La Bohème

La BohèmeOctober 11 – 13Enjoy Puccini’s beloved classic.Prepare to be captivated by international star, tenor Nathan Granner (Rodolfo), the extraordinary artistry of soprano Kristin Vogel (Mimi), renowned baritone Igor Vieira (Marcello), the sensational Serena Eduljee (Musetta), and an all-star ensemble cast including Mark Davies (Schaunard), John Cooper (Colline), Miles Rind (Benoit), Jonah Spool ( Alcindoro), and Zachary Fitzgerald (Parpignol).Pantages […]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetOctober 11 – 13Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th-century London. A bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere, Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat […]

Sip N’ Stroll

Autumn Sip N’ Stroll Gig HarborOctober 12Enjoy Gig Harbor’s historic waterfront and enjoy shopping and swag and sips of wine, cider, craft beer and spirits along the way. Gig Harbor Downtown AllianceDowntown Gig HarborAutumn Sip & Stroll | Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront (ghdwa.org)​ 

Truck & Tractor Day

oaTruck & Tractor Day October 12, noon – 3pm Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for pumpkin chucking! Children can climb on dozens of giant trucks and tractors and sit in the driver’s seat & honk the horn. Children also receive free hayrides, hard hats, and pumpkins (1 per family while supplies […]

Paint the Mall Pink Women’s Show

Paint the Mall Pink Women's Show October 12th, 11am-4pm Tacoma Mall, Macy's Court paint the mall pink (showcasemedialive.com) Please join us for this free fall event. It's About Health! It's About Beauty! It's About Fashion! Don't miss your chance to discover cutting edge health information, exceptional wellness and beauty advice, fitness demonstrations, cooking tips, and […]

Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tour

Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tour October 12 and 13th, 11am-5pm Various locations Studio Tour | Tacoma Arts Month  

30th Annual Women of Achievement Celebration

30th Annual Women of Achievement Celebration Saturday, October 12th 5pm - 8pm ASHHO Cultural Community Center Catering provided by ASHHO Women of Achievement is celebrated at local YWCA's across the country. It was created to uplift and acknowledge folks who do the work of making our community a better place. Their work is often thankless […]

 Symphony at Light Speed–300 Years of Music in an Afternoon

 Symphony at Light Speed–300 Years of Music in an AfternoonOctober 13, 4:30pmThe wide range of the classical universe will be on display at the Symphony’s season premiere: From Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 to the 21st century Selište (Deserted Village) by Serbian composer Isidora Žebeljan. Works by Edvard Grieg and Gerald Finzi round out the program.Federal Way SymphonyPerforming […]

Event Series what if Exhibit

what if Exhibit

what if June 29 – October 13 A new exhibition titled what if explores how Black artists remain curious and authentic to self beyond expectations. The exhibit is part of The Current, An Artist Award, on display concurrently. lt feature works from artists Kristina Batiste, Le’Ecia Farmer, and Cristina Martinez, in mediums ranging from ceramics and textiles […]

Tacoma Farmers Markets

Tacoma Farmers Markets On Broadway:  Thursdays, May 2 – October 31 10am – 2pm (no market July 4), 9th & Broadway Eastside at Stewart Park:  Fridays, June 7 – August 30 (no market July 5), 3 – 6pm, 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Lane Sundays: June 2 – August 25, 10am – 3pm – Location TBD tacomafarmersmarkets.com

Spotlight on Chihuly

s Now– January 2025 Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories. Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates […]