Slug Fest at Northwest TrekJuly 22 & 23, 10am – 4pmMay the slime be with you. Join us for the 40th anniversary of Slug Fest!It’s the most unusual Northwest Festival ever – a celebration of slugs. Learn to see the world through a slug’s perspective, craft and wear your own tentacles to become a slug, […]

FABBAJuly 23, 7pmDirect from the U.K., The FABBA Show is the sensational, authentic and truly magical tribute to Abba.Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Annual Samoan Cultural WeekJuly 23 – 29Week-long event ending with an exciting full day of the Samoa Culture in full display.Asia Pacific Cultural Center & Various Locations4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma253.383.3900, asiapacificculturalcenter.org   

Buy & Hold Investors ClassJuly 25, 7:30pmFree, online or in-personReady to invest, but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics before you jump into the market.Federal Way Keller Williams33434 8th Ave S, Ste 103253.449.8088Register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-hold-investors-class-tickets-608788110627?aff=odcleoeventsincollection—

Summer Sounds at The ParkThe Jewel TonesJuly 25 – August 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

Summer Nights at the Pavillion ConcertsJuly 25, 6:30 – 8pmBeatniksSet up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a great performance, and “cut a rug” […]

Thurston County FairJuly 26 – 30The five-day fair features livestock, kids’ activities, music, contests, food, and more.3054 Carpenter Rd, Laceythustoncountyfair.org

Contemporaries – Finding Community Cultivating ConnectionsJuly 27, 6pmEnjoy food, drink, and networking with young professionals, art collectors and philanthropists of the South Sound.Contemporaries is an outstanding way to network with other professionals and connect through art via thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events, and enriching programs. Targeted to the young and young-at-heart.21+Tacoma Art Museum Atrium1801 Dock St, […]

Take a SpinJuly 27, 11am – 3pmTake a ride around the Haub Family Field in vehicles selected from the LeMay – America’s Car Museum Collection! Your ride may vary from early antiques, pre-war Classics, Fabulous Fifties to the Rad ’80s, and more!Free for members.  Nonmembers $5. Weather dependentLeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, […]

Homespun Happy HourJuly 27 & August 31, 6 – 9pmWe are taking the maker movement back in time! Join us for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at tinsmithing, tatting, leatherwork, games and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live […]

FalsettosJune 30 – July 30, Thur – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pmby William Finn and James LapineHilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about- to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite […]

6th Annual Summer Swing Golf TournamentJuly 28Come join the fun! Tournament fees include games, cart, lunch, beer and delicious dinner. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and have a great time on a gorgeous golf course. Register your team or individual players online.Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net