Pierce County Events Calendar

Pierce County Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@SouthSoundTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
  • Photo

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May
2
Tue
Hey Singers! 
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

May
4
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

New Washington State Poet Laureate: Passing of the Laurel to Arianne True @ Washington State History Museum
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us on May 4 in Tacoma as we welcome the new Washington State Poet Laureate.

Current Laureate Rena Priest will “pass the laurel” to the new Laureate Arianne True.
Poets from around the state will share poems that speak to our shared places and culture.

The Washington State Poet Laureate program is jointly sponsored by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and Humanities Washington.

Love, Loss, & What I Wore by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron @ Lakewood Playhouse
May 4 @ 7:30 pm

Written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. Love, Loss is a series of monologues about women’s relationships and wardrobes and, at times, the interaction of the two as a time capsule of a woman’s life.

Performances
??Friday, May 5th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 6th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 7th @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 12th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 13th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 14th @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 19th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 20th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 21st @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 26th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 27th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 28th @ 2:00 pm
**
PWYC – May 4th @ 7:30 pm (tickets not sold online)
PWYC – May 18th @ 7:30 pm (tickets not sold online)
**
$29 Adults
$26 Military Discount
$26 Senior Discount (60+)
$23 Student and Educator Discount

SIGNIFICANT OTHER-Pay What You Can Night! @ Tacoma Little Theatre
May 4 @ 7:30 pm

What happens when all of your friends get married and you’re still alone?

Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. But, as they get married one by one, he is left to wonder why life won’t give him the same fairytale ending. Significant Other is an unorthodox romantic comedy that celebrates the highs and lows of twenty- something urban life, wedding after wedding after wedding.

May
5
Fri
Love, Loss, & What I Wore by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron @ Lakewood Playhouse
May 5 @ 7:30 pm

Written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. Love, Loss is a series of monologues about women’s relationships and wardrobes and, at times, the interaction of the two as a time capsule of a woman’s life.

Performances
??Friday, May 5th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 6th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 7th @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 12th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 13th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 14th @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 19th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 20th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 21st @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 26th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 27th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 28th @ 2:00 pm
**
PWYC – May 4th @ 7:30 pm (tickets not sold online)
PWYC – May 18th @ 7:30 pm (tickets not sold online)
**
$29 Adults
$26 Military Discount
$26 Senior Discount (60+)
$23 Student and Educator Discount

SIGNIFICANT OTHER @ Tacoma Little Theatre
May 5 @ 7:30 pm

What happens when all of your friends get married and you’re still alone?

Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. But, as they get married one by one, he is left to wonder why life won’t give him the same fairytale ending. Significant Other is an unorthodox romantic comedy that celebrates the highs and lows of twenty- something urban life, wedding after wedding after wedding.

May
6
Sat
Hunger Walk 5K @ Fort Steilacoom Park
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The Hunger Walk is an annual opportunity for community members to Support Emergency Food Network’s mission of providing food to our neighbors in need “so that no person goes hungry.” The 2023 Hunger Walk will take place on May 6th at Fort Steilacoom Park. Virtual registration is also available.

Open Sesame- Community Art Event @ Alma Tacoma
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

What is Open Sesame?
Open Sesame is a day to connect. Come early to sip and shop small businesses and creators. Stick around for Live Performances/Readings beginning at Noon.
Doors open at 10 and although the event ends at 3PM the venue’s restaurant and bar are open to all until the evening. Can’t wait to see you there!

Pottery Studio Sale! @ Juniper Clay Studios
May 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Three of your favorite local potters are having a sale!
Great for mother’s day gifts…

622 North Cushman Ave
Saturday, May 6
11:00 – 2:00
Rain or Shine

Downing Pottery:
https://www.instagram.com/downingpottery/

ModHOME Ceramics:
https://www.instagram.com/modhome.ceramics/

Juniper Clay:
https://www.instagram.com/juniperclay/