February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading
Join United Way of Pierce County for the Third Annual All In FORE Kids Golf Tournament June 26, 2023 at Canterwood Golf & Country Club. Tournament will be a shot gun start at 10AM. Canterwood has a strict dress code, denim pants are not allowed and you must wear collared shirts. At registration you will > Continue Reading
The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading
Imagine Justice Project invites you, family, and friends to join us for dinner, Tuesday Jun 27, 2023 ⋅ 5pm – 7pm at Wapato Park Pavilion. Dinner will be in celebration of the launch of Peace Point, a community driven plan to address youth violence. Our community has collaborated to do intensive work to support > Continue Reading
Join United Way of Pierce County for a snack pack in-person project for summer of action. Registration required, visit website below to sign up and find out more. Not able to join for in-person projects but you want to be part of the action? Host your own project using our DIY Snack Pack option. Questions? > Continue Reading
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Community members are invited to join Tacoma Pro Bono at host site, Tacoma Urban League, Wednesdays from 1-3pm June 28th, July 19th, & Aug 23rd. The pop-up clinic will provide assistance with legal questions, guidance, and valuable resources. If you have an event coming up and you want to be featured please click "add event" > Continue Reading
Metropolitan Development Counsel and Tacoma Housing invite you to their Health & Wellness Summit June 30, 2023, 9-5. Event includes health, wellness, and basketball and is hosted at Salishan Family Investment Center. Register by scanning the QR code for Attendees on the right in photo above. #community #thrivingyouth #familywellness
Celebrate PRIDE at REACH center June 30th from 10am-6pm. We will have food trucks, a market stall for Queer artists, drag shows, music, and so much more. For any questions or if you are interested in being a vendor, please contact: Olivia Miller omiller@reachtacoma.org (253)921-5860. Community partners: The Rainbow Center & Oasis Youth Center.
Join United Way of Pierce County for a snack pack in-person project for summer of action. Registration required, visit website below to sign up to help pack snacks for kids this summer. Not able to join for in-person projects but you want to be part of the action? Host your own project using our DIY > Continue Reading
Lace up your skates and get ready for a roll down memory lane with this new exhibition! Relive the glory of roller disco, couples’ skate, the snack bar, skate fashion, and your favorite skating music. Learn how present-day roller derby and new innovations are enlivening skate culture. The exhibition also explores how skating culture has > Continue Reading
WA State Fair invites you to The Taste NW, June 30-July 2, 2023 11am-9pm. South Sound's ultimate summer food fest is a melting pot of local and international cuisine, showcasing the best of what the South Sound has to offer. This FREE event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment and > Continue Reading
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
WA State Fair invites you to The Taste NW, June 30-July 2, 2023 11am-9pm. South Sound's ultimate summer food fest is a melting pot of local and international cuisine, showcasing the best of what the South Sound has to offer. This FREE event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment and > Continue Reading
February 4-July 7, 2023 Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy features eight artists whose work reflects on the effects of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. While several of the artists employ traditional Japanese methods in the construction of their work—Lydia Nakashima > Continue Reading
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Join Emergency Food Network (EFN) on Wednesday evenings for beer/cider, pizza, and friends. (21+ event) Help us with the important task of weeding our Mother Earth Farm so that we grow and provide the freshest, most nutritious produce for our food pantry partners!
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
The New Generation 2.0 invites you to come out to meet and support all of the amazing black owned small businesses of Puget Sound July 8, July 22, and August 26th, 2023 from 11-6. Come out and support our local artist as they express their creativity and share their vision. Save room to eat because > Continue Reading
Tacoma Pride invites you July 8th from 12-6 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! The street festival will be an all-ages event that will include a main stage hosted by Alma Tacoma with queer and BIPOC entertainment. There will also be a beer garden, Makers Market and so much more! Please note: The entrance into The > Continue Reading
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Join Emergency Food Network (EFN) on Wednesday evenings for beer/cider, pizza, and friends. (21+ event) Help us with the important task of weeding our Mother Earth Farm so that we grow and provide the freshest, most nutritious produce for our food pantry partners!
Uptown Gig Harbor is where the good vibes are this summer! Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy free live music during the annual Summer Concert Series at the Uptown Pavilion. Visit event website to see who is performing and plan your adventure!
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Join the Downtown Waterfront Alliance and celebrate the release of the brand new Coloring the History of Gig Harbor coloring book, July 14th from 4-7pm, parking lot party style! Come by, meet the artists, pick up a free copy of the coloring book, and enjoy light, kid-friendly refreshments. We will be showcasing all the youth > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today. The walk covers about a mile and begins at Tollefson > Continue Reading
Tacoma PRIDE 2023 at Point Ruston is set to light up the Grand Plaza July 15th from 10am-12am. This all-day family-friendly event will be jam-packed with a day of flirty fun, music, dancing, and festivities! Battle it out for the top spot at Queer City Sports corn hole tournament. Tacoma Cabaret will wow us with > Continue Reading
JBLM invites you to come watch the spectacular Airshow & Warrior Expo, our way to thank the Puget Sound community for their support of service members and military families. 2023's theme is “Warriors Wanted: Explore Your Destiny.” Event will have food, beverages, and memorabilia available for purchase at concessions. General admission to show is free > Continue Reading
JBLM invites you to come watch the spectacular Airshow & Warrior Expo, our way to thank the Puget Sound community for their support of service members and military families. 2023's theme is “Warriors Wanted: Explore Your Destiny.” Event will have food, beverages, and memorabilia available for purchase at concessions. General admission to show is free > Continue Reading
Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance invites you to come and "Chalk the Harbor" July 15, 2023 from 10-3pm. The event is FREE and open to all. Registration takes place the day of the event and runs from 10am – 2pm. Register at either Devoted Kiss Cafe in the Finholm District or Skansie Brother’s Park near central downtown. Free chalk is provided or > Continue Reading
JBLM invites you to come watch the spectacular Airshow & Warrior Expo, our way to thank the Puget Sound community for their support of service members and military families. 2023's theme is “Warriors Wanted: Explore Your Destiny.” Event will have food, beverages, and memorabilia available for purchase at concessions. General admission to show is free > Continue Reading
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
Peninsula Art League invites you to come to Gig Harbor's 2023 Summer Art Festival on Judson Street July 15th, 10 am to 6 pm and July 16th, 10 am to 5 pm. Enjoy an exciting lineup of 120 art and craft vendors representing modern, traditional, and emerging work.. The array of art includes paintings, photography, > Continue Reading
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Join AIDNW in Seattle at Temple Beth Shalom for the community meeting. Hot lunch will be provided by the congregation. Come listen as representatives of Rep. Adam Smith and Rep. Pramila Jayapul discuss what local government is working on related to immigration issues. Please RSVP to email: officevolunteer@aidnw.org so AIDNW knows how many > Continue Reading
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Community members are invited to join Tacoma Pro Bono at host site, Tacoma Urban League, Wednesdays from 1-3pm June 28th, July 19th, & Aug 23rd. The pop-up clinic will provide assistance with legal questions, guidance, and valuable resources. If you have an event coming up and you want to be featured please click "add event" > Continue Reading
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Uptown Gig Harbor is where the good vibes are this summer! Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy free live music during the annual Summer Concert Series at the Uptown Pavilion. Visit event website to see who is performing and plan your adventure!
MCFHC invites you to join their bi-weekly women’s and mom’s group Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 21st, 2023 at Tacoma Recovery Center. The group supports women and moms who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence, who are at-risk of homelessness or currently homeless, and/or those in recovery. The group uses a tailored curriculum to focus > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Historical Society in celebrating the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration with a movie night at the Museum! Enjoy snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1961 film "Ring of Fire", a thrilling train adventure. After the 1 & 1/2 hour film we'll discuss some behind-the-scenes info!While we have chairs at the museum, feel free > Continue Reading
Join Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW) for a night of art, wine, and appetizers! Create art while supporting a great cause. Tickets include all painting supplies, wine, and appetizers. Instructors will be on hand to demonstrate different techniques. Choose from watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, and multimedia. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-tickets-649380674077 Questions? Email AIDNW Communications Director, > Continue Reading
Join a queer community of environmental stewards in taking pride in conservation. Washington Conservation Action, Queers for Conservation, and Tacoma Pride Festival invite you to join them for the 8th annual Tacoma Earth Gay 2023, the LGBTQ community’s most visible form of environmental activism! This day of action will include fun and engaging activities to > Continue Reading
The New Generation 2.0 invites you to come out to meet and support all of the amazing black owned small businesses of Puget Sound July 8, July 22, and August 26th, 2023 from 11-6. Come out and support our local artist as they express their creativity and share their vision. Save room to eat because > Continue Reading
Join the Northwest Trek Crew for the most unusual Northwest Festival ever - Slug Fest 2023! Learn to see the world through a slug's perspective, craft and wear your own tentacles to become a slug, participate in human slug races, and more! Free with admission, tickets can be purchased here: https://tickets.nwtrek.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=tetix&C=otix17
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
Join the Northwest Trek Crew for the most unusual Northwest Festival ever - Slug Fest 2023! Learn to see the world through a slug's perspective, craft and wear your own tentacles to become a slug, participate in human slug races, and more! Free with admission, tickets can be purchased here: https://tickets.nwtrek.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=tetix&C=otix17
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Come to Sunrise Village in Puyallup July 25th from 6-8pm to enjoy free live music by Tim Noah at summer concert nights in the plaza near Trapper's Sushi. Tim plays original, upbeat, family-friendly Americana which the kids are sure to love. Grab a bite from one of our restaurants and have a family picnic on > Continue Reading
Join Emergency Food Network (EFN) on Wednesday evenings for beer/cider, pizza, and friends. (21+ event) Help us with the important task of weeding our Mother Earth Farm so that we grow and provide the freshest, most nutritious produce for our food pantry partners!
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Uptown Gig Harbor is where the good vibes are this summer! Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy free live music during the annual Summer Concert Series at the Uptown Pavilion. Visit event website to see who is performing and plan your adventure!
Make your way to Lincoln District on the last Friday of each month during summer 2023! We're closing down the heart of Lincoln District and filling the district with food trucks, music, performers, a michelada/beer garden, and a pop-up marketplace for shopping. Enjoy following the food walk map and taste your way through the district > Continue Reading
Great news for summer festival fans, Metro Parks invites you to come enjoy MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event, a 35 year tradition set under the shady trees of Wright Park. The event takes place July 29-30th from 12-7pm with a mix of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, kid zone, beer garden, and stage > Continue Reading
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
Great news for summer festival fans, Metro Parks invites you to come enjoy MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event, a 35 year tradition set under the shady trees of Wright Park. The event takes place July 29-30th from 12-7pm with a mix of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, kid zone, beer garden, and stage > Continue Reading
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Salishan Association and Tacoma Housing invite you to National Night Out Salishan Summer Festival, their annual community celebration! Come enjoy a good time outdoors, Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 from 4-7pm, at the Family Investment Center. Connect with neighbors and the people who work to make our community safer. Event includes FREE community dinner, icy treats, > Continue Reading
This year, Hilltop Artists partners with the Imagine Justice Project to bring you the Hilltop Artists’ annual block party! Glass demos in the Hilltop Heritage hot shop, a free snack, music, hands on arts and crafts, exciting booths and activities from our collaborators in youth-serving organizations. Roster to be announced so stay tuned to our > Continue Reading
Join Emergency Food Network (EFN) on Wednesday evenings for beer/cider, pizza, and friends. (21+ event) Help us with the important task of weeding our Mother Earth Farm so that we grow and provide the freshest, most nutritious produce for our food pantry partners!
Key Peninsula Community Services invites you to join for Gentle Tai Chi Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45-10:45. Gentle Tai Chi teaches movements that focus on strength, flexibility and balance in a fall prevention program for older adults. Please call KPCS at 253-884-4440 for information on this free program.
Uptown Gig Harbor is where the good vibes are this summer! Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy free live music during the annual Summer Concert Series at the Uptown Pavilion. Visit event website to see who is performing and plan your adventure!
The 53rd annual Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival offers artisans from across the country and crafts, food, a beer garden, and live entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Festival will be held at Glacier Park August 4th, 5th and 6th. Volunteers are needed for festival success. To > Continue Reading
Come to Lakewold Gardens on August 5th from 7-8:30 for Shakespeare in the Garden. This abridged version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is adapted by PLU Professor Tom Smith and directed by John Serembe. The production will feature actors playing multiple roles and youth fairy dancers, accompanied by a live piano adaptation of selections > Continue Reading
The 53rd annual Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival offers artisans from across the country and crafts, food, a beer garden, and live entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Festival will be held at Glacier Park August 4th, 5th and 6th. Volunteers are needed for festival success. To > Continue Reading
Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound invites all local families with school-aged children to come to Eastside Community Center Saturday, August 5th between 11:00AM - 2:00PM for our family resource fair: ALL.IN. Pacific Northwest. We will provide family support resources and giveaways including food, beverages and back-to-school supplies, including backpacks, while supplies last. > Continue Reading
Join APCC for a fun and tasty culinary journey into cooking with traditional foods from Okinawa, Japan! Participants are also taste testers when you join us in-person. Each series led by our amazing presenters will take you through the steps in perfecting your dish, which you can make for your family and friends. You can > Continue Reading
A colorful night is coming! Join us in celebrating Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition welcoming renowned artist, Camille Patha, back to the Museum to showcase her latest body of work in Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power. The night will be full of visual splendor, including an exclusive viewing of Camille In Color and a chance to hear > Continue Reading
The 53rd annual Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival offers artisans from across the country and crafts, food, a beer garden, and live entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Festival will be held at Glacier Park August 4th, 5th and 6th. Volunteers are needed for festival success. To > Continue Reading
Tacoma Puzzle Hunt is inviting you to experience the newest puzzle hunt event in the PNW August 6th from 12-4:30pm. The hunt combines a scavenger hunt with interactive puzzles and brainteasers that use problem solving and team building to bring people together in an exciting competition - similar to an outdoor escape room. Race other > Continue Reading