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.

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  • 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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Jul
8
Fri
Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Open House – Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club @ Wright Park Lawn Bowling Green
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Want to play a fun game with family and friends? Come down to the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club at Wright Park and try bowls…for free! All equipment will be supplied – just wear flat soled shoes. We’ll teach you the basics. Open to all, come visit!

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Jul
9
Sat
Summer Sips @UpTown @ Uptown Gig Harbor Pavilion
Jul 9 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Locally crafted sips and great live music!

Think wine, beer or cider festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted ‘sips’ to the masses, replete with live music throughout the day. Whether you’re into beer, cider, wine, spirits, or something softer, there’s sure to be something to wet your whistle.

MUSIC LINEUP
Gene Sievers (12pm – 2pm) a little bit country a little bit rock n’ roll
Budapest West (2:30pm – 4:30pm) original world beat music
Sounds Like Dolores (5pm – 7pm) high energy rock from 80’s to today

Let your taste buds run wild for a cause, with over 60 seasonal beers, wines, ciders, spirits, sodas, kombucha, and other sips from the 253 to try. Find a new favorite? Stop by Sips Pop-Up Bottle Shop and grab a bottle or two to take home and enjoy – or share at your next summer BBQ.

Libationistas Presenting:
Black Fleet Brewing, Carl’s Pond Winery, Chambers Bay Distillery, Discovery Cider Co., E2W Brewing, Fable Farms & Meadery, Heritage Distilling Co., Kamadre Kambucha, Locust Cider Co., Mastrogiannis Distillery & Winery, Narrows Brewing Company, Olalla Vineyard & Winery, Two Loons Winery, Wet Coast Brewing Co.
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THE CAUSE: Proceeds fund grants to area organizations, schools and agencies for environmental education, stewardship, restoration and land conservation initiatives within the KGI watershed.

TICKETS: $18 – Volunteer; $30 – Regular Online (thru 6/25); $35 – Late Online (thru 7/8); $40 – Day Of Event (7/9); $10 – Designated driver

Each ticket includes event & bottle shop access, Sips glass, 5 drink tokens, re-entry pass, live music and an awesome time! Additional tokens available for purchase at event. 21+ event.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED!

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is a qualified charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Gig Harbor and Key peninsula region of Washington’s South Puget Sound. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 9 @ 1:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 9 @ 4:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 9 @ 7:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Jul
10
Sun
Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 10 @ 4:00 pm

Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition. There are no animals in Venardos Circus. Guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition, but one that has been reinvented for the next generation. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Schedule:
Wednesday, June 22 – 7:00 p.m. ** OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 –7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 1 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 2 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. **FOURTH OF JULY MATINEES
Thursday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 8 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. **Friday matinee
Saturday, July 9 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
Child General Admission, Starting at $16.50 (12 yrs and younger.)
Adult General Admission, Starting at $27

PREFERRED SEATING:
Premium Seating, (Rows 2 & 3) Starting at $37 one price for all ages.
Ringmaster V.I.P. Seating, (Front Row around the stage) Starting at $47 one price for all ages.

*One babe in arms (1year or younger) seated in a lap admitted FREE with a paid adult ticket. Child must remain seated on an adult’s lap throughout the performance.

With only three weeks in town we expect all of the performances to completely sell out online in advance, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets! Once we sellout online there are no tickets available at the show.

One hour before each showtime, the doors to the circus open with preshow performance attractions to enjoy. Classic circus treats like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Sno Cones, Fresh Pink Lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com.

Masking protocols will follow local ordinances if and when they are required.

Jul
12
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Jul 12 @ 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