While the ways in which children play has changed over time, toys are and have always been an important part of the lives of Washingtonians. PlayDates celebrates some of the most popular toys in America through a look into the collections of the Washington State Historical Society. Decades of fun are represented through playsets, games, > Continue Reading
NOW OPEN! The Great Hall of Washington History’s newest permanent exhibit focuses on Washington immigration and migration stories. Listen to first person recordings, see and touch artifacts, and imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes as you learn about the many different people who have made our state their home. Join us on January 18 for > Continue Reading
Are you a woman in a male-dominated field? This one's for you! Join Startup253 and Engineered Process Improvement for the Startup253: Women in Tech Roundtableon Tuesday, January 30th at Union Club in Tacoma! This is an inclusive event. Regardless of your area(s) of expertise, all genders and career levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. > Continue Reading
The community is invited to attend a free screening of the newly released film Wasted! The Story of Food Waste. The 90 minute film will begin at 6:30pm in the Discover Room and will be followed by a brief discussion. Refreshments provided. This event is co-hosted by the City of Tacoma's Preventing Wasted Food Program > Continue Reading
Inspired by famous pop-artist Andy Warhol, this class will teach students to use monotype printmaking, laser-cutting and their own photos to create fun and colorful portraits on paper! No experienced is required and beginners are welcome. Students can expect to go home with 6-10 finished prints which will make great gifts, valentines or décor for > Continue Reading
History Happy Hour Trivia in Olympia February 1, 7:00 PM Three Magnets Brewing Co. 600 Franklin St. SE, #105, Olympia Join us at the Three Magnets taproom and eatery for a spirited night of trivia. We’re partnering with fellow history fans, the Washington State Archives. Come on down and show off your Washington trivia knowledge!
Tacoma’s development has impacts on the surrounding environment. Join Downtown On the Go, as we work through important issues connected to politics, pollution, parking, and equity with local leaders, experts, and community leaders. For the 8th year, the 2018 Friday Forum Series will focus on the connection between our changing City, the surrounding environment, and > Continue Reading
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: Artist statements are hard to write, but they're an important tool for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and create your own. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a solid statement to use for grant, residency, or fellowship applications, > Continue Reading
The story of the 1st Black graduate of West Point and a Buffalo Soldiers. Played by Actor -artist-historian, Bob Snead has spent a lifetime studying the brave struggles of the most overlooked soldiers ever to wear the United States Army uniform- the "Buffalo Soldiers".
An instructor from the University of Puget Sound will join us here at the REACH Center to teach youth and young adults ages 16-24 how to better care for themselves physically. There will be movement and yoga poses. Dress comfortably and join us!
Inspired by famous pop-artist Andy Warhol, this class will teach students to use monotype printmaking, laser-cutting and their own photos to create fun and colorful portraits on paper! No experienced is required and beginners are welcome. Students can expect to go home with 6-10 finished prints which will make great gifts, valentines or décor for > Continue Reading
Show your sweetheart how much you care! Come find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone during our gallery hours! There will be special Valentine’s Day themed glass art as well as a variety of glass bowls, vases, and jewelry that is perfect for gifting. And, to make things event sweeter - take 10% off > Continue Reading
Desire and Demand: Global Trade is the topic of our February Global Classroom. Jointly hosted by UW Tacoma's Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), the SIAS Division of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA) and the World Affairs Council Tacoma, Global Classroom is an interactive speaker series on global issues that matter. This program will focus > Continue Reading
Every seed has a story – the land and climate that has shaped them, the hands that carried them from one place to the next, and the people’s lives they touched along the way. For Harvest Pierce County’s 6th annual Seed Swap, we are celebrating these stories and inviting folks from Pierce County share some > Continue Reading
"The Trials of Muhammad Ali” covers the explosive crossroads of Ali’s life. When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a five-year prison sentence. Ali’s choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the > Continue Reading
The story of the 1st Black graduate of West Point and a Buffalo Soldiers. Played by Actor -artist-historian, Bob Snead has spent a lifetime studying the brave struggles of the most overlooked soldiers ever to wear the United States Army uniform- the "Buffalo Soldiers".
Join us at our 20th Annual New Year Celebration featuring the beautiful country and culture of Korea. This one day event is for the whole family. Experience over 20 cultures in one place. Entertainment, food, demonstrations, kid activities and more. All this at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. See you there.
Join us for an evening of fine dining, auction and entertainment while we honor our Miss Pierce County alumni, celebrate our 60th anniversary and raise scholarship funds for young women in Pierce County.
A representative of the YWCA will be here to help our participants ages 16-24 better navigate personal relationships and learn the signs of healthy and unhealthy interactions. Come and join us!
Bring your Valentine, and learn the smooth tango at Lakewold Gardens! Light refreshments and wine will be served. Valentine's Day, February 14th, from 7pm-9pm. Members:$50 per couple; Non-members: $60.00 per couple Registration is open to the first 20 couples. For more details: 253.584.4106 Pre-registration is required. Must be 21 or older to attend. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3233964
This year's annual Urban Studies Forum explores urban livability through the perspective of children and youth. Urban areas that support the safety and success of children and youth are attractive to all, and provide for our future. In addition to their centrality for our future, youth comprise a significant population. Nearly 20% of Pierce County residents > Continue Reading
How much do you know about the link between storm water and aquatic health? How can the community begin assessing and addressing storm water quality and treatment? Learn more with research scientist Dr. Katherine Peter of the Center for Urban Waters at University of Washington Tacoma. Photo courtesy of University of Washington Tacoma
Play your way down Memory Lane! Learn about the origins of toys, who made them, and why they are fun and dear to us. Discover why some toys succeeded and some failed and which toys have become collector’s items and why. Toytopia satisfies the curiosity of visitors of all ages with beautiful, compelling and informative > Continue Reading
Join in and help us celebrate Black History Month with healing and empowerment through West & Central African Dance and music! Sample tasty treats, meet new people, dance, and most importantly, be yourself! No special attire needed, perhaps a nice pair of socks, as there are no street shoes allowed on the dance floor. 😊 > Continue Reading
Dust off your cowboy boots and mosey on down to TAM’s Western Fest for an all-ages, fun-filled day inspired by the Haub Family Collection of Western American Art. Create western-themed art, hear authentic cowboy poetry, take in western music, food, and more! See the full schedule of activities online at bit.ly/TAMwesternfest
Join the Lincoln District in this year's Lunar New Year event where Asia Pacific Cultural Center is partnering to bring you an event full of great performances. The event is family friendly, free admission, filled with vendors, kids activities, live performances, and features a food walk from local businesses. Performances by: Tahitian Dancing - Poerava > Continue Reading
Thanks to the University of Puget Sound we are proud to offer a workshop that will help you manage your emotions and stress. If you are ages 16-24 please join us!
Have fun and learn to paint with acrylics! It’ll be like a “Paint-&-Sip” party except without the sip part. We’ll paint a scene from our own local landscape with step by step instruction in 2 two-hour sessions. No experience required and all materials are provided. All ages welcome - perfect for groups or parties. Pre-registration > Continue Reading
The Destiny City Film Festival is Tacoma’s foremost celebration of cinematic storytelling dedicated to building an engaged community through shared experience. DCFF is a homegrown, true-Tacoma event, inspired by our city’s nickname – The City of Destiny – and is built to showcase the best independent films from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The 3-day > Continue Reading
A few friends were talking and we thought, Wouldn’t it be great to get together with other folks who care about racial equity and radical inclusion and environmental justice and LGBTQ+ rights and affordable housing for all and any number of other equity issues? So that’s what we’re doing. Whether you know everyone doing equity > Continue Reading
TRANSFORM is a project by Pierce Transit, City of Tacoma and Broadway Center For The Performing Arts, aimed at revitalizing Tacoma’s Theater District. The idea is to develop a plan to redesign the transportation and cultural hub framed by 9th and 11th Streets between Broadway and Pacific Avenue into a vibrant district at the core > Continue Reading
The 2018 History After Hours series kicks off with fun and games for ages 21+. Enjoy the new exhibition Toytopia while games take over the entire museum for the evening! Ever dream of being Tom Hanks in the movie Big? This is your chance to ask Zoltar for your fortune and play Chopsticks on a > Continue Reading
Join us for a free, family friendly event. Agenda for the night: 6:00 - 6:40 Island of Hope, a Living Voices multimedia theatrical production about immigration of early 1900’s Ellis Island • The fears and dreams of every hopeful American immigrant. Presented by the two time Governor’s Award for Educational Arts Organization LIVING VOICES 6:45 > Continue Reading
Celebrate Hope with Family Housing Network and Nativity House
“Winter Celebration” will feature guest pianist Duane Hulbert performing George Gershwin’s ever-popular “Rhapsody in Blue.” The February 24 concert will also present the winner of the Tacoma Concert Band’s 2018 Student Soloist Competition, and everyone 18 and under will be admitted FREE!
Join us for our monthly Hilltop Community Meeting. Each month we invite speakers from local groups, organizations, and businesses to share their mission and needs with us. As a group, we also discuss local issues, solutions, upcoming events, and connect with each other to build community. We gather on the 3rd Mondays from 6-7:30pm in > Continue Reading
Are you 16-24? Want to learn more about cooking? If so, come join us at our cooking matters workshop!
The theme of this year’s event is Partnerships Matter. We will be celebrating the partnerships that have made the Eastside Community Center a reality. We will be highlighting the work of local youth in helping to design the building, its spaces and the art that will be within it.
Have fun and learn to paint with acrylics! It’ll be like a “Paint-&-Sip” party except without the sip part. We’ll paint a scene from our own local landscape with step by step instruction in 2 two-hour sessions. No experience required and all materials are provided. All ages welcome - perfect for groups or parties. Pre-registration > Continue Reading
Wine made in China? Yes, and it is a bigger thing than you might think. Since 2013, Professor Pierre Ly and his wife Cynthia Howson have spent their summers traveling Chinese wine country to meet the farmers, entrepreneurs and winemakers who are rocking the wine world. Wine, and even wine tourism, have brought new opportunities > Continue Reading
Take an underwater journey of Gig Harbor Bay without getting wet (or needing special certification) by going on a virtual underwater tour with our SCUBA divers. Specially trained SCUBA divers will swim beneath the dock with an underwater camera. From the surface, you will watch on a large screen and see exactly what the divers > Continue Reading
