Gig Harbor (GH) Beer FestivalMay 20, noon- 5pm12th Annual GH Beer Festival features Northwest craft brewers offering a splendid mix of familiar favorites and new brews to taste along with live music. Admission price includes 5 oz taster pilsner cup, 10 taster tokens and program.Uptown Gig Habor Pavilion4701 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harborgigharborbeerfestival.com/

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month CelebrationMay 20, 11am – 4pmThe Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia, invite the community to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! This free family-friendly festival will feature performances, artists, activities and foods.The Olympia Center222 Columbia Street NW, Olympiaolympiawa.gov/calendar360.753.8343

 Corks & CrushMay 20, 6pmMark your calendar for Corks & Crush, Good Samaritan Foundation’s premier gala featuring fine wines, gourmet dining, a lively auction and after-party. Proceeds from Corks & Crush 2023 will expand access to compassionate care for your family, friends and neighbors.Washington State Fair Events Center110 9th Ave SW, Puyallupcorksandcrush.org253.403.3038

Point Defiance Marina Swap MeetMay 20, 9am – 2pmA great opportunity to buy, sell, and trade all types of fishing, boating, and marine related equipment and gear. Admission to the event is free for the public!Point Defiance Marina Boathouse5912 N Waterfront Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Sumner Summer Block PartyMay 20, 12pm – 6pmConsider this your official Sumner, or summer, kickoff. Sumner Main Street is hosting a downtown block party featuring food trucks, a beer garden, live music, tailgating games, and blocks of fun!Downtown SumnerMain Streetsumnermainstreet.com/events

Roses 1 – 3May 20, 1pmFree, informational class on everything you need to know about roses presented by Paula NelsonThe Barn Nursery9510 Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia360.943.2826, thebarnnurseryolympia.com

Swan Creek Trail Run/Walk 5KMay 20, 10am(Ages 5+) Run, walk, and enjoy yourself on this 5K trail run that sweeps through the trails of Swan Creek Park in East Tacoma. You’ll be surrounded by views of the forest from all angles while you race along the creek bed and run parallel to the mountain bike […]

Tiptoe through the TidepoolsMay 20, 10:30am – 1:30pmBring your family to explore the beach, learn about tide pool life and have fun during some of the lowest tides of the year. A naturalist will guide low-tide beach exploration.FreeTitlow Beach Park8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

The Murray Morgan Bridge Tacoma Washington with Mt Rainier centered in the background at golden hourNorthwest Sinfonietta:  This LandMay 20, 7:30pm, Rialto TheaterMay 21, 2pm, Pioneer Park PavillionThe Northwest Sinfonietta joins with the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center to bring the story of South Sound icon Nettie Asberry to life with a new ballet choreographed […]

Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia May Concert May 21, 4pmAnother season draws to a close for Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia! Student violin soloist Maria Aurelio will perform a beautiful work by Antonín Dvorák, and we will honor our Class of 2023 graduating seniors.The Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585Tickets: https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/sogo-05-21-spring-concert/

Capitol City Marathon, Half Marathon, Five Mile & Kids RunMay 21Washington St, Olympiacapitolcitymarathon.org

Tacoma Youth Symphony Overture to the Next 60 YearsMay 21, 3pmLook to the future with TYSA musicians.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, Tacomatysa.org