Tet Lunar New YearJanuary 28, noon – 4pmFreeCelebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024.and experience Vietnamese art & culture.Lion DanceLucky Money GivingAo dai Fashion ShowMartial Arts PerformanceTraditional Vietnamese FoodEnjoy outstanding entertainment including a variety of performancesEastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, TacomaTet Lunar New Year – Metro Parks Tacoma  

Momentum:  New Work in the TAM CollectionOpens December 9, Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, Thursdays free 5 – 8pmTacoma Art Museum’s collection of art sets it apart from most museums. With more than 5,400 works in the collection, TAM is focused on regional art by Northwest artists, including major holdings of studio glass art […]

13th Annual Fine Art Postcard ExhibitionJanuary 2 – February 2closing reception February 2, 6pmThis year’s theme, ‘The Creature Within’, was selected from last year’s community suggestions. The exhibition will feature postcard-sized (4” x 6”) original artworks created by artists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds–including SPSCC students, staff, and faculty. Works will be sold through a […]

Horizons Economic Forecast 2024 January 31, 7 – 9am Join Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce for this breakfast event where you will hear from local and regional business leaders in a wide array of sectors, as well as leading economists who will discuss our local, regional, and national economies. These insights make this an invaluable event […]

Always Prepared – Building the Road for EqualityFebruary 1, 5:30 – 8pmFree with pre-registrationIn honor of Black History Month, and in partnership with the Buffalo Soldiers Museum, Luther Adams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma, will lead a discussion acknowledging and affirming the importance of Black military […]

International Guitar NightFebruary 1, 7:30pmHear the world’s best guitar musicians on one stage together! This year, the lineup includes three International Guitar Night favorites and an exciting newcomer. Italian acoustic rock sensation Luca Stricagnoli, returns to our stage along with progressive fingerstyle guitarist, Thu Le from Vietnam and Marco Pereira, the award-winning master composer and […]

Epic QueenFebruary 2, 8pmEpic Queen is a powerful and dynamic live tribute to Queen.You’ll hear hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “We Are the Champions,” “Fat Bottomed Girls” and more during this intoxicating evening with Epic Queen!Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, […]

First Friday Night at Hands on Childrens MuseumFebruary 2, 4 – 8pm$1 AdmissionMembers FreeEnjoy monthly themed, hands-on activities and museum exhibits.Reduced admission is part of the museum’s Inspired Learning for All partnership with WSECU.Hands on Childrens Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818, hocm.org

Olympia Youth of the Year Community CelebrationFebruary 2, 7pmJoin us as we award the title of Thurston County Youth of the Year. All candidates embody the values of leadership, service, academic excellence, healthy lifestyle and exemplify the impact Clubs have had on their lives.RMAC Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County’200 Sleater Kinney […]

Jacobsen Series: Puget Sound Piano TrioFebruary 2, 7:30pmEnjoy a performance by the Puget Sound Piano Trio, the School of Music ensemble-in-residence featuring Maria Sampen, violin, Alistair MacRae, cello; and Ronaldo Rolim, piano.All are invited to a reception following the program hosted by the SAI international music organization.University of Puget Sound1500 N Warner, Tacomaups.edu 

Funk OFF! Olympia’s Funk FestivalFebruary 2 – 4Downtown Olympia will be transformed into a funky wonderland with three days of non-stop rhythm, electrifying beats, and pure celebration!Get ready to be captivated by nationally acclaimed headliners, a star-studded lineup of Seattle and Portland’s finest musicians, and some of Olympia’s own homegrown funk talents. Outside the venues, Washington […]

Black History CelebrationFebruary 3, 11am – 3pmFreeFebruary is Black History Month and Metro Parks Tacoma would like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr […]