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s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]
Drive Down Hunger: Holiday Food Drive with NW Harvest November 1 - December 1 ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make the holidays a bit more comfortable for those struggling in our local community. ACM is thrilled to continue our "Drive Down Hunger" partnership with Northwest Harvest in order […]
Pacific Lutheran University - Karen Hille Phillips Center: 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland , WA 98447 https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/ Some stories resonate through the millennia to connect with us still in the modern day. In Sophocles' Antigone, one woman's rage against the laws of Thebes turns the royal court on its head. Alpha Psi Omega presents Antigone translated by […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
HONK! The Musical November 29 - December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theatre Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg Artist Karen Hackenberg focuses on manmade bits of detritus – plastic bottles, cans, toys – that she finds on the beaches near her home in Port Townsend, WA, in this one-person exhibition of approximately 40 works. December 7, 2024 – April 6, 2025
Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14, […]
s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]
Drive Down Hunger: Holiday Food Drive with NW Harvest November 1 - December 1 ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make the holidays a bit more comfortable for those struggling in our local community. ACM is thrilled to continue our "Drive Down Hunger" partnership with Northwest Harvest in order […]
Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker December 13 – 22, Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker has been a South Sound holiday tradition for 40 years! The production features stunning professional sets and costumes and guest artist James Kirby Rogers, Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org
Saturday, December 14th, 10am - 4pm Sunday, December 15th, 10am - 2pm Head to historic Eddon Boatyard to continue (or start) - the Santa's Boatshop tradition! Children are invited to build and paint models of classic, Gig Habor workboats at this festive holiday event. 👉 Book your timeslot now! www.gigharborboatshop.org/santasboatshop-2024
HISTORY MUSEUM HOLIDAY MARKET Come and shop at the Museum's first annual Holiday Market! Each vendor booth is thoughtfully curated, featuring a wide range of unique, artisanal products. You can find handcrafted goods such as beeswax products, holiday greens, beautiful, beaded jewelry, artwork, and more! Local artisans, small businesses, and independent creators will showcase their […]
The Nutcracker December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm & December 20 at 7:00 pm Pantages Theater The Nutcracker Tacoma City Ballet's The Nutcracker is a glorious production filled with spectacular dancing, live music played by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Presented in the beautiful Pantages Theater this historical recreation of The […]
The Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade December 14, 12- 5pm Sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, will make the harbor sparkle with a long line of brightly decorated boats, including fishing vessels, pleasure boats and kayaks, that will parade twice around Gig Harbor. All area boaters are very welcome to sail in the parade, […]
Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker December 13 – 22, Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker has been a South Sound holiday tradition for 40 years! The production features stunning professional sets and costumes and guest artist James Kirby Rogers, Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org
s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]
Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker December 13 – 22, Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker has been a South Sound holiday tradition for 40 years! The production features stunning professional sets and costumes and guest artist James Kirby Rogers, Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org
Drive Down Hunger: Holiday Food Drive with NW Harvest November 1 - December 1 ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make the holidays a bit more comfortable for those struggling in our local community. ACM is thrilled to continue our "Drive Down Hunger" partnership with Northwest Harvest in order […]
Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker December 13 – 22, Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker has been a South Sound holiday tradition for 40 years! The production features stunning professional sets and costumes and guest artist James Kirby Rogers, Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
HONK! The Musical November 29 - December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theatre Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
The Nutcracker December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm & December 20 at 7:00 pm Pantages Theater The Nutcracker Tacoma City Ballet's The Nutcracker is a glorious production filled with spectacular dancing, live music played by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Presented in the beautiful Pantages Theater this historical recreation of The […]
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA Enjoy free photos with Santa at Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. This event is open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, rain boots and dress warmly! Thank you to our Santa Photo sponsor, BBQ2U. Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available thanks […]
s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]
Drive Down Hunger: Holiday Food Drive with NW Harvest November 1 - December 1 ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make the holidays a bit more comfortable for those struggling in our local community. ACM is thrilled to continue our "Drive Down Hunger" partnership with Northwest Harvest in order […]
s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]
Drive Down Hunger: Holiday Food Drive with NW Harvest November 1 - December 1 ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make the holidays a bit more comfortable for those struggling in our local community. ACM is thrilled to continue our "Drive Down Hunger" partnership with Northwest Harvest in order […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
HONK! The Musical November 29 - December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theatre Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on […]