Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia May Concert May 21, 4pmAnother season draws to a close for Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia! Student violin soloist Maria Aurelio will perform a beautiful work by Antonín Dvorák, and we will honor our Class of 2023 graduating seniors.The Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585Tickets: https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/sogo-05-21-spring-concert/

18th Annual Student Art ExhibitionMay 22-26South Puget Sound Community CollegeKenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, Bldg. 212011 Mottman Rd, Olympiaspssc.edu/events-calendar 

Eliseo Community Open HouseMay 24, 10am – 2pmThe Villas are now open.  Tour campus and enjoy food samples.62+ communityEliseo Retirement Community1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma253.752.7112, eliseo.org

Changing MindsMay 25, 8 – 9:30amThe event includes breakfast and a moderated panel, where attendees will hear how MultiCare Behavioral Health Network providers, clients and patients, as well as community leaders, are addressing today’s behavioral health challenges in the South Sound.Silver Cloud Inn, Point Ruston2317 Ruston Way, Tacomamulticare.org/changing-minds/

What Laughter Tells Us — Asian Americans, Comedy and BelongingMay 25Enjoy a Humanities Washington program exploring how laughter shapes the way we listen to each other and learn why laughing matters.Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Drharborhistorymuseum.org

Hundred DaysMay 5 – 28, Thur – Sat 7:3pm, Sun 2pmBy Abigal Nessen-Bengson, Sarah Gaucher and Shaun BengsonDirected by Aaron LambFeaturing local artis Amy Shephard and local band Sugar and the SpitfiresJoin us as we transform The State Theater into a nightclub for an uncensored, exhilarating, and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a […]

Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Jared Hall QuartetMay 26, 8:pmDavid Lee Joyner is an in-demand pianist, composer, vocalist, and educator in the Pacific Northwest region. Trumpeter, composer and educator Jared Hall is the winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition – Jazz Division.Washington Center512 Washington St. SE360.753. 8586https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/23-05-26-black-box-jazz-joyner-hall/

West Side Business Wake UpMay 26, 8:30 – 9:30amThis quarterly networking event, sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, puts a focus on businesses located on Tacoma’s West Side. Convene, connect and consider business issues relevant to you and your neighbors.Boathouse 19 Bar & Grill9001 S 19th St, Tacomatacomachamber.org

Sunday in The ParkMay 26-27, June 2-3, 7:30pmSouth Puget Sound Community CollegeKenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, Bldg. 212011 Mottman Rd, Olympiaspssc.edu/events-calendar

Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebration at Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumMay 27, 11am – 5pmThe tradition of celebrating the British Queen in the Puget Sound may surprise some, but it is not a new one. On May 25, 1846, Fort Nisqually took a holiday. A planned revue was canceled due to rain. The day before, the […]

National 529 DayMay 29Encouraging higher education savings.Help your family be prepared for future education expenses.Open a Washington GET 529 account by May 31, 2023.Details at wastate529.wa.gov

The Green Gig Benefit April 29, 6 – 9pmSponsored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the annual Green Gig benefits early childhood education in the community.  The Event includes dinner and an auction.Gig Harbor Yacht Club8209 Stinson. Gig Harborgigharborfoundation.org/the-green-gig