Reclaimed Rust Featuring Master Craftsman Rick Dore at America’s Car MuseumNovember 19, 9 – 11amJoining us as a special guest for this event is legendary automotive customs builder and 2022 Master Craftsman award recipient Rick Dore. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Rick as he shares some of his first-hand, behind the scenes […]

Tacoma Symphony Presents Caught In Love November 19, 7:30pmConducted by Sarah Ioannides, conductor and featuring cellist Zuill BaileyPROFOUND INTENSITY: Regarded as one of the finest composers of the 19th century, Louise Farrenc captures Beethoven’s fire in her Overture No. 1. Jessie Montgomery’s Caught by the Wind evokes the spinning of bicycle wheels, the movement of wind and the cycles […]

Tacoma Youth Symphony Season Opener Symphonic Fanfare and CelebrationsNovember 19, 7pmIn celebration of the Tacoma Youth Symphony’s 60th season, the orchestra will be revisiting music performed in past tours and feature TYSA alumni as soloists.Urban Grace Church902 Market St, Tacomatysamusic.org

Pianist Scott Cossu with cellist Holly ReevesNovember 19A South Sound favorite, Scott has been performing worldwide since 1980 and was one of the first artists to join the Windham Hill Record Label.TCMedia will transform its production studio into a cabaret-style venue, creating an intimate, up-close experience for the studio audience. Attendees will also enjoy hors […]

 Tacoma Arts Live Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker with McCurtis BlowNovember 20, 7:30pmThrough this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. The production features hip-hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, the first rapper […]

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Murder on the Orient ExpressOctober 21 – November 6Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from […]

 MetroParks Tacoma Presents the Norpoint Classic, 5K and 2 MileNovember 24, 9amThe Norpoint Classic has been bringing families together on Thanksgiving morning since 1995. Make it your family tradition!Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. Race is chip-timed and entry fee includes a t-shirt.Center at Norpoint4818 Nassau Ave NE, TacomaRegister at:metroparkstacoma.org/event/norpoint-classic-5

20th Annual Gig Harbor Turkey Trot 5KThursday, November 24, 7-11amThe Gig Harbor Turkey Trot has continued to be an annual Gig Harbor and family tradition. We continue to collect two cans of food per participant which is still donated to F.I.S.H. and now also to BackPack for Kids. And the funds raised go towards college […]

Portrait of Aretha: CeCe Teneal celebrates The Queen of SoulFebruary 25, 7:30pmShe taught us how to “Think” and demand “Respect” … all while ridin’ on the “Freeway of Love!” In Portrait of Aretha: CeCe Teneal celebrates The Queen of Soul, award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, with […]

Solstice LightsNovember 25 – January 2For the second time, Lakewold Gardens will play host to the vision of multimedia artist Sam Stubblefield and his talented team as the gardens’ old-growth trees and wandering paths come to life with color, light, and sound. While many other displays will brighten up communities all over Puget Sound this […]

America’s Car Museum and Santa’s Castle benefits local JBLM FamiliesNovember 25 – December 15America’s Car Museum (ACM) is partnering with Santa’s Castle this holiday season to help support local JBLM families in need. ACM’s Toys for the Troops campaign helps bring in donations of toys, books, games, and stocking stuffers for Santa’s Castle to deliver […]

Tenino Holiday MarketNovember 25-27, 10am – 5pmThe Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce, Tenino Arts and Tenino Creative District are once again bringing artistry and holiday shopping to downtown Tenino for the 3rd Annual Tenino Holiday Market.  Thirty small business artisans are participating.  Free and open to the publicKodiak Room225 Sussex Ave SW, Teninowww.teninoarts.org