Great Stores for Houseplants in Tacoma

Tacoma Earth Day 2022:  12 Fun Things to Do!

Juneteenth Celebrations

The only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

A community-centered bookstore with both new and used books

King's Books

Subs, Burgers, Spirits, Cold Beer & Great Shows

The Valley

Live Music

Arts + Culture

Entertainment

Sports

Kids + Teens

Wellness

Classes + Volunteering

Fabulous flavors of Argentina using the freshest ingredients from the Northwest.

Asado Cucina Argentina

A modern plant shop with two Tacoma locations

The Fernseed

Tacoma, you have outdoor plans, we have outdoor gear. Start exploring today! 

ORG Gear Rentals

GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists 
Now on view

Tacoma Art Museum

Made with grit, love and campfire in Tacoma

Campfire Coffee

Destiny City Comics and Kings Books are going to be hosting a brunch chat and book signing with James Spooner and Sasha LaPointe the authors of The High Desert and Red Paint, respectively.

The event is free to attend and we'll have copies of James and Sasha's books on hand!

Coffee & Conversation

MOG’s Kids Design Glass™ program invites children 12 and under to stretch their imaginations and create original designs to be made by the Museum’s Hot Shop Team. The whimsical designs test the talents of our highly-skilled glassblowing team — and they love the challenge! One entry is selected to be interpreted into glass almost every month. Two sculptures are created— one for the designer to take home and one for the Museum’s Kids Design Glass Collection.    

Kids Design Glass

Museum of Glass

Consider yourself a trivia buff? Come test your wits with our ultimate test. 
Get your team together for Think-N-Drink Pub Trivia and prepare to go FIVE rounds in the ring against the competition! Questions will include such areas as movies, television, sports, pop-culture, history, current events, literature, fads, geography, total randomness and a music round!

Trivia Night: General Trivia

Tacoma Comedy Club

Jaws will drop, and eyes will pop as Alex juggles bowling balls, balances precariously and get kids excited about reading.
With the energy of 10,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop, and eyes will pop as Alex juggles bowling balls, balances precariously and get kids exited about reading. Laughter is the best medicine, so come to the library and see why this two-time Guinness World Record holder was voted Seattle's Funniest Prop Comic.

Please note: This event will be outdoors at the Pacific Walk Townhomes in Lakewood. Participants should prepare for being in the sun/the current weather. In the event of inclement weather (excessive heat, smoke, rain, etc.) the event will be canceled.

Alex Zerbe The Zaniac Comedy Show

Pacific Walk Townhomes

FREE for Spectators to Attend
Vehicle Registration $20

Food will be available for purchase on-site.
Dash plaques / Music / Prizes
Open to all special interest vehicles.

Commemorative Rod Run T-Shirt

Pre-Order A T-Shirt Here

-Pre-order available through May 30th. Cost: $20
-On-site t-shirt quantities will be limited. Cost: $25. 

How to pre-order a T-shirt:

Spectators:

-Click the “Pre-Order A T-Shirt Here” button above
-RSVP by registering for free to the event
-Complete the “Optional: Pre-Order A Commemorative                    Rod Run T-Shirt” form
-Pay the invoice sent through RecDesk for your order
-Pick up your shirt at the event!

Participants:

-Register for your vehicle by clicking the button below
-Indicate if you would like to pre-order a shirt
-Complete the “Optional: Pre-Order A Commemorative                    
Rod Run T-Shirt” form
-Pay the invoice sent through RecDesk for your order
-Pick up your shirt at the event!

FIRCREST PICNIC & ROD RUN

Fircrest Park

The Tacoma Rainiers Professional Baseball Club is the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Tacoma Rainiers vs.Salt Lake Bees

Cheney Stadium

Come join PCD as we kick off Earth Month and continue our restoration efforts at South Prairie Creek Preserve!  We have just completed planting thousands of native trees and shrubs at the site and need your help installing plant protection tubes.  

South Prairie Creek Preserve Work Party

Calling all cat aficionados! Join us for catastic DIY event, where we will be building yellow submarine play houses for our feline friends, watching silly cat videos, and chatting over our shared love of animals.

Yellow (Cat) Submarine Craft

Tacoma Public Library-Moore Branch

Andrew Rivers' very personal and fun storytelling comedy, combined with his exemplary work ethic has earned him high praise from some of the best comedians in the business! 

SHOW DETAILS:
July 7th - 7:30pm (doors @ 6:30pm)
July 8th - 10:00pm (doors @ 9:30pm)
July 9th - 4:30pm (doors @ 3:30pm)
July 9th - 10:30pm (doors @ 9:30pm)

Andrew Rivers


2nd Annual Funniest MF - Prelims Heat 1

A standup comedy contest where we find out who is the Funniest MF Out Here!

We are an age 21 and up establishment.
2 drink minimum. We have a fantastic menu of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

2nd Annual Funniest MF Out Here

Nate Jackson's Super Funny

Tacoma’s ultimate family 4th is back! After two years without a city-wide celebration, we’re excited to announce that fireworks are back on the Ruston Way Waterfront.

Come out to Cummings Park and the Cambia Legacy Lawn at Dune Peninsula for live music, food trucks, a craft market, fireworks and more!

What’s Happening at Tacoma Summer Blast
Cummings Park

Food, Arts & Crafts Vendors – JCW and Associates
Inquire about becoming a vendor at Cummings Park: CLICK HERE
Main Stage 12-1o pm (see music & DJ line-up below)
Family Zone (presented by Powerade)
Beer Garden 1-9 pm
Hosted by the Lobster Shop
Dune Peninsula

Food, Arts & Crafts Vendors – Tacoma Night Market
Main Stage 12-1o pm (see music & DJ line-up below)
Presented by Point Ruston
Beer Garden 12-10 pm
Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.
The Emerald Queen Casino Fireworks Show

Sponsored by EQC
Presented by the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma
Firework display on Commencement Bay to take place at 10 pm. It will be visible along all of Ruston Way!
Road Closures

Ruston Way closed from 7 am to midnight on Monday, July 4th between Alder Street and North 49th Street.
Yacht Club Road closed from 7 am to midnight on Monday, July 4th between Ruston Way and Grand Loop.
The public should expect heavy traffic and delays around the closures.
Music and DJ Line-Up

Stage 1 – Dune Peninsula

12:00-1:30 pm – House Music
1:30-3:00 pm – Supreme La Rock
3:00-4:00 pm – Stephanie Anne Johnson
4:00-4:30 pm – Supreme La Rock
4:30-5:30 pm – Marshal Law Band
5:30-6:00 pm – Supreme La Rock
6:00-7:00 pm – Reposado
7:00-7:30 pm – Supreme La Rock
7:30-8:30 pm – Acid Tongue
8:30-9:00 pm – Supreme La Rock
9:00-10:00 pm – Skating Polly
10:00-Fireworks – Supreme La Rock
Stage 2 – Cummings Park

12:00-1:30 pm – House Music
1:30-3:00 pm – Mike Illvester
3:00-4:00 pm – Sam Parker
4:00-4:30 pm – Mike Illvester
4:30-5:30 pm – Bodies on the Beach
5:30-6:00 pm – Mike Illvester
6:00-7:00 pm – La Fonda
7:00-7:30 pm – Mike Illvester
7:30-8:30 pm – Mirrorgloss
8:30-9:00 pm – Mike Illvester
9:00-10:00 pm – Payge Turner
10:00-Fireworks – Mike Illvester

Tacoma Summer Blast

Point Ruston & Dune Peninsula

oin Rainbow Center, The Grand Cinema and MetroParks Tacoma for a movie in the park. Enjoy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995 rated PG-13 run time: 1 hour 49 minutes

*mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.

Movie in the Park

People’s Park

Bring the whole family to South Sound Family Formal, our fundraising dance party featuring a DJ, food, sing-a-longs, and kids activities!

We believe our community is stronger when families are supported and celebrated! At South Sound Family Formal, families build connections, make memories, and dance the night away together!
0n August 20th, 2022, families from all over South Sound Washington will come together for the only local family formal dance party! Hors d’oeuvres and activities will be provided. Photography packages will be available for sale. Special character guests, sing-alongs, and interactive programing will make childhood dreams come true.
South Sound Family Formal serves as a fundraiser for Our Pod Family Financial Aid Programs. Our Pod Family of Businesses includes The Pod Works, Tacoma Children’s School, and The Co-Lab. We foster dreams and community by bringing together local families and small businesses with a mix of services including childcare, co-work and play spaces, plus special events, space rentals, family and small business support.

South Sound Family Formal

Ruston Waterfront Market

Spun is having a party to celebrate their 8 Year Anniversary.  BBQ & yard games, pottery & prizes.  Bring the whole family.

3pm
Spun: 1307 MLK

Spun's 8 Year Anniversary

Spun 

Daughter Dance Under The Sea
About this event

Join us for a magical evening as we transform our venue into an under the sea experience unlike any other in the PNW!
The Little Mermaid requests your presence at our Daughter Dance Under The Sea ! We will be transforming our venue into a beautiful ocean themed ballroom with decorations and balloons
*Enjoy Dinner from Olive Garden (Entrée, salad and breadstick), soft drinks and a mermaid cupcake!
*Every Child receives a mermaid hair clip to wear and take home!
*Meet The Little Mermaid!
*Have your photo taken by our decorated photo wall!
*Each child makes a mermaid themed craft!
*Interact with The Little Mermaid as she visits individual tables!
*Enjoy storytelling and sing along with the little mermaid!
*Learn how to be a princess with a royal lesson!
*Dance Party!
*Goodie bag for each child to take home!
** ADD ON AVAILBLE!- Get a Mermaid Makeover during the event! Glittery mermaid makeup, nail polish and a glittery hair style! Available for an additional fee (Please see ticket pricing)
* This is an indoor event!
*Parking is available in front of our venue as well as down the street. There is also a dirt lot across the street for parking. Please remember to lock your vehicles. Please do not park in reserved spots or in places where "No Parking" signs are posted.
*In compliance with state mandates, mask wearing is OPTIONAL by staff and attendees
*Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Don't wait! Our events usually sell out!
* Arriving wearing a princess costume or fancy attire is encouraged for kids!
*Substitutions are available for those with food allergies. We must be notified at the time of ticket sale in order to accommodate special requests. Please email teaandtiarasparlor@gmail.com if you or your guests will need substitutions.
Hosted by: Tea & Tiaras Princess Party Parlor
www.teaandtiarasparlor.com
www.facebook.com/teaandtiarasparty
Families of all different make ups are welcome!

Daughter Dance Under The Sea

Tea & Tiaras Princess Party Parlor

e have a new women and wealth workshop and we’d love to have you join us! Thushari, community manager of Chase Bank is back for her financial literacy workshop! 

Women & Wealth

Online

Tacoma Art Museum will be hosting our fourth annual PRIDE party to celebrate Tacoma Pride. Dance the night away with music from DJ LA Kendall and enjoy a drink and snacks at our extended happy hour. Explore the galleries and experience art with local Drag Queens as they talk about some of their favorite works. Create art projects or make buttons in TAM Studio with our Museum Educators. We look forward to celebrating with you!

For questions, please contact Kyley Butler, Public Programs Coordinator.

PRIDE Party @ TAM

Dance to the songs of 2000 through 2009 played on a giant video screen! Featuring music by Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Nelly, Beyonce, The Killers, 50 Cent, Britney Spears, MGMT, Jay Z, Usher...and so much more.

2000's Dance Flashback

McMenamins Spanish Ballroom

Puyallup's Red, White & Varoom is a great way to celebrate Independence Day! 

Brought to you by the Puyallup / Sumner Chamber of Commerce and Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan, the fun happens at Pioneer Park with a lineup of free, fun activities along with a classic car show. 

Live music on the stage with four bands: 

-The Olson Brothers Band

-The Shy Boys 

- Micah J

- Katie Wade and Band

Free to Attend! 

-Beer garden
-Live music
-Food trucks
-Classic car show
-Night market vendors
-Kids’ Zone with bouncy houses, face painting, balloon artists, bubble wands, and photo ops adding to the fun of the playground & spray park


Red, White & Varoom: Puyallup’s 4th of July Celebration

Pioneer Park Pavilion

Late Night is a FREE event for teens! Join us at your Community Center for late night fun with your friends. We’ll have open gym, sports, activities, and much more. Grades 6-8

Pool activities, water sports, and open swim is available from 7:15-8:15 pm

Teen Late Night

Center at Norpoint

Is it Blues? Is it Pop? Is it Rock? It's GUILDED LILLY! Described at Nirvana meets Etta James. Their over 30 years performance experience shines when they take the stage. K.C. Lowery wows on percussion, guitar and bass stylings by band founder Rob V. and El Paso, TX native Nancy Veltkamp on lead vocals, provides her soulful, haunting sound with clever lyrics.

Guilded Lilly w/ SweetJaneyJane

Our Kite Festival is back bigger than ever with two fun-filled days at Chambers Creek Regional Park. The entire family will be captivated by amazing kite demonstrations, family kite flying, food trucks, and other fun activities! Bring your kites, blankets, cameras, and get ready for this adventure-packed weekend of kites.

Parking:
$10/vehicle
All parking tickets must be purchased in advance and online only. When purchasing a ticket, select the date and time frame. A limited number of tickets are available for each day of the event. If a date/time does not appear on the ticket purchasing site, that day/time is sold out.

Kite Festival

Chambers Creek Regional Park

Experience story time in space, at the Pierce College Science Dome Digital Planetarium. Stories, songs, movement, and a craft for families with children, ages 2-6.

Science Dome Story Time

Pierce College Science Dome

Meet Designer Leather Handbag Creator, Patrick KDep and his collaborative partner, Designer Women's Fashion Creator, Brittany M.
About this event

VIP tickets come with table seating with clear view of the runway and 1 Complementary alcohol beverage of your choice beer or wine.
This is a semi-formal event, so dress to impress. The door opens at 4PM. Appetizers are provided for the first hour. Designers have their booth with their handmade items for purchase before or after the show. Runway starts at 5pm. Most of designer's collections are one of a kind and limited edition pieces and some are hand painted.
There will also be a silent auction with some of the runway collection pieces. Designers will announce the winners at the end of the runway to the highest bidders. There will be dancing and photographs with designers and models after the show.
Welcome to The House Of Fashion Redemption!!
(Tickets are non-refundable unless the show is cancelled)


The Redemption: Fashion Show

Union Club Tacoma

Anthony B McKinley aka "SCRUNCHO" in Tacoma, WA July 1st 2nd and 3rd General admission $30 and $50 meet and greet shows start at 7:30-10:30
About this event

HOSTED BY READY ROB & WASHINGTON 2021 COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR MS NEWMAN, COME JOIN US AT ESSANCE LOUNGE JULY 1ST 2ND AND OR 3RD AND LETS START THIS INDEPENDENTS DAY OFF WITH FUN.

YOUR TOO OLD FOR THAT Comedy Show

Essence Lounge

Tacoma Art Museum is open late and FREE to the community every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm!

Free Neighborhood Night 

Mark your calendars if you like free fun!

We’re celebrating Go Skate Tacoma a bit different this year - our SALT cohort is organizing and running free pop up lessons at 56th in the morning/early afternoon!

Free Skateboard Lessons

56 Skatepark (Stewart Heights)

Heat up June with Australia's hottest export, Thunder From Down Under, when they hit Muckleshoot Events Center June 21-23! This exclusive three-day engagement will feature seductive dance moves, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that has become a world-famous trademark for this all-male revue.

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

Muckleshoot Event Center

Island Empire Tour featuring Fiji, Sammy J, Eli Mac and Western Conference

$35 Advance, $45 Day off show
3 pm Doors
All Ages

Beer Garden
(Ages 21+ only) Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.

Premium Tickets
$80 includes:

Reserved parking
Access to the VIP Beer Garden
Beverage Voucher
Commemorative Laminate
Available to ages 21+ only
About the Venue:
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park is a newly landscaped, 11-acre open-air venue, which features the Cambia Legacy Lawn on the breakwater peninsula, surrounding the Tacoma Yacht Club boat basin. It is a unique location with an unparalleled perspective on the bay, Mt Rainier and the sky above.

DUNE CONCERT – ISLAND EMPIRE

Dune Peninsula

Aside from his contributions in entertainment including, 11 hit albums, multiple Grammy’s, Billboard BET and American Music Awards, countless blockbuster movies and top-rated television shows including, ATL, VH-1’s T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, American Gangster and Marvel’s Antman, to name a few, Tip “T.I.” Harris has made an indelible mark on the world of business.

And now he's doing stand up comedy!

Tip "T.I." Harris

Back by popular demand it's South Sound Dad Com! Basically, laugh therapy. Pod Family dads will grab the mic and share some harrowing hilarious tales and observations from #dadlife. 21+ event.

Special thanks to our amazing event sponsors Uncorked Canvas, supplying the fun, downtown space for this event and offering beer and wine beverages for sale.

Dad Com is a fundraiser for Our Pod Family Financial Aid program.  This year, thanks to our supporters, we’ve given away over $10,000 of memberships, childcare, and office space.  100% of proceeds from Mom Com will go toward our 2022 Financial Aid program.

**Current Pod Members, use code POD for $10 off! Don’t yet have a membership? Sign up to receive discounts like these, support small business/family dreams and find your community! www.ourpodfamily.com/memberships

Dad Com

Uncorked Canvas

The 6th Ave. Business District is proud to welcome back Art on the Ave. on July 16, 2022 from Noon to 5pm between State St. and Alder St.

While you may remember much larger AoA events of the past with over 15,000 attendees, live bands, and closed streets, this year’s event may look a little bit different…in a good way!

We’ll be more focused on emphasizing local art while welcoming visitors back to the businesses of 6th Ave. in this “building back year”.

Each participating business will have the opportunity to host a featured artist inside and outside their space. Many locations will be offering promotions or hosting a special event on AoA day for you to enjoy and connect with your neighbors and local businesses. We'll offer a complete list with a Google map visual for easy navigation and planning.

The District will also be partnering with SavorFest to provide our guests options to taste unique global cuisine that can’t typically be found in our district.

This is a free event for our community and neighbors. We hope everyone will come out and enjoy the Ave.!

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Art on the Ave 2022

6th Avenue

7pm doors, 8pm show
$12 advance, $15 day of show
All ages welcome

Honeysuckle is a progressive folk act that blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and inspiration. Comprised of Holly McGarry and Chris Bloniarz, this Boston based band can frequently be found performing across the country.

Honeysuckle

PIERCE COUNTY FAIR

Frontier Park

In our “Model T Experience,” you will learn the history of Henry Ford’s “Tin Lizzie” and learn to master the three-foot pedals, one hand lever, and two hand controls. 

After you learn the mechanics of driving a Ford Model T, you put your knowledge to the test by getting behind the wheel and driving through the woods of the historic Marymount Academy campus.

Model T Experience

LeMay Marymount

JOIN: Tacoma Ocean Fest, Pierce Conservation District, the East Tacoma Collaborative, GCR Tires and Metro Parks Tacoma for a community cleanup at Swan Creek Park!
Clean streams mean healthy salmon, orcas and oceans, and Swan Creek needs our love.
WHEN: 9am-3pm June 25, 10-12pm June 26
COME: In the morning or afternoon, or Sunday, and stay as long as you are able.
BRING: A water bottle to refill, wear a hat and sunscreen and stay in the shade when you can.  Bring your own gloves/bag or use ours.
CHECK IN: At the booths near the new picnic shelter area at Swan Creek Park, turn uphill at E 44th and T Streets, then turn left to park.
PICK UP: Small trash.
THEN: Take a selfie with the Trashoctopus sculpture, see how watersheds work at our booths and get a free Ocean Fest sticker to take home.

Swan Creek Cleanup Sunday

Swan Creek Park

Join us for a Theler Wetlands Bird Walk, co-led by John Riegsecker and Faye Hands. This walk is on level, well-maintained trails. Theler is primarily an estuary habitat, with wooded areas as well -- creating a lot of edge habitat for a diversity of birds.

Theler Wetlands Bird Walk

Audubon Society

Meet at the Visitor’s Center pond overlook and join us for a walk led by David Richardson, long-time Nisqually Volunteer, through the old orchards and the Twin Barns loop, out to the Boardwalk on the salt marsh. This provides diverse habitat, farmland, riparian, fresh and saltwater marsh as well as the Nisqually River.

Billy Franks National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk

The Night Show:

Part concert, part gameshow, part master class. The Night Show showcases local music, local art, and local business, as well as appearances and interviews from nationally recognized guests.

From working in the mailrooms of labels Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella, Wayne "Wayno" Clark quickly landed an internship at the latter and worked as an assistant A&R during the height of Jay-Z‘s career. Clark eventually founded his own management company, Triangle Offense, where he signed Dave East. He then moved on to host Complex’s Everyday Struggle before joining Asylum Records. In his newest role at Quality Contol Music, home of Atlanta supergroup Migos, Clark works directly with Ethiopia Habtemariam as senior director of A&R at Motown.

The Night Show with Special Guest Wayno

ALMA

Start your weekend off with some refreshing outdoor activity as we remove blackberry and other weeds from Mason Gulch, a beautiful forested gulch near Ruston Way Park. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided.

Help us restore Mason Gulch! 

Mason Gulch

Are you in high school and curious about what bioengineering is? Look no further than the RAIN Incubator Bioengineering Day Camp! Starting June 27th, this camp will provide an experience centered around the biotech industry with very capable RAIN mentors.

Bioengineering Day Camp

Rain Incubator

The Fox Island Yacht Club Summer Music Festival is back! Featuring the Beatniks with special guest Joel Gibson Jr.
About this event

This event is SOLD OUT but...We have created a waitlist. This will serve as the ticket exchange this year. Click on TICKETS and join the waitlist. If additional tickets become available, you will receive an email with a time limit to purchase them.

About the Beatniks
Since their explosive debut in the early 90s', the Beatniks have been pleasing audiences ranging in age from 8 to 80 with their signature energy, classic sound and vigorous stage presence. They perform the music of the 60's, 70's and 80's with energy and passion. Capturing the essence of the music with their charisma, chemistry and natural talent is why people all over the world are fans of the band.

2022 Summer Music Festival!

Fox Island Yacht Club

Free Neighborhood Night

Learn how to create a “tree of life” using wire wrapping and natural stone chips. You have likely seen these wire and rock tree hangings everywhere and now you can make your own. We will teach you the basic techniques and you will head home with a beautiful piece. Ages 14+

Tree of Life

Craftopia

Start your weekend off with some refreshing outdoor activity as we remove blackberry and other weeds from the Blix open space in Eastside. This small garden helps filter stormwater runoff from the nearby roads and beautify important green stormwater infrastructure.

Help us restore Blix open space in Eastside 

Blix open space

Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time will return to the Tacoma Dome with their Rock Believer Tour with special guest Whitesnake. 

Scorpions with Whitesnake

Tacoma Dome

Market of The Beast is a traveling dark art market for the weird, wild, odd and occult!
And we are coming to Tacoma!!
This market will have something for everyone; jewelry, divinations supplies, taxidermy, tarot, crystals, and more!
Tacoma Market of The Beast
Sunday, July 17th, 1pm-6pm
at KVLT MEAD
All Ages
$1 suggested donation (will be donated to Rainbow Center Tacoma)
Flyer by: @creepsheepprints
Applications for this market are now closed
ARTISTS:
TBA

Tacoma Market of The Beast July

KVLT Mead

June 7th & June 21st Guided by Tayor Hadden — The Sound Tank is a 360 degrees transformative journey through sound and sensory immersion. Deep diving into the mindbody to alleviate stress, anxiety, stagnation — opening the heart, and healing on a deep cellular level.

The Sound Tank : Sound Bath

Shed Studios

Swan Creek Cleanup

Aaron Charles Carter is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He first came to fame as a pop and hip hop singer in the late 1990s.

Aaron Carter

Jazzbones

Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm
$8 Adv or $12 DOS
All ages welcome

Don't miss seeing these three amazing performances! Melody Federer + LASKA + Craetorus are sure to blow you away. Playing for one night only at the Spanish Ballroom!

Melody Federer + LASKA + Craetorus

Anime fans this group is for you!  Join us to watch and discuss Anime. We will also explore Japanese and Korean culture, create art, and do activities inspired by anime. Ages 13 to 18.

Anime Club

Tacoma Public Library - South Branch

7pm doors, 8pm show
$18 advance, $20 day of show, $20 advance balcony, $25 day of show balcony
21 and over

Petty Theft is comprised of six professional Bay Area musicians that have come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty Theft delivers Tom Petty's songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his legendary band's live shows, performing everything from his revered classics to his most current hits.

S.O.S. - A Tribute to The Police brings the legendary power trio back to life with the high-powered and unique lead vocals, soaring guitar tones, and intense rhythms that catapulted Sting, Andy and Stewart to rock royalty. Featuring Mitch Wilson as Sting, Anthony Medici as Andy Summers and Cory West as Stewart Copeland.

Petty Theft + S.O.S. - Tributes to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers + The Police

Let's run/walk the Foothills Trail together - again! All ages and abilities are welcome! - yes, there will be doughnuts! 😋🍩
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The 5K course starts and finishes next to the Orting Main City Park and is USATF certified and chip timed. The Foothills Trail is paved and provides flat areas with easy slopes. Enjoy a pre-race warm-up hosted by Jazzercise, take a photo at the photo booth, lawn games, coffee, and snacks!
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✅Registration:
Pre-register only. 
Registration will not be available on the day of the race.
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✅Registration fee: 
$30 - ages 13 & up
$15 - youth 12 and under
Pre-Registration required by June 13.
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Donut Dash

Orting Foothills Trail

BLACK COUPLE GETAWAYS 
Presents
SUMMER SIP DAY PARTY!
Saturday July 9, 2022

2pm - 6pm

Admission is FREE with an RSVP!

Dress Code: Summer Casual

Come out and Meet FUN Couples in your city! Feel Free to share this and bring your "Favorite Couples" along with you. Be prepared to meet some great couples and have a lot of FUN! Food and Drinks available for purchase!

BLACK COUPLE GETAWAYS  Presents SUMMER SIP DAY PARTY TACOMA!

Maitri Movement& Meditation is offering Yoga In The Park with a mission to enrich and enhance the local community by providing accessible and authentic yoga experiences, while raising awareness and capital for local non-profits.*

Yoga In The Park

Gig Harbor Civic Center Green

Come out to see Adrenochrome, A Dark Punk Band from Oakland, With guests: Nox Novacula (Deathrock) and Cyberplasm (Cyber Acid Punk). 

Adrenochrome, Nox Novacula, Cyberplasm

We have an exciting, hilarious group of comedians to make you laugh.
About this event

We are taking over comedy at Odd Otter. Pair some tasty brews with some hilarious laughs and you get one fantastic Monday night!
Comedians include Meagan KD, Val St. Claire, Lisa Wallen, your headliner, Erin Ingle and host Cheri Hardman.

We're Taking Over Comedy

Odd Otter Brewing Co.

THE RAIN WONT STOP US THIS TIME! Bringing the Southern vibes to Tacoma! An event you don't want to miss!


NOTICE: We pushed this event back to JULY 10TH. Tickets purchased for June 12th will still be honored for this date, Please check in at the registration table.

What is FREAKNIK?

FREAKNIK originated in Midtown Atlanta, GA.

A National gathering of Black college students taking a break to celebrate black unity and black success! Come dressed to impress, bring out all the throwback hairstyles, swag and get ready to enjoy yourself! Come dressed up or come dressed down ready to play!

There will be vendors, photo booths, music, live performances and more! Come pull up and enjoy yourself!

I am currently looking for new vendors if interested please fill out this link.

https://forms.gle/NEU7KphZDeQb2EnY8

Due to the event being postponed, MORE ACTIVITIES will be added, such as SLIP n SLIDE KICKBALL, BATTLE OF THE SEXES OBSTACLE COURSE, WATER GUN WAR AND MORE!

These ticket sales will be donated towards a local Tacoma Women's shelter where I treat them to brunch and take them beauty and hygiene supplies so that is why no refunds are offered.

Those who supported will receive a free gift and activity wristband upon arrival so please make sure to check in at our registration station!!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! The donation goal has been met and I am so grateful for the support. The event will take place at Portland Ave park.

PLEASE NOTE: NO VIOLENCE WILL BE TOLERATED AT THIS EVENT. POLICE WILL BE CALLED.

NO RACING! (All car entertainment will be held IN THE PARKING LOT to avoid any issues.) Help me keep events like this going by doing things SAFE!

SO LET'S GET LIT FOR THE 90'S AND 2000'S! 

FREAKNIK BLOCK PARTY FIELD DAY EDITION

Portland Avenue Park

We have the open mic / Jam happening again tomorrow night so come play some songs for us ! Starts at 8:00 but come and get signed up whenever you want !

Singer songwriters, groups, instrumentalists, jazz, folk and whatever!
Hosted by Elizabeth Ashbrook

Open Mic Thursdays

As an independent band, Red Elvises have produced 12 studio albums, two live albums, a live concert DVD, and a Greatest Hits compilation. Some of their most notable film contributions include music and or performances in “Six String Samurai”, “Mail Order Bride”, “Armageddon”, “Skippy”,  “Melrose Place”, “Fastlane", “Penn and Teller's Sin City Extravaganza”, “VH-1 Behind the Music”, and “MTV”. Red Elvises have performed for large festivals, private parties, and played on massive stages such as 2005's Live 8 Benefit Concert. No matter where they perform, Igor & Red Elvises always bring the party with them.

Igor & Red Elvises (Siberian Surf Rock)

***Fired Up 6: The Magic Returns***

The Pacific Northwest's Favorite Medieval Themed Rave Returns!

Born in 2015, and marking the return of Wizard Events shows, Fired Up was an instant classic, and has become the flagship show for the company.

This Amazing Event will be held at TWO venues, side by side! With Real Art Tacoma allowing an 18+ stage, and the Airport Tavern hosting a 21+ stage and full bar.

Fired Up 6: The Magic Returns

Real Art Tacoma

50th Annual Gay Washington Pageant
Show and Celebration
EQC Event Center
Saturday, July 9th 2022
  6:00pm
General admission $20 day of event at door
The night of Tacoma Pride.
Join us as we select the next Mr., Miss., Ms., and Mx. Gay Washington's.

For contestant information or questions regarding the pageant visit 
Facebook @TheGayWashingtonPageant or email at thecourtoftacoma@gmail.com


Gay Washington Pageant

Emerald Queen Casino

Featuring: The best and worst comics you could see for free on a Wednesday night!

Open Mic Wednesdays

Come experience America’s Favorite Car Show as we cruise on back to the Pacific Northwest where the people know how to bring the party and the passion! Feast your eyes on over 2,500 of the Northwest’s best hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics through 1987! Plus, check out the Pinstripers Brush Bash, Vendor Exhibits, Indoor Car Show, a huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral, Burnout Competition, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, Twilight Cruisin’, FREE Kids Zone and so much more!

On Friday night, make sure to head on over to the Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA for the Friday Night Vintage Drags featuring Nitro Funny Cars for some quarter mile competition! And, late model American made, or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on July 26th for our Spectre Performance All American Sunday!

For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com.

Goodguys 34th Pacific Northwest Nationals

Washington State Fair Events Center

Come visit our traveling display of a real seal skeleton made up of approximately 250 individual bones! Learn more about the anatomy of a seal and facts about harbor seals. No registration required. 