ShowCase Magazine Washington

Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
2026-07-31, 2026-07-24
Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
Stories, music, movement, play, and community building in a neurodiversity-affirming environment for children of all ages and abilities and their caregivers.

Free to attend
Soft lighting
Limited distractions
Small group setting
Visual Schedule
Sensory regulation aids
wandering and flapping encouraged!

415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

Centralia Farmers Market
2026-07-31, 2026-07-24
Centralia Farmers Market
May-September, Fridays 11am-4pm
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia centraliafarmersmarket.org

LeMay - America's Car Museum presents: Cruise-In at ACM
2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Lemay Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421, United States
Cruise-In at ACM
Summer nights, great cars, live music in the air, delicious local food vendors and a plaza full of community, that’s what Cruise-In is all about.
Join us and our partner, OpenBay Garage, for an evening surrounded by incredible vehicles, local car clubs and a pop-up record truck from Bread Truck Records. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
Are you ready for the second Cruise-In of the summer at ACM? Bring your friends, your family or yourself and make some new connections in the community. Expect good conversations, great builds and al nth summer vibes
This free community event is open to everyone, so come hang out, enjoy the summer air, grab a bite, and spend the evening surrounded by car culture.
Want to be part of the cruise-in? Register your vehicle.
This event is made possible through funding from Tacoma Creates

Community Resource Fair
2026-07-30
Community Resource Fair
July 30 | 10 am-1:30 pm
Stewart Heights Park

Folk-Americana (Port Plaza)
2026-07-29
Folk-Americana (Port Plaza)
July 29th
Downtown Olympia

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Amanda Knox: CARTWHEEL
2026-07-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Tacoma Little Theatre, 201 N I St., Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Ahead of her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in August, Amanda Knox is bringing her first full hour to the Tacoma Little Theatre with a striking new one-woman show told with unflinching honesty and humour.
Amanda Knox is approaching forty, juggling motherhood, and facing an existential crisis: what if she peaked at wrongful imprisonment? How is she going to explain it all to her daughter, who’s already asking to hear the story of “Mama Goes To Italy”? And can she protect her from, well, everything, knowing her own mother couldn’t protect her no matter how hard she tried?
Her perspective as a mother brings emotional depth, confronting the reality that she cannot protect her daughter from everything, just as no one could protect her. The result is a show that is as thought provoking as it is darkly funny, offering audiences a rare insight into life after her 20’s and the search for meaning beyond it.
Amanda Knox is rapidly emerging as a distinctive new comedic voice. Her work examines how we transform ourselves and find purpose on the other side of extraordinary experiences, delivered with clarity, intelligence and disarming openness.
Amanda Knox is an author, journalist and exoneree who has transformed global notoriety into bold, boundary pushing storytelling. After spending four years in an Italian prison for a crime she did not commit, she reclaimed her narrative through her writing, television and film projects, her memoir Free: My Search for Meaning, and her podcast Hard Knox.
This debut Fringe hour marks a significant new chapter in Amanda Knox’s creative career, bringing a singular voice to the stage with a show that is both intimate and expansive in its exploration of identity, resilience and reinvention.
http://tacomalittletheatre.com

Lakewood Farmers Market
2026-07-28, 2026-07-21
Lakewood Farmers Market
Tuesday, Through mid-September, Tuesdays
Fort Steilacoom Park
There is plenty of free parking at Fort Steilacoom Park and lots of wide-open spaces. Enjoy live entertainment. Grab dinner along with your fresh produce for a picnic in the park. New this year the market will host Pop Up Markets. These events highlight specific themes and vendors.
Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
CityofLakewood.Us/FarmersMarket
Lakewood Farmers Market – City of Lakewood
253.983.7887

Ponderosa Lemonade Stand
2026-07-27
Ponderosa Lemonade Stand
June 27 | 12-2 pm
W.W. Seymour Conservatory

The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosts 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition
2026-07-27, 2026-07-20
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosts 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition
Open from May 18 to June 12, with an opening reception on May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Exhibition: Light in the Dark
2026-07-27
Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Exhibition: Light in the Dark
Now Through April 14th
OlyAHA Gallery, Olympia

By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience Workshops
2026-07-27, 2026-07-24
By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience Workshops
Here is your chance to work on the Hot Shop floor. Assisted by Hilltop Artists, these workshops feature a variety of objects, such as flowers, birds, ornaments, paperweights, and more (each workshop date will feature a specific object). As the gaffer, you will be able to choose colors, block and shape the glass, and add your own twist to the work of art.
Upcoming workshop dates:
August 16 & 17 – Fish

Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea"
2026-07-27
Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Earth / Sea”

Featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.

Aug 1 – Sept 14th
Childhood’s End Gallery
childhoods-end-gallery.com

Olympia Farmers Market Holiday season
2026-07-26
Olympia Farmers Market Holiday season
Now through December 21, Saturday and Sunday
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia
Contact | The Olympia Farmers Market

Harlequin Productions - Rent
2026-07-26
Harlequin Productions introduces – Rent
Set in the East Village of New York City, during the previous pandemic, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s play follows a year in the life of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.
More information at https://harlequinproductions.org/show/rent/
CULT CLASSIC, MUSICAL JUNE 20-JULY 20, 2025 THE STATE THEATER 2 HRS 30 MINS PG-13

Tacoma Art Museum
2026-07-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Join the Tacoma Art Museum for our New Exhibitition Kent Monkman: Death of Adonis and the companion installation titled Visions of the West: Grafton Tyler Brown.
Kent Monkman’s work reveals how images of the American West have obscured the realities of colonial expansion and ecological destruction. Through scale, theatrical composition and a reworking of 19th century tropes. Monkaman reclaims the visual language of European and American painting and redirects it toward a critical retelling of history.
Visions of the West: Grafton Tyler Brown features two major landscape paintings and in-depth exploration of the artist’s life and career.
Info@TacomaArtMuseum.org

LeMay America's Car Museum Presents: Family STEAM Day
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lemay Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421, United States
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FAMILY STEAM DAY EVENT FEATURING SUPERHIGHWAY 71

Hot Wheels Track Enthusiasts and MAKERS… JOIN US!
YouTube Creators Superhighway 71 will be at LeMay – America’s Car Museum on Saturday, July 25th!
Does someone in your family love to watch and/or build INSANE and INVENTIVE tracks for 1:64-scale toy cars like Hot Wheels and Matchbox? Is that person under 10? Over 40?… Either way… ALL AGES are welcome to stop by The Shop and experience a legendary track created by local Pacific Northwest YouTube duo, Superhighway 71.
They’ll be on-site that weekend, filming one of their new track videos, and will also be running a “Creative Zone” where you can tinker with their track set, and even maybe get some tips for your own insane track creations!
“Track Helpers” will be on-hand in the creative area, but please note that this is not a childcare event – for the safety and comfort of everyone attending, we ask that you please stay with your family during their time at the Superhighway 71 exhibit.
So – bring your favorite car(s)… AND your imagination! The S71 Track Experience will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday. Come WATCH and/or PLAY with us!

Olympia Farmers Market
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00
Olympia Farmers Market
Saturdays, January – March, 10am – 3 pm
Shop at the Market for fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, seafood, handmade crafts, artisanal foods, wine, baked goods, and more! With eight restaurants and daily live entertainment, The Market is your destination for mid-day lunch and family fun on the weekend!
700 Capitol Way N., Olympia
olympiafarmersmarket.org

Lemay - America's Car Museum Presents: Tacoma Cars & Coffee
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Lemay Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421, United States
TACOMA CARS & COFFEE

Join us for a morning of cars, community and coffee! This is a free community event.
Open to all makes & models. Coffee provided by Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters.
To ensure this event remains safe and fun, please use common sense and good judgement when entering, exiting and parking during the gathering!

LeMay - America's Car Museum presents: Motors & Movies
2026-07-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Lemay Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421, United States
Motors & Movies: Pixar Cars
Windows down, snacks packed and Pixar Cars under the summer sky. Are you ready for the second Drive-In movie night of the summer at ACM?
Bring the truck, the SUV, the project car, the two-seater, whatever gets you here and set up camp on the Haub Family Field for a night of cars, food, music and a movie after sunset and yes, this event is completely FREE and open to everyone.
Whether you’re bringing the family, your best friends or someone special, this is the perfect excuse to slow down, hang out and enjoy a summer night surrounded by car culture and community.

Boston Harbor Marina Friday Nights
2026-07-24
FRIDAY NIGHT at THE HARBOR (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Live music and beer – it doesn’t get much better! We host local breweries and local bands every Friday evening in the summer, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check out our Facebook page for details. We hope to see you there!
For more information go to https://www.bostonharbormarina.com/pages/events

Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents Samoa Cultural Days
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Samoa Cultural Days 2026: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Heritage.

16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days, happening July 23–25, 2026. This highly anticipated annual celebration continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the vibrant culture, history, and spirit of the Samoan people and the broader Pacific Islander community.

Each year, Samoa Cultural Days brings together families, cultural groups, artists, and community leaders for a multi-day experience rooted in heritage, unity, and celebration. As part of APCC’s mission to uplift and share the diverse cultures of the Asia Pacific region, this event offers a meaningful opportunity for the community to engage with authentic traditions passed down through generations.
A Living Celebration of Samoan Culture

Samoa Cultural Days is more than an event—it’s an immersive cultural experience. From traditional ceremonies to dynamic performances, attendees can expect a rich showcase of Samoan heritage.

Rooted in tradition, the celebration reflects the essence of Fa’a Samoa—the Samoan way of life—through:

Traditional dance and music performances

Cultural demonstrations and storytelling

Arts, crafts, and hands-on activities

Authentic Samoan cuisine

Community fellowship and shared experiences

As highlighted in previous years, the event often features ceremonial elements such as the Ava Welcome Ceremony, village-style activities, and cultural showcases that bring the richness of Polynesian heritage to life.

2026 Event Highlights

This year’s programming continues the tradition of multi-day engagement, offering something for all ages:

Thursday, July 23 – Samoa Community Banquet

An evening of connection and celebration, the Community Banquet brings together families, leaders, and honored guests. This gathering highlights the strength of the Samoan community while celebrating culture through food, storytelling, and entertainment.

Friday, July 24 – Samoa Youth Gospel Night

A powerful and uplifting evening featuring youth performers sharing their talents through gospel music and praise. This event continues APCC’s commitment to empowering the next generation while honoring faith and cultural identity.

Saturday, July 25 – Tanoa Festival

The weekend culminates in the Tanoa Festival, a vibrant outdoor celebration filled with live performances, cultural exhibitions, food vendors, and community engagement. This festival reflects the energy and pride of Pacific Island traditions in a dynamic, family-friendly environment.

A Tradition That Continues to Grow

Over the years, Samoa Cultural Days has grown into one of the region’s most impactful cultural celebrations. Previous events have included week-long programming—from prayer services and youth nights to fashion shows and large-scale cultural festivals—demonstrating the depth and diversity of Samoan traditions.

The event also reflects APCC’s broader commitment to education and community investment. Through initiatives like the Samoan Scholarship Program, APCC continues to support youth in their academic journeys while strengthening cultural pride and identity across generations.

Samoa Cultural Days 2026 invites everyone—families, friends, and visitors from across the region—to come together in celebration of culture, community, and connection.

Whether you are experiencing Samoan traditions for the first time or returning to celebrate your heritage, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, share, and celebrate.

Mark your calendars for July 23–25, 2026, and be part of this unforgettable cultural experience.

Scholarship Opportunities

APCC is proud to continue supporting our community through scholarship opportunities.For more information: 253-383-3900 or online at bit.ly/apccsamoascholarship faaluaina@asiapacificculturalcenter.or

Hostess with the Mostest: The Art of Making Much with What’s at Hand
2026-07-22
Hostess with the Mostest: The Art of Making Much with What’s at Hand
Harbor History Museum
Now through Thanksgiving 2026
CURRENT MUSEUM HOURS – Wednesday–Friday 11 am–4 pm, Saturday 11am-5pm
Visitor Information
ADMISSION – This special Opening Day event is free of charge. Standard museum admission is $10 per adult and $5 for children 5 and over. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information about the museum and its programs, visit Harbor History Museum or call (253) 858-6722.

Walks in the Park
2026-07-21
Walks in the Park
July 21st @ 5pm
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
