History After Hours: Tacoma Home MoviesApril 11, 7 – 9pmMick Flaaen, a Tacoma-based filmmaker and preservationist, will showcase the Tacoma Home Movies project. This treasure trove of found films is highlighted by rare historical footage and candid moments of life in Washington throughout the years. Flaaen will be joined by historian and History After Hours: […]

Organ at Noon Series featuring Wyatt SmithApril 12, 12:05pmFreeEnjoy the rich sounds of the organ with Wyatt Smith.University of Puget Sound Kilworth Memorial Chapel1500 N Warner253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events 

Earth Day CleanupApril 13, noon – 2pmFree.  Register online:  MyImpactPage – Chip In (betterimpact.com)Calling All Ocean Lovers and Eco-Warriors!Earth Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by giving back to our beautiful planet? Join us for a special Earth Day Beach Cleanup event hosted by the Port of Tacoma and be […]

TAM Gala 2024 | MomentumApril 13, 5-9pmTacoma Art MuseumJoin us for an evening of philanthropy and community, surrounded by world-class art in our own Tacoma Art Museum with the TAM Gala 2024 | Momentum. Exclusive silent auction and a decadent dinner lead up to the evening’s main event and spectacular live auction. Proceeds from this […]

Senior Resource FairApril 13, 12 – 3pmFree.Come see what Metro Parks Tacoma and other local organizations have to offer seniors in our community. Experience cooking and fitness demos, connect with local resources and programs, and enter a raffle to win prizes.STAR Center3873 S 66th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org50+ Senior Resource Fair – Metro Parks Tacoma 

TikTok Megastar Matt Mathews:  When That Thang Get ta Thang’n TourApril 13, 8pmCelebrated online for his humor, Mathews has amassed over 3 million followers on TikTok.Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way SFederal Wayfwpaec 

Studio West Dance Theater’s Peter PanApril 13 & 14This classic tale comes to life with original choreography, a little pixie dust, and flying effects from world-renowned professional flying company ZFX. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Peter, Wendy, John, Michael, and Tinkerbell as they fly off to Neverland.Washington Center512 Washington St SE, Olympiawashingtoncenter.org

PAW Patrol Live!  “Heroes Unite”April 13, 10am & 2pmApril 14, 3pmNickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group proudly present PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite.” This brand-new production is an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping the pups as honorary members of the pack, while they navigate the globe […]

Benson Lecture: Tami CharlesApril 15, Reception 4pm, Lecture7pmFreeTami Charles, former educator and New York Times bestselling author visits PLU for a lecture on her children’s books focused on black history, liberation, ingenuity and black joy.Pacific Lutheran University Anderson University Center12180 Park Avenue S, Parklandplu.edu/education/jolita-hylland-benson-education-lecture/253.535.7272 

Nature Alphabet – I is for ImaginationApril 15, 10 – 11:30amAges 2 – 6Pre-registration required.Adults Free, Ratio 1:1Preschoolers explore different nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts at the Tacoma Nature Center.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org253.404.3940

50+ Trip – Tulip FestivalApril 16, 9am – 4pmSpace is Limited.Re-registration is Required.Food not included.50+ Trips with Metro Parks Tacoma are a great way to explore new places around Tacoma and beyond. Join us for a small group trip to Mount Vernon, WA for the Tulip Festival. The trip includes transportation from a Metro Parks […]

Five For FightingApril 17, 7:30pmTo date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio LPs. Singer-songwriter and performer John Ondrasik has penned major hits including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the […]