The Taste NWJune 30 – July 2, 11am – 9pmThe Taste Northwest is a culinary experience that celebrates the tastes of Tacoma and the South Sound. This FREE event features over 150 food and specialty vendors, local chef cook-off battles, outdoor beer gardens, live entertainment on three stages, a variety of games and activities and […]

Olympia Pride FestivalJuly 1, 10:30am – 6:30pmRemember the Future, Celebrate the Past with music, booths, entertainment and food.Port Plaza606 Columbia St NW, Olympiacapitalcitypride.net/events

Olympia Symphony “Rock the Lake” Summer ConcertJuly 1, 7pmFrom Beatles to Nirvana, the Olympia Symphony will play plenty of crowd-pleasing favorites, featuring three local Bridge Music Project and spotlighting local youth violinist Yukino Sokolik! The concert is complimentary—grab your friends, family and pets, and come as you are!Heritage Park, Olympia (Capitol Lake)olympiasymphony.org

Music From Home: Chamber Music for Violin & PianoJuly 2, 3 – 5pmAn intimate afternoon of chamber music amongst the lavish gardensLakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, SW, Lakewood253.584.41-6, lakewoldgardens.org

Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast and Fireworks DisplayJuly 4 – noon-10:30pmEnjoy the largest free community event in the South Sound at Dune Peninsula and the iconic Ruston Way Waterfront. The event features over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display on Commencement Bay.MetroParks Tacoma and the City of TacomaDune Peninsula5361 Yacht Club […]

Firecracker 4 Miler & Sparkler Dash RunsJuly 4, check-in 9am, Kids Run 9:30am, 4 Miler 9:45amThis is a fun family course that goes through the beautiful community of PuyallupPioneer Park300 S Meridian, Puyallupraceroster.com/events/2023/71326/firecracker-4-miler-and-sparkler-dashallthingsfunsports@gmail.com, 253.592.9061

Tiptoe through the TidepoolsJuly 5,11:30am – 2:30pmEnjoy a low tide beach walk with MetroParks Tacoma naturalists. Explore the beach, learn about tidal life and have lots of family fun during the lowest tides of the year.Titlow Park Beach8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Free Art Walk Thursdays in TacomaJuly 6 and every Thursday, 3 – 8pm – times vary depending on locationDowntown Tacoma Participating Museums:Foss Seaport Waterway Museum, fosswaterwayseaport.orgTacoma Art Museum, tacomaartnuseum.org – T.U.P.A.C. Dance in the museum 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm & Life Drawing Classes 6 – 8pmWashington State History Museum, washingtonhistory.orgMuseum of Glass, museumofglass.org

Hands on Summer SplashJuly 8Enjoy the Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids, get creative with fabulous visiting artists, enjoy special guests and stage performers and join the drumming circle with Awodi Drumming. Also, experience exciting animal guests including farm animals with Animal Encounters and birds of prey with The Falconer. […]

Graham Nash – An Intimate Evening of Songs & StoriesJuly 8, 7:30omThe legendary Graham Nash, a founding member of both The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of The […]

Olympia Symphony Auditions for 2023-2024 SeasonAuditions in the following sections/positions:Brass – Sunday, June 11nPrincipal TrumpetStrings – Monday, June 19nAssociate Concertmaster (2nd chair)nAssistant Concertmaster (3rd chair)nViolin 1 Section (1 position)nViolin 2 Section (2 positions)nPrincipal Bass​Woodwinds – Saturday, July 8nOboe 2nClarinet 2olympiasymphony.org/auditions

Gig Harbor Foundation Summer SIPsJuly 8, 12PM – 7pmDescription Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253!Gig Harbor Uptown PavilionPt Fosdick, Gig Harbor.gigharborfoundation.org/summersips