Adventure Series: Into the Canyon:  Between River and Rim Documentary FilmOctober 27, 7pmJoin adventure writer Kevin Fedarko on an epic quest, on foot, through the entire length of the Grand Canyon—not “rim to rim” as has been tackled by many—but 750 miles “end to end.” Hiking over 100 days, Kevin and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride traversed […]

Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesEuphony: An evening of low brass soundsOctober 27, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Pier PeerOctober 27, 7:30 – 9pm8+Pier Peer is a nighttime adventure to peer into the sound to discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights.Point Defiance Marina5912 Waterfront Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org 

Every Brilliant ThingOctober 13 – 28Directed by Aaron Lamb. Featuring local artist Eleise Moore.Every Brilliant Thing is a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience blending comedy with improv to tell the story of an adult learning to grapple with their own experiences of love, loss, and finding a new way forward, one brilliant thing at a time.Kenneth J. […]

Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme & Water ParkOctober 6 – 29, Fridays 6 – 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 6 – 10pm Washington’s largest combination theme and water park will unearth its annual Fright Fest Halloween festival Friday, Oct. 6 with new scares. Guests will encounter a brand-new scare zone, and one of their favorite haunts […]

EmmaOctober 6 – 29Adapted by Michael BloomWritten by Jane AustenDirected by Angela BaylerEmma Woodhouse, the self-titled “matchmaker of Highbury,” is completely uninterested in marriage for herself…but has big plans for everyone else.CenterStage Theatre3200 SW Dash Pt Rd, Federal Wat253.661.1444, centerstagetheatre.com 

The Lightning Thief:  The Percy Jackson MusicalOctober 6 – 29Set to an original rock score, the Lightning Thief will entertain all. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the […]

  Kotadama Converse InstallationOctober 6 – November 3Opening Reception, October 6, 6 – 7:30pmNishiki Sugawara-Beda’s installation, Kotodama Converse, is a lightweight paper and script sculptural installation with accompanying small sumi paintings on wood. The installation provides a blank canvas that serves as an invitation for the viewer to complete the work, bringing their own emotional state, words, […]

 MiseryOctober 20 – November 5, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm Tacoma Little Theatre welcomes the fall season with Stephen King’s Misery.  King’s prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by William Goldman for the stage. This production is directed by Chris Serface.Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by […]

Books, Brownies & BeansOctober 28, 9am – 4pmBooks, Brownies and Beans is one of the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound, with proceeds going to local area non-profits. There are thousands of used books for sale at deeply discounted prices. Books range from Pulitzer Prize winners to knitting and crafts, children’s books, science, history, cooking […]

17th Annual:  A Night at the Movies Costume ConcertOctober 28, 7pmAs part of Tacoma Arts Month, this highly entertaining concert by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Orchestra students play music from popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies.  The audience is also invited to come in their Halloween costumes.  The concert will feature music […]

Dia de los MuertosOctober 28, noon – 5pmnoon procession from Swan CreekEnjoy local artists, food and all things from South of the Border including the traditional procession and altar.  All proceedings will be in Spanish.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org