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Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wrong-way crash on I-5 near Olympia killed three people early Sunday morning when a car traveling in the wrong direction struck another near Scatter Creek Rest Area and later blocked the northbound lanes — officials urge drivers to use caution. FOX13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Olympia’s Sea Mart (opened in 1959) reused former Olympia Canning Company buildings to create a unique shopping center that later expanded under the Yard Birds name, offering goods from groceries to toys. The store closed in 1993 (after 33 years in business) and is remembered as a distinctive downtown landmark. ThurstonTalk
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Koffin Kats Live at Cryptatropa Bar
Koffin Kats will perform live at Cryptatropa Bar in Olympia, featuring their unique music style and energetic performance.
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Comedy Underground Featuring Bo Johnson
Comedy Underground returns for a night of laughter with Seattle's Bo Johnson, a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition.
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Black Box Jazz: Maria Wulf Group Performance
Renowned drummer and educator Maria Wulf brings her jazz group to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, showcasing her original compositions and contributions to the Pacific Northwest jazz scene.
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Olympia Youth Chorus Concert
The Olympia Youth Chorus will perform traditional and contemporary choral music, featuring guest artists from the Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance and the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia.
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Skerryvore Concert
8-10 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a high energy show blending traditional Scottish music with diverse rock elements.
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Knife Throwing 101
Dabble.co is launching in Olympia for anyone looking to promote their local class or workshop. Come learn knife throwing with a local expert!
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Electric Sweats Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Mc Coy's Tavern — Cost TBA — Experience the energetic blend of down-tuned metal and punk rock from Olympia's own Electric Sweats.
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Step Afrika! Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant blend of African dance styles and storytelling that will leave your heart pounding.
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