Behind The Scenes at Lakewold GardensNovember 18, 11amMonthly Behind the Scenes Tours are casual walks hosted by Lakewold staff and explore specific topics related to the plant collection, design elements and garden practices. Space is limited to 12 participants.$25November 18: Rock Garden Renovation Progress ReportnAssociate Horticulturist Brianna Ybarra will take guests to Lakewold’s service area […]

Capriccio GalaNovember 18, 5 – 9pmJoin us for Tacoma Opera’s annual Capriccio gala and auction.  “Music, moonlight, and magic — featuring an elegant dinner and fine wine, wonderful music, and a live, exciting auction.”Tacoma Allenmore Elks2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma253.627.7789, www.tacomaopera.org

Classics II:  American FusionNovember 18, 7:30pmTacoma Symphony performances:Bernstein: Candide OverturenWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertonCopland: Symphony No. 3Conducted by Sara IoannidesPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org

Fiddle FairNovember 18All Stringed instruments on sale.Ted Brown Music6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacomatedbrownmusic.com 

Home Buying ClassNovember 18, 10-11:30amWondering how to make home-buying affordable and win a house?! You have found the solution. Register today for this free class.Federal Way or Gig Harbor Keller Williams (see Eventbrite) and on Zoom (register on Eventbrite for the Zoom link)Space is limited.https://www.eventbrite.com/o/keller-williams-team-red-17971639991253.449.8088

Home Buying Mortgage Hacks SeminarNovember 18, 10 – 11:30amWondering how to make home-buying affordable and win a house in today’s market?! Register today for this FREE real estate seminar.Gig Harbor Keller Williams (or online with ZOOM)3212 50th St Ct Suite 200, Gig Harbor253.449.8088, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/keller-williams-team-red-17971639991  

The Salmon School:  The Joseph Rossano Salmon ProjectOpens November 18This a temporary sculpture consisting of 600 mirrored glass forms, suspended like a school of fish and displayed in concurrence with projects by local communities to collect natural water samples for the analysis of shed DNA to generate awareness of maritime and riverine health.The project is a […]

University of Puget Sound Chamber Music Concert I & IINovember 18 (I) & November 19 (II), 2pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Family Nature WalksAges 3+ Enjoy local Tacoma area parks with naturalist led walks.BiPOC Wonder Walk, November 18, noon – 1pmW W Seymour Conservatory, 316 S G St, TacomaMushrooms & Slugs – Pt Defiance Park, November 19, 10am – noon5400 N Pearl St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Polar Bear BirthdayNovember 18 & 19Celebrate the polar bear twins’ third birthday.  Watch Astra and Laerke enjoy special birthday treats.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Arctic Tundra Exhibit5400 N Pearl St, Tacomapdza.org 

Igniting Fate!November 19, 2pmTacoma Youth Symphonies Season Opener Igniting Fate! The concert will musically explore the theme of Fate through Richard Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger and Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5. TYSA alumnus Janelle Janovich will also perform Charles Tomlinson Griffes’ Poem for Flute and Orchestra.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St,tysamusic.org

South Sound Music SummitNovember 19, 10am – 3pmDiscover essential resources for musicians at all levels, from local to national. Learn about the latest products, apps, groups, and affiliations that can elevate your career.Plus, uncover the roles of key players in the industry: What does a manager, agent, talent buyer, and promoter do, and how can […]