Tacoma’s 38th Annual City of Destiny AwardsJune 26Community Showcase & Refreshments 5pmCeremony 6pmFreeThe event will include award presentations made by Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by Tacoma MusicalnPlayhouse and the Tacoma Refugee Choir.This year’s celebration includes the inaugural Inspire Tacoma award, recognizing individuals or organizations that make a positive impact on the city’s continued […]

Community Open MicJune 27, 6 – 8pmAll ages welcome.We welcome any and all family-friendly music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word, or other talents. Performing is not required- audience members are encouraged to attend to support the performers! Refreshments supplied by the Friends of the Olympia Library.Timberland Library313 8th Ave SE, Olympia

ContemporariesJune 27, 6 – 8pmExperience fascinating art and programming, all located in an anchor of Tacoma’s downtown, Tacoma Art Museum. Contemporaries is an outstanding way to network with other professionals and to connect through thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events and enriching programs.Tacoma Art Museum1701 Pacific Ave, Tacomatacomaartmuseum.orgContemporaries – Tacoma Art Museum

Tall Tales from Tacoma’s Old TownJune 27, 7pmFree.Join Old Town Tacoma in hearing tales of Tacoma’s first neighborhood. Presented by Tacoma Historian Michael Sullivan.A series on the 4th Thursdays.Slavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, TacomaClassical Tuesdays in Old Town, Old Town Business & Professional Association 

Homespun Happy HourJune 27, 6 – 9pm21+Take the maker movement back in time! Enjoy this first of a series of evenings to “make and take” 19th century crafts. Try your hand at tin-smithing, tatting (lacemaking), embroidery, leatherwork, games and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live music from the Fort Nisqually […]

WACT Summer SocialJune 27, 6 – 8pmCelebrating the innovation and entrepreneurship of the Puyallup Tribe with Tribal Chairman Bill Sterud. Enjoy a dinner and conversation about the economic development initiatives of the Puyallup Tribe.  Co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center.Tickets at:  wactacoma.comMuseum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacoma

Immersive Weekends at Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumJune 28 – DoJuly 12 – 14 & 27 – 28August 2 – 4 & 16 – 18August 30 – September 1Advance Registration Required.Immerse yourself in 1855 with friends or family at Fort Nisqually. Dress in period clothing, cook outdoors, work in the garden, sew a garment, chop […]

Tacoma Ocean FestJune 28, 7 – 10pm Lantern Paddle for SpeciesJune 29, 10am – noon Waterfront Clean-upJune 29, noon – 5pm FestivalA fantastic festival full of shimmering art, stunning circus, dance, music, speakers, science and more! Connect with our ocean and each other over food and fun.Hosted by Foss Waterway Seaport, a non-profit that relies […]

MotoAmerica SuperbikesJune 28 – 3012 & under FreeEnjoy the fast-paced motorcycles race around the track and come for the day or the weekend. VIP packages available and campground open.Ridge Motorsports Park1050 W Eels Hill Rd, Sheltonticketing@ridgemp.com360.427.7223 | ridgemotorsportspark.com 

Olympia’s Pride MonthIgnite your pride and celebrate love in all its vibrant forms at our three-day LGBTQIA2S+ Festival, the annual Pride extravaganza of Olympia, WA! Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of inclusivity, acceptance, and sheer joy as we come together to honor diversity and embrace unity. From electrifying performances to thought-provoking discussions.June […]

The Taste NWJune 28 – 30Free.The Taste NW is more than just a celebration of food – it’s a melting pot of local and international cuisine, showcasing the best of what the South Sound has to offer. This event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment and comedy, local chef cook-off […]

Asahel Curis Collection Documentary Premiere with Cascade PBSJune 29, 5:30pmEnjoy Refreshments, artifacts and conversing prior to the screening.Free with registration. Washington State Historical Society (blackbaudhosting.com)Enjoy the premiere of the Asahel Curtis Collection documentary, a collaboration between the Washington State Historical Society and Cascade PBS. This screening offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the […]