What Laughter Tells Us — Asian Americans, Comedy and BelongingMay 25Enjoy a Humanities Washington program exploring how laughter shapes the way we listen to each other and learn why laughing matters.Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Drharborhistorymuseum.org

Hundred DaysMay 5 – 28, Thur – Sat 7:3pm, Sun 2pmBy Abigal Nessen-Bengson, Sarah Gaucher and Shaun BengsonDirected by Aaron LambFeaturing local artis Amy Shephard and local band Sugar and the SpitfiresJoin us as we transform The State Theater into a nightclub for an uncensored, exhilarating, and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a […]

Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Jared Hall QuartetMay 26, 8:pmDavid Lee Joyner is an in-demand pianist, composer, vocalist, and educator in the Pacific Northwest region. Trumpeter, composer and educator Jared Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition – Jazz Division.Washington Center512 Washington St. SE360.753. 8586https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/23-05-26-black-box-jazz-joyner-hall/

West Side Business Wake UpMay 26, 8:30 – 9:30amThis quarterly networking event, sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, puts a focus on businesses located on Tacoma’s West Side. Convene, connect and consider business issues relevant to you and your neighbors.Boathouse 19 Bar & Grill9001 S 19th St, Tacomatacomachamber.org

Sunday in The ParkMay 26-27, June 2-3, 7:30pmSouth Puget Sound Community CollegeKenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, Bldg. 212011 Mottman Rd, Olympiaspssc.edu/events-calendar

Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebration at Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumMay 27, 11am – 5pmThe tradition of celebrating the British Queen in the Puget Sound may surprise some, but it is not a new one. On May 25, 1846, Fort Nisqually took a holiday. A planned revue was canceled due to rain. The day before, the […]

National 529 DayMay 29Encouraging higher education savings.Help your family be prepared for future education expenses.Open a Washington GET 529 account by May 31, 2023.Details at wastate529.wa.gov

The Green Gig Benefit April 29, 6 – 9pmSponsored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the annual Green Gig benefits early childhood education in the community.  The Event includes dinner and an auction.Gig Harbor Yacht Club8209 Stinson. Gig Harborgigharborfoundation.org/the-green-gig

Voices of Tacoma:  A Gathering of Poets Call for EntriesEntries sought to create an anthology of poetry of Tacoma, the first to be published in several years. Writers of all ages and from anywhere are invited to submit their original poetry, inspired by Tacoma, to be considered for inclusion in the anthology.  The anthology, which […]

Breakfast at the ConeJune 2, 7:30amThe 7th annual Breakfast at the Cone, featuring keynote speaker John Wiborg. Join local business, art, and civic leaders to discuss and celebrate our shared commitment to the vitality of the Pacific Northwest.Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

Mindful WalksJune 2 & First Friday of the month through November, 1 – 2pmDuring these walks, participants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that will cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and an appreciation of plants and the natural world. The walks will be led by trained mindfulness teacher and ecologist, Sarah Low.Registration Required. […]

Cruizin Chelan Car ShowJune 2 & 3The 17th Annual Car Show kicks off the summer season with a showcase of sedans, coupes, trucks and street rods.http://cruizinchelan.com/