ShowCase Magazine
Today's Magazine for Artful Living
The Ghost Train runs October 7 - 30, 2022 and is written by Arnold Ridley. Who doesn't love a good mystery? How about one set in a remote railway station in Maine with stranded passengers, superstitious villagers, and a phantom locomotive rumored to bring death in its wake? A long-running comedy thriller, The Ghost Train […]
Boo Bash at the Hands On Children's Museum October 22-31, 9-4pm Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little ghosts, dinos, superheroes, and princesses to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright. Activities vary depending on the day of the week […]
“Trace Extractions: Interior Awareness of Pandemic Spaces” Group Exhibition Comes to Leonor R. Fuller GalleryOctober 3 – 28The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery is pleased to host Stefani Byrd, Stephanie Serpick, and Victoria Smits in the group exhibition “Trace Extractions: Interior Awareness of Pandemic Spaces” from Oct. 3 to Oct. 28, 2022. The opening reception and artist […]
Olympia Farmers MarketApril- October, 10am-3pmOlympia Farmers Market700 Capitol Way N, Olympia360.352.9096 | olympiafarmersmarket.comThough the Olympia Farmers Market has been open on Saturdays through the winter months, April marks the beginning of the growing season with even more vendors offering, local vegetables, Washington grown fruit, prepared food, artisan crafts, with 8 restaurants, set to live music […]
October is Tacoma Arts Month, with 31 days of classes, workshops, performances, exhibitions and more. October is brimming with arts and culture programs and there is something for everyone to enjoy: Music, dance and theater performances; visual art exhibits; literary readings; lectures;nworkshops; film screenings and cultural events. All you have to do is choose what […]
HarvestFests and Ghost Gala at MetroParks Tacoma Community CentersOctober 29, 2-5pm – STAR CenterOctober 29, 4-8pm – Center at NorpointOctober 31, 4-6pm – People’s Center – 8-11pm Ghost Gala – Designed for High schoolers! Wear ALL WHITE and join us at the Ghost Gala.Fun, free events to help you celebrate autumn. Perfect for all ages!Bring […]
Pumpkin Chomp and Stomp at Northwest TrekOctober 29-30, 9:30am – 3pmPumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkinsWe all love pumpkins – and the animals at Northwest Trek do too! Watch the animals enjoy the pumpkin enrichments.Free with admission.Northwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr, Eatonvillenwtrek.org/event
Tacoma Opera Presents:The Drunken Tenor Operapalooza Spectacular ShindigOctober 29, 7pm – October 30, 2pmTacoma Opera’s 2022-2023 season opens with Robert McPherson’s brainchild and evokes the spirit of the Rat Pack era. A troupe of amazing singers paired with comedy is the perfect combination for the opera lover or those new to opera who just wants […]
Watch out for Unicorns and Narwhals at Downtown Olympia’s Free Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt Sponsored by KXXOOctober 30, 2-5pmBusinesses taking part in the “Unicorns and Narwhals” pre-Halloween event will give out treats but also entry forms for a treasure chest full of prizes and gift certificates.A unicorn or narwhal figure will be hidden in each participating […]
Hands On Children’s Museum, OlympiaOctober 22 – 31, 9-4PMDress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little ghosts, dinos, superheroes, and princesses to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright.Activities vary depending on the day of the week and may be added […]
Halloween at Harlequinwith Jim Lynch and Bryan Willis’ Edgar Allan Poe – The Poet’s JourneyOctober 31, 7pmCelebrated local author Jim Lynch (The Highest Side, Border Songs) shares a new (scary!) short story, followed by Edgar Allan Poe – The Poet’s Journey, adapted by local playwright Bryan Willis and starring Bradford Farwell (Indecent, Seattle Rep), who brings Mr. Poe’s […]
Trick or Treat in the Harbor October 31, 3 – 6pmEnjoy Trick or Treating on the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront. Many generous downtown merchants will have candy for Trick or Treaters from 3pm – 6m on Thursday, October 31st, Halloween.Activities Include:– A “spooktacular” surprise by Harbor Dance at 4:30 and 5pm in front of Skansie Park!n– […]
Uptown Trick or Treat Celebration11:30 – 8pmGiant Pumpkin Carving, noon – 6pmPumpkin Carving Contest, 3:30 – 5pmTrick or Treating, 4 – 6pmCasper After Party Movie at Galaxy Theatre, 6pmGo Big or Go Gourd. All Day Celebration for the whole family.Uptown Gig Harbor4701 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com
Gobblefest in Kirtklandsupporting Northwest HarvestNovember 4 – Eagles Club Kirkland – 258 Central Way – 425.822.2681November 5 – The Lime – 8544 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland – 425.827.3336Musical Showcase and fundraiser for Northwest Harvest. No cover. Donations encouraged.
Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Volunteer Work PartyNov 4, 9am-noonHelp us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Stewardship volunteers help maintain the trails and grounds. Tasks include trimming vegetation, planting, removing non-native species and maintaining planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter […]
Saturday, November 5Veterans Parade & ObservanceParade at 11am | Main Street in downtown AuburnOne of the largest Veterans Parade west of the Mississippi, the parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to A Street NW in Auburn. It includes a fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, […]
BRAVO Performing Arts, Auburn, Presents Good CoNovember 5, 7:30pmAdult: $25nStudent/Senior: $22Traversing Funk, Pop, Electro Swing, and everything danceable, Good Co is the soundtrack for your next dance party. Coming straight out of the Jazz Age, Good Co is bringing a growling speakeasy sound with an added dash of the electronic funk so desperately needed in […]
Metro Parks Tacoma Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider and MoreNovember 5, 1 – 4pmHeritage Skills Workshops preserve traditional skills through instruction, demonstration, and experiential learning. Register now for this heritage skills workshop to learn skills of Cider Making. Cider, Cyser, Melomel, Pymot, Braggot, Mead, there is not a fruit, root, flower or plant that has not […]
Pier Into the Night at Gig Harbors Jerisich DockNovember 5, 6:00 – 7:30pmGuided by staff biologists and volunteer SCUBA divers, viewers will experience an underwater journey of the Salish Sea in high definition. Take a tour along the bottom of the Salish Sea from a diver’s perspective. Examine the cracks and crevices of the rocky […]
SAINT MARTIN’S GALANovember 5Saint Martin’s University, Laceystmartin.edunJoin us for a black-tie, gourmet evening that includes an exquisite dinner, cooking demos and a live auction benefiting Saint Martin’s student scholarships.
Second Annual Tacoma Distillery Festival Supporting Tacoma Arts Live Access and Education ProgramsNovember 5Tacoma Distillery Festival will transform the Tacoma Armory parade floor into a showcase of craft liquor tastings with more than a dozen local distilleries. Attendees can sample distillery products with bottes available for purchase. Tickets include six tasting tokens and a commemorative […]
18th Annual Dia de Los Muertos FestivalNovember 6, noon – 5pmKnown in English as Day of the Dead, this life-affirming celebration of the eternal cycle of life has been observed for centuries. Day of the Dead combines ancient and colonial traditions, folk customs, and spiritual beliefs. Celebrated in Mexican and Latin American communities on November […]
Electric Light Orchestra Experience Feat. Evil Woman – The American ELONovember 6, 7pmA multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged […]
Tacoma Composers/ Tacoma Performers! in Old Town TacomaNovember 8, 7:pmSome of the region’s stellar musical talents will be celebrated. Composers Rob Hutchinson, Melia Watras, Jerry Kracht, Sheila Bristow, and Kathryn Smith Derksen have created works for harp, flute, clarinet, violin, guitar, and voice. Hear Tacoma musicians Maria Sampen, Margaret Shelton Betts, Soon Cho, Pamela Ryker, […]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 7:30 PMWARREN MILLER’S DAYMAKERPresented By: Warren Miller EntertainmentLocation: Washington Center Main StageGeneral on-sale begins Sept. 14th at noon. Warren Miller returns with its 73rd annual film, Daymaker. Come along as we rewrite the rules of adaptive backcountry riding, hit winter’s biggest party, surprise a Warren Miller superfan and more. Join Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie […]
Girls Night Out Shopping and Dining, Gig Harbor November 10, 10am – 9pmThis waterfront event goes all day — attendees are encouraged to grab their friends and family, and head down to the waterfront to “Shop and Dine from 10AM to 9P!” Downtown businesses come out to show, with attendees collecting an item from each stop […]
Veterans’ Appreciation Days at Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & AquariumNovember 11 – 13, 9 – 3:30pmU.S. military veterans and active duty are invited to enjoy the splendor of Northwest Trek and/or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium at no charge during Veterans’ Appreciation Days.Veterans’ immediate family members will receive half-off general admission. To receive […]
Ave. Kids: Storybook Theater presents Hansel & GretelNovember 12, 2pmAll Tickets: $12Hansel and Gretel constantly tease and compete as many siblings do. Hungry, they chase each other into the forest looking for food, but instead, they discover a shifty chef who craves sweet and succulent siblings.Les Gove Gymnasium910 Ninth Street SE, Auburnauburnwa.gov/arts
Indulge: A Sip & Savor Experience Supporting Gig Harbor SeniorsAll proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior CenterNovember 12, 6 – 9pmThe event raises vital funds for our senior center and its diverse programs and services for seniors in the Gig Harbor community.Guests will be treated to delectable bites handcrafted by local chefs and restaurants paired with beverages […]
ReclamationNovember 12, 11am – 4pmTacoma Arts Live presents RECLAMATION, a free community gathering to kick off the new life of the Tacoma Armory. The event signifies Tacoma Armory’s intended transformation from a historic fortress to an innovative community hub for arts and culture. The gathering is produced by Tacoma Arts Live in collaboration with neighborhood […]
TAM Gala 2022 – Light & ShadowNovember 12, 5-10pmEnjoy an evening of philanthropy and community, surrounded by world-class art in our own Tacoma Art Museum. An exclusive silent auction and a decadent dinner lead up to the evening’s main event and spectacular live auction. Proceeds from this event support vital initiatives, like our youth education […]
THE KINGSTON TRIO RETURNS TO LIVE PERFORMANCES TO MARK 60-PLUS YEARS WITH ‘KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING’ NATIONAL TOURNovember 12, 7pmFans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns to their national tour. All three current members, […]
The Center Reopening Celebration!November 13, noon – 4pmWe invite you to see the results of our amazing renovation. Our interior design and furnishings are gorgeous and downright majestic, and our new stage equipment and technology are top-of-the-line. We have almost doubled our ADA seating and don’t get us started on our feature wall. Please join […]
The MoorsNovember 11 – 20The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective presents The Moors by Jen Silverman at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage.The Moors by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy that follows two sisters, a maid, and a dog who live isolated on the bleak English moors. With the […]
Concert in the Cone at the Museum of GlassTacoma Sounds the Americas!November 17, 6pmJoin Museum of Glass on November 17 for a concert featuring a unique fusion of the Northwest Sinfonietta string quartet, the jazz quartet from Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, and the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team! The performance will take place in […]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 7:30 PMSEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITIONPresented By: The Washington Center for the Performing ArtsLocation: Washington Center Main StageUp to 10 comedians will face-off in the semi-final round of the popular Seattle International Comedy Competition! The judges decide who moves on based off audience response. This is an epic skirmish of punch lines and comedic […]
Steel Band at Pacific Lutheran UniversityAdmission is free, no ticket required. The concert will be livestreamed via the following link: PLU | ARTSNovember 18, 7:30pmLagerquist Concert Hall – Mary Baker Russell Music Center868 Wheeler St. S., Tacoma253.535.7602, plu.edu/music
Tacoma Youth Symphony Season Opener Symphonic Fanfare and CelebrationsNovember 19, 7pmIn celebration of the Tacoma Youth Symphony’s 60th season, the orchestra will be revisiting music performed in past tours and feature TYSA alumni as soloists.Urban Grace Church902 Market St, Tacomatysamusic.org
Tacoma Symphony Presents Caught In Love November 19, 7:30pmConducted by Sarah Ioannides, conductor and featuring cellist Zuill BaileyPROFOUND INTENSITY: Regarded as one of the finest composers of the 19th century, Louise Farrenc captures Beethoven’s fire in her Overture No. 1. Jessie Montgomery’s Caught by the Wind evokes the spinning of bicycle wheels, the movement of wind and the cycles […]
Pianist Scott Cossu with cellist Holly ReevesNovember 19A South Sound favorite, Scott has been performing worldwide since 1980 and was one of the first artists to join the Windham Hill Record Label.TCMedia will transform its production studio into a cabaret-style venue, creating an intimate, up-close experience for the studio audience. Attendees will also enjoy hors […]
Almost Human – Kiss TributeNovember 19, 7:30pmnAdult: $23nStudent/Senior: $20Almost Human is the Pacific Northwest’s Premier KISS tribute band. Featuring full costumes, makeup, and all the rock n roll attitude, swagger, and shenanigans that make a real KISS show so electrifying.Green River College – Cascade Halln12401 SE 320th StPresented by BRAVO Performing Artsauburnwa.gov/events
Tacoma Symphony Presents Classics II: Caught in LoveNovember 19, 7:30pmSarah Ioannides, conductorZuill Bailey, celloZuill Bailey is widely considered one of the world’s premiere cellists. He is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally-renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher.Pantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacoma253.272.7264 – symphonytacoma.org
Reclaimed Rust Featuring Master Craftsman Rick Dore at America’s Car MuseumNovember 19, 9 – 11amJoining us as a special guest for this event is legendary automotive customs builder and 2022 Master Craftsman award recipient Rick Dore. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Rick as he shares some of his first-hand, behind the scenes […]
Tacoma Arts Live Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker with McCurtis BlowNovember 20, 7:30pmThrough this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season. The production features hip-hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, the first rapper […]
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents Murder on the Orient ExpressOctober 21 – November 6Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from […]
20th Annual Gig Harbor Turkey Trot 5KThursday, November 24, 7-11amThe Gig Harbor Turkey Trot has continued to be an annual Gig Harbor and family tradition. We continue to collect two cans of food per participant which is still donated to F.I.S.H. and now also to BackPack for Kids. And the funds raised go towards college […]
MetroParks Tacoma Presents the Norpoint Classic, 5K and 2 MileNovember 24, 9amThe Norpoint Classic has been bringing families together on Thanksgiving morning since 1995. Make it your family tradition!Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. Race is chip-timed and entry fee includes a t-shirt.Center at Norpoint4818 Nassau Ave NE, TacomaRegister at:metroparkstacoma.org/event/norpoint-classic-5
Portrait of Aretha: CeCe Teneal celebrates The Queen of SoulFebruary 25, 7:30pmShe taught us how to “Think” and demand “Respect” … all while ridin’ on the “Freeway of Love!” In Portrait of Aretha: CeCe Teneal celebrates The Queen of Soul, award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, with […]
America’s Car Museum and Santa’s Castle benefits local JBLM FamiliesNovember 25 – December 15America’s Car Museum (ACM) is partnering with Santa’s Castle this holiday season to help support local JBLM families in need. ACM’s Toys for the Troops campaign helps bring in donations of toys, books, games, and stocking stuffers for Santa’s Castle to deliver […]
Solstice LightsNovember 25 – January 2For the second time, Lakewold Gardens will play host to the vision of multimedia artist Sam Stubblefield and his talented team as the gardens’ old-growth trees and wandering paths come to life with color, light, and sound. While many other displays will brighten up communities all over Puget Sound this […]
Tenino Holiday MarketNovember 25-27, 10am – 5pmThe Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce, Tenino Arts and Tenino Creative District are once again bringing artistry and holiday shopping to downtown Tenino for the 3rd Annual Tenino Holiday Market. Thirty small business artisans are participating. Free and open to the publicKodiak Room225 Sussex Ave SW, Teninowww.teninoarts.org
Santa PhotosNovember 26-December 23Kent Station is thrilled to be able to host Santa photos in the cozy cottage in front of the AMC Theatres once again this holiday season.This holiday season there is a third Santa joining our team. We look forward to welcoming “Seattle Black Santa”, Chukundi Salisbury, on December 3rd from 4 to […]
Small Business Saturday in Gig HarborNovember 26, 9am-9pmShow your love for downtown and shop and dine at the small businesses and restaurants along Gig Harbor’s historic downtown waterfront.Downtown Gig Harborvisitgigharborwa.com/november
77th Annual Tacoma Tree LightingNovember 27, 4pmThe 77th annual Tacoma holiday tree lighting outside the Pantages Theater ushers in the holiday season!Glowing in sparkling decorated trees, the Pantages Theater lobby will feature display tables and special entertainment hosted by local resident arts organizations, including Symphony Tacoma, Tacoma Arts Live, Northwest Sinfonietta, Tacoma Concert Band, Puget […]
Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosts 14th Annual Native American Art Exhibition A Weaver’s Choice – Coast Salish Wool Weavings Curated by Selena KearneyNovember 7 – December 9Opening Receptions November 11, 6 – 7:30pmThe 14th Annual Native American Art Exhibition, A Weaver’s Choice – Coast Salish Wool Weavings Curated by Selena Kearney, is coming to Leonor R. Fuller […]