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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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
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway…and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohéme, RENT follows and unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hop in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters – love.
Some content may be considered PG-13. The show features mature themes and situations.
Two performances: Tuesday, September 24 & Wednesday September 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM.Tickets are on sale for subscriptions now. Call the Box Office at 253.591.5894. Single tickets on sale for Members July 8 at 11:00 a.m. Public on sale July 11 at 11:00 a.m.
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway…and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohéme, RENT follows and unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hop in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters – love.
Some content may be considered PG-13. The show features mature themes and situations.
Two performances: Tuesday, September 24 & Wednesday September 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM.Tickets are on sale for subscriptions now. Call the Box Office at 253.591.5894. Single tickets on sale for Members July 8 at 11:00 a.m. Public on sale July 11 at 11:00 a.m.
The 30th Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival is an annual celebration of nature featuring art, discovery, music and family fun. The Festival includes live performances, displays from local organizations, walking tours, the Insect Extravaganza, a salmon barbecue and other great coffee and food options. Watch a salmon dissection, listen to traditional stories, learn about raptors, bears, and bugs, tour the Refuge trails or Nisqually Nearshore, make a salmon lifecycle keychain and other crafts, and bring a t-shirt to make a fish print with a Nisqually salmon!
Entrance is free all day! Festival parking will be at River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Drive, Lacey, with a shuttle to the Refuge running every 15 minutes.
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
Make 2019 the year you hit the road in style and comfort! The Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU is the season’s best show with 14 dealers and hundreds of RV’s filling every available bit of space inside and outside the Tacoma Dome. Get a jump on the savings with special financing rates from BECU, fresh inventory and show-only specials. The show runs October 3rd – 6th, 2019 at the Tacoma Dome. You’ll save with our $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. They’ll all be here, motorhomes, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, toy haulers, campers, pop-up tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! Mark your calendars, start your travel plans early with a new RV and let the good times roll!
Make 2019 the year you hit the road in style and comfort! The Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU is the season’s best show with 14 dealers and hundreds of RV’s filling every available bit of space inside and outside the Tacoma Dome. Get a jump on the savings with special financing rates from BECU, fresh inventory and show-only specials. The show runs October 3rd – 6th, 2019 at the Tacoma Dome. You’ll save with our $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. They’ll all be here, motorhomes, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, toy haulers, campers, pop-up tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! Mark your calendars, start your travel plans early with a new RV and let the good times roll!
We’re back with our October installment of Laughing Mater!
Host:
Jaci Terjeson
Jaci is a Tacoma based comedian that travels around the PNW sharing far too much with complete strangers. She’s often seen giving unsolicited parenting advice and telling people they have something in their teeth. Jaci is a regular host in clubs and showcases around the Seattle area, and competed in the 2019 Comedy on Trial at Punchline Comedy.
Featuring:
Andy Iwancio
Andy is a transgender gal comedian from Seattle who is a regular at the Comedy Nest, Five Quarters Funny, and Comedy Crater. She has opened for Riley Silverman, James Adomian, and Cameron Esposito.
Rachel Laurendeau
Rachel was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and got her start in comedy in Olympia while she attended The Evergreen State College. Now based out of Tacoma, Rachel works with children by day and entertains the bar crowds by night. Rachel produces a clean comedy showcase called Wholesome HaHas and co-produces various comedy events at Honey Studios in Tacoma. Rachel’s comedy is versatile and approachable with a generous sprinkling of sass. Rachel recently placed second in Seattle’s yearly Comedy on Trial competition and was selected to compete in the Western Oregon Comedy Competition.
Cameron Mazzuca
Lovable bearded everyman Cameron Mazzuca gets excited onstage. It’s because he’s happy to be doing what he loves, and probably also because he had too much Diet Coke. Born in the City of Destiny, Tacoma, and raised everywhere, he’s become a regular on comedy club stages in Seattle as well as festivals like Folklife, Bumbershoot and venues across the Pacific Northwest. His infectious enthusiasm and goshdarn good-Italian-boy friendliness will win you over in a big way.
Headlining:
Bri Pruett
Bri Pruett is a stand-up comic and improviser from Portland, Oregon, living in Los Angeles, California. Her TedxTalk on beauty standards dropped in 2018. In 2017, she was featured on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. In 2016 she won the Willamette Week reader’s poll for Best Comedian in Portland. Splitsider.com has named her a “comic-to-watch.”
She’s appeared on Dan Savage’s Savage Lovecast, Doug Loves Movies and NPR’s Live Wire. Her live festival appearances include: TBA Festival, Bridgetown, Riot LA, SF Sketch Fest, All Jane Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot and more. She also makes regular appearances at comedy clubs across the country; although Portland’s Helium Comedy Club will always be her home.
Her solo show, STELLAR, debuted in Portland in 2016; later it was accepted into the 2018 Bootleg Solo Queens Festival in Los Angeles. It’s been called, “Unaplogetically feminine…” and “Body-positive, pro-self love and pro-female sexuality… overtly feminist and feel-good.”
Bri has shared her time as a comedian and MC to several non-profit/arts organizations: Kollaboration, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, Planned Parenthood advocates of Oregon, JOIN, and The Portland Art Museum.
Tickets in advance $15
Tickets at the door $18
Doors at 7PM
Show at 8PM
18+
Sponsored by the best weed shop in town Mary Mart!
Jaci Terjeson
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Tweets by JTerjeson
Rachel Laurendeau
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Cameron Mazucca
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Andy Iwancio
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Bri Pruett
https://twitter.com/364268828898758658
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SAVE the DATE!!! Join us for coffee and donuts!!!
Please join us Saturday morning, October 5th from 10 a.m to noon for our closing reception with local artist Renee Hazen!
Original paintings, prints, pillows, cards and other wonderful items will be available for purchase.
This is a family friendly event and parking is available.
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About Renee Hazen:
In 2017 I made a New Year’s resolution to paint. I picked up some acrylics and decided to give them a try. I fell in love with using vibrant color and working with paint. I gravitated towards painting animals and the challenge of capturing their spirit.
In October of 2017 I took the big leap and left my corporate job of 20 years and decided to pursue art full time. I started with a single painting of a cow and now have over 22 animals in my collection. To share my work, I’ve translated each original painting to cards, magnets, and prints, and sewn them into pillows. I hope my creations bring you as much joy as they’ve brought to me.
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Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is excited to combine several of our passions: the Arts, community, and youth development.
Since Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital opened its doors, we have demonstrated a commitment to the local Arts community through thoughtfully curated shows.
Artful Journey: Intuitive Painting
See with your heart * Paint from within * Listen to your inner voice
Treat yourself to the experience of authentic creative play gaining insight by accessing personal wisdom through your unique artistic expression. Bring your desire, curiosity, and willingness to explore imagination and challenge your notions of art!
This form of painting honors spontaneous acts of creative exploration, focusing on being present and in the flow of the process while not bound to the external product.
You will paint and breathe into the depths of your creative Aliveness while being supported by me. The environment is nurturing, playful, fun and filled with loving-kindness.
This process requires you to be present and willing to experience whatever arrives. No art experience is necessary.
In the Intuitive painting process, you will be drawn to certain colors, brushes, perhaps even glitter allowing whatever wants to show up on the paper to be seen.
An intuitive painter is on a journey, trusting the process moment by moment. We paint in silence.
Artful Dreamers Studio is a safe, sacred space for you. There are no judgments about your paintings. Tea water is always hot & chocolate is available.
All supplies are provided. The studio is inviting and filled with love.
All levels of creative experience welcome!
Would you enjoy tapping into your unique Imagination?
* Spontaneous creative expression
* Nurturing of YOUR SOUL
* Painting of your inner journey
* Learning to silence your inner critic
* Let go of judgement
* Create in a safe sacred environment
* A caring facilitator … ME Use deliciously colored paint, many different brushes, white crisp paper…