18th Annual Dia de Los Muertos FestivalNovember 6, noon – 5pmKnown in English as Day of the Dead, this life-affirming celebration of the eternal cycle of life has been observed for centuries. Day of the Dead combines ancient and colonial traditions, folk customs, and spiritual beliefs. Celebrated in Mexican and Latin American communities on November […]

Tacoma Composers/ Tacoma Performers! in Old Town TacomaNovember 8, 7:pmSome of the region’s stellar musical talents will be celebrated. Composers Rob Hutchinson, Melia Watras, Jerry Kracht, Sheila Bristow, and Kathryn Smith Derksen have created works for harp, flute, clarinet, violin, guitar, and voice. Hear Tacoma musicians Maria Sampen, Margaret Shelton Betts, Soon Cho, Pamela Ryker, […]

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 7:30 PMWARREN MILLER’S DAYMAKERPresented By: Warren Miller EntertainmentLocation: Washington Center Main StageGeneral on-sale begins Sept. 14th at noon. Warren Miller returns with its 73rd annual film, Daymaker. Come along as we rewrite the rules of adaptive backcountry riding, hit winter’s biggest party, surprise a Warren Miller superfan and more. Join Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie […]

Girls Night Out Shopping and Dining, Gig Harbor November 10, 10am – 9pmThis waterfront event goes all day — attendees are encouraged to grab their friends and family, and head down to the waterfront to “Shop and Dine from 10AM to 9P!” Downtown businesses come out to show, with attendees collecting an item from each stop […]

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 […]