Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Opening April 15 at Tacoma Art Museum, “The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud” illustrates the story of The Current, An Artist Award in its inaugural year by transforming the gallery into an immersive experience. The opening event is Friday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free for […]
To Do
Come Walk a 5 KM or a 7 KM this Saturday
Submitted by Evergreen Wanderers Volkssport Club. Saturday, April 15, the Evergreen Wanderers, a local walking club, is hosting a walk in the Tacoma/Ruston area. There will be two loops. Loop #1 is a 5 KM route that goes south through the neighborhoods with unique gardens, a pioneer stone church, the Sherman block, and magnificent views […]
Tacoma’s historic Union Station topic of museum program
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Join us Friday at 6:30 at the THS Museum (406 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402) for our monthly program. Architects Jim Merritt and Jeff Ryan will discuss the restoration of Tacoma’s historic Union Station in 1989 and the restoration of the Northern Pacific Railway Headquarters. RSVP here: https://eventbrite.com/e/restoring-the-past-tickets-605157661857…
Earth Day Science and Arts Festival on April 22 at the Karshner Museum
Submitted by Puyallup School District. Save the date and join us at the Karshner Museum, 309 4th St. NE, on Saturday, April 22 from 12-5 p.m. for the Earth Day Science and Art Festival. Attendees will learn and engage in fun activities and art projects relating to nature’s networks, endangered species, clean water, ecology and […]
CleanUP Community Walk on Earth Day!
Submitted by Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest. Clean UP is the theme of the April 22, 2023 Earth Day event sponsored by the Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest. The Club, in collaboration with the University Place School District and the City of University Place, hopes to attract up to 500 participants to walk multiple areas […]
Dinner with Teddy Roosevelt – Saturday, April 29
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Enjoy an immersive historical experience while dining with President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. Saturday, April 29 – 6-10pmNormanna Hall, 1106 S 15th St, Tacoma, WATickets available now:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-teddy-roosevelt-tickets-581098620617 Tacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt. The year is 1903, and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, […]
Support Steilacoom High School via 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser
Submitted by Steilacoom High School Music Boosters. You can get a new mattress and support our Music Students at the same time! The SHS Music Boosters will be hosting the 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, April 15th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Steilacoom High School. All proceeds benefit the advancement of student […]
Spring Fair Photo Contest Deadline Extended to April 1
Submitted by Tacoma Photographic Society. Got a great photograph? Enter it into the Washington State Fair Spring Photo Contest and compete for cash prizes! Amateur photographers who derive less than 50% of their income are eligible to participate. Any image suitable for a family fair is acceptable. People can submit up to 5 entries ($10 […]
Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood hosts swap meet for history-related items on March 25
Historic Fort Steilacoom announcement. Maybe you collect items from the 19th and 20th centuries. Maybe you are a living history re-enactor. Maybe you just love ‘old stuff.” We have a swap meet for you. This will be our first living history swap meet since the pandemic. Vendors will be offering everything from women’s clothing and […]