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Tuesday 3:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 3:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 3:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 3:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 1pm 3:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday 1pm - 9pm

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Olympia Film Society

To present film, music, and art that engages our community and preserves the Capitol Theater.
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We present film screenings, concerts, film festivals, art, and other events seven days a week inside the Capitol Theater, a grand old 765-seat venue built in 1924.

12/27/2024

Here is the list of our most popular films of 2024! Thank you for supporting 4K restorations, 35mm screenings, and first run features. You have shown up to new and older titles alike with enthusiasm and curiosity. The movies are so back!

12/26/2024

Conclave opens at the Capitol Theater on January 4

Nominated for six Golden Globes, including Best Picture (Drama). Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope.

“It challenges us to challenge ourselves and is wildly entertaining, one of the year’s standout films.” – Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com

“…a deliriously fun watch in the way that tense, smart thrillers with an ensemble of great actors can be.” – Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/conclave/

12/22/2024

Flow opens at the Capitol Theater on December 27 🐈‍⬛

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.

"This is one of the most moving animated films in recent memory, and, beyond that, groundbreaking too. ” – Christian Blauvelt, indieWire

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/flow/

12/20/2024

Rainier: A Beer Odyssey screens on December 21 🏔️

A small, ragtag boutique ad agency in Seattle, Washington reinvigorates a beloved beer brand by embracing its local identity, and in turn, changes beer advertising, and advertising as we know it, forever.

After the film concludes, Nate Reilly of Three Magnets Brewing Co. will be in conversation with director Isaac Olsen

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/rainier/

12/17/2024

All We Imagine As Light opens at the Capitol Theater on January 3

The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated by writer/director Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

“The film is a reminder of the transcendent power of cinema…” – Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/all-we-imagine-as-light/

12/16/2024

Olympia Film Collective's Big Shorts Festival takes place on December 20 🎥

This carefully curated program, created over the course of the past two years, has something for everyone.

See new work from local directors as the Olympia Film Collective showcases the diverse independent short film achievements of their members!

OFC is a non-profit that strives to elevate and empower the creative economy by facilitating, promoting, and producing local film, while developing the next generation of filmmakers.

The collective offers many programs that provide networking and workshop opportunities for all levels of filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors to gain experience and knowledge in the field.

It all happens on 12/20 at 7pm!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/big-shorts/

12/14/2024

Kyle Kinane returns to the Capitol Theater on April 5!

Fan favorites Sam Miller and Monica Nevi will also be performing live 🎤

Kyle Kinane has been seen on Conan, The Tonight Show, Netflix’s “The Standups,” and three of his own hour-length specials on Comedy Central. As an actor, he’s been in the Judd Apatow series “Love” and truTV’s “Those Who Can’t.” He was also on “Drunk History,” where he unfortunately wasn’t acting.

This show is made possible by our friends at Cozy Comedy!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/cozy-comedy-presents-kyle-kinane/

12/13/2024

The Invincible Czars will be performing a live score to Phantom of the Opera on April 15 🎭

The iconic moment when Mary Philbin removed Lon Chaney’s mask in The Phantom of the Opera (1925, dir. Rupert Julian) is one of cinema’s most enduring images. Now, The Invincible Czars will bring their signature blend of eclectic instrumentation, adventurous arrangements and sense of emotional depth to this 100-year-old classic with a new soundtrack, performing it live at the Capitol Theater.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/phantom/

12/12/2024

Rainier: A Beer Odyssey screens on December 21 🏔️

A small, ragtag boutique ad agency in Seattle, Washington reinvigorates a beloved beer brand by embracing its local identity, and in turn, changes beer advertising, and advertising as we know it, forever.

After the film concludes, we'll be in conversation with director Isaac Olsen

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/rainier/

12/09/2024

Sam Miller's Christmas Show takes place at the Capitol Theater on December 13 🎁

The one and only fan favorite will be joined by the always amazing Javann Jones and Travis Sherer!

This is your one chance to see Sam Miller in Olympia this year!

Sam’s career is on the rise! His first album and special, Round Trip, was recently recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel, whose indie label Stand Up! Records Sam had recently signed a three-album deal with. Sam has been a guest on “The Bob and Tom Show” heard by 2.5 million listeners everyday. He has been featured on KING 5, Q-13 Fox, the Seattle Times and the Olympian.

Come see our friend for the holidays! This gift of a show was made possible by Cozy Comedy

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/sam-miller-christmas-show/

12/07/2024

LowDown Brass Band will be playing the Capitol Theater on Friday, January 31 as part of Olympia Funk Festival - Funk OFF 🎶

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul. Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest to the Cotai Jazz Fest.

Leaning on their talent and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.

Catch them on Friday, January 31, at 5:30pm - and grab your weekend passes today if you haven't already at www.olyfunkfest.com!

12/06/2024

We're proud to collaborate with AGFA and Mutant to bring an exclusive new Black Christmas silkscreen poster to Olympia. The artwork was created by Phantom City Collective and will be available at our 12/11 & 12/18 screenings.

This exclusive color variant is limited to 285 copies - and there are only five left for sale at OFS!

These posters are available online as an add-on purchase option and will be presented to you at will call.

A very special note from Olivia Hussey about the 4K restoration:

“I am so honored that the American Genre Film Archive and Mutant are presenting the 50th Anniversary of Black Christmas in movie theaters this year. The film world is lucky to have AGFA, which continues to show the meaningful impact of going to the movies through screenings like this one. I’m so happy and honored that AGFA is introducing this film to a new generation of moviegoers.”—Olivia Hussey, star of Black Christmas

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/black-christmas/

12/04/2024

Artist Feature of the Day: Super Sonic Shorties!

Super Sonic Shorties is a collective of like-minded, experienced, accomplished musicians who just happen to be women—led by the fearless Nikki Glaspie! Nikki has traveled the world over with artists Beyoncé, Maceo Parker, Snarky Puppy, Yemen Blues, Dumpstaphunk, her own bands The Nth Power, KAMANI, Mike Dillon & Punkadelick, Trouble No More, and her 15-piece funk big band Nikki Glaspie & The Homies.

Super Sonic Shorties features a rotating cast of incredible, musical ladies. Former lineups have featured Nikki Glaspie (drums/vocals), Amy Bellamy (keys), Kat Dyson (guitar), Tonya Sweets (bass), Marcie Chapa (percussion), Natalie Cressman (trombone/vocals), Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet/vocals), Shira Elias (vocals), and Kanika Moore (vocals).

Members of Super Sonic Shorties have tour and/or recording credits with many artists, including Prince, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lizzo, Herbie Hancock, Bruno Mars, Klyma###, JLo, Phish, Stephanie Mills, George Michael, Kanye West, Milton Nascimento, Cyndi Lauper, Maceo Parker, Snarky Puppy, Nicholas Payton, Stephen Marley, The Neville Brothers, Eric Benet and Erykah Badu.

Catch them at Olympia Funk Fest on the historic Capitol Theater stage (Olympia Film Society), Sunday, February 2, at 5:15pm! And grab your weekend passes today if you haven't already at www.olyfunkfest.com.

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206 5th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA
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Tuesday	3:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	3:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	3:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	3:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 1pm
	3:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 9pm

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32 Sounds opens at the Capitol Theater on 1/28 🔊 From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground), featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN), and with sound design by Academy Award winner Mark Mangini, 32 Sounds explores the elemental phenomenon of sound by weaving together 32 specific sound explorations into a cinematic meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. For complete times, visit the link in our bio! @jd_samson @mrjoshpenn @sam_b_green @abramorama