Sewing & Stichery ExpoMarch 1 – 5, Thursday – Saturday 8:30am – 6pm, Sunday 8:30am – 4pmJoin a creative community and enjoy learning, connecting, and inspiration for sewing enthusiasts of all levels. Shop over 400 vendor booths and choose from 100 classes daily.Washington State Fairgrounds110 9th Ave SW, PuyallupMattress Firm ShowPlex, Expo Hall, Pavilion – […]

Auburn Community Players NunsenseMarch 3, 4, 10, 11, 7:30 pm, March 4, 5, 11, 12, 2pmWhen the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way […]

The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest Present 2023 Olympia Dance FestivalMarch 4, 7pmThe 2023 Olympia Dance Festival features 17 dance companies from throughout Western Washington, plus special guest artist Jason Rodgers, a renowned tap dancer who has been seen on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, the North American tour of the Broadway musical “Bring in Da […]

8th Annual Gig Harbor Empty Bowls FundraiserMarch 4, 11am – 2pmPresented by Altrusa of Gig Harbor, the 8th Annual Empty Bowls event is back to help fight hunger for children and families.You can purchase a handcrafted bowl from a local potter, enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread donated by local restaurants, and this […]

Fate Now ConquersMarch 4, 7:30pm & March 5, 2pmThe Northwest Sinfonietta under the direction of artistic partner Yaniv Attar presents “Fate Now Conquers” featuring violin virtuoso Melissa White.March 4th Performance at Rialto Theatre310 9th St, TacomaMarch 5th Performance at Pioneer Park Pavillion330 S Meridian, Puyallupnwsinfonietta.org    

Lacey Cultural CelebrationMay 4, 10am – 6pmExplore the world through live performances, craft and food vendors, kidsnactivities and more!  Free admission and activities.Saint Martin’s University5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey360,491.0857, laceyparks.org/events

Seuss-tacular Spring Fling at Star CenterMarch 4, 10am – 1pmAll are welcome to this FREE family-fun event.Let’s celebrate Dr. Suess’s birthday and National Reading Month! Come join us for fun crafts, activities and games inspired by your favorite Dr. Suess books and characters!MetroParks Tacoma Star Center3873 S 66th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/event

Tacoma Concert Band Presents Sousa SpectacularMarch 4, 7:30pmThe award-winning Tacoma Concert Band is proud to present its biannual SOUSA SPECTACULAR concert.  This event is TCB’s re-creation of John Philip Sousa’s world-renowned Sousa Band concert experience just as it would have been presented a century ago.Pantage Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.591.5894, tacomaconcertband.org

TC Media Presents:  Studio A Concert with Randal Bays and Clint DyeMarch 4, 7pmJoin us for a spirited evening of award-winning traditional Irish music with fiddler Randal Bays and guitarist Clint Dye as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early!Both Randal and Clint are residents of the greater Seattle area. Doors open at 7 PM and music […]

Olympia Film Society Presents:  The Rocky Horror Picture ShowMarch 4, 12amThe Rocky Horror Show is back at the Capitol Theater with live shadow cast featuring Riff Raff’s Street Rats, the Pacific Northwest’s premier Rocky Horror Show production! Patrons are encouraged to engage with the film by dressing up and purchasing prop bags for audience participation. […]

Heritage Skills Workshop:  Tinsmithing:  Cookie CuttersMarch 4, 10amHeritage Skills Workshops preserve traditional skills through instruction, demonstration, and experiential learning. Participants will make simple cookie cutters, with a safe edge. Three methods will be discussed and explored, including simple measured forming, using a story stick pattern, and using a block bending jig. Tinsmith methods to be […]

Cocoa CrawlMarch 5 – 11Free family event but donations are suggested to benefit the Angel Fund.Hunt for clues at participating businesses to acquire all the supplies and goodies you need to make a delicious cup of cocoa.Sunrise Village Farmer’s Market156th St E, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com

Gig Harbor Restaurant WeekMarch 6 – 19Participating establishments offer specials and more during this week long event featuring some of Gig Harbor’s finest dinning.Sponsored by the Gig Harbor Waterfront AllianceFor menus and a list of participating restaurants visit:gigharborwaterfront.org/restaurant-week

At Home in the Pacific Northwest:  A Community Conversation Series Presented by the City of TumwaterFebruary 23, March 9 & March 23, 6 – 7:30pmIn partnership with the Tumwater Timberland Library, the Tumwater Parks and Recreation Department is excited to present At Home in the Pacific Northwest, a new Community Conversation series, celebrating and examining […]

RAGS Wearable ArtMarch 9 gala preview fundraiserMarch 10 & 11, 10am – 6pmMarch 12, 10am – 4pmCelebrating its 29th year supporting YMCA of Pierce County’s life-saving domestic violence services, the popular Wearable Art Sale returns in-person.Free and open to the public.Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma1701 Alexander Ave E, FifeRAGSWearableArt.org

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeMarch 10 – 26, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pmAdapted by Jeffrey HatcherDirected by Randy ClarkIn one man’s inner battle between good and evil, the lines are often blurred. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” comes to life on the Dukesbay stage with an […]

Creative Theatre Experience 40th Anniversary Celebration GalaMarch 11, 5 pm Reception, 6:45pm Program and CelebrationCelebrate 40 years of collaboration, youth empowerment and creativity.Creative Theatre Experience (CTE) has been providing fun and exciting workshops in theatre, dance, art, and music for the past forty years. These summer camps culminate in age-appropriate stage productions at the end […]

Daddy Daughter Princess BallMarch 11Ages 3-6 | 3:30-5:30pmAges 7-13 | 7-9pmDads, Grandfathers, Uncles or Big Brothers, treat your little girl to a night she will talk about all year! Join us for light refreshments, dancing, fun and activities. Consider it your daughter’s first date. Memory Photo and party favor included. Space is limited. Pre-registration required […]

2023 Washington State Poetry Out Loud State ContestMarch 11, 1pmPresented by Washington Arts Commission.Join us in person or watch the livestream on Tacoma Little Theatre’s Facebook page and cheer on our 9 student champions.This year’s State Final Competition will be emceed by the current Seattle Youth Poet Laureate, Sah Pham.Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N I St, Tacomatacomalittletheatre.orgpoetry.out.loud@arts.wa.gov  

Spring Into SummerMarch 11, 10am-5pmSpring into Summer … in downtown Sumner! We welcome you to our city for the best Springtime shopping event featuring gifts, décor, clothing & accessories!Downtown Sumner, Main Street, Sumnerwww.sumnermainstreet.com/events

The Girl Who Swallowed a CactusNow through March 26, Fri – SunA whirlwind adventure about five friends and a coyote who want to save the world.Written by Eric CoblenDirected by Rebecca RogersThis unique twist on traditional storytelling brings the audience into a magical desert landscape where young Sheila and her band of buddies are out of […]

Family STEAM Days at ACMMarch 18 and every third Saturday of the Month, 11am – 3pmJoin America’s Car Museum every third Saturday for Family STEAM Day! You and your family will   design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles. Family STEAM Days   are complimentary for ACM Members. Visitors ages 18 […]

Geoffrey Castle – St. Patrick’s CelebrationSaturday, March 18, 7:30pmAdult: $30nStudent/Senior: $25Keep the St. Patrick’s celebration going on Saturday with a live band, Irish dancers, and lots of Celtic Fiddling. Electric six-string Violinist Geoffrey Castle fearlessly brings the violin back to center stage with virtuoso showmanship and a 21st century attitude. He is a pioneer on […]

Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance PerformanceMarch 18, afternoonUptown Gig Harbor PavillionPt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com 

Shamrock’n The Harbor 5K & 12K Family Fun Run/WalkMarch 18, 8:30 amFollow the gorgeous Cushman Trail, with a few rolling hills to keep those legs awake and working; and for those doing the 12K you’ll get an amazing view from the Narrows Bridge. All ages.100% of all proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior Center.gigharborfoundation.org/shamrocknrun

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Symphony Orchestra ConcertMarch 18, 7:30pmThe SPSCC Symphony Orchestra presents Vows & Chorales on. To open the concert, members of the orchestra will perform Bach chorales in small groups. The concert will feature Antonín Dvorák’s cheerfully optimistic Symphony No. 8, which depicts bird calls, tranquil landscapes, a small village band, and several Bohemian folk […]

Olympia Film Society Presents: Unwound w/ ThronesMarch 18, 8pmBorn in 1991 in the Pacific Northwest as the Riot Grrrl and grunge musico-social movements took hold of underground pop culture, Unwound leveled their small corner of the ’90s punk scene with a scathing Future of What barrage in the brightest corners of the underground.Capitol Theater206 5th […]

Youthful BrillianceMarch 18, 7:30pmAntoine T. Clark, conductorJanice Carissa, pianoPerformances of:Viet Cuong’s Bullish – a testimony to Bach’s continuing influence on today’s musical scene.Franck – a rethinking of variation form in his Symphonic Variations. ElfridaAndrée – the first woman to compose and conduct chamber and orchestral music in Sweden.Avner Dorman – a modern view to Bach in […]

ROCK OF AGES March 3 – 26, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pmDirected by Maria-Tania Bandes B. WeingardenA production of the University of Washington- Tacoma and Tacoma Little Theatre Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues in the 1980s. A place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes […]

VIVID:  A Fundraiser for Arts Access & EducationMarch 25, 5:30pmEnjoy an Evening of Inspiration and Joy.Dine on a delicious three-course mealConnect with friends old—and newGroove to the sounds of Tacoma Arts Live musiciansBid on enticing items and adventuresTacoma Armory1001 S Yakima, Tacoma253.346.1721 , TacomaArtsLive 

Tacoma Method Presented by the Tacoma OperaMarch 31 – April 2Enjoy the world premiere opera Tacoma Method, a bold new work by American composer Gregory Youtz and Chinese American poet Zhang Er, detailing the true story of the violent 1805 expulsion of Chinese Americans from the city of Tacoma. This critical and groundbreaking opera boasts […]

April Fools Scavenger Hunt:  1855 meets 2023April 1Visitors can hunt for the things that don’t belong in 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum A picture guide will be provided. A small thank you prize will be provided to every visitor who completes the search operation.Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumPoint Defiance Park5519 Five Mile Drive, […]

Olympia Farmers MarketYear Round, Spring Market Hours 10am – 3pmStop by and stock up on all your favorite locally-sourced goodies, like fresh fruits and veggies, artisanal cheeses, handmade crafts, and more. Enjoy daily live music.700 Capital Way N, Olympia360.352.9096, olympiafarmersmarket.com