BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/olympia-wa/comedy.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - olympia-wa (comedy) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fast Friends - Friendship Game Show DTSTART:20260926T234500Z DTEND:20260927T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260817T182157Z UID:10006671-1790441100-1790446500@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:A comedy adventure where you can make a new pal\, hash out bee f with an existing buddy (real or made up!)! What the funishment?! Win a p hotoshoot!!!?\n\nLike to make a new friend?\n\nHave a conflict (real\, mad e up\, from the past that hasn’t been resolved and you’d like to act i t out with a stranger) you’d like to have mediated by comedians?\n\nEnjo y laughter\, comedy\, a splash of drama\, and ridiculous fun?!\n\nCome che ck out Fast Friends! A comedy game show where new friends are made\, confl icts are resolved\, and stand-up comedians keep it silly!\n\nThe audience is the jury\, the host is the judge\, and the pair voted “best friends ” win a cheesy\, professional photo shoot on the spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182157Z LOCATION:TC MEDIA STUDIOS\, 440 Yauger Way SW\, Olympia\, WA\, Olympia\, W A\, 98502\, United States URL:https://olyarts.org/event/fast-friends-friendship-game-show/2026-09-26 /1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Movie: High Rise Hijinks DTSTART:20260927T210000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181114Z UID:10002998-1790517600-1790524800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:comedy,film DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPerched high above the city streets\, High Ris e Hijinks is an afternoon of thrills\, laughter\, and breathtaking physica l comedy. \nThe program opens with Liberty (1929)\, in which Laurel & Hard y find themselves stranded on a towering steel framework\, where a simple wardrobe mix-up spirals into a dizzying series of near misses and perfectl y timed chaos. \nThe feature\, Safety Last! (1923)\, follows Harold Lloyd ’s unforgettable climb up a downtown skyscraper — culminating in one o f the most iconic moments in film history. \nWatch Safety Last! Trailer \n   \n \nNationally renowned organist Dennis James accompanies both films l ive on the Washington Center’s cherished 1924 Andy Crow Wurlitzer\, conn ecting modern audiences to the irreplaceable magic of silent cinema. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here for more Silent Movie Series. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, pa rking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181114Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/silent-movie-high-rise-hijinks- 2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure DTSTART:20261016T023000Z DTEND:20261016T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T181913Z UID:10003034-1792092600-1792092600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:comedy,music DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nEqual parts cabaret\, comedy\, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The six-time Emmy®-n ominated comedian\, producer\, actor\, writer\, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor \, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning\, The Washington Post\, C NN\, NPR\, and Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a Grammy® nom ination\, and his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast to coast. Come experience the musical comedy event of the season — and rem ember what it feels like to really\, truly laugh. \nWatch on YouTube \n  \nAdd a Meet & Greet to your ticket for $106.\nMake your evening even more memorable with this add-on experience. (Available after you purchase a ti cket to the show.) \nMeet & Greet Experience Includes: \n\nExclusive post show meet & greet with Randy Rainbow\nPersonal photograph with Randy Rainb ow\nIntimate Q&A session with Randy Rainbow\nAutographed 8×10 photo\nSpec ially designed Randy Rainbow tote bag\nOfficial meet & greet laminate and lanyard\nPriority merchandise shopping\n\n  \nhttps://www.washingtoncente r.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Randy-rainbow-Event-Page-video.mp4\n  \n Click here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia \, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181913Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/randy-rainbow-national-freakin- treasure-2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow: National Freakin’ Treasure DTSTART:20261016T023000Z DTEND:20261016T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T051445Z UID:10006576-1792092600-1792099800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:comedy,music DESCRIPTION:Equal parts cabaret\, comedy\, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedia n\, producer\, actor\, writer\, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wi ldly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering polit ics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor\, Randy has bee n profiled by CBS Sunday Morning\, The Washington Post\, CNN\, NPR\, a nd Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a Grammy® nomination\, a nd his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast to coast. Com e experience the musical comedy event of the season — and remember what it feels like to really\, truly laugh. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T051445Z LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\ , Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://olyarts.org/event/randy-rainbow-national-freakin-treasure/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere DTSTART:20261114T033000Z DTEND:20261114T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180715Z UID:10002989-1794598200-1794598200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Sold out!\nThis show is currently sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list\, please call 360-753-8586 or email the box o ffice (boxoffice@washingtoncenter.org). Please provide a phone number as w e do call patrons on the waitlist as seats become available. Due to limite d capacity of our venue\, waitlist priority is given to FRIENDS of the Cen ter. Click here to donate to the Center and become a FRIEND today! \n  \n About the Show\nTig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedi an\, actor\, writer\, podcaster\, and radio contributor\, as well as a fav orite on numerous talk shows\, including THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBER T and THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON. Rolling Stone named her one of t he “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her special\, TIG NOTARO: HE LLO AGAIN\, premiered in March of 2024 on Amazon\, garnering multiple Emmy nominations. \nNotaro can be seen in THE MORNING SHOW on Apple TV and bot h STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the upcoming STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY on Pa ramount+. She also appears in the Netflix films\, YOUR PLACE OR MINE and W E HAVE A GHOST\, and Zack Snyder’s ARMY OF THE DEAD. Notaro wrote and st arred in the groundbreaking TV show ONE MISSISSIPPI and co-directed the GL AAD-nominated feature film AM I OK? with her wife\, Stephanie Allynne\, wh ich debuted at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and premiered on HBO MAX in 2024. \nNotaro hosts the critically acclaimed podcast\, HANDSOME with fri ends Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. She is also the author of the New Yo rk Times best-selling memoir\, I’M JUST A PERSON. Additionally\, Tig pro duced the documentary COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT\, which won the Festiv al Favorite award at Sundance in 2025 and premiered on November 14th on Ap ple TV and in select theaters. \nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olym pia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180715Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/tig-notaro-out-of-nowhere-2026- 11-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seattle International Comedy Competition DTSTART:20261120T033000Z DTEND:20261120T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181114Z UID:10003145-1795116600-1795116600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nThe competition heats up as the funniest final ists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrify ing evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year’s talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. \nEach performer will have you laughing\, thinking\, and voting for your favorites. Who will advance to the finals? The judges decide tonight! Don’t miss this showcase of tomor row’s comedy stars. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181114Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/seattle-international-comedy-co mpetition-2026-11-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special DTSTART:20261205T033000Z DTEND:20261205T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T051445Z UID:10006172-1796412600-1796419800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:comedy,holiday DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Chris tmas Special returns this December! God\, dressed in an all new holiday p ower suit\, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything f rom the beginnings of Christmas with Yule\, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice \, to holiday foods\, Christmas carols\, Star Wars\, the true story of the Nativity\, and even Tiny Tim!\n\nThis show blends together the nostalgia of holidays gone by\, a hilarious and laugh-out-loud look at the holidays of today and a heartwarming and perfectly sweet peek at holidays yet to co me! This Christmas Special is an absolute must see! You will never look at Egg Nog the same way again!\n\nPurchase tickets now as part of your Washi ngton Center 26/27 subscription. Individual tickets go on sale at noon Jul y 16\, 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T051445Z LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia URL:https://olyarts.org/event/god-is-a-scottish-drag-queen-a-christmas-spe cial/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Underground DTSTART:20270129T033000Z DTEND:20270129T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181114Z UID:10003082-1801164600-1801164600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nOne night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic style s that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor\, storytelling\, or lightning-quick w it\, this show delivers.  \nClick here for more Comedy Underground. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olymp ia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181114Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/comedy-underground-2027-01-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BATSU! DTSTART:20270328T040000Z DTEND:20270328T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002607Z UID:10006696-1806181200-1806186600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Japan’s infamous batsu game (罰ゲーム\, “p unishment game”)\, four fearless comedians face off in improv challenges where failure means hilarious punishment – from shocking surprises to p aintball splatters -all with the audience deciding their fate.\n\nHosted b y Japanese TV star Brian “Bu-Chan” Walters\, BATSU! blends the spectac le of Japanese variety shows with the unpredictability of American improv. If Whose Line is it Anyway? and Squid Game had a child\, this would be it !\n\nCritics agree:\n• “This is truly our favorite thing we’ve ever seen\, anywhere.” — Playbill\n• “Hilarious\, strange and kind of s ick!” — Thrillist\n• “Audiences roared with laughter.” — Chica go Sun-Times\n• “It’s ridiculous\, hilarious\, sexy\, gross – real ly\, it’s addictive.” — The Wee Review\n\nContent Advisory: BATSU! i s not intended for young children. You must be 18 or older to attend this event. This experience contains flashing lights\, haze\, and simulated vio lence\, including the use of a paintball gun.\n\nTWO PERFORMANCES ON MARCH 27:\n\n6:00 PM AND 9:00 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002607Z LOCATION:Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\ , Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States URL:https://olyarts.org/event/batsu/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR