Puget Sound Heart and Stroke WalkOctober 15nCheney Stadium, Tacomapugetsoundheartwalk.orgnWalk with the American Heart Association on Saturday, October 15 at Cheney Stadium and help raise funds for lifesaving science. The festival opens at 7:30am, and the walk begins at 9am. Please register and donate today to fight against stroke and heart disease!

Rachmaninoff and RosesOctober 15, 7:30pmPantages Theater, Tacomasymphonytacoma.orgJoin Symphony Tacoma for their season opener, Rachmaninoff and Roses, a program of lushly romantic works. Violinist Blake Pouliot—called “a breath of fresh air in the historically conservative world of classical music—will captivate concertgoers with his dramatically passionate style.

Free Shred Event October 15th – Open to the PublicPoint Ruston BranchObee Credit Union – www.obee.com/eventsSafely dispose of sensitive documents. Limit 2-3 bags per person.

One Night In Memphispreceded by the FWPAF Gala DinnerSaturday, October 15thGala at 5pm | Show at 7:30pmThe FWPAF Gala:The Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to announce its fourth annual gala to be held Saturday, October 15th, 2022. Proceeds raised will be used to advance, enhance and enrich the performing arts in our community, […]

OCTOBER 15 – 16, 20229:00AM – 3:30PMCostumes, animals, candy and fun!Free with admission and Zoo membership.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma253.591.5337 | pdza.org

Tacoma Studio Tour Day 1Oct. 15, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMYou are invited inside the working studios of over 50 local artists to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. All studios will feature demonstrations or have hands-on activities for visitors. Free and family friendly! Check out the Studio Tour page […]

The Scorpions with special guest WhitesnakeOct. 15, 6:45pm Here they are… rocking the Dome like a hurricane! The Scorpions are back in Tacoma with special guests Whitesnake.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.

Federal Way Symphony Series Premiere “Strings and…”October 16, 2:30pmMusic Director Adam Stern leads the orchestra in works for strings and . . . harpsichord . . . oboe . . . harp & vibraphone and . . . timpani. Featuring Seattle Symphony principal oboist Mary Lynch VanderKolk.Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center31510 Pete von […]

Tacoma Arts Live presentsCirque Mechanics Zephyr—A Whirlwind of a CircusOctober 16, 7:30pmnPantages Theater, Tacomatacomaartslive.orgnAn exhilarating tale inspired by the power of wind in the name of progress. See the new theatrical circus show that harnesses human power, instead of wind, to generate an energetic and breathtaking acrobatic experience! Perfect for the entire family.

Inside The Walk Home PodcastTuesday, October 18, 2022, 7:00pmThe Walk Home PodcastnKNKX’s Special Projects Team and The Seattle Times investigative team have created The Walk Home, a multi-part podcast chronicling the life and death of Manuel Ellis — and the revelations that came to light afterward.Theater on the Square915 Broadway, TacomaTickets: FREE Community Event with RegistrationRegister at tacomaartslive.org

Choral ConcertChoral Concert featuring the Choir of the West, University Chorale, University Singers, and Knights Chorus.October 18 7:30-9pm Lagerquist Concert Hall – Mary Baker Russell Music CentePacific Lutheran University, 2180 Park Ave S, Parklandcalendare.plu.edu

Indy folk band Darlingside to open Kent Spotlight Series October 22, 7:30pm Darlingside, a four-person, indie folk band from Massachusetts, will kick off Kent’s 2022-2023 Spotlight Series. Darlingside is praised for their harmonies and intelligent songwriting, and their dynamic stage presence has made them a live-performance favorite. NPR describes the group as “exquisitely-arranged, literary-minded, baroque folk-pop,” Tickets […]