Veterans’ Appreciation Days at Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & AquariumNovember 11 – 13, 9 – 3:30pmU.S. military veterans and active duty are invited to enjoy the splendor of Northwest Trek and/or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium at no charge during Veterans’ Appreciation Days.Veterans’ immediate family members will receive half-off general admission. To receive […]

Ave. Kids:  Storybook Theater presents Hansel & GretelNovember 12, 2pmAll Tickets: $12Hansel and Gretel constantly tease and compete as many siblings do. Hungry, they chase each other into the forest looking for food, but instead, they discover a shifty chef who craves sweet and succulent siblings.Les Gove Gymnasium910 Ninth Street SE, Auburnauburnwa.gov/arts

ReclamationNovember 12, 11am – 4pmTacoma Arts Live presents RECLAMATION, a free community gathering to kick off the new life of the Tacoma Armory. The event signifies Tacoma Armory’s intended transformation from a historic fortress to an innovative community hub for arts and culture. The gathering is produced by Tacoma Arts Live in collaboration with neighborhood […]

THE KINGSTON TRIO RETURNS TO LIVE PERFORMANCES TO MARK 60-PLUS YEARS WITH ‘KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING’ NATIONAL TOURNovember 12, 7pmFans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns to their national tour. All three current members, […]

Indulge:  A Sip & Savor Experience Supporting Gig Harbor SeniorsAll proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior CenterNovember 12, 6 – 9pmThe event raises vital funds for our senior center and its diverse programs and services for seniors in the Gig Harbor community.Guests will be treated to delectable bites handcrafted by local chefs and restaurants paired with beverages […]

TAM Gala 2022 – Light & ShadowNovember 12, 5-10pmEnjoy an evening of philanthropy and community, surrounded by world-class art in our own Tacoma Art Museum. An exclusive silent auction and a decadent dinner lead up to the evening’s main event and spectacular live auction. Proceeds from this event support vital initiatives, like our youth education […]

The Center Reopening Celebration!November 13, noon – 4pmWe invite you to see the results of our amazing renovation. Our interior design and furnishings are gorgeous and downright majestic, and our new stage equipment and technology are top-of-the-line. We have almost doubled our ADA seating and don’t get us started on our feature wall. Please join […]

The MoorsNovember 11 – 20The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective presents The Moors by Jen Silverman at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage.The Moors by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy that follows two sisters, a maid, and a dog who live isolated on the bleak English moors. With the […]

Concert in the Cone at the Museum of GlassTacoma Sounds the Americas!November 17, 6pmJoin Museum of Glass on November 17 for a concert featuring a unique fusion of the Northwest Sinfonietta string quartet, the jazz quartet from Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, and the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team! The performance will take place in […]

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 7:30 PMSEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITIONPresented By: The Washington Center for the Performing ArtsLocation: Washington Center Main StageUp to 10 comedians will face-off in the semi-final round of the popular Seattle International Comedy Competition! The judges decide who moves on based off audience response. This is an epic skirmish of punch lines and comedic […]

Steel Band at Pacific Lutheran UniversityAdmission is free, no ticket required. The concert will be livestreamed via the following link: PLU | ARTSNovember 18, 7:30pmLagerquist Concert Hall – Mary Baker Russell Music Center868 Wheeler St. S., Tacoma253.535.7602, plu.edu/music

Tacoma Symphony Presents Classics II:  Caught in LoveNovember 19, 7:30pmSarah Ioannides, conductorZuill Bailey, celloZuill Bailey is widely considered one of the world’s premiere cellists. He is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally-renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher.Pantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacoma253.272.7264 – symphonytacoma.org