Contemporaries – Finding Community Cultivating ConnectionsJuly 27, 6pmEnjoy food, drink, and networking with young professionals, art collectors and philanthropists of the South Sound.Contemporaries is an outstanding way to network with other professionals and connect through art via thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events, and enriching programs. Targeted to the young and young-at-heart.21+Tacoma Art Museum Atrium1801 Dock St, […]

Take a SpinJuly 27, 11am – 3pmTake a ride around the Haub Family Field in vehicles selected from the LeMay – America’s Car Museum Collection! Your ride may vary from early antiques, pre-war Classics, Fabulous Fifties to the Rad ’80s, and more!Free for members.  Nonmembers $5. Weather dependentLeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, […]

Homespun Happy HourJuly 27 & August 31, 6 – 9pmWe are taking the maker movement back in time! Join us for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at tinsmithing, tatting, leatherwork, games and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live […]

FalsettosJune 30 – July 30, Thur – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pmby William Finn and James LapineHilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about- to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite […]

6th Annual Summer Swing Golf TournamentJuly 28Come join the fun! Tournament fees include games, cart, lunch, beer and delicious dinner. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and have a great time on a gorgeous golf course. Register your team or individual players online.Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net 

Measure for MeasureA Play by William ShakespeareJuly 7 – 30, Fri – Sun 7pmFree Outdoor Theatre in OlympiaAnimal Fire TheatreEast Capitol Campus by the Water Gardenanimalfirethatre.com

Silverdale Whaling DaysJuly 28 – 30Since 1974, thousands of people have enjoyed the events and entertainment of Whaling Days, a family-oriented, nonprofit and volunteer-run community festival held in “Old Town” Silverdale. Come see all that Whaling Days has to offer!Silverdale Waterfront Park, Silverdalewhalingdays.com

Grit City Litter CleanupJuly 29, 10am – noonJoin community volunteers to clean up litter in and around Swan Creek Park.Swan Creek Park3997 E Roosevelt, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Illuminate Pride:  A Celebration of Diversity and CommunityJuly 29, 10:30am – 4pmEnjoy DJ’s, dancing, food, speaker’s and kids’ zone.Armory Creative Campus515 Eastside St SE, Olympia 

Motors & Movies July 29Gates open 6:30pm, movies at sunsetMovies series out on the grass of Haub Family Field at LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Ohana Luau, A Night in the GardensJuly 29, 5 – 8:30pmGarden members and volunteers are invited to step into a world of tropical delights and island tunes as we celebrate Ohana (family) and togetherness this summer at the garden. Come dressed in your favorite island attire and treat yourself to a fun evening you won’t […]

Summer Music Series with Switch BackJuly 29, 7pmEnjoy a night of classic rock and country music classics.Medicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy., Olympiamedicinecreekwinery.com/news-events/