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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Jul
1
Fri
Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 1 @ 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.

Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous @ Craftopia
Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all Fiber Artists! Join us the first Friday of each month from 5-7pm for a FREE Fiber Arts craft meet-up. Hang out with other artists, work on your projects, ask questions or find inspiration. Light refreshments will be provided. Meet-up is in our upstairs community room.

Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class @ Craftopia
Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm

Nothing says ‘fancy’ quite like pearls!  Join us as we create double strand bracelets using fresh water pearls! This simple technique can be used with any beads and, by the end of the class, you will be a pro.
$40 per person Ages 14+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 1 @ 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
2
Sat
Craftopia: Slime Time class @ Craftopia
Jul 2 @ 12:00 pm

Be a mad scientist in your very own slime lab! Create this wonderfully fun ooey gooey creation and add your own colors and decorations for something out-of-this-world! $5/participant. All ages and family friendly (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). This class only takes about 45 minutes, so start times may be staggered depending on the number of participants to make sure we can provide a safe learning environment for all.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 2 @ 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.

Craftopia: CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
Jul 2 @ 2:00 pm

These CaTi figures are super cute and fun to decorate. Let your imagination run wild. Cats are pre-made.  You’ll get to paint your cat and pot, add decorations and accessories, assemble your very own purrfect plant!
$20 per person Ages 8+. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Bee Bath class @ Craftopia
Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm

Make a Bee-youtiful little bee bath to keep your pollinators happy and hydrated this summer! These adorable works of garden art will be made from your choice of pottery or glass decorated to fit your own garden haven preferences. Fill with decorative rocks, stones or glass, add water, and help our little flying friends! We do recommend you bring your bee bath in during the winter to help it last longer.
$20 per person Ages 14+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Rainbow Wood Beads class @ Craftopia
Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm

Come experiment in color and creation as we use alcohol ink to dye wooden beads. We have all sorts of bead shapes and sizes and a large variety of colors. You can string your beads right then and there into a necklace, or take them home for a project of your choosing.
$10 per person Open for ages 6+, though under 12 requires help of a parent.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Venardos Circus @ Tacoma STAR Center
Jul 2 @ 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.