Empowering the LGBTQIA2S+ Arts
 

Events

 

Annual Events

Capital City Pride provides events throughout the year, creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Olympia & Beyond. From dance celebrations to drag entertainment, we aim to have shows for every occasion and incorporate a variety of arts.

Annual Events

3 Day Pride Fest

Pride’s main jewel is our 3 Day Music, Art, Health & Wellness Festival, which takes place the last weekend on June every year.

3 Day Fest

MONTHLY events

We support all Queer events that take place in Thurston County. Take a peek at some monthly parties we love to go to!

Monthly Events
 

ANNUAL EVENTS


JAN | FEB | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC


APRIL

 

Queerotica

Queerotica is a showcase of LGBTQIA2S+ artists and performers celebrating diverse sexual expression and promoting transformational healing through artistic creativity and kink. The event features 2D art, sculptures, performances, dancing and demonstrations.

21+ 


MAY

 

Sip N’ Seek

LAST WEEKEND OF MAY EVERY YEAR

Every year the fabulous Lucy Elle Balls hosts a Pride Pub Crawl Fundraiser for Capital City Pride! This event takes place in downtown Olympia in only the coolest of establishments! Gather with Pride’s TOP drag performers and paint the town pink with laughter and excitement.

Sip N' Seek Merch

JUNE

 

3 Day Pride Fest

LAST WEEKEND OF JUNE EVERY YEAR

FRIDAY DAY - Block Party

Friday Night - Pride Soiree

SATURDAY - Music & Art Festival

Saturday Night - Variety Show

SUNDAY DAY - Rally / Parade / March + Dyke Day in the Park

Sunday Night - Queer Comedy Collective

ALL AGES | Downtown Olympia

Find Out More

August

 

The King & Queen of Capital City Pride Pageant

Return to the Rainbow

“Here it is, y'all. Bringing back the King and Queen of Capital City Pride Pageant. I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to bring this event back. Be sure to come show your love as we honor stepping down royalty King CJ Foxx Star & Roxy Renee Ross & we see who will be the next royalty. “ ~ Delyla Dalyte

Come and see the competitors!

Produced by Hart-ful Dalyte

Hosted by Double D

*Door cover will be donated to Capital City Pride

Learn more

SEPTEMBER

 

Murder and a Show

Lucy is back with a Capital City Pride Fundraiser. The scene is set in Shelton’s, Skyline Drive in Theater. Movie goers can expect a quiet night at the movies *at first glance* Throughout the night you will experience Drag, Music and MURDER! It’s up to you to figure out which character was responsible in this classic “who done it” Murder Mystery.

-Please note, this is an interactive event with digital aspects that you will receive on your digital device via SMS or QR code-

Get Your Tickets!

OCTOBER

 

Queer Prom

Queer Prom is back and Halloween Themed! Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and spookyness at TCMedia Studios on Oct 18th from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM! With DJ mixing beats throughout the decades with a Halloween twist, a fabulous drag host Lucy ElleBalls, and a photo booth to capture all your costumes, this 21+ event is for all the queers who love to have fun. Dress to impress because this night will be recorded for public access television! Get ready to live it up and shine.

$100 Prize for BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!!!!

Bring your gals, your ghouls, your ghosts and your gays! It’s Queer Prom!

Queer Prom TIX

NOVEMBER

 

Queer’s Giving

DATE: TBD

LOCATION: TBD

Join us for an LGBTQ Holiday movie, pie and mocktails!

Connect with community Watch a movie and eat some pie!

Onsies encouraged.

FREE

ALL AGES

 

Pride on Ice

Oly on ice rink | 529 4th Ave. West, Olympia, WA

DATE: Friday - NOV. 28 2025

TIME: 6PM - 8PM

Groove with Pride’s TOP DJ’s as they play you music throughout the decades.

ALL AGES | INCLUSIVE

PRIDE ON ICE TIX
 

DECEMBER

 

Homo for the Holigays

Wild Child Taps - 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

Pride is bringing back Homo for the Holigays hosted by local drag performer Lucy ElleBalls.

We have curated a wonderful winter showcase for you filled with PNW brilliance, burlesque, drag and an energetic musical act!

Your support for this event will give in many ways. Not only will you be supporting your local artists and LGBTQIA+ community of the PNW with laughter and cheer.

*This is an all inclusive space*

18+ | Online sliding scale ticket sales.

Ho-Ho-Homo Tickets
 

Pride on Ice

Oly on ice rink | 529 4th Ave. West, Olympia, WA

DATE: Friday - DEC. 19th, 2025

TIME: 6PM - 8PM

Groove with Pride’s TOP DJ’s as they play you music throughout the decades.

ALL AGES | INCLUSIVE

 

EAT THE RICH!

NYE CELEBRATION: Pride Edition

Wild Child Taps - 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

This New Year's Eve, leave basic behind and step into a night of unapologetic queer extravagance. EAT THE RICH! is not just a party it's a revolutionary toast to queer joy, chosen family, and the fabulous future we demand.

Midnight burlesque spectacular that'll make your jaw drop

Dress like the elite were feasting onopulence, rebellion, and unrepentant glam encouraged. This isnt just NYE, darling. Its a riot in heels.

Come hungry. Leave legendary.

21+ | Pre-Sale Tickets @ 60$ for Dinner + Drag | 30$ After Party

Get Your Tickets NOW!
 

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MONTHLY EVENTS

 

Every 2nd Tuesday - FRIDGE: Queer Two Steppin’ Dance Party

Jake’s on Fourth - 311 4th Ave E, Olympia, 98501, WA

7PM - 9:30PM

Queer two steppin’ brought to you by Onyx.

7:15PM - First Lesson

Bring a partner or come stag. The dance floor is yours!

21+ | Every 2nd Tuesday | 8$ CASH @ DOOR


Every 3rd Thursday - Queer Comedy Collective: Forest & Friends

Jake’s on Fourth - 311 4th Ave E, Olympia, 98501, WA

7pm - 9:00pm - Comedy

9:30pm - close - Dancing

Forest & Friends Comedy Night is Olympia’s newest queer-led monthly comedy show at Jake’s on Fourth, blending stand-up, storytelling, and DJ-fueled dancing. Hosted by local favorite Forest Ember, this community-powered event serves laughs, queer joy, and late-night grooves.

21+ | Every 3rd Thursday | 12$ CASH @ DOOR


Every 2nd Friday - Free Range Drag

Crypt - 421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

An ever changing variety of newbie entertainers for you to cheer on! Bring cash for tips!

21+ | Every 2nd Friday |15$ CASH @ DOOR


Every 3rd Saturday - Lipstick & Flannel (PAUSED)

Wild Child Taps - 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

For all women and those that love them, this Queer Cruisin’ dance party is geared towards 30+ lovelies who are looking for something special to do at a reasonable hour.

Single | Mingle | Dance Party | Queer Cruisin’

This event has been put on PAUSE for the season. Will be back!

21+ | 10$ CASH @ DOOR


Every 3rd Sunday - Diva Drag Brunch

WILD CHILD TAPS - 414 4th AVE E, OLYMPIA, WA 98501


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