Federal Way Symphony Series Premiere “Strings and…”October 16, 2:30pmMusic Director Adam Stern leads the orchestra in works for strings and . . . harpsichord . . . oboe . . . harp & vibraphone and . . . timpani. Featuring Seattle Symphony principal oboist Mary Lynch VanderKolk.Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center31510 Pete von […]

Inside The Walk Home PodcastTuesday, October 18, 2022, 7:00pmThe Walk Home PodcastnKNKX’s Special Projects Team and The Seattle Times investigative team have created The Walk Home, a multi-part podcast chronicling the life and death of Manuel Ellis — and the revelations that came to light afterward.Theater on the Square915 Broadway, TacomaTickets: FREE Community Event with RegistrationRegister at tacomaartslive.org

Choral ConcertChoral Concert featuring the Choir of the West, University Chorale, University Singers, and Knights Chorus.October 18 7:30-9pm Lagerquist Concert Hall – Mary Baker Russell Music CentePacific Lutheran University, 2180 Park Ave S, Parklandcalendare.plu.edu

Opens at 10 daily – 7pm except Sunday, October 23 closes at 6pmTacoma Dome2727 E D St., Tacoma800.521.7469. holidaygiftshows. comTickets available through Ticketmaster

Healthy Family ShowOctober 22, 11am-4pmnMacy’s Court, Capital Mall, Olympiashowcasemedialive.comnThe New Neighbors Guide, MultiCare’s Capital Medical and Capital Mall present a complimentary day of learning about camps, classes and fun habits to keep your family healthy and happy. This one-day event is an opportunity for families to check out the hottest trends from Capital Mall and […]

October 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 | 7:30 pmnOctober 15, 16, 22 | 2:00 pmAuburn Community Players: You’re A Good Man Charlie BrownGreen River College – Cascade Hall, 12401 SE 320th St.nPre-Sale: Adult: $20; Student/Senior: $17nDoor Sale: Adult: $25; Student/Senior: $22Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie […]

Pierce College GalaSave the Date fornA Legacy of Excellence: Supporting Student Success Gala!Oct. 22, 2022n5:30 to 9:30 p.m.nPierce College Fort Steilacoom

NORTHWEST GLASS PUMPKIN PATCHOctober 22, 9 – 3pmThe Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patches are sponsored by Tacoma Glassblowing Studio. Featuring over 2,000 hand blown glass pumpkins crafted by local glass artisans. Wander through a dazzling array of one-of-a kind glass pumpkins in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and price rangesPioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, […]

Over the Rainbow Performed by the Tacoma Concert BandOctober 22, 7:30pmPantages Theatre, Tacoma,Music that embraces life’s many journeys. Featuring a World Premiere by composer Elise WinklerThe award-winning Tacoma Concert Band is thrilled to kick off its season with, “Over the Rainbow,” a beautiful concert featuring musical themes that embraces life’s many journeys. Join conductor and artistic director Gerard Morris […]

Boo Bash at the Hands On Children's Museum October 22-31, 9-4pm Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little ghosts, dinos, superheroes, and princesses to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright. Activities vary depending on the day of the week […]

Indy folk band Darlingside to open Kent Spotlight Series October 22, 7:30pm Darlingside, a four-person, indie folk band from Massachusetts, will kick off Kent’s 2022-2023 Spotlight Series. Darlingside is praised for their harmonies and intelligent songwriting, and their dynamic stage presence has made them a live-performance favorite. NPR describes the group as “exquisitely-arranged, literary-minded, baroque folk-pop,” Tickets […]