An Evening with Amelia EarhartAugust 1, 6pmEnjoy a display of Earhart artifacts by historian Glen Spieth plus a presentation by Board member Phil Raschke on key events and people in her life to include her navigator Fred Noonan, Olympian Gene Vidal, (father of author Gore Vidal), Captain Harry Manning, and more.Featured event will be the […]

Arts Night Out Block PartyAugust 1, 4 – 7pmJoin Hilltop Artists and Imagine Justice for an evening of free fun, food, music and artmaking and glass demos.Hilltop ArtistsHilltop Heritage Middle School602 N Sprague Ave, Tacomahilltopartists.org

National Night OutAugust 1, 3 – 8pmEnjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, indoor and outdoor family activities, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop, vendors, community partner booths and much more at this free community event.Peoples Community Center1602 M.L.K. Way, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org 

Summer Sounds at The ParkThe Ante Up BandAug 1 – August 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

Tiptoe through the TidepoolsAug 1,10am – 1pmEnjoy a low tide beach walk with MetroParks Tacoma naturalists. Explore the beach, learn about tidal life and have lots of family fun during the lowest tides of the year.Titlow Park Beach8425 6th Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

A Midsummer Night’s DreamAugust 4, 7pmThis abridged, outdoor version of Shakespeare’s popular play is adapted by Pacific Lutheran University Professor Tom Smith and directed by John Serembe. The production will feature actors playing multiple roles and youth fairy dancers, accompanied by a live piano adaptation of selections from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by Lark Powers […]

Cars & Cigars at LeMay Americas Car MuseumAug 4, 6 – 10pmEnjoy live music and entertainment on the plaza. Light bites, drinks, cigars and dancing.LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org  

ALL.IN. Pacific NorthwestAugust 5, 11am – 2pmJoin Metro Parks Tacoma and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound for a fun community event with local organizations who are committed to being ALL IN for our community.Backpacks & schools supplies giveaways, food trucks, games & prizes, free beverages, family support resources.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th […]

Cruise the Narrows Car ShowAugust 5, 8am – 3pmMotor on over to the 25th Annual Cruise the Narrows Car Show.  Enjoy hundreds of vintage and special interest cars to delight car enthusiasts of all ages and tastes.Uptown Gig Harbor MultiCare lower lotPt. Fosdick, Gig Harbor.gigharborcruisers.com/car-show.html 

Racial Justice Event Series: Film Screening & Community DiscussionAugust 5, 3 – 6pmThe YMCA of Olympia is honored to continue to amplify the powerful work of local director Dr. Gilda Sheppard and her award-winning documentary, Since I Been Down.Olympia Center222 Columbia St NW, Olympiasouthsoundymca.org 

Jazz Festival Craft FairAugust 5, noon – 5pm3 hours of fabulous Jazz with singers and musicians.Wine & beer gardenMedicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy SE, Olympiawww.medicinecreekwinery.com360.701.6284

The Little Lies, A Tribute to Fleetwood MacAugust 5, 6pmThis FREE, family-friendly event will include a beer garden sponsored by O Bee Credit Union and presented by Headless Mumby Brewing Co. with all proceeds benefiting ANEW. Guests will delight in the sounds of live musicians and enjoy local food truck fare while they take in the […]