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By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience Workshops
2026-07-20, 2026-07-17, 2026-07-13
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"
2026-07-20, 2026-07-13
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
2026-07-19, 2026-07-12
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
2026-07-19, 2026-07-12
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

Family STEAM DAYS
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Family STEAM DAYS
| 11am – 3pm

Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Explore activities available in the Education Studio and Family Zone.
Family STEAM Days are free for ACM Members and is also included with Museum admission. Museum visitors age 18 and under receive FREE admission on Family STEAM Days thanks to generous grant funding awarded by Tacoma Creates.
MAY 16 – Bioboost Lab
JUNE 20 – Auto Maintenance 101
JULY 25 – Superhighway 71 Activation
AUGUST 15 – Blast Off! – Bicarb Cars
SEPTEMBER 19 – Crash-Test Cars
OCTOBER 17 – Not a Box (Cars)
NOVEMBER 21 – Bridge the Gap
DECEMBER 19 – Merry & Bright

LeMay - America's Museum Presents "If Cars Could Talk"
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Lemay Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, 98421, United States
If Cars Could Talk: The Kansal Clunker
Join us for a conversation around the Kansal Clunker, a father-son memoir that traces the restoration of a weathered 1998 Acura Integra and the 5,000 mile journey it ultimately carried to the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado, the highest paved road in North America.
More than a story about tools and troubleshooting, this is a reflection on how the shared projects shape relationships. Through long nights in a garage and long days on the road, Neil and Ruchin Kansal rediscover curiosity, patience and the quiet ways relationships are built over time.
We look forward to discussing a story that reminds us why cars matter, not just for where they take us, but for what they bring out in us.
http://thkansalclunker.com

Olympia Farmers Market
2026-07-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-11 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

Boston Harbor Marina Friday Nights
2026-07-17
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

Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
2026-07-17
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
2026-07-17
Centralia Farmers Market
May-September, Fridays 11am-4pm
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia centraliafarmersmarket.org

Third Thursday Free Art Walk
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:30
Third Thursday Free Art Walk

Enjoy downtown Tacoma’s vibrant museum district with late, free admission.
Check websites for hours and exhibit information.
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | washingtonhistory.org
Museum of Glass, Tacoma | mog.org
Tacoma Art Museum | tam.org
Foss Waterway Seaport | fosswaterwayseaport.org

FIFA Block party
2026-07-16, 2026-07-15, 2026-07-14, 2026-07-13, 2026-07-12
FIFA Block party
June 19-21, noon-9pm
Federal Way

Only a 5-minute walk from Federal Way Transit Center and Downtown Federal Way Light Rail Station!

Calling all soccer fans, music lovers, and members of our community! The City of Federal Way, The Federal Way Arts Foundation, and the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center are teaming up for a three-day festival celebrating the culture and excitement coming to the Pacific Northwest in 2026. The festival will include a watch party of FIFA World Cup 26™ games, live music, games and activities for families, soccer tournaments and clinics, food vendors, and more! All activities will be free for attendees!
Kickin’ It FW – Summer Fest + Soccer Watch Party

Lakewood Farmers Market
2026-07-14
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

The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosts 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition
2026-07-13
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
2026-07-13
Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Exhibition: Light in the Dark
Now Through April 14th
OlyAHA Gallery, Olympia

Friends of the Falls Presents: Evenings at the Falls
2026-07-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, 98501, United States
New summer event series brings live music, local food, and a beer garden to Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Tumwater, Wash. – The Olympia Tumwater Foundation is excited to launch Evenings at the Falls, a new summer event series at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Presented by Friends of the Falls, the series brings together live music, local food and beverages, and the natural beauty of one of the South Sound’s most iconic destinations.
The first event in the Evenings at the Falls series will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
The July event will feature Erina, the musical project of Seattle-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jessie Branch. Blending dreamy melodies with heartfelt lyrics, Erina’s music reflects the mood and beauty of the Pacific Northwest while creating a memorable live experience.
Guests will enjoy live music overlooking the falls while gathering with friends and family in the park. La Esquinita will be onsite serving food for purchase, and Well 80 Brewhouse will host a beer garden featuring beverages available for purchase.
Evenings at the Falls also celebrates Friends of the Falls, the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s membership program supporting the preservation, stewardship, and future of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Membership support helps ensure the park remains a welcoming community resource while advancing new opportunities for education, preservation, and public enjoyment.
“Evenings at the Falls is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of Brewery Park while connecting with friends, neighbors, and the broader community,” said Todd Cutts, Executive Director of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation. “Whether you’re already a Friend of the Falls or discovering the park for the first time, we’re excited to bring people together through great music, local food and beverages, and a truly unique setting to enjoy all summer long.”
Additional Evenings at the Falls events are scheduled for:
• Saturday, August 8 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• Saturday, August 22 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
• Saturday, September 5 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
For more information about Evenings at the Falls and Friends of the Falls, visit the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s website.
https://www.experienceolympia.com/events/?page=2

Summer Chalk Art Festival
2026-07-11 10:30 - 14:30 | Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA, 98003, United States
Join us for the Summer Chalk Art Festival

This event is free and features professional murals, live performances, and interactive public chalk zones.

The Summer Chalk Art Festival transforms public space into a vibrant, open-air gallery celebrating creativity, accessibility, and shared artistic expression. Professional chalk artists will create large-scale murals while community members of all ages are invited to contribute their own artwork in designated chalk zones.
Through interactive art stations and opportunities for hands-on participation, the festival removes barriers to artistic engagement and encourages individuals to see themselves as creators. By turning sidewalks into canvases, the event fosters a sense of belonging and demonstrates how collective creativity can activate and reimagine shared spaces.

Tacoma Art Museum
2026-07-11 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

Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends
2026-07-11
Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends
July 11th
Childhood’s End Gallery

Sotto Voce
2026-07-11
Sotto Voce
June 5 – June 21
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2pm
Tacoma Little Theater
