Olympia’s holiday favorite for over 35 years returns to the recently renovated Washington Center. Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker features stunning sets, beautiful costumes, 200+ local dancers, and guest artist Sanford Placide from Dance Theater of Harlem. Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince for the epic battle between the mice and soldiers, journey through the Kingdom of the Snow, and celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of the Sweets. Performances are December 9-18. Purchase tickets here.