Throwback SummerfestAugust 23, 7pmWynn Records presents Throwback Summer Festival featuring live performances by Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and actress KeyshianCole and Grammy nominated rapper The Game. Throwback Summer Festival will also include performances by Boosie, Plies, and Too $hort.Tickets at ticketmaster.com or at the Tacoma Dome Heritage Bank box office.Tacoma Dome2727E D St, Tacoma

Long Table Dinner& AuctionAugust 23Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma253.404.3651 thezoosociety.org 

Much Ado About NothingAugust 23 -24, 6pmThis abridged version of one of the most revered classical comedies is not your standard Shakespeare; rather, the mood is light, fun and a bit zany! The family-friendly performance features Theater Artists Olympia, a small troupe of just nine actors who will portray the numerous roles, sometimes donning a […]

South Sound Block PartyAugust 23 – 24Enjoy this annual summer celebration with entertainment, food and more.Port of Olympia911 Washington St, Olympialoveolydowntown.com/events

Drive Out Cancer Golf ClassicAugust 24Mark your calendar and begin putting together your team for a full day of activities, including 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, a cocktail reception and dinner. In its first two years, the event has raised some $321,000 to support the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle in its […]

Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie SeriesAugust 24, 8pmIn addition to being entertained by the films, attendees will be able to enjoy The Grand Cinema’s famous buttery popcorn courtesy of TAPCO Credit Union.August 24 – Puss n’ Boots:  The Last Wish, People’s Park, 900 MLK Jr Way, TacomaOutdoor Movie Series (grandcinema.com)

Summer Splash! GalaAugust 2421+, beachy-chic cocktail attireSunset Soiree! Join us under the twinkle lights for an evening of fundraising to support our free and reduced Access Programs. Enjoy dining, cocktails, music and friends.Hands On Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St, Olympia360.956.0818 | hocm.org

Summer Concerts in the ParkJuly 10 – August 28, Select Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8pmFree.Bring a chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy these outdoor concerts with family and friends.August 28 – National Park RadioSehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harborpenmetparks.org

Olympia Harbor DaysAugust 30 – September 1August 30, 5 – 9pm, with Drone Show, August 31, 10am – 7pm, August 30, 10am – 6pmFree.The Olympia Harbor Days Festival is an award winning free and family friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the […]

(G)I-DLESeptember 6, 7:30pmToday, dynamic K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE announced the U.S. leg of their world tour “2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR IN THE U.S.” This marks the group’s first performance back in the States since their lights-out headlining performance at Head In The Clouds New York 2024.Tacoma Dome2727 E D Street, TacomaTickets:  ticketmaster.com, Heritage Bank Ticket […]

Western Rodeo & Cattle DriveSeptember 6, 10amThe Western Rodeo Parade & Cattle Drive is a great way to get excited for Rodeo Weekend at the Washington State Fair. The annual Cattle Drive travels down Meridian Street in downtown Puyallup.It’s an hour-long event you won’t want to miss!Washington State Fair110 9th Ave SW, PuyallupWestern Rodeo Parade […]

Evening in Paradise Gala & FundraiserSeptember 6, 6pmCelebrate the 2024 2025 Season Announcement and help support the Tacoma Symphony. Enjoy dinner and an auction.Marriott Tacoma Downtown1538 Commerce St, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org/support/gala/