Pierce County Events Calendar
This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.
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Island Empire Tour featuring Fiji, Sammy J, Eli Mac and Western Conference
Good news for outdoor concert fans! The Island Empire Festival featuring Fiji, Sammy J, Eli-Mac and Western Conference is coming to Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula on Saturday, July 16. Bring your chairs and blankets for seating on the lawn at this beautiful waterfront park with expansive water and mountain views.
$35 Advance, $45 Day of show
3 pm Doors
All Ages (ages 3 and older require a ticket for entry)
Beer Garden
(Ages 21+ only) Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.
About the Venue:
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park is a newly landscaped, 11-acre open-air venue, which features the Cambia Legacy Lawn on the breakwater peninsula, surrounding the Tacoma Yacht Club boat basin. It is a unique location with an unparalleled perspective on the bay, Mt Rainier and the sky above. Visit the website
Dune Concerts Presented by Point Ruston
Come out to dance and celebrate Pride on the Cambia Legacy Lawn at Dune Peninsula. Enjoy live music on the main stage from Vicci Martinez with performances by Jamie Von Stratton, Rachelle LaNae and more while taking in views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and Tacoma’s waterfront.
What’s Happening at Dune Pride
- Corn Hole Tournament presented by Queer City Sports: Sign Up Now
- Vendor Village presented by the Tacoma Night Market
- Food Trucks
- Beer Garden
Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.All ages are welcome - Main Stage
- Host: Ceasar Hart – Ceasar is a well-known community Drag King, he will be hosting the event from 12-6 pm with two performances.
- Host: Irene Dubois -Irene is a super host with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater. You can find her hosting at Queer Bar and Julia’s On Broadway.
- DJ Special K – You can find Kharen DJing on the weekends at Night Market and Drag Brunch Market, she is a favorite in the community!
- DJ Miss M – DJ MISS M plays for the Seahawks, Seattle Storm DJ, and UW Huskies Basketball Mens/Womens DJ. Her podcast is heard all over the world in 100+ countries. She is a resident DJ for IHeartradio in Seattle, Portland and Sacramento.
- DJ Zehno – Miami based DJ and winner of Dinah Shore DJ battle. DJ Zehno is a well-known female DJ that brings passion to the decks, her love for music keeps everyone dancing!
- DJ Lauren Von Deadly – Spinning at the Splash Park!
- Live Music: Rachelle LaNae – Rachelle is a local singer-songwriter. She creates original music for individuals, companies, film and tv. She also works as a lyricist, teacher, recording artist, performer, and podcaster.
- Live Music: Vicci Martinez and band -Vicci Martinez is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Tacoma, Washington. She placed third on NBC’s singing competition series The Voice in 2011 and played a role in the series Orange is the New Black. She released her 2012 album with Republic Records, and self-released her 2015 album.
- Additional Performances by:
- Queen Andrew Scott- Seattle
- Nicole Onoscopi- Portland
- Kennedy Kolby- Seattle
- Dutchess Drew- Seattle
- Jamie Von Stratton- Seattle
- Gritty City Sirens- Tacoma
- Tacoma Cheer- Tacoma
- And More!
Regence BlueShield presents: Mosaic
Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
Great news for summer festival fans! Mosaic, Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, returns to Wright Park in Tacoma on July 23 and 24 after a two-year hiatus.
Help kick off the weekend at 11 am on July 23 by joining the Walk of Destiny, then stay for a kaleidoscope of dance, music, art, food and family fun, set under the shady trees of Wright Park. This family-friendly, free event continues its 34-year tradition with a Kid’s Zone, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, two performer stages, as well as numerous arts and crafts, food, and information vendor booths.
What’s happening at MOSAIC
- Food, Arts & Crafts, Community Vendors (see vendor list below)
- Two Stages filled with live entertainment (see stage schedule below)
- Main Stage presented by Bath Fitter NW
- Community Stage
- Main Stage presented by Bath Fitter NW
- Kids Zone: Bounce houses, splash park and more! presented by Powerade and Smith Brother’s Farms
- Walk of Destiny
Saturday, July 23, 11 am
You’re encouraged to wear the traditional clothing of your heritage and join us in the ‘Walk of Destiny’ a coming together and celebration of the people and communities that make Tacoma the City of Destiny! This procession around the park begins at the main stage and ends with a welcoming event featuring a dedication by the Puyallup Tribe and speakers from the community. - Movie in the Park – Learn More
Saturday, July 23, Dusk
Movie: Selena, rated PG
Presented by Coordinated Care in partnership with The Grand Cinema. - Beer Garden
Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.
Sponsored by Washington State Lottery
Regence BlueShield presents: Mosaic
Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival
Great news for summer festival fans! Mosaic, Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, returns to Wright Park in Tacoma on July 23 and 24 after a two-year hiatus.
Help kick off the weekend at 11 am on July 23 by joining the Walk of Destiny, then stay for a kaleidoscope of dance, music, art, food and family fun, set under the shady trees of Wright Park. This family-friendly, free event continues its 34-year tradition with a Kid’s Zone, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, two performer stages, as well as numerous arts and crafts, food, and information vendor booths.
What’s happening at MOSAIC
- Food, Arts & Crafts, Community Vendors (see vendor list below)
- Two Stages filled with live entertainment (see stage schedule below)
- Main Stage presented by Bath Fitter NW
- Community Stage
- Main Stage presented by Bath Fitter NW
- Kids Zone: Bounce houses, splash park and more! presented by Powerade and Smith Brother’s Farms
- Walk of Destiny
Saturday, July 23, 11 am
You’re encouraged to wear the traditional clothing of your heritage and join us in the ‘Walk of Destiny’ a coming together and celebration of the people and communities that make Tacoma the City of Destiny! This procession around the park begins at the main stage and ends with a welcoming event featuring a dedication by the Puyallup Tribe and speakers from the community. - Movie in the Park – Learn More
Saturday, July 23, Dusk
Movie: Selena, rated PG
Presented by Coordinated Care in partnership with The Grand Cinema. - Beer Garden
Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.
Sponsored by Washington State Lottery
Tacoma Porchfest is a free walkable/accessible neighborhood music festival where front porches become musical stages for one magical afternoon!
Over 30 bands/musical artists performing a wild variety of genres including metal, punk ukulele, American roots, Mexican marimba, hip hop, neo-psychedelic, electronica, jazz and HONK
More information at: TacomaPorchfest.org
Part scavenger hunt, part puzzles, the Tacoma Puzzle Hunt is an exciting afternoon of socializing, team building, and problem solving (with a healthy dose of competition). Teams of up to 6 people will race to solve a series of puzzles scattered around Wright Park. The first team to successfully solve all the puzzles will win $400, with additional prizes for the runners-up.
Date/Time: Noon to about 5 PM on Sunday, August 7th 2022.
Cost: Registration is $100 per team of up to 6 people.
Early registration is available our website for a discount, and use the code “SOUTHSOUND10” or the link above for an additional 10% off.
The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the following exhibit in our East Reading Room: Dissent and Resistance within the Military September 28-October 28 (from the website at: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits) Image from the website: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits During America’s war in Vietnam, the antiwar movement among active-duty soldiers and…
The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the following exhibit in our East Reading Room: Dissent and Resistance within the Military September 28-October 28 (from the website at: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits) Image from the website: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits During America’s war in Vietnam, the antiwar movement among active-duty soldiers and…
The Washington Department of Ecology invites your feedback on the draft process to identify overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.
This Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Initiative is the part of the Climate Commitment Act (Section 3) that directs Ecology to reduce air pollution in communities most impacted. These public input meetings are important to the first step to identify overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.
The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the following exhibit in our East Reading Room: Dissent and Resistance within the Military September 28-October 28 (from the website at: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits) Image from the website: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits During America’s war in Vietnam, the antiwar movement among active-duty soldiers and…