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
13
Fri
Six Appeal @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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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.”

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Oct
14
Sat
Festival Latinx @ Tacoma Armory
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Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Festival Latinx is an annual free community event celebrating South Sound Latinx culture! Enjoy live performances reflecting diversity of Latinx communities through music and dance. Take in beautiful visual art installations and centerpieces or shop locally with artisans for handmade goods from the mercadito. Send your taste buds on a tour with various eats from local food vendors.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades
HP Home Magical Home Paint party @ Crafty AF Studio
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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.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: Paint & Sip
Oct
15
Sun
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up @ Craftopia
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Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm

This one is just for my crocheters!  Come and hang out once a month with other like-minded hook-wielding individuals and let’s get our crochet on!
Light refreshments will be provided (sorry, no actual alcohol. Bit early in the day for that!)
RSVP’s appreciated but not required. Can’t make it? We also offer a zoom link on our website: www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Arts and craft
Auburn Symphony: American Voices @ Auburn Performing Arts Center
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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.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: classical music
Oct
17
Tue
Hey Singers! 
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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

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Oct
19
Thu
Craftopia: Bead & Mingle meet up @ Craftopia
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Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all lovers of beads! Come hang out the fourth Thursday of every month from 5-7pm with other like-minded lover of the bling. Bring your latest beading project for some good conversation, light refreshments, and maybe even a little progress.
RSVPs not required but are appreciated. www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Workshop: How Does a Place Get a Name? @ Washington State History Museum
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Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Indigenous educator Owen Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo) to explore how a place gets a name and what the names of specific locations can teach us about values held by communities. Participants will consider how we can use place names to enhance community connections and build strategies to engage with Tribes to revitalize place names.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Teachers who attend the workshop will be eligible for clock hours toward continuing education requirements.

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Categories: Education Local History Tags: education
Oct
20
Fri
University of Puget Sound Organ at Noon Series @ Kilworth Memorial Chapel
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Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for the Organ at Noon Series, with Wyatt Smith, organist, presenting The Skies, Unlimited – music by Hina Sakamoto, Aaron David Miller, and a song cycle by Frederick Frahm, featuring Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano.

Free and open to the public.

American concert organist Wyatt Smith, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota, performs with “nuance, polish, and personality” (Michael Barone, APM Pipedreams). He maintains an active concert schedule, performing throughout the United States and Europe, and his performances have been heard on American Public Media’s Pipedreams.

Smith received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from the University of Washington; his Master of Music degree from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Dakota.

Smith serves as the associate director of music at Epiphany Parish of Seattle; director of the Epiphany Music Academy; and affiliate artist in organ and harpsichord at the University of Puget Sound.

Organ at Noon Series 2023-24 Schedule

Friday, Oct. 20 | The Skies, Unlimited
Music by Hina Sakamoto, Aaron David Miller, and a song cycle by Frederick Frahm, featuring Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano
Friday, Dec. 1 | An American Christmas
Music by Rebecca Groom te Velde, Margaret Sandresky, Craig Phillips, and others
Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2 p.m. | 33rd Annual Schneebeck Organ Recital
Music by Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra and Matthias Weckmann. Public reception following the program.
Friday, March 22 | Annual All-Bach Recital
A program of trios, featuring Maria Sampen, violin and Alistair MacRae, cello
Friday, April 12 | The Fiery French
Music by Saint-Saëns, Franck, Boëllmann, and Alain, featuring Tracy Doyle, flute
Event Location
Kilworth Memorial Chapel or tune in at pugetsound.edu/schneebecklive.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: kilworth memorial chapel live music Organ university of puget sound
Auburn Symphony: Harvest Happy Hour @ Green River College, Lindbloom Center
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Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

A cozy autumn evening awaits you in support of the artistic and educational programs of Auburn Symphony Orchestra! Delight in music from the arx duo, percussionists Garrett Arney and Mari Yoshinaga. Garrett is a featured soloist in ASO’s 2023-24 Season so you’ll get a sneak peek of what’s to come.
Ticket sales only cover 20% of the costs it takes to bring you the music you know and love, plus our free education programs that reach thousands of students every year. Through a live auction featuring experiences you can only get with ASO, and Raise the Paddle, your support makes the music possible!

5-6:30pm – Arrive, enjoy happy hour and silent auction
6:30pm – Music by arx duo, live auction, and raise the paddle
7:30pm – Head home and enjoy your weekend!

$50 ticket includes heavy hour d’oeuvres, one beverage and a 30-minute concert

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: #LiveAuction happy hour percussion
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