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Washington State Spring Fair

Washington State Spring FairApril 18 – 21Spring is in the Fair! Escape the winter freeze with two full weekends in Puyallup: blooming with rides, fuzzy critters and local flavor.Washington State […]

Madama Butterfly

Madama ButterflyApril 19 – 21Experience the poignant beauty and emotional depth of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece presented by the Tacoma Opera.This operatic jewel tells the story of Cio-Cio-San, a young and […]

23rd Annual MetroParks Parks Appreciation Day

23rd Annual MetroParks Parks Appreciation DayApril 20,Come together to lend a hand to keep parks beautiful, our community strong and connected, and be a good steward of the earth on […]

Classics V: Dreams & Dances

Classics V: Dreams & DancesApril 20, 7:30pmSarah Ioannides, conductorLeelanee Sterett, hornDe Falla: Suite from El Amor BrujoStrauss: Concerto No. 1nArturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2Kodály: Dances of GalántaEl Amor Brujo is De Falla’s homage to the […]

Haydn’s Mass in Time of War

Haydn’s Mass in Time of WarApril 20, 7:30pmComposed in 1796 during Austria’s wartime mobilization, this poignant mass reflects on the profound impact of conflict on everyday lives. Haydn’s masterpiece offers […]

Family Fish In

Family Fish InApril 20, Various Time SlotsThe fish are jumping at Longs Pond. This event is designed to encourage fishing as a family activity. Many volunteers are onsite to help […]

Family STEAM Day – Plant Power

Family STEAM Day – Plant PowerApril 20, 11am – 3pmFrom car parts to medical devices, toys to tools, the possibilities are endless with 3D printing! Join us to explore the […]

Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day at South Sound YMCAApril 20Shelton Family YMCA,: 10am – 1pmBriggs Community YMCA, 1 – 4pmThis FREE, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy […]

Snake Lake Science Fair

Snake Lake Science FairFair April 20Students grade K-12th create their own science project to participate in this exciting community event. Science Fair viewing is free and open to the public.Tacoma […]

Double Shot Theater Festival

Double Shot Theater FestivalApril 20 – 21Ages 13+The event will feature five brand new, 10-minute plays – written, directed, and rehearsed in just 24 hours! More than 25 Western Washington […]

11th Annual Paddlers Cup

11th Annual Gig Harbor Paddlers CupApril 20 & 21The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup is the premier event for Pacific Northwest paddle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.  Organized by […]

PBR Unleash the Beast Tacoma

PBR Unleash the Beast TacomaApril 20 & 21PBR (Profession al Bull Riders) premier tour’s return to Tacoma for the third consecutive season and 15th year overall.  The two days of […]

South Sound Studio Tour

South Sound Studio TourApril 20 – 21, 11am – 4pmFree.Self-guided.The South Sound Studio Tour is an all-volunteer event that allows the public to see how artists create works of beauty. […]

Pipemaking in the Hot Shop

Chronic Heat:  A Joint AdventureApril 20 – 21, 10am – 5pmApril 21, 1pm Artist TalkArtists make soft glass pipes and borosilicate (hard glass) rigs in the Hot Shop at the […]