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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26th Annual Model Train Festival 10:00 am
26th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 16, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023 Closed Saturday and[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Jan 3 @ 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
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Craftopia: Pom Pom Wall Art class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Pom Pom Wall Art class @ Craftopia
Jan 4 @ 5:00 pm
Stunningly simple! A pompom 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[...]
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class @ Craftopia
Jan 4 @ 5:30 pm
Master Crafter Darcy Jones will be teaching this fabulous class all about how to make earrings. Crafters will learn the various techniques to make stunning jewelry and will get to pick out their own jewels[...]
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Food For Thought With NuBo3 7:30 pm
Food For Thought With NuBo3 @ Online
Jan 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Please Visit www.NuBo3.com for the Zoom link. Tune in to the Food For Thought With NuBo3 Podcast with Thrett Brown and NoChillJill as they interview Mindset & Transformation Coach, Roshun Jones.
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Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Macrame Yarn Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Jan 6 @ 5:00 pm
Make this gorgeous macramé style wall hanging out of a wooden hoop and yarn! Super simple but sure to impress. Learners can choose their color of yarn and will learn a few variations to make[...]
Craftopia: Magic Wands class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Magic Wands class @ Craftopia
Jan 6 @ 5:30 pm
Grab the family and join us as we make magic wands. Using a large variety of materials, you can design and decorate your wand to your heart’s content. Wands are $10 a piece and constructed[...]
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Craftopia: Dream Catchers class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Dream Catchers class @ Craftopia
Jan 7 @ 12:00 pm
Learn how to make your very own dream catcher. We will teach you the threading technique used and provide you with a WIDE array of materials to allow you to design one that is truly[...]
Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class 3:00 pm
Craftopia: Basic Candlemaking class @ Craftopia
Jan 7 @ 3:00 pm
Learn about wax, color and fragrance in this candlemaking class. We’ll go over the tools of the trade, what to (and what not to) do, and some helpful hints and tips to get you started[...]
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! @ Craftopia
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm
Shrinky Dink materials are not just for kids anymore! Join us as we play with stamps, paints and markers to create unique pieces. We will shrink and cover the pieces in resin here in the[...]
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class @ Craftopia
Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm
In this class, learn the basic techniques of weaving to create your own wall hanging. Choose from a variety of colors, materials, and styles of yarn and rope to make your very own hanging art[...]
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Craftopia: Kids Acrylic Paint Class (4 weeks) 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Kids Acrylic Paint Class (4 weeks) @ Craftopia
Jan 10 @ 4:00 pm
Have a kiddo that is interested in learning to paint with acrylics? This class is great to get them started! Ms. Payette from Payette’s Fine Art is teaching a four-week course. It will include the[...]
Craftopia: Hand Pottery – Family Friendly (4 weeks) 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Hand Pottery – Family Friendly (4 weeks) @ Craftopia
Jan 10 @ 5:00 pm
Payette from Payette’s Fine Art will be teaching this fun and messy beginning pottery course for all ages. Let your imaginations run wild while sculpting and molding their clay into a work of art. All[...]
Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Jan 10 @ 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
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Craftopia: String Art class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: String Art class @ Craftopia
Jan 11 @ 5:00 pm
Make your very own string art creation! Learners will get the chance to choose from several different basic string art shapes, will pick their base and learn how to create their frame, then will wrap[...]
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Shrinky Dink Fun! @ Craftopia
Jan 11 @ 5:30 pm
Shrinky Dink materials are not just for kids anymore! Join us as we play with stamps, paints and markers to create unique pieces. We will shrink and cover the pieces in resin here in the[...]
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Craftopia: CaTi Plants class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm
These CaTi figures are super cute and fun to make. We provide the supplies and you can let your imagination run wild. You can paint the cat as well as the pot, chose to add[...]
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Ice Adventures! 9:00 am
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and[...]
Craftopia: Beaded Bobby Pins class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Beaded Bobby Pins class @ Craftopia
Jan 13 @ 5:00 pm
Play with seed beads, wire and buttons in this fun class. Design your own hair pins playing with color and wire wrapping techniques. In this workshop you will create at least one pair of pins[...]
The Simon & Garfunkel Story 7:30 pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story @ Pantages Theater
Jan 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, a full live band will perform all the[...]
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Ice Adventures! 9:00 am
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and[...]
Discover God’s Calling for Your Life 10:00 am
Discover God’s Calling for Your Life @ Tacoma Arts Community Center
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14)! God loves you so much that He intentionally created, gifted, and called you for such as a time as this. He has specifically called you and provided[...]
Craftopia: Slime Time class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Slime Time class @ Craftopia
Jan 14 @ 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[...]
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class @ Craftopia
Jan 14 @ 4:00 pm
Come 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[...]
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Ice Adventures! 10:00 am
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and[...]
Craftopia: Tree of Life class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Tree of Life class @ Craftopia
Jan 15 @ 2:00 pm
Learn how to create a “tree of life” using wire wrapping and natural stone chip beads. You have likely seen these wire and rock tree hangings everywhere and now you can make your own. We[...]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9:00 am
Martin Luther King Jr. Day @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate kindness & community! Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects, January 16th. • Children’s book readings by Merritt Long, Author of My View from the[...]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Commemoration 11:00 am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Commemoration @ Washington State History Museum
Jan 16 @ 11:00 am
Monday, January 16, Performances at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM FREE –open with free admission from 10 AM-5 PM for MLK Day Theater performances at the Washington State History Museum will bring to[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Jan 17 @ 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
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Craftopia: Hand Knitting and Finger Crochet class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Hand Knitting and Finger Crochet class @ Craftopia
Jan 18 @ 5:00 pm
Learn to make your very own creation using nothing but yarn and your own hands in our finger knit/crochet class. No experience necessary! We will walk you through how to create strings of knit/crochet that[...]
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Scholarly Selections; Keeping the Lights On – Seattle’s Underground Hip Hop Movement 6:00 pm
Scholarly Selections; Keeping the Lights On – Seattle’s Underground Hip Hop Movement @ Washington State History Museum
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
FREE – the Washington State History Musuem has free admission from 3-8 PM on Third Thursdays Seattle had a vibrant underground hip hop movement in the 1980s and 1990s, but not until the mid-2000s would[...]
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Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Crescent Moon Wall Hanging class @ Craftopia
Jan 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[...]
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
Jan 20 @ 5:30 pm
These CaTi figures are super cute and fun to make. We provide the supplies and you can let your imagination run wild. You can paint the cat as well as the pot, chose to add[...]
PO BOY TANGO 7:30 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
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Create a Rabbit for the Lunar New Year 10:00 am
Create a Rabbit for the Lunar New Year @ Job Carr Cabin Museum
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bunny craft, as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Take home a free children’s craft kit from the museum on Saturday 1/21, 10am-2pm. Craft Saturday take-home kits[...]
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Earrings 101 class @ Craftopia
Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm
Master Crafter Darcy Jones will be teaching this fabulous class all about how to make earrings. Crafters will learn the various techniques to make stunning jewelry and will get to pick out their own jewels[...]
Craftopia: Family Craft Night 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Family Craft Night @ Craftopia
Jan 21 @ 4:00 pm
Join us one Saturday each month for a FREE, family friendly craft event! Each month we will feature several different crafts for a variety of ages and experience levels. Bring the whole family, your friends,[...]
PO BOY TANGO 7:30 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 21 @ 7:30 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
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Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab 9:00 am
Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab @ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am
Pastor Tim Bayer interviews Hicham Chehab, who grew up in Lebanon and experienced bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians. Growing up as an extremist Muslim preparing to become a Muslim preacher (Imam), Hicham is now[...]
Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab 10:30 am
Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab @ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Jan 22 @ 10:30 am
Pastor Tim Bayer interviews Hicham Chehab, who grew up in Lebanon and experienced bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians. Growing up as an extremist Muslim preparing to become a Muslim preacher (Imam), Hicham is now[...]
PO BOY TANGO 2:00 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 22 @ 2:00 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
The Peking Acrobats featuring The Shanghai Circus 3:00 pm
The Peking Acrobats featuring The Shanghai Circus @ Pantages Theater
Jan 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A South Sound favorite returns! The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; are experts at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics; and defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Jan 24 @ 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
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Craftopia: Woven Tassel Keychains class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Woven Tassel Keychains class @ Craftopia
Jan 25 @ 5:00 pm
See how easy weaving can be in this woven tassel keychain class. These make excellent zipper pulls as well as keychains, and can be color customized to your liking. Make one for yourself, and when[...]
Craftopia: Woven Bead Bracelets class 5:30 pm
Craftopia: Woven Bead Bracelets class @ Craftopia
Jan 25 @ 5:30 pm
Master crafter Darcy Jones of Serial Crafter will be teaching this fun, interactive bracelet making class. Students will learn about the various tools and supplies necessary and learn the technique to make both single and[...]
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Craftopia: Dream Catchers class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Dream Catchers class @ Craftopia
Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm
Learn how to make your very own dream catcher. We will teach you the threading technique used and provide you with a WIDE array of materials to allow you to design one that is truly[...]
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Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class 4:30 pm
Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class @ Craftopia
Jan 27 @ 4:30 pm
Learn to make your very own origami Kusudama Flower ball. These beautiful balls look very complicated and impressive, but are actually quite easy to fold. Learners will be able to choose from a variety of[...]
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class 5:00 pm
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class @ Craftopia
Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm
Come 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[...]
PO BOY TANGO 7:30 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
University of Puget Sound Jacobsen Series: Alistair MacRae, cello 7:30 pm
University of Puget Sound Jacobsen Series: Alistair MacRae, cello @ Schneebeck Concert Hall
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Enjoy a faculty recital featuring Alistair MacRae, cello. All are invited to a reception following the program hosted by the SAI international music fraternity. Tickets: $20, general; $15 sr. citizen; military, Puget Sound faculty, staff,[...]
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Craftopia: Papermaking class 12:00 pm
Craftopia: Papermaking class @ Craftopia
Jan 28 @ 12:00 pm
Join us for a family-friendly, fun evening making your very own paper! Learn about the process and make sheets of your very own paper to take home. You’ll be able to play with color, decorations,[...]
Craftopia: Origami for Kids 2:00 pm
Craftopia: Origami for Kids @ Craftopia
Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm
This beginning origami class will focus on teaching children the ancient art of paper folding. We’ll learn the basic folds and how to create several simple shapes. $10/person. Geared towards ages 7-12 but older is[...]
Ailey II 3:00 pm
Ailey II @ Pantages Theater
Jan 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as the[...]
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course 4:00 pm
Craftopia: Crochet Crash Course @ Craftopia
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm
Learn to crochet in two hours? Yes please! In this beginner course, we will go over the basic tools and supplies needed to crochet, learn the terminology, and explore some of the stitches you can[...]
PO BOY TANGO 7:30 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 28 @ 7:30 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
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PO BOY TANGO 2:00 pm
PO BOY TANGO @ Tacoma Little Theatre
Jan 29 @ 2:00 pm
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking. Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po, a Taiwanese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria, an African-American Soul Food Chef,[...]
Pure Resonance 2:30 pm
Pure Resonance @ Auburn Performing Arts Center
Jan 29 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Pure Resonance @ Auburn Performing Arts Center
Rachell Ellen Wong, 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s lustrous Violin Concerto. Wong will dazzle you with her virtuosity in this favorite piece. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, widely regarded as his[...]
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class 3:00 pm
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class @ Craftopia
Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm
In this class, learn the basic techniques of weaving to create your own wall hanging. Choose from a variety of colors, materials, and styles of yarn and rope to make your very own hanging art[...]
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Hey Singers!  7:00 pm
Hey Singers! 
Jan 31 @ 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
Bruce Cockburn – 50th Anniversary Shows 8:00 pm
Bruce Cockburn – 50th Anniversary Shows @ Rialto Theater
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm
Bruce Cockburn - 50th Anniversary Shows @ Rialto Theater
Tickets are $39.50 & $49.50 | $5.00 Increase DOS On Sale Now! Tickets are available online at: https://bit.ly/3Av1KKx All Ages | Reserved Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 8:00 PM For more information about[...]