The Wonderful Wizard of OzMay 31 – June 2, Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 3 & 7pm, Sundays 7pmAges 5+Follow the yellow brick road straight to the heart of adventure.  This enchanting adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic book by Jacqueline Lawton brings the beloved story to life on stage for a magical experience the whole family […]

Centralia Pride Celebration:  Live, Love, BeeJune 1, 11am – 3pmAll Ages and Families WelcomeCelebrate Pride and join us for a fun-filled day of festivities, inclusivity, and community spirit right in Lewis County.Centralia Pine Street PlazaDowntown CentraliaUpcoming Events — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org)downtowncentralia.org 

Maritime Gig FestivalJune 1 – 2A full weekend of fun for the whole family.On Saturday enjoy a pancake breakfast by Kiwanis, kid’s dash and fun run, parade, food & craft vendors, entertainment and kids zone.On Sunday attend the Blessing of the Fleet, local makers market, tour Harbor Wild Watch and Skansie Netshed, enjoy the Wheels […]

Point Defiance Flower & Garden FestivalJune 1 – 2Whether you’re an expert gardener, a budding plant lover or just enjoy smelling the roses, the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is an experience you can really dig your shovel into.Enjoy the gardens, take a tour, sip & stroll with beer tasting or sip and draw, […]

Mere MortalsApril 26 – June 9“Mere Mortals” is a group figurative exhibition, featuring a diverse body of contemporary figurative and portrait work by Northwest artists. The grouping features sculpture by Simon Kogan, ceramic work by Shari Bray, and a dynamic array of painting by Lynette Charters, Jennifer Lauer, Livia Lynne Miller, Carla Paine, and Amy […]

Park Spotlight:  Ferry ParkJune 3 – 8Park Guides June 4 – 6, 2 – 5pmFree. Drop-ins WelcomeCome out and play at your neighborhood park! Connect with your community at Ferry Park. We’ll have both passive and active programming occurring throughout the 2nd week of June. The tiny, half-acre Ferry Park is Tacoma’s oldest park. it was […]

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Music Department ConcertsJune 7 & June 8, 7:30pmSuggested $15 donation at door.June 7: SPSCC Choirs perform Carl Orff’s iconic masterwork Carmina Burana with percussion ensemble and soloistsJune 8:  SPSCC Jazz Band and the SPSCC Symphony Orchestra team up for Summer Samba, featuring the world premiere performance of Gerry Amato’s Devil’s Samba for […]

Rock’N Tenino at the Tenino Arts Creative MarketJune 8, 10am-3pmnCorner of Sussex Ave W and Olympia St N (147 Olympia St N, Tenino, WA 98589 if address is needed)The Tenino Arts Creative Market 2nd Saturday Street Fair will feature more than 10 Washington State stone carvers with live demonstration from 10am-3pm on June 8th. Held […]

Sound to Narrows 2K, 5K & 12KJune 8, various start timesJoin the friendly competition for 52 years at the Sound to Narrows 2024, a challenging 5K and 12K race in Tacoma, Washington. Learn how to volunteer, register, and prepare for the event.Not a runner, cheer the runners on along the route.A MultiCare event promoting healthy […]

Tacoma Trails ChallengeMay 25 – June 16You are invited to connect, explore, and discover your local Tacoma parks and trails and win prizes.Participating in the Tacoma Trails Challenge is easy:Register for the event. It’s FREE:  2024 Trails Challenge Registration (constantcontactpages.com)Complete 5 challenges or log 25 milesFill out the finisher formWin prizes!Metro Parks Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

The NicetiesMay 31 – June 16June 6 – pay what you canDirector Michelle Matlock says, “This play’s profound exploration of important issues, rich history, and thought-provoking conversations is not only relevant but also serves as a catalyst for fostering meaningful dialogue around race within our community. I look forward to the shared creative process and […]

Adaptive Hiking ClubJune 1, 8 & 15 – 10 – 11amJume 15: Owen Beach Pavillion, Point Defiance Park, TacomaAll ages. Free. Families encouraged. No pre-registration.Enjoy these 1-mile hikes through Tacoma trails, led by Metro Parks Tacoma’s Park Guides. Families are encouraged and those younger than 8 can join with parent supervision. Children ages 8-18 joining […]

Family STEAM Day:  Custom Car CreationsJune 15, 11am – 3pmOn Family STEAM Day, learn more about the choices designers make when designing automobiles. Then, use your imagination, craft supplies, and recycled materials to design and build custom car creations of your very own.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacomaamericascarmuseum.org

Ignite Others Beach CleanupJune 15, 9am – noonJoin Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors in igniting change, inspiring action and shining a light on our community at the “Ignite Others” beach cleanup event.Volunteers are needed clean to up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.All necessary tools and supplies will […]

John Crist: The Emotional Support TourJune 15, 7pmJohn Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral […]

Jukebox ClassicsJune 15, 7:30pmJukeboxes were most popular from the 1940s through the mid-1960s. By the middle of the 1940s, three-quarters of the records produced in America went into jukeboxes. Patsy Cline’s ‘Crazy’ and Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ were the most-played jukebox songs of the device’s first 100 years. Come and join Masterworks chorus for their […]

Nature is Medicine: a BIPOC Mindfulness GatheringJune 15, noon – 1pmMonthlyRegistration required.  Donation based.A space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to practice mindfulness together in nature. We will practice breathing, take in the wonders of our surroundings, and write to communally reflect to awaken the mind and heart.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 S G […]

Olympic Air ShowJune 15 & 16The 24th anniversary Olympic Air Show takes flight at the Ports Olympia Regional Airport, hosted by the Olympia Flight Museum. Enjoy a spectacular showcase of aviation excellence. From the iconic aircrafts of World War II to the cutting-edge marvels of modern-day aviation, witness a mesmerizing array of airborne wonders. Experience […]

 JOURNEYS: Quilts from the Contemporary QuiltArt Association & Pacific Northwest African American QuiltersMarch 15, 5 – 7:30pm, Opening ReceptionExhibit runs March 16 – June 23Free with required registrationCelebrate the exhibition, JOURNEYS: Quilts from the Contemporary QuiltArt Association & Pacific Northwest African American Quilters and learn more about quilt-making! Attendees will hear from participating artists about the works […]

 From the Mississippi DeltaJune 7 – 23, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pmAges 13+Based on her memoir of the same title, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland recounts her 20-year journey from humble beginnings in Greenwood, Mississippi, during the Jim Crow era, her civil rights activism, achieving her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota and celebrating […]

LoveOly SummerFestJune 21 – 23, Friday: 3 -9pm, Saturday: 11am-9 pm, Sunday: 10 am -2pm with Diva Drag Brunch!June 22, 10:30am – Pet Parade – costumes encouraged. This paw-some event promises a tail-wagging good time for all. The Olympia Pet Parade is more than just a stroll around the park — it’s a celebration of […]

ENCORE:  Dance Theater Northwest’s Annual RecitalJune 22, 6:30pmEnjoy this showcase of talent and artistry. Featuring captivating dance performances, including special pieces accompanied by live flute and harp music from the Pacific Lutheran University Artist Series.Lakes High School10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood253.565.5149, dtnw.org 

Fairy FestJune 21 – 23, 10am – 5pmFairy Fest is a magical weekend of fairy-themed events for the entire family! Explore the gardens while participating in a variety of enchanting activities including art projects, live music and dance performances, a fairy house contest, free play and games in the gardens, storytelling, and more.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly […]

Olympia’s Juneteenth CelebrationJune 22, 1 – 5pmThe Women of Color in Leadership Movement and Media Island International, in partnership with the City of Olympia, invite you to join us for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Festival. There will be performances and presentations as well as The Marketplace featuring a vendor area with Black owned and operated […]

Pride Celebration at the ZooJune 22 & 23, 9am – 5pmFree with admission.Celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community and watch the animals interact with rainbow treats.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacomapdza.orgPride Celebration | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (metroparkstacoma.org)Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 10am – 4pm11610 Trek Dr E, EatonvillePride Celebration | Puget […]

An Acoustic Evening with John HiattOctober 27Enjoy an unforgettable evening as John Hiatt invites you to rediscover the essence of storytelling through song, where every chord strikes a chord in the depths of your soul. Secure your tickets now for an experience that promises to captivate, inspire, and leave you longing for moreFederal Way Performing […]

Kristen Chenoweth LIVE with Symphony TacomaOctober 5, 7:30pmExperience an unforgettable evening with Tony® and Emmy® Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth LIVE accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Renowned for her iconic performances in “Wicked,” “Glee,” and “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Chenoweth has captivated audiences worldwide with her stunning vocals and charming stage […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

LeMay Motorcycle DayJune 29, 9am – 4pmMotorcycle and Vehicle Show and Shine, Seattle Cossack Stunt and Drill Team Performance and Puget Sound Trailers are a few of the activities happening at the end of the month! Come spend the day with us to enjoy the show and museum.LeMay Collection at Marymount325 152nd St E, TacomaMarymount […]

The Treaty of Medicine CreekFebruary 10 – July 8From February 10 to July 8, 2024, the History Museum will display the original, hand-written Article III of the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty that guaranteed fishing rights to Tribal Treaty signers.This historic document, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration, remains a powerful reminder of […]

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow PartyJune 29 & 30, 1pmFans of all ages will experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark.The Glow Party production features spectacular lasers, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the […]

2024 Gig Harbor Garden Tour – a tour for literacyJune 29, 10am – 5pm, June 30, 11am – 3pmThe Gig Harbor Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of 6 gardens in the Greater Gig Harbor Area. Each garden has a unique story to tell that reflects the gardener’s heart and style. The variety, artistry, design. […]

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 […]

(G)I-DLESeptember 6, 7:30pmToday, dynamic K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE announced the U.S. leg of their world tour “2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR IN THE U.S.” This marks the group’s first performance back in the States since their lights-out headlining performance at Head In The Clouds New York 2024.Tacoma Dome2727 E D Street, TacomaTickets:  ticketmaster.com, Heritage Bank Ticket […]

Shoestring CircusJune 28 – July 7Shoestring Circus is owned by four circus artists turned circus owners that are based in Bellingham and work full time as traveling performers. This season’s show will feature world class circus acts and a fantastical tale all ages can enjoy! The Shoestring Circus tent has a rich history having toured […]

Blast & Dash 5K RunJuly 6, 8amThis summer run includes the biggest squirt gun fight you’ll ever experience.Yaeger Park3100 Capitol Mall Dr SW, Olympiafivestarntp.com

Hot Shop Seconds SaleJuly 6This is an opportunity to take home one-of-a-kind Made at the Museum pieces for highly discounted prices.Glass is a difficult medium to master; because of this, sometimes the pieces that come out of the annealer aren’t quite as perfect as the artists intend (even if those imperfections are so slight that […]