Sammy Miller and The CongregationOctober 8, 7pmSammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission, crisscrossing the country like a vaudevillian revival show with evangelic fervor for music. The seven-piece band is pulling people out of their solitary lives and putting them in the moment with a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious […]

Music From Home – SeffarineOctober 8, 3 – 5pmSeparated by only a whisper of the Mediterranean, are the musical DNA of a beautifully complex extended family linking North Africa and Europe. The musicians of Seffarine, Portland-based soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, are supported by local percussionist Antonio Gómez in this […]

Better Futures Luncheon – Celebrating & Uplifting the young artists of the Hilltop Artist StudioOctober 10, 10:30am – 1pmAnnual Fundraiser in support ot the Hilltop Artists Studio, this event highlights inspiring artist stories, a fun gathering of friends and community, a tantalizing silent auction, and of course lots of festive glass pumpkins.Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion1320 […]

Classical TuesdaysOctober 10, 7pmDance Music for Strings:  Maria Sampen, violin & Percussionist James Doyle will perform solos and duets.Free, donations appreciated.Slavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, Tacoma.classicaltuesdays.blogspot.som                         

Vintage & Designer Trunk ShowOctober 12, 5 – 8:30pmPeruse clothing & accessories and vintage baubles.Courtyard Antiques & Home Decor705 4th Ave E, Olympia360.352.3864

Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience 2023October 12-15Visit Museum of Glass during Refract to see Visiting Artist Jay Macdonell in the Hot Shop! Refract, the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest, is back for its fifth anniversary. This year, nearly 60 artists will be represented at more than 80 events, including […]

Six AppealOctober 13, 7:30pmThis vocal ensemble is also a comedy group and a rock band, in one complete show. Forgoing instruments, this dynamic a cappella group based across the country uses only their voices to perform decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes.Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585 |washingtoncenter.org

5th Annual Trunk-or-TreatOctober 14Enjoy treats from local Gig Harbor, Tacoma & Mason County businesses at this fun, family-friendly event.Gig Harbor High School5101 Rosedale St, Gig Harborgigharbor.macaronikid.com

Classics I: Rhapsody!October 14, 7:30pmTacoma Symphony performances of:Boulanger: D’un Matin du PrintempsRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganininRavel: La ValseStrauss: Suite from Der RosenkavalierConducted by Sara IoannidesPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org 

Autumn Sip & StrollOctober 14Wine, brews, spirits and small bites along Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront.Harborview Dr and Harborview Dr Ngigharborwaterfront.org/events

Festival LatinxOctober 14, 12 – 5pmAnnual free community event celebrating South Sound Latinx culture. Enjoy live performances reflecting diversity of Latinx communities through music and dance. See visual art installations and centerpieces, or shop locally with artisans for handmade goods from the mercadito and enjoy various eats from local food vendors.Tacoma Armory1001 S Yakima St, […]

Green Tacoma Day – Volunteer in your Neighborhood ParkOctober 14, 9am – noonThis annual day of service offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to help protect and restore natural spaces in their neighborhoods like Titlow Park, Kandle Park and Swan Creek Park.Other volunteer opportunities are available at the City of Tacoma website:https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/urban_forestry/green_tacoma_day#:~Metro Parks TacomaSign […]