Events

May Day March & Solidarity GatheringMay 1, 5:30pmThurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council, will honor May Day with a march across the 4th Avenue Bridge and a Solidarity Gathering at Traditions Café.Working people will gather with tenants’ rights groups at the bridge at State Ave. NW and 4th and march across the bridge, calling attention […]

May Day Celebration with Puget Sound RevelsMay 1, 6 – 7:30FreeJoin the Puget Sound Revels as they bring to life the ancient agricultural ritual of welcoming spring. Music from the Tacoma-based band Tacomarama.  Maypole, singing & dancing.Wright Park501 S I St, Tacomapugetsoundrevels.org

Giselle: Grand Kyiv BalletPantages Theater, May 3, 7pmUkranian principal dancers Kateryna Kukhar and Alex Stoianov inspiring story of resilience and strength in wartime.Giselle is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, TacomaGiselle | Tacoma City Theaterstacomacitytheaters.org

Ladies of LaughterMay 3, 7:30pmhis fest of funny femmes returns to the Center as the Ladies of Laughter comedy event has been a patron favorite with rave reviews! Expect big laughs, big fun, and a memorable night out. This year we welcome Alycia Cooper, Liz Glazer and Maureen LanganWashington Center512 Washington St SE, Olympiawashingtoncenter.org

2024 Washington State Annual History AwardsMay 4, 5:30 – 8pmJoin keynote speaker David B. Williams, author of Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound, at the Washington State Annual History Awards. Celebrate the people advancing the field of history in Washington and enjoy a reception with appetizers, a cash bar, and a book […]

LENS Project: Military Family ArtMay 4, 10am – noonFree.  Pre-registrationMilitary and veteran families are invited to a fun, free, collaborative family event. Create together as our Teaching Artists lead you through visual art activities designed to encourage meaningful conversations, positive social skills, and fun for the whole family. Space is limited, so register to save […]

Olympia Symphony’s Fund the Future GalaMay 4, 7pmBig Music. Big Dreams. Big Impact.Enjoy live music, appetizers and drinks along with fun and fundraising.Hands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St, Olympiaolympiasymphony.org

May the 4th Be With YouMay 4, 7:30pm18U FreeJoin Tacoma Concert Band aboard the Millennium Falcon as we embark on a musical journey to a galaxy far, far away, featuring a soundtrack of iconic music from action-adventure stories.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaconcertband.org  

PenMet Parks Appreciation DayMay 4, 9am – noonA day of community service and beautification at parks throughout Gig Harbor.Park Locations include Gig Harbor City Parks, Harbor Family Park, Sehmel Homestead Park & Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature PreserveTree-planting Ceremony, 11:30am,  Sehmel Homestead Parkpenmetparks.org

Swan Creek Trail RunMay 4, 10amCome run, walk, and enjoy yourself on this 5K trail run that sweeps through the trails of Swan Creek Park in East Tacoma.Swan Creek Park3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/event

Spring Glass SaleMay 4, 10am – 1pmFreeTimed, online tickets only until 11:30amSupport Hilltop Glass Artists and shop the spring sale.Embrace the spirit of spring with vibrant and stunning glass creations crafted by Hilltop Artists! Discover treasures, from exquisite jewelry to elegant vases.You’ll also have a front row seat to watch the creative process in action! […]