Career & Transfer Fair at South Puget Sound Community CollegeMay 15, 10am – 3pmThe Career & Transfer Fair is a unique opportunity for job seekers, students, and the community to explore a variety of career and transfer options. With over 90 participating employers, universities, and resource tables, attendees will have access to valuable information and […]

7th Annual Japanese American Remembrance DayMay 16, 3:30 – 8pmCommemorate the 82nd anniversary of the forced removal of Tacoma’s Japanese Americans during World War II. This year’s event will feature a resource fair with over a dozen organizations providing educational resources to attendees, clock hours, panel discussion, live music, art-making opportunities, and a chance to view […]

The Aunties, Women of the Salish SeaMay 16, 7:30pmThe Aunties is an invitation to come together to honor the women that shape, heal, and uphold Indigenous communities—the aunties—through an evening of contemporary storytelling, shared stories live from the stage alongside familial and archival photographs, and works of legacy. This second installment in the world premiere, […]

Lil Wayne Live in ConcertMay 17, 8pmFive-time GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum rap icon, Lil Wayne, will be performing live in concert. Joining the YoungnMoney Entertainment founder is Kennewick, Washington’s own hip-hop duo, Kash and KingTickets available at the Heritage Bank Ticket Office or at ticketmaster.com.Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacomatacomadome.org

ABBAFab the #1 ABBA TributeMay 18, 7:30pmHaving played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA, featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in […]

Blue Poppy DayMay 18, 10am – 4pmThe mystical Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis, will grace us with its ethereal beauty once again at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. Come celebrate these fabulous flowers and enjoy a feast for your eyes. Walk through a meadow glowing with blooming blue poppies or stroll along the ADA accessible path […]

 Corks & CrushMay 18, 6pmMark your calendar for Corks & Crush, MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation’s premier gala featuring fine wines, gourmet dining, a lively auction and after-party. Proceeds will expand access to compassionate care in East Pierce County.Washington State Fair & Event Center110 9th Ave SW, Puyallupcorksandcrush.org, 253-403-3038

Gig Harbor Beer FestivalMay 18, noon – 5pmAward-winning brewers from the Puget Sound area will be pouring their finest brews at the Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival. Get ready for a day filled with fantastic brews, cideries, Heritage Distilling Co., and live Music. Sip, savor, and discover new flavors as you mingle with fellow enthusiasts!Uptown […]

Springfest Car ShowMay 18, 8am – 2pmEnjoy this car show fundraiser benefiting Seeds of Hope in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Novas.  All makes and models will be on display. Seeds of Hope focuses on families with children (18 and under) diagnosed with acute life-threatening illnesses in Pierce County.Sunrise Village Parking Lot behind LA Fitness10507 […]

Queen Victoria’s BirthdayMay 18, 11am – 5pmAdvance Tickets RecommendedJoin us at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum for a day of revelry in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday! Celebrate Her Majesty’s 36th birthday by stepping back into 1855 with cannon fire and Victorian finery. Guest arriving early will be treated to a parade of bagpipes to […]

Tacoma Youth Symphony Concert:  A Legendary LegacyMay 18, 7pmFor the last twenty-seven years, Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs has been the Music Director of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association and conductor of the Tacoma Youth Symphony. The beloved maestro is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 season. On Saturday, May 18, TYSA will celebrate Dr. Cobbs […]