The Nutcracker- Tacoma City Ballet
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-18, 2025-05-16 - 2025-05-24, 2025-05-17 - 2025-05-25
The Nutcracker
December 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st
Pantages Theater

The Nutcracker
Tacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a glorious production filled with spectacular dancing, live music played by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Presented in the beautiful Pantages Theater this historical recreation of The Nutcracker, which first premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, transports you to another era. Experience the splendor of this magical holiday classic ballet that has entertained generations for well over a century. Join Tacoma City Ballet as we celebrate our 41st season of performing this Tacoma family holiday tradition at the Pantages Theater.
Website: tacomacityballet.com
Phone Number: (253) 591-5894 (Box Office)

CLASSICS VI: ROMANTIC REVERIES
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
CLASSICS VI: ROMANTIC REVERIES
SATURDAY, MAY 10 7:30 PM
Alistair MacRae cello
PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
ANTON BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”
An evening of lush melodies and intricate orchestral textures that transport you to a world of romantic elegance and grandeur.
Symphony Tacoma principal cellist, Alistair MacRae, takes the spotlight for a masterful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” bringing to life the elegant and virtuosic variations that highlight the cellist’s artistry, blending classical grace with romantic lyricism.
Bruckner’s magnificent and expansive soundscape blends pastoral themes with soaring brass and intricate orchestral passages to evoke a sense of grandeur and serene beauty.

Olympia Farmers Market
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00
Olympia Farmers Market
Saturdays, January – March, 10am – 3 pm
Shop at the Market for fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, seafood, handmade crafts, artisanal foods, wine, baked goods, and more! With eight restaurants and daily live entertainment, The Market is your destination for mid-day lunch and family fun on the weekend!
700 Capitol Way N., Olympia
olympiafarmersmarket.org

What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit
2025-05-11, 2025-05-18
What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit
On view through March 30, 2025
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe artist Eugene Landry (1937-1988) was a gifted painter who captured local scenery and people. He was largely forgotten outside the Tribe until 2019 when Judith Altruda found nearly 70 of his paintings in a barn. Learn about Landry’s creative spirit and legacy in this exhibition.
Image: Eugene Landry, Decaying Boat, 21“x 24” oil on panel 1964. Photo by Marcy Merrill.

Senior Services Water Color Group
2025-05-12, 2025-05-19
Senior Services Water Color Group
Lacey with Micheal
Mondays 1pm-3pm
Open to anyone who wants to learn watercolor. Bring your own supplies.
Activities | Senior Services for South Sound

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: BUG
2025-05-14
TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS
BUG

Tacoma, WA– Tacoma Little Theatre brings the disturbing thriller, BUG, to its stage beginning in April. BUG is written by the Pulitzer and Tony-Award winning author, Tracy Letts, and will be directed by Blake R. York.
BUG centers on the meeting between Agnes, a lonely divorcee, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter. Agnes stays at a seedy motel in hopes of avoiding her abusive ex-husband, Jerry. At first, she lets Peter sleep platonically on her floor, but not long after he is promoted to the bed. Matters become more complicated as Jerry eagerly returns expecting to resume their relationship. On top of that, there’s a hidden bug infestation that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores—which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an Army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories, and twisted psychological motives.
Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of BUG features the talents of: Cassie Jo Fastabend as Agnes, Katrina Mattson as R.C., Bil Nowicki as Peter, Josh Johnson as Jerry, and Evan Collier as Dr. Sweet.

BUG will run Friday, April 25, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, for a total of 10 performances. Evening showings are at 7:30pm and matinees are at 2:00pm.
BUG is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains graphic sexual content, nudity, simulated drug use, hypoallergenic fog, PTSD themes, non-nicotine/tobacco/tar based theatrical cigarettes, blood, and simulated violence. (If you are a Season Ticket holder and feel that this show is not appropriate for people in your party, you can contact the Box Office to have your tickets for Bug transferred to Rocky to bring additional guests or see the show more than once.)
There will be a special “Pay What You Can” performance on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30pm. Tickets for that performance are available now online, in person, or over the phone.
The performance on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00pm will be an ASL interpreted performance

Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow
2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00
Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 📍 Harvey Field
Watch the sky come alive with glowing hot air balloons, live music by Nite Wave, delicious food trucks, vendors, beer garden, and family-friendly fun! This is the kick-off event for the annual Kla Ha Ya Days Festival, with fun-filled events happening all that week!

Third Thursday Free Art Walk
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:30
Third Thursday Free Art Walk

Enjoy downtown Tacoma’s vibrant museum district with late, free admission.
Check websites for hours and exhibit information.
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | washingtonhistory.org
Museum of Glass, Tacoma | mog.org
Tacoma Art Museum | tam.org
Foss Waterway Seaport | fosswaterwayseaport.org

Lorca in a Green Dress
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23
Lorca in a Green Dress
March 7 – 23
Tacoma Little Theatre
210 N I St, Tacoma
252.272.2281 | tacomalittletheatre.com

Bug – Tacoma Little Theatre
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23
Bug – Tacoma Little Theatre

April 25th through May 11th
Tacoma Little Theatre
210 N I St, Tacoma
252.272.2281 | tacomalittletheatre.com

Centralia Farmers Market
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23
Centralia Farmers Market
May-September, Fridays 11am-4pm
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia centraliafarmersmarket.org

Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
2025-05-16
Sensory Inclusive Story & Play Time with Timberland Regional Library
Stories, music, movement, play, and community building in a neurodiversity-affirming environment for children of all ages and abilities and their caregivers.

Free to attend
Soft lighting
Limited distractions
Small group setting
Visual Schedule
Sensory regulation aids
wandering and flapping encouraged!

415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

Centralia Farmers Market
2025-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
10am
May 3 – September
Centralia College
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia
centraliafarmersmarket.org

Youth Fishing Event
2025-05-17
Youth Fishing Event
May 17, 2025
Harry Todd Park
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Youth Fishing Event happens yearly in Lakewood at one of our two parks with shoreline to American Lake. We host the event in collaboration with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A netted area near the beach is stocked with fish from our local hatcheries. Each kid is given their own pole to keep and enjoys a 60-minute teaching session. Additionally, bait and bags for caught fish are provided.
We have held this event at American Lake Park and Harry Todd Park. The 2024 event will be at American Lake Park.
Only children and youth may fish. Adults may only assist.

The Federal Way Chorale: Sounds of the Spring: Sure on the Shining Night
2025-05-17
The Federal Way Chorale: Sounds of the Spring: Sure on the Shining Night
May 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM

The Federal Way Chorale, under the direction of Thomas Almli presents:Sounds of the Spring: Sure on this Shining NightPlease join the Federal Way Chorale for their Spring concert featuring Lauridsen’s Sure on this Shining Night. Pieces by L. Randall Stroope, Mary MacDonald and even Bob Dylan will please your ears. Our second half will be a tribute to the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who music has enchanted people on and off the stage since he was 16 years old. Both solo and choral work…

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Tacoma Arts Live Stunt Dog Experience
2025-05-17
Stunt Dog Experience
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Pantages Theater
Tickets: $19 – $42

TACOMA ARTS LIVE
Box Office Hours of Operation:
Friday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2 hours prior to most ticketed events.
1001 Yakima Ave, Suite 1,
Tacoma, WA 98405

Stunt Dog Experience
2025-05-17
Stunt Dog Experience

With the Stunt Dog Guy, Chris Perondi

Date & Time
May 17, 2025
7:30 p.m.

Venue
Pantages Theater

Tickets
$19, $34, $42

Tenino Farmers Market
2025-05-17
Tenino Farmers Market
May-September, Saturdays 10am-3pm
187 Hodgkin St S, Tenino
360.701.4835 | teninofarmersmarket.org

Corks & Crush
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-05-18 00:00
Corks & Crush
May 17, 6pm
Mark your calendar for Corks & Crush, MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation’s premier gala featuring fine wines, gourmet dining, a lively auction and after-party. Proceeds will expand access to compassionate care in East Pierce County.
Washington State Fair & Event Center
110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
corksandcrush.org, 253-403-3038

Gig Harbor Beer Festival
2025-05-18
Gig Harbor Beer Festival

Saturday May 18th, 2025, 12- 5pm
Pavillion & Main St.

Award-winning brewers from the Puget Sound area will be pouring their finest brews at the Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival. Get ready for a day filled with fantastic brews, cideries, Heritage Distilling Co., and live Music. Sip, savor, and discover new flavors as you mingle with fellow enthusiasts!

Purchase tickets by visiting https://www.gigharborbeerfestival.com/

Pavillion & Main St.

Shaan Rahman Music Show
2025-05-18
Shaan Rahman Music Show

May 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Pacific Pulse Productions is thrilled to present an enchanting concert showcasing the musical talents of five of South India’s most celebrated vocal virtuosos. This exclusive event will feature the exceptional South Indian Movie Industry artistry of K.S Harisankar, Nithya Mammen, Mithun Jayaraj, Sayanora Philip and Niranj Suresh, led by the inimitable music director Shaan Rahman.Set in the stunning Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, this rare and captivating performance is a unique …

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20th Annual Student Art Exhibition
2025-05-19
20th Annual Student Art Exhibition
May 19 – June 20
South Puget Sound Community College
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, Bldg. 21
2011 Mottman Rd, Olympia
spssc.edu/events-calendar
