The Event Center at

The McCleary Museum

Upcoming Events

Hawaiian Murder Mystery Dinner

*****SOLD OUT*****

Tropical fun with a murderous twist. Join us for this Hawaiian Murder Mystery Dinner on your own or as a group. Come as you are or dress the part. Begins at 6:00PM on October 25th and lasts until the Mystery is solved (estimate of 2-3 hours of fun).  Tickets are $75 and includes Dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. Seating is limited to 10 people, please call 360-964-0561 to reserve your seat.  

 

Saturday- October 25, 2025

6:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Call 360-964-0561 if you would like to be on the wait list in case of cancelations

The Mistaken

The Mistaken is a trio playing Originals, Twang, Folk, Country, TexMex, Soul, Rock, and World music. Their mix is unexpected, be it a clever original or a hip take on the familiar.

Originally from the Los Angeles area, you’ll find The Mistaken now based in Olympia. They can be found playing across the PNW including Capital LakeFair in Olympia, Proctor Farmer’s Market in Tacoma and at Artists By The Sea in Ocean Shores.

In 2025, they released ‘Charms Won’t Work’, a collection of original songs, along with two remastered favorites. Joining Nick (keyboards/guitar/vocals) are David Carroll (upright bass/vocals), and Dan Walker (saxophone). 

Admission is by donation for this all ages show on November 14, 2025.

More info on The Mistaken can be found on their links below.

 

website: www.themistaken.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.mistaken.2024

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistakentheband/

New album: https://themistaken.hearnow.com/charms-wont-work

Radio Promo: www.santangelesradio.com

 

Friday- November 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Admission by donation

Olympia Women's Jazz Choir Holiday Concert

 

Swing into the Season with the Olympia Women’s Jazz Choir on December 13th! 

Get ready to jingle all the way as the Olympia Women’s Jazz Choir brings the sparkle, the sass, and the spirit of the season to life at their Holiday Concert!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with classic holiday favorites, soulful harmonies, and a few year-round jazz gems guaranteed to warm your heart and get your toes tapping.

 Expect festive fun, joyful voices, and the kind of music that makes the season bright.

Admission by donation

Saturday- December 13, 2025

2:00 p.m.

Admission by donation

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 
Join us for a non-denominational Christmas Eve service filled with hope, peace, and togetherness.  Free and welcoming to all. Come as you are for an evening of gentle light, meaningful music, and holiday reflection. Let’s celebrate together in warmth and unity.

Wednesday- December 24, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Jonas Allen

 

Jonas Allen is a singer/songwriter from the Pacific Northwest. Currently performing country, folk, pop, and original songs. He has been playing live since June 2024, where he garnered attention while playing on the streets of Aberdeen during their World Music Day festival. Shortly after, Jonas opened for bands such as Black Shephard and Anomaly. Jonas and his songs are being featured in a documentary set to premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival. Jonas regularly plays live at open mics and his own shows in the Grays Harbor area. 

Admission is by donation for this all ages performance at 7PM on January 24, 2026. 

 More information about Jonas Allen can be found at his links below.

https://jonasallenofficial.com/epk

https://youtube.com/@officialjonasallen?si=V2KtylOHDaQQ8T-0

 

Saturday- January 24, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Admission by donation

The Glam Bandit

Travis Scott Garland is a singer/songwriter who performs under the name “The Glam Bandit”.  He has been playing various forms of music around Washington state for over 20 years. Playing a mix of originals and covers, he primarily focuses on folk, blues, country, and other forms of Americana music.  He has a masters degree in music education, and provides private music instruction as well as performances.

Admission is by donation for this all ages performance on March 6, 2026 at 7PM.

For more information on The Glam Bandit/Travis Scott Garland, check out his links below.

https://m.youtube.com/@theglambandit

https://cowboyindianalienrecords.bandcamp.com

 

 

Friday- March 6, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Admission by donation

Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn

Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn are a musical duo of unparalleled emotion and virtuosity.  Reggie’s lyricism in his explorations of the variety and subtlety of human experience are supported and propelled into flight by Christine’s dynamic and sensuous musicality. 

 Reggiehas performed throughout the U.S. and Canada for a number of years, both solo and with his band Reggie Garrett & the SnakeOil Peddlers.  His 2023 album release, “York’s Lament & other stories”, climbed to #5 on national Folk radio charts.  Also, “Stagecoach Mary” reached #12 and “So Far Away” topped at #3 (both songs from that album).  

Christine has performed widely as a solo artist, creating richly layered musical tapestries with her looping pedal.  She is a founding member of Trillian Green, and has performed as an accompanist to hundreds of bands, orchestras, musical theaters and singer-songwriters, both live and recorded.

Additional information for this March 21, 2026 performace will be available August 2025.  Please visit the below links to learn more about Reggie Garrett & Christine Gunn.

 

 

Saturday- March 21, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Tickets available November 2025

Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth, an afternoon with author and naturalist, David George Gordon

Learn about the Northwest’s mysterious Wild Man of the Woods from the author of The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual (published by Mountaineers Books).  Sift through the evidence, both supporting and refuting this fascinating creature’s existence — and share your stories and views.

An experienced naturalist, David George Gordon shares his enthusiasm for Nature through a range of interactive venues, appearing at museums, schools, libraries, garden clubs— you name it. He studied aquatic biology in college and worked at a museum and two public aquariums in the past. He is the author of 23 books. Whatever the subject, his overall focus is on singing the praises of Nature.

More information will be available in July 2025 but until then mark your calendars for May 16, 2026 at 2PM for this can’t miss event.  

For more information on David George Gordon please visit his website Davidgeorgegordon.com

 

 

 

Saturday- May 16, 2026

2:00 p.m.

More information coming July 2025

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