TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live is proud to present the return of the biggest little orchestra – Pink Martini featuring lead singer China Forbes on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink […]
From Page to Stage: Giraffes Can’t Dance
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Giraffes Can’t Dance on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma. Giraffes Can’t Dance is a musical stage adaptation of the celebrated children’s book of the same name written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. The story has over four million books in print […]
Imagine Monet: A Unique Immersive Experience
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live will host a unique immersive experience on the art of the French painter Claude Monet from February 14, 2024. Imagine Monet is the exhibition produced and created by the French directors Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron, the world’s first directors of a digital immersive exhibition. Imagine Monet starts with the famous painting Soleil levant (1872) […]
Melissa Etheridge’s I’m Not Broken Tour to Make a Tacoma Stop
TACOMA, WASH.— Grammy Award-winning rockstar and activist, Melissa Etheridge, announced today that she’ll be back on the road in 2024 for her I’m Not Broken Tour. Shows kick off on March 14 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA will take Etheridge to several stops across the West Coast and Gulf Coast before finishing on April 20 […]
Black Night Market is BACK for the Holidays
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live and Black Night Market present A Very Merry Market on Saturday, December 9 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Tacoma Armory. This event is free and open to the public and features festive performances, shopping with 80 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)-owned businesses, and photos with Black Santa. Mari Griffin is the Founder […]
Davina and The Vagabonds Deliver A Vagabond Holiday – Two Shows
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Davina and The Vagabonds: A Vagabond Holiday on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. in the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC). The concert will celebrate the season with a holiday set that blends blues, swing, and New Orleans Jazz. Tickets start at $19 and are on sale […]
Native Max Takes the Northwest Fashion Show
TACOMA, WASH.— Unveiling an extravagant lineup of renowned Indigenous fashion designers alongside top Indigenous models from throughout the continent, Native Max Magazine is elated to announce its fashion showcase on November 25, 2023, at Tacoma Armory in Tacoma, Washington. A unique confluence of design, creativity, and innovation, this event promises to redefine and revolutionize the paradigms of the […]
An Evening with David Sedaris
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents An Evening with David Sedaris on Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. The best-selling author and humorist will share witty observations, personal stories, answer audience questions, and sign books after the show. Guests are invited to bring a book to the signing or purchase a copy from […]
A Spooky Spirit Tasting with Northwest Distilleries: Third Annual Tacoma Distillery Festival
TACOMA, WASH.— Friends of Tacoma Arts Live presents the third annual Tacoma Distillery Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory. Northwest distilleries will sample their products and bottles will be available for purchase alongside seasonal festivities. Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are $45 now and $55 at the […]