11th Annual Gig Harbor Paddlers CupApril 20 & 21The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup is the premier event for Pacific Northwest paddle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.  Organized by the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team, this annual community event features paddle racing for kayaks, canoes, stand up and prone paddleboards, outriggers, para-canoes, […]

PBR Unleash the Beast TacomaApril 20 & 21PBR (Profession al Bull Riders) premier tour’s return to Tacoma for the third consecutive season and 15th year overall.  The two days of competition will give fans the opportunity to watch 35 of the top bull riders in the world go head-to-head in unpredictable David vs. Goliath matchups […]

Chronic Heat:  A Joint AdventureApril 20 – 21, 10am – 5pmApril 21, 1pm Artist TalkArtists make soft glass pipes and borosilicate (hard glass) rigs in the Hot Shop at the Museum of Glass.Working on one side of the shop, soft glass pipemakers will take the stage to demonstrate their approach at the furnace. On the […]

South Sound Studio TourApril 20 – 21, 11am – 4pmFree.Self-guided.The South Sound Studio Tour is an all-volunteer event that allows the public to see how artists create works of beauty. Meet artists “in the wild” of their studios to learn how they work, see the materials and techniques used, and discuss what inspires creativity. Visit […]

FlamencoApril 21, 3pmAlexandra Arrieche, Music Director and ConductorThe Olympia Symphony presents a ground-breaking, unique collaboration that brings together live flamenco dancing and classical music. Filled with vibrancy and passion, our season finale will transport you to southern Spain to experience the heart and beat of this incredible culture!Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington St […]

A World Tour:  Dresden, Buenos Aires, Lodore, ParisApril 14, 2:30pmFederal Way Symphony’s A World Tour takes the audience on an auditory adventure around the world with an orchestral concerto by Vivaldi, and the Northwest’s premiere of Lodore and special accordian solos.Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way253.835.7010, fwpaec.orgfederalwaysymphony.org

Point Defiance Frog JamApril 21, 1 – 3pmFree.  Register Online:  Activity detail | Metro Parks Tacoma (activecommunities.com)Jump down to the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter in Point Defiance Park for a family-friendly event celebrating our amphibian friends! Check out different activity stations, talk to Park Guides and other educators, show off your hopping skills, and have […]

Mini Maestros: Wacky, Wild World of PercussionApril 21, 2pmInstrument petting zoo 1:30pmMini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families. Each concert highlights a different family of orchestra instruments with curriculum prepared by Early Childhood Learning experts who introduce the instruments and musical concepts while Symphony Tacoma musicians perform. The music gets […]

The Red Hot Chilli PipersApril 21, 7:00pmBagpipes with attitude.  Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains […]

7th Annual Juror’s Invitational ExhibitMarch 25 – April 26March 29, 6 – 7:30pm opening receptionAward-winning artists from the 2023 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition, selected by juror Nathan Barnes, are invited back to show new work in this group exhibition. Participating artists include Jane Degenhardt, Amy Fisher, JW Harrington, Bella Kim, Rebecca Madsen, and David Moore.Lenor […]

Spring Native Plant SaleApril 13 – 28 Online salesMay 4 – 6, 10am – 2pm,  Pickup ordersLandscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Planting natives ensures the conservation of our precious water resources and provides habitat for local birds, mammals and insects.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler, TacomaNative Plant Sale – Metro […]