Need some plans? Here’s what’s up entertainment-wise this weekend in Thurston County
A world at war
The South Puget Sound Community College Theatre Collective presents “Far Away” by Caryl Churchill at the Minnaert Center for the Arts Black Box at SPSCC’s Olympia campus from Friday, Feb. 24 to March 5. Churchill’s play depicts a dystopian world where everyone and everything is at war. The cast includes Sara R. Thiessen and Zoey Matthews, as well as SPSCC student Delani Buchanan and SPSCC graduate Julian Owen. “’Far Away’ is a poetic and political piece of theatre that allows us to experiment,” said Lauren Love, director and drama professor at SPSCC. “We’ve been trying out varied arrangements of playing spaces and audience spaces to create an immersive, contemplative, and impactful experience.” Admission is a suggested $10 donation at the door. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, as well as March 3-4.
Queer comedy
On Saturday, Feb. 25, Comedic Wordplay Productions and Olympia Film Society will present Majorly Queer: A Queer Comedy Show Experience & Music Celebration. Hosted by Forest Ember, the show will feature comedians Andy Iwancio and A.J. Noris, both of Seattle, and the Burn Out Brass Band. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for OFS members. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m.
Will dance for food
JustUs Productions will present an all-ages musical dance event and benefit for the Thurston County Food Bank starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the South Bay Grange, 3918 Sleater-Kinney Road NE. Two bands will play, The Purple Shadows playing Western swing, and Groove Lab, playing funk. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is on a sliding Scale of $10-30, with $12 suggested; kids 12 and under get in free. Attendees also are encouraged to bring a few items non-perishable food and participate in a silent auction to help raise money for the food bank. For more information, call or text 360-706-9823.
Dansk musik
Gangspil, made up of Danish fiddler Kristian Bugge and accordionist Sonnich Lydom, will take audience members on a lively journey through traditions of Danish folk music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb 25 at New Traditions Cafe, 300 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia. Admission is $26, or $18 for those with low income.