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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.

02/11/2025

Flow returns to the Capitol Theater for one final screening on February 16 🐈‍⬛

Children 12 and under receive free admission!

From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.

It all happens on 2/16 at 1pm

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/flow-kids-club/

02/10/2025

Nickel Boys opens at the Capitol Theater on March 20

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

“It’s a stunning achievement.” – Manohla Dargis, New York Times

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/nickel-boys/

02/04/2025

The Teacher Show: Comedy from the Classroom takes place at the Capitol Theater on April 12 🍎

It makes sense that some of our best local comedians are teachers—the profession definitely requires an ironclad sense of humor.

Grab a hall pass and head to this stand-up showcase, which will focus on classroom dynamics relayed by real-life educators and funny folks Katie Nguyen, Todd Basil, Rachel Aflleje & a few special guests.

Created and hosted by Don Gavitte, the show has been described as a “solution for teacher burnout” by NPR. Expect strong content, so leave the kids at home and make it an “adult” field trip.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/the-teacher-show/

01/25/2025

A Complete Unknown opens at the Capitol Theater on February 14 🕶️

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

“Timothée Chalamet gives an Oscar-worthy performance in one of the best films of 2024.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/a-complete-unknown/

01/24/2025

The Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour returns to the Capitol Theater on March 16 👟

There will be fun giveaways, lots of surprises, and incredible stories from all over the world inspiring you to head out onto the trails and find adventure in the outdoors.

Join us for the Little Backyard Adventure award ceremony before we share the newest films of the Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour 2025 presented by Brooks.

This special program is made possible by Rock Candy Running!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/trail-running-film-festival-global-tour-2025/

01/23/2025

Sing Sing opens at the Capitol Theater on February 6

Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy, in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.

“A redemptive portrait of theater’s power to heal, emancipate, and rebel.” – Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/sing-sing/

01/22/2025

The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Capitol Theater from February 28 to March 2 🏔️

The world-renowned fest is celebrating its 49th year by continuing to bring the best action, environmental, and adventure films to audiences in more than 40 countries across the globe.

See the Granite (Friday), Sandstone (Saturday), and Quartzite (Sunday) programs at this year's gathering thanks to the Olympia Branch of The Mountaineers!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/granite/

01/20/2025

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle screens on February 9 🐊

All ticket sales benefit the Olympia Robotics Federation!

"ORF is a club operating out of Capital High School with members from Capital High School and Olympia High School. We build large and expensive robots to compete in the FIRST Robotics competition. Due to the expenses of these robots, we are always looking for new funding opportunities. For our movie pick, we chose Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. This movie was selected after a vote from the ORF members because it’s funny and enjoyable and we thought many people would enjoy seeing it in theaters."

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/jumanji-welcome/

01/10/2025

Summer of Soul screens at the Capitol Theater on February 14

The film will be introduced by Shawna Hawk M.A., founder of The Women of Color in Leadership Movement and Director of Media Island International

Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten–until now.

"What this documentary represents to Foundational Black Americans is a capturing of hidden history, often times kept from us and the world intentionally. The partnership between the Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture, the WCLM, the Olympia Film Society, and the City of Olympia, represent the continuous work being down toward restorative Justice for African Americans in our community.” – Shawna Hawk M.A.

Shawna is a community advocate and leader who has been doing work around African American liberation, inclusion and representation here in the Olympia area for the past 13 years.

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/summerofsoul/

01/09/2025

News from Home opens on January 16 ✉️

Letters from Chantal Akerman’s mother are read over a series of elegantly composed shots of 1976 New York, where our (unseen) filmmaker and protagonist has relocated. Akerman’s unforgettable time capsule of the city is also a gorgeous meditation on urban alienation and personal and familial disconnection.

Olympia Film Society's Kelly Ramirez will be introducing the film on 1/16 at 7pm

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/news-from-home/

01/08/2025

Funkways will be playing the Capitol Theater on Saturday, February 1 as part of Olympia Funk Festival - Funk OFF

American music artist, Joel Ricci (Lucky Brown, and The S.G.’s), writes and records in his tiny forest cabin in the foothills of the North Olympic Mountains on the Olympic peninsula. When called to do so, he assembles and conducts dynamic live public ceremonies/spectacles employing some of the most sought-after Funk and Jazz artists in the Seattle area.

Catch Funkways on Saturday, February 1 at 5:30pm - and grab your weekend passes today if you haven't already at www.olyfunkfest.com!

01/07/2025

Part One of the 2025 HUMP! Film Festival takes place at the Capitol Theater on February 22 👀

In 2025, we’re excited to celebrate 20 years of the HUMP! Film Festival—a bold, sexy, and creative showcase of short films that challenge norms and spark conversation.

Over the years, HUMP! has become a beloved tradition, promoting inclusivity, body positivity, and the beauty of human connection. The festival empowers filmmakers and audiences to embrace their authentic selves and explore intimacy in all its forms.

HUMP! has two parts: Part One, the spring lineup, is on sale now. Part Two returns in the fall.

Join us in celebrating 20 years of breaking taboos and making the world a little more fun, one film at a time! Must be 18+ to attend!

https://olympiafilmsociety.org/humpfilm/

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206 5th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

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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http://www.olympiafilmsociety.org/

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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