George Bizet’s CarmenOctober 6 – 8Experience the passion and drama of this iconic opera with the story of the fiercely independent Carmen.Tacoma OperaPantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaopera.org

Oktoberfest NorthwestOctober 6 – 8, Friday noon – 12am, Saturday 11am – 12am, Sunday 11am – 6pmEnjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and dance, authentic German food, a large variety of German bier poured in steins, Weiner Dog Races, Stein Dash 5K, Sports Haus, Bavarian Bier-lympics, Root Beer Garden, and the Northwest’s exclusive Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions. The […]

Come Walk with Me – MultiCare FundraiserOctober 7, 7:30amPierce County’s pinkest walk in support of breast health programs at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and the Good Samaritan Cancer Resource Center. This is the kickoff to MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation’s month-long fundraising efforts.Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse13608 Cannery Way, Sumnercomewalkwithmenow.org

Lacey Children’s DayOctober 7, 11am – 2pmFree Family FunLocal business booths, food vendors, entertainment and more.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey360.491.0857, laceyparks.orgn·

Morgan Wallen: One Thing At A Time World TourOctober 7, 7:00pmDon’t miss Morgan Wallen with special guests Ernest & Bailey Zimmerman at the most-anticipated One Thing At A Time World Tour!Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663, tacomadome.org

The Soul of a Woman 4October 7, 7:30pmA tribute to four amazing black women that have made a huge impact in the music business: Brandy, Jasmine Sullivan, Sade, and India Arie. This tribute is performed by four talented local artists: Jamelia Boney, Zane June, Jayza Duhon, and Talaya Anice. The accomplished artist, Devona Roy, will […]

 Sip, Savour, and Support: An Evening to Benefit Harlequin ProductionsOctober 7, 6pmnThe annual benefit in support of Harlequin Productions will feature appetizers from Jean Pierre’s Three16 and a no-host bar. Entertainment includes a silent auction, as well as the opportunity to mingle with members of Harlequin’s staff, Board, and artists from previous season and productions.Washington Center […]

Wine & DineOctober 7, 7:30pm, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, TacomaOctober 8, 2pm, Pioneer Park Pavilion, PuyallupNorthwest Sinfonietta’s festive season opens with Juan Pablo Contreras’ joyful homage to mariachi music, Mariachitlán, the world premiere of Roupen Shakarian’s delightful Oboe Concerto served with a complimentary flight of wines and munchies, and opera favorites from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus […]

Del Garber Scholarship Golf TournamentOctober 8, 1pm Shot Gun StartAll proceeds benefit St. Nicholas Catholic School’s Del Garber Catholic Education Fund. This scholarship is in honor of Del Garber and is designed to assist families in their financial commitment to Catholic education. Gold Mountain Cascade Golf Course7263 W Belfair Valley Rd, BremertonSt Nicolas Catholic School, Gig Harborstnicholascs.org

Music From Home – SeffarineOctober 8, 3 – 5pmSeparated by only a whisper of the Mediterranean, are the musical DNA of a beautifully complex extended family linking North Africa and Europe. The musicians of Seffarine, Portland-based soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, are supported by local percussionist Antonio Gómez in this […]

Sammy Miller and The CongregationOctober 8, 7pmSammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission, crisscrossing the country like a vaudevillian revival show with evangelic fervor for music. The seven-piece band is pulling people out of their solitary lives and putting them in the moment with a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious […]

Classical TuesdaysOctober 10, 7pmDance Music for Strings:  Maria Sampen, violin & Percussionist James Doyle will perform solos and duets.Free, donations appreciated.Slavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, Tacoma.classicaltuesdays.blogspot.som