Submitted by Hilltop Artists. Hilltops Artists will host the Arts Night Out Annual Block Party on August 6, 2024 from 4-7 pm at Hilltop Heritage Middle School at 602 N. Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403. Mark your calendars—the Hilltop Artists annual Arts Night Out Block Party returns this August! Join Hilltop Artists and Imagine Justice […]
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The Nation’s Biggest Single-Day Free Car Wash Event is Back
Submitted by Brown Bear Car Wash. Get ready to bear witness to the cleanest event of the year. Brown Bear Car Wash is offering free car washes on Thursday, August 8 as part of their annual Customer Appreciation Day, fondly known as “Free Car Wash Day.” It’s the biggest single-day free car wash event in […]
Celebrate tigers, clouded leopards, and more at Wild Cat Weekend August 3-4
TACOMA, Wash.— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, and more during Wild Cat Weekend, August 3-4, with family fun activities that highlight how to protect cats in the wild. Point Defiance Zoo is home to two Sumatran tigers: sisters Kali, 11, and Indah, 10. On both days, guests can talk […]
Fort Nisqually’s celebration of the Brigade Encampment reenacts historic event
Established as a trading post nearly 200 years ago, the arrival of the fur brigade to Hudson’s Bay Company’s Fort Nisqually in 1855 was cause for celebration. That thrill is captured each year at the living history museum’s Brigade Encampment event, and all are invited to participate the weekend of August 10-11. Brigade Encampment is […]
Celebrate August: Shakespeare in Wright Park, Kayaking, Bird Walks & Outdoor Movies in the Park
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Dance, drum and remember ancestors at Tacoma Bon Odori fest this Saturday
Submitted by Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Experience Japanese dance, taiko drumming, delicious snacks, and more at the Tacoma Bon Odori festival this Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual community event will feature scores of dancers performing easy-to-follow dances in front of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple, the event sponsor. Everyone is encouraged to “just dance,” with joy, whether […]
Upcoming Theatre Events Worth Noting
Ch. . . ch . . . ch . . . changes. We’ve got live theater coming up with different perspectives right now. This is not a bad thing; this is something that is interesting and possibly really worthwhile. One of our favorite authors via live theatre is Jane Austen. Our favorite book and film […]
Tacoma runner sets new state record
Tacoma’s Madonna Hanna, onJuly 27, 2024, set a new Washington State Senior Games record for Women aged 70-74 in the 50m sprint of 8.83 seconds. Madonna eclipsed the prior record of 8.84 second, which was set in 2009. Madonna also won the 100M event and qualified for the 2025 National Senior Game in Iowa.
East 53rd Street – Between East I and East L Streets – Closed for Maintenance through August 9
TACOMA, Wash. – East 53rd Street – between East I and East L streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 30-August 9 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki […]