Two nationally known standup comics are in Olympia this weekend. Here are the details

Molly Gilmore
·2 min read

Twice the comedy

The Olympia Film Society is hosting not one but two celebrated comedians this weekend. On Friday, April 5, “Tonight Show” alum Jared Freid will take the stage at the Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Ave. SE, Olympia. Freid, whose podcast “Jtrain” has been called “A Dear Abby for Dudes,” focuses much of his material on millennial relationships and situationships. (If this is the first time you’ve heard the term “situationship,” he’s not talking about you.) Then Saturday, April 6, it’s Drew Lynch’s turn. Lynch, who rocketed onto the scene thanks to “America’s Got Talent,” has a bit on the film society website called “My ADHD Wife,” which will likely get you laughing (and we hope his wife is laughing too). Both shows start at 8 p.m., with doors open at 7. Tickets for Freid are $20-$40 and those for Lynch are $33-$50.

Jared Freid, who’s been called the Dear Abby for Dudes, brings his perspective on dating and relationships to Olympia on April 5.
Jared Freid, who’s been called the Dear Abby for Dudes, brings his perspective on dating and relationships to Olympia on April 5.

Celebrating mermaids and other myths

The International Mermaid Museum, located between Aberdeen and Westport, is getting even more excited than usual about the half-human, half-fish mythological creatures for its annual Mermaid Festival. The festival, launching Saturday, April 6, and running daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 14, features daily underwater performances by Una the Mermaid and appearances by Olive the Alchemist, founder of the Seattle Mermaid School. As if that weren’t enough, there’ll be unicorns on view, too. The festival also features arts and crafts and live music. It’s all happening at the Westport Winery Garden Resort, 1 South Arbor Road, where the museum is located. Admission is $3 per person for those older than 5 or $10 per family.

Una the Mermaid will perform daily during the Mermaid Festival at the International Mermaid Museum adjacent to the Westport Winery.
Una the Mermaid will perform daily during the Mermaid Festival at the International Mermaid Museum adjacent to the Westport Winery.

Dinos and raptors and kids (oh, my)

“Dinos Rock,” according to the folks at the Hands On Children Museum, which is devoting its spring break activities to the prehistoric giants and related topics. On the weekend lineup are talks with Fossil Team PDX founder Nico Spadafora from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and visits with raptors (descendants of dinosaurs) with The Falconer John Prucich from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. And don’t miss the erupting volcanoes, dinosaur fossils, comet launching and more. Activities are free with museum admission, which is $3-$17.95, with babies younger than 18 months and members admitted free. The museum is at 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia. Dinos Rock activities will continue through April 14; check with website for the schedule of activities and appearances.

The Falconer, John Prucich of Kent, and his raptors will return to the Hands On Children’s Museum April 5 and 6.
The Falconer, John Prucich of Kent, and his raptors will return to the Hands On Children’s Museum April 5 and 6.

Freelance writer Molly Gilmore talks with DJ Kevin the Brit about what’s happening around town on KGY-FM’s “Oly in a Can,” airing at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays.