ENCORE:  Dance Theater Northwest’s Annual RecitalJune 22, 6:30pmEnjoy this showcase of talent and artistry. Featuring captivating dance performances, including special pieces accompanied by live flute and harp music from the Pacific Lutheran University Artist Series.Lakes High School10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood253.565.5149, dtnw.org 

Olympia’s Juneteenth CelebrationJune 22, 1 – 5pmThe Women of Color in Leadership Movement and Media Island International, in partnership with the City of Olympia, invite you to join us for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Festival. There will be performances and presentations as well as The Marketplace featuring a vendor area with Black owned and operated […]

Railroad Summer Block Party & FundraiserJune 22, 4 – 8pmFree.Join the community of Tacoma and enjoy vendor market, food, entertainment, bounce house, water and lawn games and fundraising raffle.S 54th & S Railroad St, TacomaRising Tidesrisingtidessmiles@gmail.com

SummerFest at the Garden & Summer Solstice at the Bonsai MuseumJune 22, SummerFest 10am – 4pm, Summer Solstice 4 – 8pmEnjoy a colorful mix of summer blooms, live art demonstrations, family fun activities, outdoor arts and crafts market, food trucks sumi-e painting demonstrations and more at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in SummerFest.Bring non-perishable food […]

Fairy FestJune 21 – 23, 10am – 5pmFairy Fest is a magical weekend of fairy-themed events for the entire family! Explore the gardens while participating in a variety of enchanting activities including art projects, live music and dance performances, a fairy house contest, free play and games in the gardens, storytelling, and more.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly […]

Pride Celebration at the ZooJune 22 & 23, 9am – 5pmFree with admission.Celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community and watch the animals interact with rainbow treats.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacomapdza.orgPride Celebration | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (metroparkstacoma.org)Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 10am – 4pm11610 Trek Dr E, EatonvillePride Celebration | Puget […]

Rhubarb DaysJune 22 – 23, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10a – 4pmJoin us for the fastest growing festival in the Pacific Northwest! A full weekend of live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors! Sumner is the place for family fun! Come celebrate Rhubarb in the Rhubarb Pie Capitol of the World.As you […]

Point Defiance Bird WalkJune 23, 7:30 – 9″30amFree. Register online.Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Point Defiance and see what species can be found in the forest. The walk is held the 4th Sunday of every month.Please bring your own binoculars, but extras are available to borrow upon request.Participants must be able to […]

Kristen Chenoweth LIVE with Symphony TacomaOctober 5, 7:30pmExperience an unforgettable evening with Tony® and Emmy® Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth LIVE accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Renowned for her iconic performances in “Wicked,” “Glee,” and “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Chenoweth has captivated audiences worldwide with her stunning vocals and charming stage […]

An Acoustic Evening with John HiattOctober 27Enjoy an unforgettable evening as John Hiatt invites you to rediscover the essence of storytelling through song, where every chord strikes a chord in the depths of your soul. Secure your tickets now for an experience that promises to captivate, inspire, and leave you longing for moreFederal Way Performing […]

Tacoma’s 38th Annual City of Destiny AwardsJune 26Community Showcase & Refreshments 5pmCeremony 6pmFreeThe event will include award presentations made by Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by Tacoma MusicalnPlayhouse and the Tacoma Refugee Choir.This year’s celebration includes the inaugural Inspire Tacoma award, recognizing individuals or organizations that make a positive impact on the city’s continued […]

Community Open MicJune 27, 6 – 8pmAll ages welcome.We welcome any and all family-friendly music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word, or other talents. Performing is not required- audience members are encouraged to attend to support the performers! Refreshments supplied by the Friends of the Olympia Library.Timberland Library313 8th Ave SE, Olympia