50+ Social: Summer PotluckJune 11, 11:30 – 1:30pmFree.  Registration encouraged.Join us for a 50+ potluck to come together and build community around your favorite dishes. Beverages and a main dish will be provided. We invite you to bring your favorite dish or treat to share with others. Come for the food, stay for the conversation.STAR […]

Breakfast at the Cone:  The Art of BusinessJune 14, 7:30 – 9amThis annual fundraising event promotes civic engagement among cultural organizations and business leaders who support the future of Tacoma. We are honored to welcome as our keynote speaker Clint Stein, President and CEO of Columbia Banking System and CEO of Umpqua Bank.Museum of Glass1801 […]

Black Box Jazz: Dmitri Matheny BandJune 14, 8pnAcclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene […]

Comedy UndergroundJune 14, 7pmRecommended for ages18+Comedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud!Washington Center Black Box512 Washington St SE, Olympiawashingtoncenter.org, 360.753.8586

Comedian George LopezJune 14, 7:30pmComedic legend George Lopez will bring the newest stand-up tour, ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT!, to Tacoma’s Pantages Theater.George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage.Pantages […]

Meeker DaysJune 14 – 16, Friday 12 – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 9pm & Sunday 10am – 5pmEnjoy this popular summer festival featuring live entertainment, kids rides, vendors, beer garden and more.Downtown Puyallup and Pioneer Park330 S MeridianMeeker Days – Puyallup Main Street Association

Dine We MustJune 14, 6 – 9pmEnjoy an evening filled with Northwest cuisine, drinks, entertainment, and Victorian finery.Dine We Must farm-to-table dinner is a whimsical night full of culinary delights. As you visit and explore the Fort’s historic buildings, enjoy appetizers, and a cash bar supporting the Fort Nisqually Foundation. Partake in a game or […]

Zoo’s Tropical Reef Aquarium Re-OpensJune 14The Tropical Reef Aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will reopen June 14 after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structure, habitats, and life support systems. The 25,000-square-foot aquarium is an oasis of warm-water marine beauty, with vibrant tropical fish and new shark additions in a refreshed space.Point […]

The NicetiesMay 31 – June 16June 6 – pay what you canDirector Michelle Matlock says, “This play’s profound exploration of important issues, rich history, and thought-provoking conversations is not only relevant but also serves as a catalyst for fostering meaningful dialogue around race within our community. I look forward to the shared creative process and […]

Adaptive Hiking ClubJune 1, 8 & 15 – 10 – 11amJume 15: Owen Beach Pavillion, Point Defiance Park, TacomaAll ages. Free. Families encouraged. No pre-registration.Enjoy these 1-mile hikes through Tacoma trails, led by Metro Parks Tacoma’s Park Guides. Families are encouraged and those younger than 8 can join with parent supervision. Children ages 8-18 joining […]

John Crist: The Emotional Support TourJune 15, 7pmJohn Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral […]

Ignite Others Beach CleanupJune 15, 9am – noonJoin Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors in igniting change, inspiring action and shining a light on our community at the “Ignite Others” beach cleanup event.Volunteers are needed clean to up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.All necessary tools and supplies will […]