11 Things to Do this Weekend, May 17-19

posted 01:32 PM 05/17
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FRIDAY -- All about the ladies: Ladies, get your friends and family together for GIRLS NIGHT OUT in downtown Olympia, an all-day event where you can explore local businesses while supporting the Olympia Union Gospel Mission. Hours are 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday. Purchase $15 tickets for a goodie bag (supplies limited) and head out to find participating businesses. For every $10 you spend at those businesses, receive a raffle ticket for door prizes. At the end of the day, enjoy complimentary appetizers and a no-host bar and mingle with all the ladies at the event reception from 8:30-9:30 p.m. at The Washington Center for Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE. For more details, call 360-357-8948.

FRIDAY -- Wine and blues : MIA VERMILLION made a name for herself with her 2009 independent debut CD “Alone Together With the Blues.” After a two-year hiatus, she is back performing live. See her at 8 p.m. Friday in an intimate acoustic performance at Medicine Creek Winery, 947 Old Pacific Highway SE, Olympia. The cover charge for the 21-and-older-only show is $7.

SATURDAY -- Mmmmm chowder: After a five-year hiatus, the SWANTOWN MARINA BOATSWAP & CHOWDER CHALLENGE is back, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the marina, 1022 Marine Drive NE, Olympia. A dozen local restaurants will serve chowder from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and $5 will get you a mug for your chowder samples and a token that allows you to vote for your favorite. Otherwise, admission is free. For more information, call 360-528-8000 or go to portolympia.com.

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