Tacoma Arts Live, a non-profit arts organization deeply connected to the community and recognized for presenting world-class artists, events, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations, has received a $50,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation in support of its Accelerating Creative Enterprise (ACE) small business incubator. The ACE program incubates and supports emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and […]
Theater Northwest Presents: Dracula
Perfectly timed for fall, Tacoma Arts Live presents Dracula. Immerse yourself in a night of frights as the Roosevelt Room at Tacoma Armory is transformed into Dracula’s lair. Directed by Tacoma Art Live’s departing CEO, David Fischer and based on the classic horror novel by Bram Stoker. Local Pacific Northwest playwright, Steven Dietz, presents a play that […]
Festival Herencia Latina
Tacoma Arts Live, in partnership Latinx Unidos del South Sound (LUSS), is pleased to announce Festival Herencia Latina on Saturday, October 12 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Tacoma Armory (1001 S Yakima in Tacoma). Festival Latinx is a celebration of the Latinx communities of the South Sound with music, dance, art, crafts, and more. This event is FREE […]
Leadership Change at Tacoma Arts Live
TACOMA — David Fischer, the longtime CEO of Tacoma Arts Live, will be leaving the organization at the end of October, making way for new leadership to guide the organization as it continues to develop the Tacoma Armory as a hub for arts, culture and community, deliver critical education programs to school districts across our region, […]
Tacoma Arts Live Welcomes Ben Folds in Concert
TACOMA, WA — Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds will bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to the Pantages Theatre on Sunday, September 29, at 3:00pm, with special guest Lindsey Kraft. Tacoma Arts Live is proud to welcome the singer-songwriter who has also released work with Ben Folds Five, and will be sharing songs that span his three decade career. Fans during […]
The Lemon Sessions: Fresh Immersive Experience Comes to Tacoma
TACOMA—Tacoma Arts Live presents The Lemon Sessions, a series of four immersive performances unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Running September 12-15 at the Tacoma Armory, the same venue that recently hosted the hit Imagine Monet exhibit, each unique event will blend live music with massive art projections created by muralist Angelina Villalobos Soto. Be swept away by these one-of-a-kind concoctions devised […]
Brew Five Three 2024 Live Performances
TACOMA, WA — Come for the brews and stay for the live entertainment. Brew Five Three, Tacoma’s outdoor beer and music festival, is thrilled to announce the live performers taking the stage on Saturday, August 10 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Three musical performances and a special live recording of […]
2024-25 Season Announcement
TACOMA, WA (June 20, 2024)— Tacoma Arts Live announces a dynamic lineup of live music, special events, conversations, and incredible theater for their 2024-25 season. Arts lovers of all ages are invited to find their joy during a season that features something for everyone. Tickets are now available, with multi-show subscriptions offering discounts of up to 20% […]
Brew Five Three 2024: Craft Beers. Stunning Views. Live Music.
TACOMA, WA (June 6, 2024)— Tacoma’s outdoor summer beer and music festival is back for its 11th year and returns to the stunning outdoor venue, Chambers Creek Regional Park. Audiences aged 21 and above can attend the one-day festival on Saturday, August 10 from 12pm – 5pm. Featuring 30+ Northwest breweries pouring beer, cider, and mead, […]