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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Oct
12
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
Oct 12 @ 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

The Thanksgiving Play – Preview Night @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
13
Fri
Six Appeal @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm
Six Appeal @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts

“Six Appeal has been described as a vocal ensemble, a comedy group, and a rock band, all in one complete show. Forgoing instruments, this dynamic a cappella group based across the country uses only their voices to perform decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes. With vocal dexterity and adventurous song selection, the group explores all genres with a wide-reaching repertoire that will surprise and captivate audiences regardless of the setting.

Even though the group’s name is a play on words and a simple accounting of its members, the name Six Appeal also speaks to the charm and attraction that these 6 voices create when they come together to produce their electrifying performance. A Six Appeal show will split your sides, feed your musical sweet tooth, and leave you wondering how in the world they pulled it off with only their voices.

With members formally instructed in singing and musical composition, Six Appeal utilizes a diverse arsenal of style and entertainment. In addition, they have a passion for spreading their a cappella music to every audience, and an essential facet of their mission is to empower young singers in their educational outreach program.”

The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
14
Sat
HP Home Magical Home Paint party @ Crafty AF Studio
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm

Bring a little magic to your home with this decorative rectangular sign from the Wizarding world!

Paint and assemble your own Home Magical Home sign with 12 interchangable HP characters, one for every month of the year. Our expert painter/HP fanatic Jenn will be on hand to guide you through the creative process (Psst, don’t worry she’s a Hufflepuff and handles newbies with great care). Learn how to paint, stain, ombre, distress, and glue your sign.

Please be aware that this is an artistic space. We use a variety of materials such as paint, resin, glue and much more. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty. We do provide aprons and gloves here at Crafty AF.

Workshops are to be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. This gives our artists time to prep the materials needed for the class. If you need to cancel, please let us know ASAP. No refunds will be given to any cancelations within 72 hours of the class. Our artists work hard to prep the workshops. We will try to assemble a Take Home Kit, or possibly a credit to a future class.

The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
15
Sun
Auburn Symphony: American Voices @ Auburn Performing Arts Center
Oct 15 @ 2:30 pm

Auburn Symphony Orchestra continues its annual celebration of American music through iconic and newly-embraced works. The concert features Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and Juan Pablo Contreras’ Mariachitlán continues the Latin beat. The concert opens with William Levi Dawson’s epic Negro Folk Symphony which is experiencing a resurgence of popularity. Plus – see Auburn School District Mariachi in the lobby before the concert! Pre-concert talk at 1:30 by Gwynne Kuhner Brown, musicologist.

The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Vienna Boys’ Choir @ Pantages Theater (901 Broadway - Tacoma, WA)
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm

Come witness the purity of tone, distinctive harmonies, and angelic voices of the world’s foremost youth choral group. As one of the oldest musical organizations today, these young cultural ambassadors have been adored the world over for their wide range of repertoire and generosity of musical spirit for more than six centuries.

Oct
17
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Oct 17 @ 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