rainier Bluegrass Festival and other events

Enjoy live performances, a classic movie or events for a cause this weekend in Thurston County.

Walk for Immigrant Justice (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This walk will be a time for reflection where attendees can stand together in vigil and share strength and resolve. While this walk is led by faith communities, all are welcome regardless of religion or beliefs.

POTUS (OLYMPIA)
Friday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 7
When the president unwittingly spins a public relations nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 p.m.
Give yourself over to Absolute Pleasure and Do The Time Warp Again Aug. 23 at the Capitol Theater in Olympia and celebrate 50 years of the greatest audience participation film experience of all time at The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Live performance by Street Rats Entertainment!

Rainier Round-up Bluegrass Festival (RAINIER)
Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Aug. 24
The festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and combination of organized performances and informal jamming sessions that everyone is welcome to attend.

Equality Day at the Bigelow House Museum (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, Aug. 24, 1-4 p.m.
Visit the Bigelow House at 918 Glass Avenue NE in Olympia for a special event commemorating women’s voting rights.

Circus Arts Classes for Beginners (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, Aug. 24
A new eight-week session of introductory circus arts classes is beginning at Sparrow Studios Olympia on Aug. 24. Plus, there's Juggle Jam, where you can pick up a cool, casual party trick, or Clown Class, where you can meet the inner clown you never knew was there.