Tacoma Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Soft Power,” explores the dynamic contrast between soft materials and so-called “hard” ideas. More than 40 textile-based works by 21 artists will be on view Oct. 14, 2023 through Sept. 1, 2024. In “Soft Power,” artists use traditional processes to create contemporary declarations of resistance, resilience, love, and rebuke. Cultural […]
To Do
Pierce County Manufacturing Day Expo
Head to Clover Park Technical College on Oct. 5, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. to learn about new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply chain logistics equipment. While there, meet leaders in the industry and discover how to create, contribute, and connect in this growing sector. Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen recently issued […]
Start Your October at the Squeeze
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Apples are the theme at the Steilacoom Apple Squeeze. And the Squeeze is the place to indulge in various tastes of the apple. In addition to cider, an unfiltered, unsweetened drink made from pressed raw apples, the fruit will appear in various ways at the Squeeze. Featured will be apple […]
Pet Vaccine and Wellness Clinic
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Give your pets their best shot against deadly diseases! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is supporting pet owners by providing free (courtesy of Petco Love) and low-cost vaccines, microchips, and parasite preventative during our Vaccine and Wellness Clinic! This clinic is for low-income […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents Fall Showcase in University Place
Submitted by B.J. Coleman. Dance Theatre Northwest will present its Fall Arts Showcase –an “Arts Are Education” Performance at the University Place Library Atrium, Saturday, October 7th at 7:00 PM. 3609 Market St. University Place, WA 98466 (Between 37th St W and Bridgeport Way W)The performance is free, handicapped accessible and open to the public. […]
Oktoberfest Returns to Market Square on Oct. 13
Make plans to spend a fun-filled fall evening with family and friends when Oktoberfest returns to Market Square on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-9 p.m. There will be loads of fun for kids and adults alike, including authentic polka music from the Lyle Schaefer Band, children’s activities in the Civic Building atrium, strolling princesses courtesy of […]
Grab Coffee with a Cop
Make some time on Wednesday, Oct. 4 to stop by the Starbucks in the Green Firs Towne Center (3904 Bridgeport Way W.) to have some Coffee with a Cop. Members of the U.P. Police Department, including Chief Pat Burke, will be serving samples and catching up with members of the community from 10 a.m. to […]
Experience the Richness of Korean Culture at Two Spectacular ChuSeok Festivals
1. September 23, 2023 – The 7th Annual APCC Korean ChuSeok Festival Asia Pacific Cultural Center Gardens, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409 2. September 30, 2023 – The 3rd Annual APCC Korean ChuSeok Festival in Gig Harbor Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed – 3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Get ready for two […]
Beer Label Contest Celebrates Pets and Supports Animals in Need
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with E9 Brewing Co. to launch a unique brew and a one-of-a-kind beer label contest. Anyone can participate in the Make Hoppy Happen Beer Label Contest and be entered for the chance to have their pet’s face on a limited-release E9 Brewing Co. beer. Participants […]