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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June – November 2018 Jun – Nov 2018
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Jun
2
Sat
Washington State Book Award Winner Bruce Holbert Talks WHISKEY @ Orca Books
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Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm

Often described as “a lyrical, soulful chronicler of our ever-changing West,” Washington State Book Award winner Bruce Holbert has won accolades for tracing the beauty and harshness of Eastern Washington’s landscape and how it shapes its people. His new book, WHISKEY is no exception.

With the gruff humor of Cormac McCarthy, a dash of the madcap irony of Charles Portis, Holbert once again traverses America’s northwestern border to find a family unlike any you’ve met before. Set in 1991, WHISKEY tells the story of two brothers, their parents, three wrecked marriages, a bear in a camper, and a family life at its most distressed. It explores kinship, failure, and the way we as humans struggle for love, self-knowledge, grace, and a grip on life that won’t just burn our fingers.

Join Bruce Holbert for a reading, discussion and signing…and perhaps a shot of whiskey.

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Categories: Author Talk Tags: literary event Local History
Aug
2
Thu
Jeff Renner Luncheon at Ocean5 in Gig Harbor @ Ocean5
Tickets
Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

REGISTER NOW for this Aug. 16th Luncheon at the new Ocean5 in Gig Harbor
email Kris at kbry534@gmail.com $35

August 16 – “Beyond the Blast Zone” A nine time Emmy Award Winner, Jeff Renner, gives fascinating insight into his 35 years as Seattle’s King 5 TV Chief Meteorologist. Inspired by his live television broadcasts, at times in very challenging situations; you will be spellbound as he tells you of being on Mt. St. Helens during the 1980 volcanic eruptions! Experience his thrill when he got invited to the White House Rose Garden. Also an avid outdoorsman; he will be sharing his incredible underwater photos, some while scuba diving at Sunrise Beach right here in Gig Harbor! A renowned expert on Climate Change

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Categories: Author Talk
Aug
16
Thu
Jeff Renner Luncheon at Ocean5 in Gig Harbor @ Ocean5
Tickets
Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

August 16 – “Beyond the Blast Zone” A nine time Emmy Award Winner, Jeff Renner, gives fascinating insight into his 35 years as Seattle’s King 5 TV Chief Meteorologist. Inspired by his live television broadcasts, at times in very challenging situations; you will be spellbound as he tells you of being on Mt. St. Helens during the 1980 volcanic eruptions! Experience his thrill when he got invited to the White House Rose Garden. Also an avid outdoorsman; he will be sharing his incredible underwater photos, some while scuba diving at Sunrise Beach right here in Gig Harbor! A renowned expert on Climate Change. Lunch & speaker $35
Register with Kris at kbry534@gmail.com HURRY Deadline Aug 2nd.

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Categories: Author Talk Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: speaker
Sep
20
Thu
Pierce County: Writing Our History Series @ Pythian Temple
Tickets
Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

VISUALIZE TACOMA: The Pierce County Courthouse in Images and Short Stories
Join Michael Sullivan and Amber Brock to learn about the history of the 1893 Pierce County Courthouse that was demolished to make way for the current City-County Building in downtown Tacoma. Doors open at 6:00 and program begins at 6:30.

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Categories: Author Talk
Sep
28
Fri
6th Annual Lakewood Film, Art, Book Festival @ McGavick Center (Clover Park Technical College)
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Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Eight Award-winning international films, stunning Art-Photo Exhibits, plus 40 visiting authors!

Daily prizes, Debbie Macomber book giveaways, concession stand, live music, plus Kaihara Bonsai, Philippine Scouts, Jewelry exhibits and more…all at one location and all FREE! Noon to 9:30 pm daily (author signings end 6 pm).

More info/film schedule at Facebook/lakewoodfilmartsbooks
It’s going to be FABulous!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Festivals, Expos, and Parades
Sep
29
Sat
6th Annual Lakewood Film, Art, Book Festival @ McGavick Center (Clover Park Technical College)
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Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Eight Award-winning international films, stunning Art-Photo Exhibits, plus 40 visiting authors!

Daily prizes, Debbie Macomber book giveaways, concession stand, live music, plus Kaihara Bonsai, Philippine Scouts, Jewelry exhibits and more…all at one location and all FREE! Noon to 9:30 pm daily (author signings end 6 pm).

More info/film schedule at Facebook/lakewoodfilmartsbooks
It’s going to be FABulous!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Festivals, Expos, and Parades
Sep
30
Sun
6th Annual Lakewood Film, Art, Book Festival @ McGavick Center (Clover Park Technical College)
Tickets
Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Eight Award-winning international films, stunning Art-Photo Exhibits, plus 40 visiting authors!

Daily prizes, Debbie Macomber book giveaways, concession stand, live music, plus Kaihara Bonsai, Philippine Scouts, Jewelry exhibits and more…all at one location and all FREE! Noon to 9:30 pm daily (author signings end 6 pm).

More info/film schedule at Facebook/lakewoodfilmartsbooks
It’s going to be FABulous!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Festivals, Expos, and Parades
Oct
18
Thu
Pierce County: Writing Our History @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple
Tickets
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Stories of Resilience, Sangha, & Kendo: A Brief History of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple
Local writers Tamiko Nimura and Justin Wadland will share the stories they uncovered as they researched the history of the temple. Come see this historic structure and learn about its past. Doors open at 6:00 and program begins at 6:30.

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Categories: Author Talk
Oct
25
Thu
The Ancient Fruitcake: What Really, Really Old Food Tells Us about History, Culture, Love, and Memory @ Harbor History Museum
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Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Brought to you by Humanities Washington, Humanities in the Harbor will continue in October with a fun presentation courtesy of Harriet Baskas. Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.

This talk is not about the old leftovers in the fridge. It is about food that is so old, so unusual, or so meaningful, that no one dares throw it away. Discover the foods archeologists have found buried with mummies, the petrified banana so appealing it sparked a Banana Museum, the 350-year-old fruitcake handed down through generations, 2000-year-old bog butter; and the pickle that has been in a jar since the 1860s. During this “chew and chat,” author and broadcaster Harriet Baskas explores how and why these and other formerly fresh foods may have been forgotten, intentionally tucked away, or preserved due to unusual or peculiar circumstances.

And, more importantly, we’ll talk about how these and other vintage vittles can and do hold memories, tell stories, and connect us with family, culture, and history.

Harriet Baskas has a Masters in Communications from the University of Washington, and has served as the general manager for three community radio stations in Oregon and Washington. She is the author of seven books, including Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You, and has created award-winning radio programs on topics as varied as cowgirls, unusual museums, aging boomers, and the Seattle World’s Fair for National Public Radio and regional public radio stations. Seattle based, she currently writes about airports, air travel, museums, and other topics for NBC News, CNBC, USA Today, and other outlets.

Humanities in the Harbor is held at Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Admission is FREE thanks to Humanities Washington!

Admission is free, but seats are limited. RSVPs and questions may be directed to Zachary Sokolik, Marketing & Events Coordinator at Harbor History Museum at marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org.

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Categories: Author Talk Food & Beverage Tags: food gig harbor History museum old strange
Nov
15
Thu
Pierce County: Writing Our History Series @ Tacoma Armory
Tickets
Nov 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Steilacoom Story
Local historian Ed Echtle will delve into the history of Washington’s oldest incorporated town in this program at the historic Tacoma Armory. Doors open at 6:00 and program begins at 6:30.

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Categories: Author Talk
June – November 2018 Jun – Nov 2018