When I think of political protest, I don't usually think cute or sweet or quirky. I also don't usually think of art.

But Oly Loves Planned Parenthood, a loosely organized network with a high percentage of working artists and art lovers, has made its protests all of those things.

Since February, they've carried letter-pressed and hand-painted signs, often decorated with hearts. They've held bake sales. Organizer Sarah Adams, a filmmaker and performance artist, did a comedy piece about the protests as part of Michelle Tea's "Sister Spit" show in Olympia in March.

And Friday, July 15, the group is holding an art show and party with music by the Olympia Free Choir, a DJ, pizza and cupcakes (probably the cutest and possibly sweetest of baked goods).

To read Molly Gilmore's full story, click here.

Oly Loves Planned Parenthood Creative Protest Art & Awards Show

Friday, July 15, 8-11 p.m., exhibit open through July 17
Northern,321 Fourth Ave. NE, Olympia
northernolympia.org