The Community Table:  An Evening Against HungerMay 6, 6 – 9pmSponsored by Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the Community Table is a special dinner under the stars to raise funds for local programs working to ensure families’ food needs are met.A black & white event with a gourmet dinner and entertainment.gigharborfoundation.org/thecommunitytable

Artists Weekend at The Barn NurseryMay 6 & 7, 10am – 4pmPeruse handmade arts and goods by local consignment artists at the Barn Nursery.  Find Great Mother’s Day gifts and view the Art League members’ works.The Barn Nursery & Great Western Supply9510 Old Hwy 99 SE, Olympiathebarnnurseryolympia.com, 360.943.2826

Songs of Land, Sea and Sky Performed by the Northwest Repertory SingersMay 6, 7:30pmMay 7, 3pmFeaturing old and new sea shanties, we will also present Gwyneth Walker’s powerful and poignant song cycle exploring humanity’s relationship to water, “Down to the Sea.Tacoma’s Christ Episcopal Church310 N K St, Tacomanwrs.org

Mini Maestros:  Peter and the WolfMay 7, 2:30pmSymphony Tacoma OrchestraSarah Ioannides, conductorSergei Prokofiev‘s Peter and the Wolf tells the story of a young boy living with his grandfather in a forest clearing, and the adventure he and his animal friends have when a wolf comes through the garden gate. Written as a child’s introduction to the […]

Music From Home: An Intimate Afternoon of Chamber MusicMay 7, 3 – 5pmJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of chamber music with the incredibly talented Portland-based violinist Tomás Cotik and pianist Monica Ohuchi.Your ticket includes complimentary wine and snacks, so you can indulge in the perfect pairing of music and delicious treats.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake […]

 Mom’s Activities and Mother’s Day MarketApril 28 – May 4, Mom’s ActivitiesMay 7, Mother’s Day Market, 10am – 4pmJoin us for two weeks at Farm 12 to celebrate motherhood! Enjoy our garden, greenhouse, new menu flavors, and curated vendors at our Mother’s Day Market. We can’t wait to see you!Farm 123303 8th Ave SE, #8, […]

American Heart Association’s Mindful Eating WebinarMay 10, noon – 12:30pmFreeJoin the American Heart Association and local sponsor Providence Health Plan for an informative 30-minute conversation about the benefits of mindful eating.Register today:https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3wcVUABxRs29Yyq5gNHa2Q

Changing Minds BreakfastMay 11, 8amThere’s been a drastic increase in children, youth and adults experiencing mental health issues and Substance Use Disorders.Join us to hear how MultiCare Behavioral Health Network providers, patients and clients, as well as community leaders are addressing today’s behavioral health challenges in the South Sound and how you can help sustain […]

Foundation for the Future Supporting Thurston County Boys & Girls ClubsMay 11, 7 – 8:30amClubs remain a constant place where kids and teens can find safety, support, mentors, friends and fun! Your support plays a critical role in ensuring continued growth and stability in our eight Thurston County Clubs.Saint Martin’s University5000 Abbey Way SE, LacyEvent.Gives […]

STILL:  A Poetic Journey of Two WomenMay 11 – 14, Preview Night 11, Thur – Sat 7:30pm, ASL interpreted May 14, 3pmEmily Dickinson and Dr. Maya Angelou – what connects these two incredible women poets and where do their unique sparks diverge? This newly devised play will explore these questions and more as the ensemble […]

Driven by Design Garden Club of America Flower ShowMay 12 & 13, 10am – 5pmPresented by the Tacoma Garden Club Enjoy flowers on cars, flowers in trucks and hood ornaments made of flowers.The show will feature exhibits from floral designers, horticulturists and photographers from across the country. National judges will critique and award ribbons to winning […]

Ballet Northwest Performs Don Quixote May 12 – 14, 7:30pmThis Spanish-themed ballet is fun for the whole family, featuring the eccentric knight Don Quixote, the goofy nobleman Gamache, leaping toreadors, mysterious Gitanos, mythical Dryads, and the young couple in love, Kitri and Basilio.Ballet Northwest’s production features over 75 local performers plus guest artist James Kirby Rogers, […]