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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Oct
20
Fri
University of Puget Sound Organ at Noon Series @ Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Tickets
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
All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows @ Lakewold Gardens
Tickets
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows

Fridays – Sundays October 20 – 29, 6-9pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-hallows-eve-eerie-enchantments-poes-garden-of-shadows-tickets-718606349937

Get into the Halloween spirit at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages . . . if you dare! Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for ravens in the garden scavenger hunt; heed the words of Edgar Allen Poe as actors present short dramatizations of some of his most spine-tingling tales (Fridays & Saturdays only); enjoy a haunting candlelight concert or a classic monster movie; make a fun or frightening origami bats; shop for spooktacular seasonal keepsakes in the gift shop; and more!

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Categories: Seasonal and Holiday Events
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall @ Pantages Theater (901 Broadway - Tacoma, WA)
Tickets
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm

Renowned Tijuana Brass trumpeter, Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning vocalist and former lead singer of Brazil 66 with Sergio Mendes, Lani Hall make one epic power couple. Groove along to vibrant brass-driven classics for an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, and a few other musical surprises. Enjoy stories about their lives, A&M Records, and the many legendary artists they have worked with over the past 50 years. The show features hundreds of classic photos, videos, and various memorabilia in a multimedia tribute to the couple’s illustrious careers.

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University of Puget Sound Wind Ensemble @ Schneebeck Concert Hall
Tickets
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm

Joins us for Puget Sound’s wind ensemble concert, conducted by Gerard Morris.

Event Location
Puget Sound campus, Schneebeck Concert Hall. Or tune in at pugetsound.edu/schneebecklive.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Tags: live music Student Recital university of puget sound wind ensemble
Oct
21
Sat
Canyon Terrace Fall Craft and Gift Sale @ Canyon Terrace Estates Clubhouse
Tickets
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

A GREAT CRAFT SALE OPPORTUNITY
OCTOBER 20 AND 21, 2023
Put this on your calendar. Join us for the
CANYON TERRACE ESTATES
28TH ANNUAL FALL CRAFT AND GIFT SALE
In the Clubhouse at 9314 Canyon Road East,
Summit Neighborhood, Puyallup
(1/2 mile north of Hwy 512/Canyon Road Exit)
Friday, October 20, 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, October 21, 9 AM to 5 PM

BROWSE THE ONE-OF-A-KIND WORKS OF TALENTED ARTISANS
A huge variety of unique handicrafts, fabric arts, specialty soaps, candles, fragrances, jewelry, hats, and novel, creative art and food treat specialties. Christmas and fall season décor and gifts – a new surprise around every corner. Special finds you won’t see at the mall, or big-box stores, or Amazon
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
No Admission Charge, Free Parking

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Categories: Seasonal and Holiday Events
All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows @ Lakewold Gardens
Tickets
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows

Fridays – Sundays October 20 – 29, 6-9pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-hallows-eve-eerie-enchantments-poes-garden-of-shadows-tickets-718606349937

Get into the Halloween spirit at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages . . . if you dare! Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for ravens in the garden scavenger hunt; heed the words of Edgar Allen Poe as actors present short dramatizations of some of his most spine-tingling tales (Fridays & Saturdays only); enjoy a haunting candlelight concert or a classic monster movie; make a fun or frightening origami bats; shop for spooktacular seasonal keepsakes in the gift shop; and more!

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Categories: Seasonal and Holiday Events
Tacoma Concert Band Presents “A Night on Bald Mountain” @ Pantages Theater
Tickets
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm

TACOMA CONCERT BAND PRESENTS “A NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN”
Tacoma, WA — Sept 15 – Get ready for a SPOOKtacular evening this Halloween season with the esteemed Tacoma Concert Band’s season opening concert titled “A Night on Bald Mountain” on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m., at Tacoma’s historic and beautifully renovated Pantages Theater.
Conductor and Artistic Director Gerard Morris has selected a program featuring a wide array of repertoire that will transport you to fantastical and mysterious realms, including spine-tingling classics like Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” Berlioz’s “Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath,” and Mozart’s “Queen of the Night Aria.” The program also includes music from motion picture favorites such as Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, Black Panther, Encanto, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
To make the night even more haunting, be ready for a Halloween costume contest. Whether you’re a prince, princess, goblin, or ghoul, don your Halloween best and join the fun! Prizes will be awarded to the most outstanding costumes, so let your imagination soar!
Tickets will be going fast, so purchase yours today.
TICKETS: Starting at $18, with discounts for students, seniors, and military personnel. Group
rates are available for groups of 10 or more.
*SPECIAL OFFER: EVERYONE 18 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER ADMITTED FREE!
*You must visit the box office in person to receive this free ticket offer.
901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

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Categories: Music Concerts
Oct
22
Sun
All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows @ Lakewold Gardens
Tickets
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of Shadows

Fridays – Sundays October 20 – 29, 6-9pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-hallows-eve-eerie-enchantments-poes-garden-of-shadows-tickets-718606349937

Get into the Halloween spirit at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages . . . if you dare! Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for ravens in the garden scavenger hunt; heed the words of Edgar Allen Poe as actors present short dramatizations of some of his most spine-tingling tales (Fridays & Saturdays only); enjoy a haunting candlelight concert or a classic monster movie; make a fun or frightening origami bats; shop for spooktacular seasonal keepsakes in the gift shop; and more!

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Categories: Seasonal and Holiday Events
Oct
24
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Oct 24 @ 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
25
Wed
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Tickets
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Theater Performances Tags: #family #familyevent all ages disney Disney Princesses ice Kids
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