Take a SpinJuly 27, 11am – 3pmTake a ride around the Haub Family Field in vehicles selected from the LeMay – America’s Car Museum Collection! Your ride may vary from early antiques, pre-war Classics, Fabulous Fifties to the Rad ’80s, and more!Free for members.  Nonmembers $5. Weather dependentLeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, […]

Homespun Happy HourJuly 27 & August 31, 6 – 9pmWe are taking the maker movement back in time! Join us for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at tinsmithing, tatting, leatherwork, games and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live […]

FalsettosJune 30 – July 30, Thur – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pmby William Finn and James LapineHilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about- to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite […]

6th Annual Summer Swing Golf TournamentJuly 28Come join the fun! Tournament fees include games, cart, lunch, beer and delicious dinner. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and have a great time on a gorgeous golf course. Register your team or individual players online.Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net 

Measure for MeasureA Play by William ShakespeareJuly 7 – 30, Fri – Sun 7pmFree Outdoor Theatre in OlympiaAnimal Fire TheatreEast Capitol Campus by the Water Gardenanimalfirethatre.com

Silverdale Whaling DaysJuly 28 – 30Since 1974, thousands of people have enjoyed the events and entertainment of Whaling Days, a family-oriented, nonprofit and volunteer-run community festival held in “Old Town” Silverdale. Come see all that Whaling Days has to offer!Silverdale Waterfront Park, Silverdalewhalingdays.com

Grit City Litter CleanupJuly 29, 10am – noonJoin community volunteers to clean up litter in and around Swan Creek Park.Swan Creek Park3997 E Roosevelt, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Illuminate Pride:  A Celebration of Diversity and CommunityJuly 29, 10:30am – 4pmEnjoy DJ’s, dancing, food, speaker’s and kids’ zone.Armory Creative Campus515 Eastside St SE, Olympia 

Motors & Movies July 29Gates open 6:30pm, movies at sunsetMovies series out on the grass of Haub Family Field at LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Ohana Luau, A Night in the GardensJuly 29, 5 – 8:30pmGarden members and volunteers are invited to step into a world of tropical delights and island tunes as we celebrate Ohana (family) and togetherness this summer at the garden. Come dressed in your favorite island attire and treat yourself to a fun evening you won’t […]

Summer Music Series with Switch BackJuly 29, 7pmEnjoy a night of classic rock and country music classics.Medicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy., Olympiamedicinecreekwinery.com/news-events/

Mosaic FestivalJuly 29 – 30, noon – 7pmEnjoy arts and craft vendors, food booths and stage performances all showcasing the great people, cultures and traditions that make Tacoma the City of Destiny.Free.Wright Park501 S I St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org