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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Olympia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Puget Sound Community College’s Music Department will present three concerts in June at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage: Spring Jazz on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m., Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light on Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. (for audiences 13 and older), and Visions in Sound on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for SPSCC students, staff, and faculty with $15 general tickets. JOLT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 15, regular unleaded gas in Olympia hit a record $5.817 per gallon as AAA data showed little change from the previous week, amid ongoing Middle East tensions that have disrupted oil shipments & raised prices across the nation. JOLT
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SOGO Spring Concert
4-6 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the finale of SOGO’s 26th season with a focus on meaningful community connections.
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Native Plant Tea Party Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — WET Science Center — Free entry — Sip on teas brewed with native plants and craft stylish takeaways from the celebration.
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The Litch Brothers: An Evening of Bluegrass and Folk
7-9 p.m. — The Juice Box Public House — All ages welcome — Experience an exciting blend of bluegrass and old-time folk music with The Litch Brothers and Jackero.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
Time TBA — Capital Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking aquatic spectacle with global talent and outstanding performances.
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80s Dance Party
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Washington Center for the Performing Arts — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of big hair and neon lights with the ultimate 80's dance anthems.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Capital Mall, Olympia, WA — VIP tickets available — Experience a captivating water circus with premium seating options and entertainment packages.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Capital Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience a stunning live water circus that promises to be a can't-miss event in Olympia.
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