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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				1 Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway 10:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays May 5- Oct. 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm[...]	2	3
4 Tacoma Farmer Market – Point Ruston 11:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Point Ruston Sep 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Point Ruston on Sundays Jun. 5-Sep. 4. from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM 5101[...] Watch Oregon Koto-Kai perform Strings Across Time & Space 3:00 pm Watch Oregon Koto-Kai perform Strings Across Time & Space @ Lakewold Gardens Sep 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Experience storytelling through live music at Music from Home, a monthly series of house concerts featuring repertoire which reflects and honors the lived experience of each artist. Oregon Koto-Kai invites you on a special musical[...]	5	6 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 6 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	7	8 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 8 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway 10:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays May 5- Oct. 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm[...]	9 Jacobsen Series: Music for Martha 7:30 pm Jacobsen Series: Music for Martha @ Schneebeck Concert Hall Sep 9 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The School of Music is pleased to present its first concert of the season, the Jacobsen Series Music for Martha, celebrating the life of legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham (1894–1991). The program will include[...] Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 9 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]	10 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 10 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Harvest Home 11:00 am Harvest Home @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Sep 10 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Join us at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum to celebrate the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn at the Harvest Home festival. The day will include popular Victorian games, traditional music and dance performances. Everyone[...] Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 10 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]
11 Steel Magnolias 2:00 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]	12 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 12 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...]	13 Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	14 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 14 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...]	15 Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway 10:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays May 5- Oct. 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm[...] It’s the 80’s Trivia 6:00 pm It’s the 80’s Trivia @ Black Fleet Brewing Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm Tickets It’s the 80’s Trivia September 15th at 6pm Join us for a fun night of Trivia Free to play This is team trivia, with team size up to 4 individuals. 8 Rounds (3 questions per[...]	16 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 16 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Jacobsen Series: Dawn Padula, Mezzo-Soprano, and Guests 7:30 pm Jacobsen Series: Dawn Padula, Mezzo-Soprano, and Guests @ Schneebeck Concert Hall Sep 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join us for this Jacobsen Series faculty recital featuring Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano with Jessica Hall, collaborative pianist and guests David Joyner, piano; Brian Kirk, drums; and Rob Hutchinson, base. All are invited to a reception[...] Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 16 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]	17 Veterans Health and Resource Fair 9:00 am Veterans Health and Resource Fair @ Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eric G Sandstrom, Post 969 Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eric G. Sandstrom, Post 969, is hosting a special day to focus on providing Veterans resources and education to promote Health, Housing, Benefits, Financial Literacy, and to help get Veterans[...] Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 17 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]
18 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 18 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Steel Magnolias 2:00 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 18 @ 2:00 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]	19	20 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 20 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	21	22 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 22 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Zion International Film Festival Zion International Film Festival @ Blue Mouse Theatre Sep 22 all-day Tickets The Zion International Film Festival is a celebration of independent film through the lens of a biblical worldview in Tacoma, WA. Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway 10:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays May 5- Oct. 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm[...] Steel Magnolias-Pay What You Can Night! 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias-Pay What You Can Night! @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]	23 Zion International Film Festival Zion International Film Festival @ Blue Mouse Theatre Sep 23 all-day Tickets The Zion International Film Festival is a celebration of independent film through the lens of a biblical worldview in Tacoma, WA. Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...] Symphony Orchestra with University of Stuttgart 7:30 pm Symphony Orchestra with University of Stuttgart @ Schneebeck Concert Hall Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Puget Sound’s Symphony Orchestra, Anna Wittstruck, conductor, welcomes the University of Stuttgart Academic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mihály Zeke, presenting a program of romantic works by German composers Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms, paired with[...]	24 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 24 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Zion International Film Festival Zion International Film Festival @ Blue Mouse Theatre Sep 24 all-day Tickets The Zion International Film Festival is a celebration of independent film through the lens of a biblical worldview in Tacoma, WA. Children’s Therapy Center Move-a-Thon 10:00 am Children’s Therapy Center Move-a-Thon @ Fort Steilacoom Park Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Tickets Children’s Therapy Center’s 2nd annual Move-A-Thon from September 19-25 is an accessible community event that invites participants of all ages and abilities to roll, swim, skip rope–or do anything that joyfully moves them–to support children[...] Silent Live Auction and Dinner Benefiting the Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation! 5:30 pm Silent Live Auction and Dinner Benefiting the Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation! @ Farm 12 Restaurant Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Join us on September 24th 2022 at 5:30 p.m. for a silent/live auction and dinner fundraiser, benefitting the Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation! Help make a difference in someone’s life today. This year our auction/dinner will[...] World Ballet Series: Swan Lake 7:00 pm World Ballet Series: Swan Lake @ Pantages Theater Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Experience the legendary story! A part of the World Ballet Series, the Swan Lake will be performed live by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most famous love story[...] Steel Magnolias 7:30 pm Steel Magnolias @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...]
25 Zion International Film Festival Zion International Film Festival @ Blue Mouse Theatre Sep 25 all-day Tickets The Zion International Film Festival is a celebration of independent film through the lens of a biblical worldview in Tacoma, WA. Steel Magnolias-ASL Interpreted Performance 2:00 pm Steel Magnolias-ASL Interpreted Performance @ Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 25 @ 2:00 pm Tickets With sharp witty banter and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias returns to TLT. Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle,[...] The Princess Bride An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes 7:30 pm The Princess Bride An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes @ Pantages Theater Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets A limited number of VIP tickets are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of his best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable[...]	26 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 26 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...]	27 Hey Singers! 7:00 pm Hey Singers! Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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	28 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 28 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Craftopia: Packing Party 5:00 pm Craftopia: Packing Party @ Craftopia Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets We need your help! Join us the fourth Wednesday of every month while we assemble our Free craft kits for the Tacoma Public Library. Projects are different every month, and the only skill you need[...]	29 Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway 10:00 am Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays May 5- Oct. 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm[...] Graham Nash – An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories 7:30 pm Graham Nash – An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories @ Pantages Theater Sep 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets TICKETS: $29, $49, $69, $85 The legendary Graham Nash, a founding member of both The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock[...]	30 Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! Aikido Beginner’s Series-register today! @ Tacoma Aikikai Sep 30 all-day Tickets A Structured Introduction to the Art of Aikido October 6th – November 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” – Shunryu[...] Collage — 12th Annual Faculty and Student Music Showcase 7:30 pm Collage — 12th Annual Faculty and Student Music Showcase @ Schneebeck Concert Hall Sep 30 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets This annual audience favorite features all School of Music vocal and instrument ensembles with faculty and students participating together! Enjoy a medley of musical pieces performed in rapid succession, creating a concert experience that is[...] Gary V: Re-Energized U.S. Tour Live 8:00 pm Gary V: Re-Energized U.S. Tour Live @ Pantages Theater Sep 30 @ 8:00 pm Tickets The incomparable Gary Valenciano, a multi-awarded Filipino-Puerto Rican inspirational singer-songwriter, musician, film actor, television host/performer, music producer and arranger, has enthralled audiences with his breathtaking performances and groundbreaking recordings. Special Guests: Yeng Constantino and Kiana[...]

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