Planner: Your guide to fun in the South Sound
Thursday
Picoso to party with Brown Edition
It’s going to be a music party not to miss as Picoso celebrates the release of its new album, “Mi Paraiso,” on Thursday. With a style grounded in the the Caribbean, Picoso produces original music that spans the spectrum from traditional Cuban son and cha cha to dubbed out cumbia and reggaeton along with its staple of salsa. Joining in the party, the high energy funk band The Brown Edition will be throwing down its original stylings. The party is at 9 p.m. at Rhythm & Rye, 311 Capitol Way N., Olympia. $5. For more information, call 360-705-0760. picoso.net.
Saturday
Invitation to ‘Invitation to Color’
A new group exhibition, “Invitation to Color,” now on display at The Washington Center for Performing Arts Gallery, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia has set an artists’ reception for 6 p.m. Saturday. Come out to meet exhibiting artists Jennifer Lauer, Rose Nicholas, Sophie Stimson, Heather Grob, Betsey Nelson, Cathy Wiggins, Roger Cumming and Linda West, who have been working with and learning from Simon Kogan, artist, teacher and curator of the show for the past 10 years. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 15. washingtoncenter.org.
Sunday
Come play with your food
The harvest is on in local gardens and what better way to celebrate then to join the Olympia Food Co-op’s 10th Harvest Party Potluck on Sunday. There will be the annual Zucchini Grow-Off, Zucchnini Bake-Off and Zucchini Derby, along with music by LeoEgo, YodleLady, Citizen’s Band and K-Tels. Bring your favorite foods to share and join the fun from 1-5 p.m. at Olympia Food Co-Op, 921 Rogers St. NW, Olympia. olympiafood.coop.
Sunday
Celebrate 20 years at Bigelow House Museum
Take a step back in time and discover the history of the Bigelow House Museum at its 20th anniversary celebration. There will be refreshments, living history interpreters, music by local musicians and a program honoring the Bigelow Family as well as donors and supporters. The fun begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 918 Glass Ave. NE, Olympia, and is free to the public. olympiahistory.org.
Thursday
‘Beat Happening’ is what’s happening
Join author Bryan C. Parker at the “Beat Happening” Book Release and Live Show at the Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 Eighth Ave. SE, Olympia. Parker will read from his latest book, part of the 33 1/3 series, followed by a Q&A and live performance from Calvin Johnson and others. The event, intended for adults, is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and is free. For more information, call 360-352-0595.
Saturday
Performing among the stars
Plan for a magical evening under the stars at Aerial Live at the Mansion. The performance is a collaboration between the aerialists of Airbound Underground and Olympia’s musicians and storytellers. The aerial performances will be accompanied by live music or poetic prose, and will be in the yard at the Mansion House, 503 Foote St. SW, Olympia. See the likes of Cody Hayman with Cedar Dreamer, Marloe Winter with Freak/s, Emily Van Kley with spoken word by Alejandra Abreu and music by multiple artists. It all begins at 8 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $10; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Bring a picnic and blanket and get cozy for a night of entertainment. facebook.com/airboundunderground.
Saturday
OFS’ coming attractions
Come out and find out what the Olympia Film Society is up to at its annual Membership Meeting and Open House from noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Learn about where the film society is headed and join in celebrating the group’s progress. News to be shared are the renovation plans, repairs and upgrades of the historic Capitol Theater, meet new board members and find out about joining. It’s being held at the Capitol Theater, 205 Fifth Ave. SE., Olympia. RSVP via email or phone to audrey@olympiafilmsociety.org; 360-754-6670. olympiafilmsociety.org.
This story was originally published September 17, 2015 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Planner: Your guide to fun in the South Sound."