Bid for the Fort Online Auction & FundraiserNovember 4 – 11Bid for the Fort auction funds school field trips, hand-on activities, living history re-enactments, preservation, and more for the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/bid-for-the-fort-2023-39213Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Foundation5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma253.404.3970, metroparkstacoma.org

 Dia de los Muertos FestivalNovember 5, noon – 5pmFrom art-making workshops to the traditional tapete (sand painting) and ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones), Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead) combines ancient and colonial traditions, folk customs, and spiritual beliefs. Celebrated in Mexican and Latin American communities on November 1 […]

Music From Home – Volta Piano TrioNovember 5, 3 – 5pmHailed by Gramophone magazine for its “warmly considered playing” and “shadings of exquisite sheen and vibrancy,” the Volta Piano Trio has established itself as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier chamber ensembles. The members of the Volta Piano Trio originate from the United States, United […]

Les Misérables Sing-AlongNovember 5, 2pm, social hour immediately after screeningJoin Northwest Repertory Singers for an afternoon of music, camaraderie, and fun. We’re excited to invite you to a special screening of Les Misérables at the Grand Cinema, where you can not only watch but also sing along with the captivating songs from the musical!Grand Cinema606 […]

Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia Fall ConcertNovember 5, 4pmCelebrate the opening of the 23-24 season with 150 young musicians in four ensembles performing many of the favorites of classical literature.Washington Center512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.352.1438, studentorchestras.org 

The United States Army Field Band & Soldier’s ChorusNovember 6, 7:30pmAs the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, this internationally acclaimed organization travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad. …Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way […]

University of Puget Sound Pop Music EnsembleNovember 8, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Girls Night OutNovember 9, 10am – 9pmGrab a friend and enjoy some early holiday shopping and dining along Gig Harbor’s picturesque waterfront.1,500 coupon books and event bags available for pre-purchase prior to the event. The coupon books give you access to a variety of door prizes, special offers and ‘come back and shop’ coupons. The […]

 Cirque Mechanics:  Zephyr – A Whirlwind of CircusNovember 9, 7pmAn emotive and exhilarating tale about the choices humans have made regarding our planet and its resources. Audiences will witness the unrelenting tug of war between man and nature, in the name of progress.Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585 |washingtoncenter.org

Forks & CorksNovember 10, 5:30 – 10:30pmForks & Corks is the South Sound’s Premiere foodie event.  Sponsored by the Sumner Puyallup Chamber of Commerce, Jen Mueller, celebrity broadcast journalist and cooking show host Jen Mueller is the evening’s guide. The event features culinary pairings of wine from featured celebrity winemakers and a decadent multi-course meal […]

University of Puget Sound Jazz OrchestraNovember 10, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Veterans Day CelebrationNovember 10, 3 – 5pmHot Shop Heroes participants will give live glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop from 10am-1pm.Join Museum of Glass for a special Veterans Day Celebration, featuring free admission all day for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. The celebration program will include a color guard ceremony, the awarding of certificates […]