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

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Agenda
Agenda
September – October 2019 Sep – Oct 2019
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Sep
26
Thu
Dammed to Extinction Film Screening @ The Grand Cinema
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Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for this important film that tells the story of orca scientists, local citizens, tribal members, and others who have been working to protect orca by restoring the salmon they depend on.

Tickets are donation based and available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dammed-to-extinction-film-screening-tickets-68363556237

Please register a “ticket” for each person in your group so that we can have an accurate count of attendees.

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Donations are greatly appreciated as the help support expenses of this screening as well as enable us to bring the film to more people!

6:00 Doors open
6:30 Film screening
7:30 Post-screening discussion

For centuries, three unique pods of killer whales have thrived off the coast of Washington, spending summers in the interior waters of the Salish Sea, feasting on chinook salmon. For the past 50 years, these orcas’ presence has thrilled and fascinated people–biologists, tourists, and unsuspecting boaters and fishermen. But chinook salmon are in trouble–with less than one percent of their historic abundance in the Pacific Northwest. The beloved local orca whales’ fate has followed the salmon. Dams have been the main culprit behind salmons’ demise. A broad and growing coalition of scientists, economists, conservationists, and citizens say removing the worst fish killing dams is the best chance we have to bring abundant runs of salmon and the orca that rely on them.

The timing of this film – and its urgent call to action – could not be better. Northwest salmon and Southern Resident orcas need our help today. Citizens regionally and nationally are calling for bold leadership and urgent action. Northwest elected officials have begun to step up and advocate for some big changes to restore our salmon, protect our orcas and invest in our communities. Restoring the lower Snake River and its chinook salmon populations by removing its four costly and out-dated dams is our biggest river/salmon restoration opportunity on anywhere on the West Coast.

Learn more and view a preview at www.dammedtoextinction.com

Co-sponsored by Sierra Club, Earth Justice, Orca Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife, National Wildlife Federation, and The Point Defiance American Association of Zoo Keepers.

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Categories: Family Events Local Government Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: documentary environment film film screening orca rivers salmon
Sep
28
Sat
Walk to Prevent Homelessness @ Wright Park
Tickets
Sep 28 @ 7:00 am

WALK to Prevent Homelessness Saturday, Sept. 28th at Wright Park in Tacoma and take STEPS to help keep families in their homes.

St. Vincent de Paul’s HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM helps our Neighbors in Need by funding basic needs, such as rent & utilities.

Register Today! Sign up as a Walker, or Join a Team or Conference. It’s family-friendly and all are welcome.

Did you know? Last year, SVdP provided more than $430,000 in direct financial assistance to more than 17,000 families in Pierce County. Blessings!

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: 5k activism all ages family friendly
Oct
2
Wed
Healthcare in Retirement @ Sound Credit Union Bothell Branch
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Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Sound Credit Union will be hosting this complimentary workshop on “Healthcare in Retirement” to give an overview of Mediare and Medicare Supplements. Sound members and community members are invited to attend the seminar and learn more.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: credit union healthcare medicare Retirement
Oct
4
Fri
Celebrate @ Journey Church
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Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm

Join us as women who are in Lighthouse’s transitional home tell their stories and hear amazing songs from Nichole Nordeman at our 3rd annual Celebrate event in Federal Way, WA benefiting survivors of domestic violence! Get your VIP or General tickets today. You don’t want to miss this amazing night! VIP experience begins at 5:30 pm. Main event doors open at 6:00 pm.

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– 5:00 pm Food Trucks
– 5:30 pm VIP Experience with Nichole
– 6:00 pm Doors Open & Silent Auction
– 7:00 pm Performance

All proceeds from this event will be used to provide safe housing and support services for families working hard to break the cycle of abuse and build new lives they love.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: Domestic Violence non-profit Non-profit concert Non-profit fund raiser
Oct
7
Mon
Solo Performance Workshop @ Urban Grace Downtown Church
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Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Solo Performance Workshop

Begins on Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SOLO PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2019 6:30-9:30, EVERY MONDAY UNTIL DECEMBER 2nd.

This workshop is for anyone who stands alone in front of an “audience” and wants to or must tell a story, present an idea, give a speech, act a play, or convey a message.
Your “audience” might be in a theater, a classroom, a workspace or a conference room. You might be presenting to patrons, students, children, co-workers, employees, or managers. You may an actor, dancer, circus artist, musician, or storyteller. This workshop is for ANYONE that needs to stand alone in front of an audience and create whatever is you need to convey!
You are a Solo Performer!

The only requirement is that you bring an IDEA. It can be a prop, a movement, a lesson plan, a speech, a poem, a word, a thought, etc. Michelle Matlock will lead the group through a creative process that she has used to develop her solo work for the past 20 years.

This process includes theater games, acting exercises, movement, exploration, improv, and discussions that provoke, communication skill-building, material development, character building, motivation, playing, storytelling, stage presence, confidence, writing and of course just getting on your feet and starting.
It all starts with what motivates you!

Creating original work and any form of solo performance is a personal journey that requires a safe and open space with constructive feedback. This workshop is exactly that and much more.

Your experience will be tailored to your individual needs!

Michelle will lead 1 three-hour workshop per week for 9 weeks. During the final week, each full workshop participant will present up to 10 minutes of new material at a Work In Progress Showcase (free invite-only, family and friends).
Each participant will get a digital video of their own performance.

WORKSHOP STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019- 6:30 PM TO 9:30 PM AND CONTINUES ONCE A WEEK, EVERY MONDAY, ENDING ON DECEMBER 2, 2019.

You can attend all 9 classes and participate in the showcase OR you can drop into individual workshops as often as you want (minimum attendance of 7 workshops to be in the showcase).

Location:
Urban Grace Church Downtown
902 Market Street
Entrance on 9th Street
Mondays 6:30-9:30

If you want to be a drop-in, the only requirement is that you attend one of the two first workshops on October 7th or 14th. (If for some reason you are unable to attend the first 2 workshops contact info@circleup.fun to make other arrangements)

DO NOT REGISTER FOR DROP-IN UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF THE FIRST TWO WORKSHOPS. JOIN CIRCLE UP EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED. JOIN HERE https://bit.ly/2Qqr0IW

The Work-In-Progress presentation will be the final week.
8-10 students

Rules
REQUIREMENT FOR DROP-IN

If you want to be a drop-in, the only requirement is that you attend one of the first two workshops on October 7th or 14th. (If for some reason you are unable to attend the first workshop contact info@circleup.fun to make other arrangements)

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: adult events circle up productions circleupfun gritcityplayers perform public speaking Solo Performance Workshop story telling Tacoma tacomanightout
Oct
9
Wed
Healthcare in Retirement @ Sound Credit Union Federal Way Branch
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Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Sound Credit Union will be hosting this complimentary workshop on “Healthcare in Retirement” to give an overview of Medicare and Medicare Supplements. Sound members and community members are invited to attend the seminar and learn more.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: credit union healthcare medicare Retirement
Oct
10
Thu
Gender Alliance of the South Sound Concert and Open Mic @ Dystopian State Brewing Co.
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Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Come join us for an all-trans music show, followed by an open mic. James Vetter will have Tarot readings for sale prior to performance.
Bring poetry or music to share! Open mic slots are limited, please limit your set to 5 minutes or less.

$5 suggested donation, please pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #lgbtqia city of tacoma community Fundraiser GASS genderallianceofthesouthsound lgbtq local nonprofit Pride transgender transgender rights
Oct
11
Fri
Free Laser Tag Friday @ Ocean5
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Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm

Parent’s – light up the laser arena this Friday! Laser is free for one adult, per each kid paid for. So if you’ve got a group of three kids, that means 3 adults play free!

Bring the family and stop by for this awesome deal, every Friday in October!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Tags: Karaoke
Oct
12
Sat
PBS PlayDate @ Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is proud to partner with KBTC to provide PBS Play Date one Saturday a month from 10-11:30am. Museum and KBTC staff provide hands-on opportunities for families to expand upon favorite PBS Kids shows like Daniel Tiger and Curious George, through art, science, invention, or craft.

PBS Play Date programs are presented in partnership with KBTC and are funded by a Ready to Learn grant (PR/AWARD No. U295A100025, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Programs in association with KBTC are FREE to all participants. The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids
Harvest Day in Tehaleh @ Tehaleh
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Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Named “Best of the South Sound,” Tehaleh’s Harvest Day returns for its 7th year with carnival rides, trail runs, face painting, a beer and wine garden, a vendor village and a dual zip line allowing two guests to race each other 30 feet in the air. Guests can celebrate autumn’s bounty with fall foliage and sips and snacks of the season at the food truck rodeo. This year also brings Tehaleh’s first-ever Fall Tour of Homes, where home shoppers can tour 30+ quick move-in, resale, and model homes on the same day and see why Tehaleh is Washington’s best-selling new-home community.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Tags: family event festival kid friendly real estate
September – October 2019 Sep – Oct 2019