Join us in this two-day class to build confidence in woodworking, and craft a wooden step stool. This class will cover foundational woodworking skills from wood selection to reading plans, hand and power tool safety, measuring and cutting, and the intricate joinery techniques needed to construct a functional piece of art. WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, > Continue Reading

An open house for the summer solstice. This is one of only two nights a year when we stay open past 4 pm. Come take in the light and beauty of our woods and bonsai, have a stroll, meet up with friends, take a gorgeous photo, and smell the fresh air of a summery evening. > Continue Reading

THE UW TACOMA SCHOOL OF URBAN STUDIES IS HOSTING A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES. This event, guided by national housing policy experts, offers an opportunity for housing advocates, developers, and policymakers to engage in roundtable discussions. This workshop, with support from the City of Tacoma, aims to identify key policies and strategies that > Continue Reading

Join us for the premier bonsai auction in the Pacific Northwest. Bid in a live auction with over 70 specimen bonsai, or silent auction with more affordable goods. Attendance is free, but bidding requires purchase of $15 paddle ($12 if purchased in advance). This event is an annual fundraiser for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association.

Celebrate WSHS’s new exhibition Big River to learn more about the history of the Columbia River and its significance to communities across Washington State. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about the exhibition from guest curator Dr. Katrine Barber, who will offer a lecture and audience Q&A

A Benefit Concert for Puget Sound Revels. Members of Podorythmie and La Famille Léger, two Pacific Northwest-based bands steeped in the music and lore of French Canada, come to Titlow Lodge to wrap us in the traditions of Québec. Immerse yourself in delights for the senses as you move through an afternoon of song, dance > Continue Reading

Music From Home is Lakewold Garden’s monthly series of intimate chamber music concerts held in the historic Wagner House. For the 2024 season, Lakewold is pleased to present Sounds of the Homelands, with each concert featuring the music of a particular cultural terroir. In the second ‘American Focus’ concert, baritone José Rubio and pianist Abdiel > Continue Reading