Classics IV: TransformationMarch 16, 7:30pmSara Ioannides, conductorRolando Rolim, pianoElfriede Andrée’s First Symphony, from which the Intermezzo is extracted, is likely the earliest symphony written by a Swedish woman. One continuous piece, Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto diverged from typical concertos of its day that were separated into distinct movements. The four notes that open Beethoven’s Fifth […]

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre:  A Brief History of TullMarch 16, 7:30pmAt the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, Tacoma253. 591.5894, tacomacitytheaters.org

Olympia Symphony Orchestra UncoveredMarch 16, 4:30pmDiscover the story behind the music.Enrich and enhance your concert experience by joining Alexandra Arrieche, Kristin Lee, and the Olympia Symphony in a “music-history-class-meets-deconstructed-concert” event. Alexandra will uncover the story behind the music, with examples and demonstrations by the orchestra.James Koval Center for the Performing Arts at North Thurston High […]

Knoxville: Summer of 1915 in ConcertMarch 17, 6pmFree. Sponsored by Tacoma Creates. Donations to Tacoma Opera greatly appreciated.Featuring Metropolitan Opera Tenor Robert McPherson and Seattle Opera Pianist David McDade.This performance is a spotlight on the intersection of music and mental health. Based on a text by American author and poet James Agee, Barber’s work touches […]

PRIDEMarch 17, 3pmAlexandra Arrieche, Music Director and ConductorBased on a love story for the ages, explore musical expressions of prohibited love with the Olympia Symphony through this thought-provoking program and a surprise ending you won’t want to miss.Olympia Symphony OrchestraWashington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, OlympiaOlympia Symphony Orchestra: Pride – The Washington Center for […]

Mini Maestros: Jungle JamsMarch 17, 2:30pm, instrument petting zoo 1:30pmSymphony Tacoma Brass QuartetMini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families. Each concert highlights a different family of orchestra instruments with curriculum prepared by Early Childhood Learning experts and emceed by Shay Ryan.  Ryan introduces the instruments while Symphony Tacoma demonstrates that […]

Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Car ExhibitNow through March 2025A one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage featuring some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. New cars will be rotated into the exhibit so visit frequently.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaShinka – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (americascarmuseum.org)   

50+ Trip – Explore WoodinvilleMarch 20, 9am – 4pmSpace is Limited.Pre-registration required.50+ Trips with Metro Parks Tacoma are a great way to explore new places around Tacoma and beyond. Join us for a small group trip to Woodinville, WA to explore the wine tasting rooms and/or Molbak’s Garden & Home store. The trip includes transportation […]

Menopause the Musical Part 2: Cruising through “The Change”March 21, 7:30pmMenopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ® is the sequel to long-running, international hit show Menopause The Musical ®, a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.”Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaartslive.org, 253.346.1721

Concert in the Cone: Signs of SpringMarch 21, 6pmFreeCelebrate the coming of spring in the Hot Shop with live music by Northwest Sinfonietta and live glassblowing by Hilltop Artists students. The Sinfonietta’s program is a bouquet of light classics, jazz, and ragtime, including Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, Pelecis’ Flowering Jasmine, and “In Summer” from Frozen.This performance is part of Museum of Glass free-admission […]

UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in BlackWith Author Steve EdmistonMarch 21, 6:30- 8pmFree.Relying on the FBI records, this talk exposes a Washington story that shapes our current UFO narratives, from 1950’s pulp magazines to the ubiquitous X-Files and Men in Black film franchises.Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harborharborhistorymuseum.org

Scholarly Selections:  Dr. Nettie Craig Asberry Home:  Past, Present & FutureMarch 21, 6 – 7:30pmFew people made as important an impact on Tacoma’s history as Dr. Nettie Craig Asberry, the social activist and educator who is the earliest known Black woman to earn a Ph.D. In 2022, Dr. Asberry’s Hilltop home was added to the National […]