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.

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  • 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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Oct
12
Thu
The Thanksgiving Play – Preview Night @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
13
Fri
The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
14
Sat
The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
15
Sun
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 15 @ 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

The Thanksgiving Play @ Tacoma Armory
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm

MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy. Hilarious and poignant, this delicious play skewers everything right, wrong, and politically correct in America by exploring themes of privilege, historical accuracy of navigating these complexities.

The Thanksgiving Play made its Broadway debut at the Hayes Theater in 2023, making Larissa FastHorse the first female Native American playwright to have a play produced on Broadway. FastHorse wrote the play in response to the difficulties she faced in finding Native American actors for her previous works. Through satire and humor, the play addresses the misrepresentation of Native Americans, the lack of indigenous casting, and the challenges of accurately representing indigenous people in American society.

Oct
19
Thu
Craftopia: Bead & Mingle meet up @ Craftopia
Oct 19 @ 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

Oct
20
Fri
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm

Create your own unique Crescent Moon Wall/Door Hanging. Learn how to form and wrap your moon from a traditional wreath frame. Choose from a variety of yarns and twines as your base, and add a variety of beads, buttons, flowers and/or other embellishments to make your perfect décor. Recommended for ages 10+. Under 12 requires parental supervision.
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Misery @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm

Stephen King’s award-winning novel comes to life on the stage.

Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new “Misery” novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Recommended for Ages 13+

Oct
21
Sat
Craftopia: Spiderweb Earrings class @ Craftopia
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm

Weave your own web of spidery goodness with this cute spiderweb earring class! Recommended for ages 14+
$20 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Wicked Wands workshop @ Craftopia
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm

Magic is brewing with these fabulously spooky wands geared towards the older crowd. Choose your base stick, then glue, paint and accessorize to create your perfect power-wielding wand. As we will be using a LOT of hot glue, this class is recommended for kiddos ages 13+, though younger may attend with the help of an accompanying adult. Drop in any time during the class. Will you choose to use your power for good? Or evil…
$5 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com