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
15
Sat
Craftopia: Painted Fans class @ Craftopia
Jul 15 @ 12:00 pm

Turn a simple paper fan into a work of art! Have fun experimenting with watercolors and alcohol inks and drop, spray or brush your way to a one-of-a-kind cooling device. Fan bases are made from paper and bamboo for a lightweight, sustainable, and easily portable option to keep yourself cool when the weather is hot. Recommended for ages 14+.
$10 per fan. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night @ Craftopia
Jul 15 @ 3:00 pm

Join us the third Saturday of each month in 2023 for some crafty fun for the whole family! Each month we will feature several crafts for all ages and levels for you to try your hand at. Join us from 3pm-6pm and see what you can create!
Light refreshments will be available. This event is free of cost, though donations to help cover supplies are always appreciated.  RSVP’s not required but are appreciated so we can ensure we have adequate supplies on hand for everyone.
A huge thank you to the Tacoma Arts Commission for their generous Community Arts Grant which is helping support our craft night!
RSVP at www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
16
Sun
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up @ Craftopia
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm

This one is just for my crocheters!  Come and hang out once a month with other like-minded hook-wielding individuals and let’s get our crochet on!
Light refreshments will be provided (sorry, no actual alcohol. Bit early in the day for that!)
RSVP’s appreciated but not required. Can’t make it? We also offer a zoom link on our website: www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Mosaic Tile Rocks class @ Craftopia
Jul 16 @ 4:00 pm

Students will create unique pieces of garden art using glass, chain and beads adhered to a stone. Through hands on instruction, students will learn the fundamentals of mosaic art, including design and basic techniques for cutting and shaping materials. No previous mosaic experience is necessary. Students are welcome to bring a small piece of jewelry or beads with sentimental value to incorporate into their design.
$45 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
17
Mon
Craftopia: Scrapbook Basics @ Craftopia
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm

New to scrapbooking? Not sure where to start? Well have no fear! Our scrapbook basics class will get you set for success! Learn about tools, supplies and embellishments, get ideas for all different kinds of layouts, and start designing your own pages. Bring your own scrapbook, and photos if you have them. We’ll provide the rest!
$15 per person. Recommended for ages 16+.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
18
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Jul 18 @ 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

Jul
20
Thu
Craftopia: Pressed Flower Bookmarks class @ Craftopia
Jul 20 @ 4:30 pm

Create your own unique, flowerful bookmark. We’ll be using adhesive sheets and an assortment of dried and pressed flowers. Arrange and press, then learn several techniques to sew on a beautiful finishing boarder. You can even choose to make a tassel or use one of our pre-made ones. Recommended for ages 12+
$10 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Beading Happy Hour meet up @ Craftopia
Jul 20 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all lovers of beads! Come hang out the fourth Thursday of every month from 5-7pm with other like-minded lover of the bling. Bring your latest beading project for some good conversation, light refreshments, and maybe even a little progress.
RSVPs not required but are appreciated. www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
21
Fri
Craftopia: Pom Pom Wall Art class @ Craftopia
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm

Stunningly simple! A pom pom wall hanging is sure to be a conversation piece, but is so easy to make. Come learn how to make your own pompoms and create something wonderful and unique for your wall. Recommended for ages 10+
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
22
Sat
Craftopia: Star Trek Combadge String Art class @ Craftopia
Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm

RED ALERT! Where are my Trekkies at? Let’s boldly go where no string art has gone before and make a truly unique string art combadge. Learners will be able to choose which style of combadge they wish to create. Requires the use of small nails and hammers. Recommended for ages 16+
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com