2023 Washington State Poetry Out Loud State ContestMarch 11, 1pmPresented by Washington Arts Commission.Join us in person or watch the livestream on Tacoma Little Theatre’s Facebook page and cheer on our 9 student champions.This year’s State Final Competition will be emceed by the current Seattle Youth Poet Laureate, Sah Pham.Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N I St, Tacomatacomalittletheatre.orgpoetry.out.loud@arts.wa.gov  

Daddy Daughter Princess BallMarch 11Ages 3-6 | 3:30-5:30pmAges 7-13 | 7-9pmDads, Grandfathers, Uncles or Big Brothers, treat your little girl to a night she will talk about all year! Join us for light refreshments, dancing, fun and activities. Consider it your daughter’s first date. Memory Photo and party favor included. Space is limited. Pre-registration required […]

Spring Into SummerMarch 11, 10am-5pmSpring into Summer … in downtown Sumner! We welcome you to our city for the best Springtime shopping event featuring gifts, décor, clothing & accessories!Downtown Sumner, Main Street, Sumnerwww.sumnermainstreet.com/events

Creative Theatre Experience 40th Anniversary Celebration GalaMarch 11, 5 pm Reception, 6:45pm Program and CelebrationCelebrate 40 years of collaboration, youth empowerment and creativity.Creative Theatre Experience (CTE) has been providing fun and exciting workshops in theatre, dance, art, and music for the past forty years. These summer camps culminate in age-appropriate stage productions at the end […]

Éireann – A Taste of IrelandMarch 12, 5pmTold through Irish music and dance, A TASTE OF IRELAND explores magical tales spanning generations of Irish storytelling and culture. This world class show features World, All Ireland & National Champion Irish dancers, and musicians from around the globe performing unique music and dance that reflects the story […]

Puget Sound Concert Opera sings Musical TheaterMarch 14, 7pmFreeThe 17th Season of Free Classical Tuesdays wrap ups with the Puget Sound Concert Opera singing songs from the Musical Theater.Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma2306 N 30th Sthttp://classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com/

Shamrock Night:  Kids Night OutMarch 17, 6 pmEnjoy a night off while your kids enjoy a night out! Our 5,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor Treetops playground is a blast, and kids can also enjoy themed games, and crafts.Star Center3873 S 66th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/event/kids-night-out-4/

Building MadnessMarch 17 – April 1by Regional Playwright Kate DanleyProfessional World PremiereMax and Paul are just trying to keep their architecture company afloat, but they accidentally hired the mob to build a police retirement home. They may never get the project done in this screwball comedy, but they are most definitely building madness. If you […]

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 […]