South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Choir Concert March 17, 7:30pmThe SPSCC Choirs present an eclectic evening of folk music from different traditions, including songs from the African, Asian, European, and Pacific Island diasporas in Folksong.Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main StageSouth Puget Sound College2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympiaspscc.edu/events/arts-entertainment

The Girl Who Swallowed a CactusNow through March 26, Fri – SunA whirlwind adventure about five friends and a coyote who want to save the world.Written by Eric CoblenDirected by Rebecca RogersThis unique twist on traditional storytelling brings the audience into a magical desert landscape where young Sheila and her band of buddies are out of […]

Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance PerformanceMarch 18, afternoonUptown Gig Harbor PavillionPt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com 

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Symphony Orchestra ConcertMarch 18, 7:30pmThe SPSCC Symphony Orchestra presents Vows & Chorales on. To open the concert, members of the orchestra will perform Bach chorales in small groups. The concert will feature Antonín Dvorák’s cheerfully optimistic Symphony No. 8, which depicts bird calls, tranquil landscapes, a small village band, and several Bohemian folk […]

Geoffrey Castle – St. Patrick’s CelebrationSaturday, March 18, 7:30pmAdult: $30nStudent/Senior: $25Keep the St. Patrick’s celebration going on Saturday with a live band, Irish dancers, and lots of Celtic Fiddling. Electric six-string Violinist Geoffrey Castle fearlessly brings the violin back to center stage with virtuoso showmanship and a 21st century attitude. He is a pioneer on […]

Shamrock’n The Harbor 5K & 12K Family Fun Run/WalkMarch 18, 8:30 amFollow the gorgeous Cushman Trail, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working; and for those doing the 12K you’ll get an amazing view from the Narrows Bridge. All ages.100% of all proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior Center.gigharborfoundation.org/shamrocknrun

Family STEAM Days at ACMMarch 18 and every third Saturday of the Month, 11am – 3pmJoin America’s Car Museum every third Saturday for Family STEAM Day! You and your family will   design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles. Family STEAM Days   are complimentary for ACM Members. Visitors ages 18 […]

Youthful BrillianceMarch 18, 7:30pmAntoine T. Clark, conductorJanice Carissa, pianoPerformances of:Viet Cuong’s Bullish – a testimony to Bach’s continuing influence on today’s musical scene.Franck – a rethinking of variation form in his Symphonic Variations. ElfridaAndrée – the first woman to compose and conduct chamber and orchestral music in Sweden.Avner Dorman – a modern view to Bach in […]

Olympia Film Society Presents: Unwound w/ ThronesMarch 18, 8pmBorn in 1991 in the Pacific Northwest as the Riot Grrrl and grunge musico-social movements took hold of underground pop culture, Unwound leveled their small corner of the ’90s punk scene with a scathing Future of What barrage in the brightest corners of the underground.Capitol Theater206 5th […]

 MINI MAESTROS:Brass Ahoy! Shiver Me Timbres!March 19, 2:30 pmInstrument petting zoo, 1:30pmAhoy! The Symphony Tacoma Brass Quintet is hitting the high seas and taking you with them! Join the crew of the mighty brass-beards for a sea-themed musical adventure and search for musical treasures like timbre, pulse, dynamics and range. Featured music includes a variety […]

Los Lobos with Gaby MorenoMarch 23, 7:30pmGrammy-winning Los Lobos returns with special Guest Gaby Moreno! Over the last five decades, the East L.A.-bred band has made an indelible mark on music history by exploring an enormous diversity of genres—rock-and-roll and R&B, surf music and soul, mariachi and música norteña, punk rock and country—and building a […]

VIVID LuncheonMarch 23, 11am – 1pmEnjoy the spirit of VIVID in a midday celebration and luncheon, while providing vital support for Tacoma Arts Live. Arrive early to connect with friends, and take part in games and raffles. At noon, enjoy a three-course lunch and an inspiring, one-hour program.Tacoma Armory1001 S Yakima St, Tacoma253.346.1721, TacomaArtsLive