THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 7:30 PMSEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITIONPresented By: The Washington Center for the Performing ArtsLocation: Washington Center Main StageUp to 10 comedians will face-off in the semi-final round of the popular Seattle International Comedy Competition! The judges decide who moves on based off audience response. This is an epic skirmish of punch lines and comedic […]

Steel Band at Pacific Lutheran UniversityAdmission is free, no ticket required. The concert will be livestreamed via the following link: PLU | ARTSNovember 18, 7:30pmLagerquist Concert Hall – Mary Baker Russell Music Center868 Wheeler St. S., Tacoma253.535.7602, plu.edu/music

Almost Human – Kiss TributeNovember 19, 7:30pmnAdult: $23nStudent/Senior: $20Almost Human is the Pacific Northwest’s Premier KISS tribute band. Featuring full costumes, makeup, and all the rock n roll attitude, swagger, and shenanigans that make a real KISS show so electrifying.Green River College – Cascade Halln12401 SE 320th StPresented by BRAVO Performing Artsauburnwa.gov/events

Tacoma Symphony Presents Classics II:  Caught in LoveNovember 19, 7:30pmSarah Ioannides, conductorZuill Bailey, celloZuill Bailey is widely considered one of the world’s premiere cellists. He is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally-renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher.Pantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacoma253.272.7264 – symphonytacoma.org

Reclaimed Rust Featuring Master Craftsman Rick Dore at America’s Car MuseumNovember 19, 9 – 11amJoining us as a special guest for this event is legendary automotive customs builder and 2022 Master Craftsman award recipient Rick Dore. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Rick as he shares some of his first-hand, behind the scenes […]

Tacoma Symphony Presents Caught In Love November 19, 7:30pmConducted by Sarah Ioannides, conductor and featuring cellist Zuill BaileyPROFOUND INTENSITY: Regarded as one of the finest composers of the 19th century, Louise Farrenc captures Beethoven’s fire in her Overture No. 1. Jessie Montgomery’s Caught by the Wind evokes the spinning of bicycle wheels, the movement of wind and the cycles […]

Tacoma Youth Symphony Season Opener Symphonic Fanfare and CelebrationsNovember 19, 7pmIn celebration of the Tacoma Youth Symphony’s 60th season, the orchestra will be revisiting music performed in past tours and feature TYSA alumni as soloists.Urban Grace Church902 Market St, Tacomatysamusic.org

Pianist Scott Cossu with cellist Holly ReevesNovember 19A South Sound favorite, Scott has been performing worldwide since 1980 and was one of the first artists to join the Windham Hill Record Label.TCMedia will transform its production studio into a cabaret-style venue, creating an intimate, up-close experience for the studio audience. Attendees will also enjoy hors […]

 Tacoma Arts Live Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker with McCurtis BlowNovember 20, 7:30pmThrough this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. The production features hip-hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, the first rapper […]

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Murder on the Orient ExpressOctober 21 – November 6Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from […]

 MetroParks Tacoma Presents the Norpoint Classic, 5K and 2 MileNovember 24, 9amThe Norpoint Classic has been bringing families together on Thanksgiving morning since 1995. Make it your family tradition!Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. Race is chip-timed and entry fee includes a t-shirt.Center at Norpoint4818 Nassau Ave NE, TacomaRegister at:metroparkstacoma.org/event/norpoint-classic-5

20th Annual Gig Harbor Turkey Trot 5KThursday, November 24, 7-11amThe Gig Harbor Turkey Trot has continued to be an annual Gig Harbor and family tradition. We continue to collect two cans of food per participant which is still donated to F.I.S.H. and now also to BackPack for Kids. And the funds raised go towards college […]