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

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July 2021 – June 2022 Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
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Jul
31
Sat
The Kinsey Collection Opening Block Party @ Tacoma Art Museum
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Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Kinsey Collection Opening Block Party @ Tacoma Art Museum

Join Tacoma Art Museum as we celebrate the opening of The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection! Be among the first to see the exhibition and take part in a one-of-a-kind Block Party. Free to all from 1pm – 8pm, this community festival will feature live music from area DJs, performances from T.U.P.A.C. and the Vision Step Team, and live art-making from Tacoma artist Perry Paints. Grab a bite to eat from one of the local food trucks and pick up a piece of art from any one of the community artists who will be selling their work in the Tacoma Art Museum Store and our events space. Free parking is available at the Tacoma Art Museum, the Tacoma Courthouse, and the Children’s Museum.

Due to the expected high attendance for this event, reservations are encouraged. To make your museum reservation, visit our website: https://tacomaartmuseum.simplybook.me/v2/ 

Visit the museum events calendar here for more information: https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/kinsey-collection-opening-block-party/

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Local History
Nov
5
Fri
Tacoma Arts Live presents David Sedaris @ The Pantages Theater
Tickets
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is the master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition. Calypso, his latest collection of essays, is a New York Times best-seller, and a Washington Post Best Book of the Year. The audiobook of Calypso has been nominated for a 2019 Grammy in the Best Spoken Word Album category.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Tags: #tacoma Author David Sedaris Pantages Theater reading tacoma arts live
Dec
4
Sat
The Great Tacoma Book Fair @ Court House Square
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Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

In partnership with the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, local nonprofit Blue Forge Press presents…

The Great Tacoma Book Fair!

Join us Saturday, December 4, 10AM to 8PM in the Gallery at Court House Square, 1102 A Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402.

Discover books for all ages in more than a dozen genres from more than twenty local authors. Plus films, music and games from Washington filmmakers, musicians and game designers!

Make sure kids don’t miss a fun photo opportunity with the magical Bookicorn and a free cotton candy with the purchase of any two children’s books.

Are you an author looking for a real publisher? (Not a company that takes your rights and your money!) Purchase any book at the book fair and speak one?on?one with a publisher about the best course of action for your next book and your career.

Founded in 1989, Blue Legacy, the parent company of Blue Forge Press is a nonprofit company dedicated to supporting authors, musicians, filmmakers, and game designers achieve their goals and have their voice heard. Find out more about this a volunteer?run 501(c)3 nonprofit at www.MyBlueLegacy.org

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Family Events Kids
Dec
11
Sat
Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping-Deep in the Woods-Author Book Signing and Discussion @ Tacoma Historical Society Museum
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Dec 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weyerhaeuser-kidnapping-deep-in-the-woods-author-book-signingdiscussion-tickets-203445550117?aff=eand

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Categories: Author Talk Tags: #downtowntacoma #historicdistrict #localhistory #NorthTacoma #PugetSound #tacoma Author author events book Book Release Book Signing Book Talk booklaunch books Bryan Johnston Crime Criminal Justice Deep in the Woods discussion downtown tacoma educational Events in Tacoma Extortion Famous families FBI Free event George Weyerhaeuser gift ideas History Kidnappings Law Enforcement literary literary arts literary event literary events literature Local History Media frenzy Meet the author Missing persons museum museum events museums North End North Tacoma Northwest pacific northwest Puget Sound history Q&A Reporters research social issues South Sound special event Tacoma Events tacoma history talk talks Things to do in Tacoma Things To Do in Tacoma WA Timber Barons trees True crime Washington Events Washington State History Weyerhaeuser
Mar
5
Sat
DuPont Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashions @ The Home Course
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Mar 5 @ 2:00 pm

Join neighbors and friends for the Historical Society’s annual Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashion Show! Living history performer and musician Karen Haas will once again entertain guests as they enjoy tea and a delectable light fare. Guests are encouraged to get in the spirit of the event with tea attire (the more vintage, the better!). Older children (age 8 and up) are welcome; face masks are required for all participants.
Seating is limited for this beloved local tradition — reserve your spot today! All proceeds benefit the DuPont Historical Museum.
Advance tickets only: $30/person or $224/table (seats 8)

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Categories: Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Mar
25
Fri
Growing a Green Future: Land Use & Sustainability @ Zoom
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Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

From tree coverage & housing density to walkability & transit access, city design can make sustainable choices the easier option – or make them downright impossible. Join us as we explore how our land use policies and design choices inform the fight against climate change. This free virtual Friday Forum panel event will be held on March 25th from noon – 1:30 p.m. and will feature panelists Kristin Lynett (City of Tacoma Office of Sustainability), Steve Atkinson (City of Tacoma Planning Department), Mariana Sanchez Castillo (Washington Environmental Council), and Marquis Mason (Communities for a Healthy Bay).

Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A recording of the panel will be available on DOTG’s Facebook and YouTube accounts. Downtown On the Go’s annual Friday Forum series is a space to discuss transportation issues and opportunities in Tacoma, to recognize real challenges facing downtown commuters and residents, and to learn about new ideas in the transportation world. The 2022 forums are framed around the question what does it mean to be Home in Tacoma? and explore the intersection of housing and transportation as Tacoma looks towards significant housing policy updates.

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Categories: Local Government Local History Volunteering and Community Enrichment Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #downtowntacoma #NorthTacoma #tacoma affordable housing ecology green talk walk tacoma
Apr
21
Thu
Don’t Judge Just Serve: 3rd Annual Virtual Fundraiser @ Virtual Fundraiser
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Apr 21 @ 11:30 am
Don't Judge Just Serve: 3rd Annual Virtual Fundraiser @ Virtual Fundraiser

Tacoma Community House is a nationally-respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and long-time South Sound residents seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency. For 110 years, we have helped countless individuals gain the skills they need to transition out of poverty, navigate a new culture, and find personal and professional success.

Many people come to us seeking one type of service and end up utilizing others, making us one of Tacoma’s most unique “one stop shops.” Annually, we provide 3,500 program services to 3,200 individuals from over 115 countries through our four core programs: Immigration, Education, Employment and Advocacy (for crime victims).

 

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4748165281979466

Fundraiser Page: https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/virtualcampaign2022/

Donate Page: https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/donate/

Electronic Program: https://flipbookpdf.net/web/site/e28c75a8fb3a62e7a44a5cdd71ce0b9f7c923f4a202204.pdf.html

 

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Categories: Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
14
Sat
Pioneer Craft & Music Fest @ Job Carr Cabin Museum
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May 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pioneer Craft & Music Fest
Saturday, May 14
10am – 2pm
Tacoma’s Old Town Park, 2350 N 30th St

Experience a variety of heritage crafts, arts activities, demonstrations, and live folk music. This free community event during Tacoma’s Heritage Preservation Month features family fun for all ages. https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/cabin-events

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Local History Tags: arts and crafts childrens events family activities festival
May
21
Sat
Queen Victoria’s birthday! @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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May 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum for a day of revelry in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday! Celebrate with cannon fire and Victorian finery.
Many of the Fort’s ladies and gentlemen will be dressed in their finest 1850s fashion. Throughout the day, guests can visit with our historical interpreters, join in a game of croquet, explore hands-on activities, and enjoy live music and dance performances. Afternoon tea, a Queen Victoria favorite, will be served to visiting guests.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Members receive complementary admission. Check in at the gate! More information about Fort membership can be found at fortnisqually.org.

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation
Jun
7
Tue
Voices for Children 2022 featuring Heather McGhee @ Online
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Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us live or on-demand for an inspiring conversation with one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers exploring inequality today.

Children’s Alliance is excited to welcome Heather McGhee as the featured guest for this year’s Voices for Children event. A renowned expert on the American economy, Heather is the author of the best-selling book The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.

Heather, along with Children’s Alliance Executive Director, Dr. Stephan Blanford, will discuss the devastating true cost of racism—not just for people of color, but for everyone. They will also explore ideas on how to dismantle racism and build a better shared future for our kids.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Author Talk Education Non-Profit Fundraising Events
July 2021 – June 2022 Jul 2021 – Jun 2022