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 […]
To Do
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Inaugural Okinawa Uchinanchu Day. Free Family Event
October 28, 2023, from 11 am to 3 pm, at APCC, 3513 East Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98404. “Ichariba-Cho-De,” beautifully encapsulates the essence of this cultural celebration. Translated as “from the moment we meet, we are like sisters and brothers,” the event is set to be a heartwarming and inclusive gathering, symbolizing the spirit of unity and kinship. […]
Dancing with the Sun King, Nov. 14
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Dancing with the Sun King: Court Music & Dance of Louis XIV on Tuesday, November 14, 7:00-8:30pm. Harpsichordist Henry Lebedinsky & Dancer Anna Mansbridge Henry and Anna will perform the music and dance of the court of Louis XIV! The wearing of haute couture and other finery is optional but […]
Lakewood History Museum Salutes Veterans Day with Vietnam Film “Go Tell the Spartans”. Nov. 9
On Thursday, 9 Nov, in recognition of Veterans Day, the Lakewood History Museum will show the critically acclaimed Vietnam film “Go Tell the Spartans” which is based on the Daniel Ford book “Incident at Muc Wa”. This highly praised film centers on the early days of the Vietnam conflict and features Academy Award winner Burt Lancaster […]
Create Your Own Korean Folk Painting at the MinHwa Workshop – All Skill Levels Welcomed
October 27, 2023 at APCC, 5 pm to 7:30 pm Patsy Surh O’Connell, renowned artist and Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Board President and Founder invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Korean Folk Painting during her upcoming MinHwa Workshop. This artistic endeavor promises a captivating blend of tradition and contemporary artistry. At this MinHwa […]
Join the Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights
Interested in participating in the City of Lakewood’s annual holiday celebration and being part of the community fun? Parade applications are now available for the Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting happening Dec. 9, 2023, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This success of this event relies on community participation. Individuals, groups, businesses, nonprofits, organizations, cub scouts, sports teams, […]
Dia de los Muertos Returns to TAM Nov. 5
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Traditional tapete (sand painting), ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones) and art-making workshops are back for the 19th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Tacoma Art Museum. Activities are planned from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 5. Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the […]
Incurable Optimist Book Signing with Jennifer Cramer-Mille
Author, speaker, and Puget Sound alumna Jennifer Cramer-Miller ’87 will sign copies of her memoir, Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness & Chronic Hohe Writes Press, 2023), on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Rasmussen Rotunda, 3209 N 15th St, Tacoma. This inspirational memoir chronicles the author’s experience dealing with sudden, autoimmune kidney failure and […]
Iconic American Composers to be Celebrated in Symphony Tacoma’s ‘American Fusion’
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma’s November concert will present selections from notable American composers and one of today’s celebrated violinists, Kelly Hall-Tompkins. The concert will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Pantages Theater. “American Fusion is truly an amalgamation of styles that our audiences and the American people have come to […]