What’s Happening for Aug. 19
Friday
Movies at the Mansion: The outdoor classic movie series at the State Capital Museum will show “Sometimes a Great Notion,” an Oregon-set drama starring Paul Newman and Henry Fonda, 9 p.m. outside the museum at 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia. If it rains, the film will be screened inside the adjacent Coach House. Snacks and drinks will be sold before and during the show. Complimentary coffee. Bring a warm blanket and a chair. Information: tinyurl.com/jzgvgx7.
Saturday
Pet Parade: “Pets in Space” is the theme for the 87th annual Pet Parade in downtown Olympia. No need to register — just bring your dog, cat, rabbit, gerbil or other beloved pet in costume to join the parade. The lineup begins at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park, judging runs from 8:30-9:45 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m.
Tumwater Artesian Brewfest: The annual 21-and-older-only beer festival runs 1-8 p.m. Saturday at the Tumwater Valley Driving Range, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Tumwater. Tickets for beer tasters are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, and include a glass and five tokens; tickets for designated drivers are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate and include unlimited soda and water. Parking is $5, which benefits Tumwater Rotary. Tickets: tinyurl.com/z337hcf.
Pie in the Library contest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Regional Library. Categories are fruit, everything that isn’t fruit, and bakers under age 18. Bakers can pick up contest rules at the library and the Olympia Food Co-op. Contestants should drop off their entries at the library Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Pie and beverages will be served. Sponsored by the Lacey Timberland Regional Library, the Friends of the Lacey Library and the Olympia Food Co-op.
Sunday
Love Our Local Fest: This public, free, family-friendly northeast Olympia block party is at the corner of Bethel Street and San Francisco Avenue from 1-9 p.m. It offers food, music, healing arts and an artisan market. Information: loveourlocalfest.org.
T90 Quarrymen car show: The T90 Quarrymen car club will celebrate 15 years with its annual Show-n-Shine Car Show at Tenino City Park. Entry fee for participants is $15. Awards at 2 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast hosted by the Masonic Lodge at 7 a.m. The Tenino Lions Club will serve bratwursts for lunch.
Wednesday
Music in the Park: Olympia’s annual free concert series wraps up for the season with the 56th Army Band playing jazz from 7-8 p.m. at Sylvester Park in downtown Olympia.
Summer Lecture Series: Global and Northwest Issues with Amphibians — An At-Risk Group in the Era of Climate Change, 7 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Visitor Center auditorium at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, located off Interstate 5 at Exit 114. Information: 360-753-9467.
Aug. 27
Rainier Round-Up Days Wiener Races: Register dogs before the races, which start at 11 a.m., at Rainier City Hall, 102 Rochester St. W., across from the post office. Ribbons to 5 places.
This story was originally published August 19, 2016 at 1:19 AM with the headline "What’s Happening for Aug. 19."