We're kicking off Spaceworks Tacoma, an arts initiative to activate empty storefronts with art and creative enterprise. We'll have music, dance, film, and visual art, and you can take a walking tour o ...more

We're kicking off Spaceworks Tacoma, an arts initiative to activate empty storefronts with art and creative enterprise. We'll have music, dance, film, and visual art, and you can take a walking tour of all of the Spaceworks sites. <<less

Gather your gal pals to raise a glass (and some funds!) for Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

Bring your (21 and better) girlfriends, co-workers and relatives to Windmill Gardens and Nursery to e ...more

Gather your gal pals to raise a glass (and some funds!) for Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

Bring your (21 and better) girlfriends, co-workers and relatives to Windmill Gardens and Nursery to enjoy:

* Live Entertainment
* Martini Bar
* Complimentary Wine
* Tasty Hors d'oeuvres by Mama Stortini's
* Exhibitors Door Prizes and much, much more! <<less

July 31, 2010 is the first ever National Dance Day which is an initiative started by So You Think You Can Dance that encourages the nation, young and old, to move! Pierce County Dances Together will b ...more

July 31, 2010 is the first ever National Dance Day which is an initiative started by So You Think You Can Dance that encourages the nation, young and old, to move! Pierce County Dances Together will be held at South Hill Mall on July 31st to celebrate National Dance Day.If selected this event may be mentioned on an upcoming episode of So You Think You Can Dance.

The event will include dance performances, dance instruction, space for you to get up and move plus Pierce County’s largest cha cha slide. Pierce County Dances Together is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of Competitive Edge [use the 9th St. SW entrance to South Hill Mall]. <<less

Loving Styx is not ironic. So please, do not hide behind a hipster sneer while joking about going to see the band that the absurd (and awesome) "Mr. Roboto". Just go see it and sing freely as the ban ...more

Loving Styx is not ironic. So please, do not hide behind a hipster sneer while joking about going to see the band that the absurd (and awesome) "Mr. Roboto". Just go see it and sing freely as the band plays "Come Sail Away" "Lady" and "Show me the Way" <<less

See folk art items pulled out of the Society's collection, and get a sneak peek at the kind of art guests will see during our World Folk Art Festival, April 17-18. See jewelry made out of hair, a pict ...more

See folk art items pulled out of the Society's collection, and get a sneak peek at the kind of art guests will see during our World Folk Art Festival, April 17-18. See jewelry made out of hair, a picture frame crafted from matchsticks, a handmade Norwegian fiddle inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and more. <<less

It's the summer of 1955, and Natalie is a young woman in a small town in the American Midwest with dreams of hitting the road. Chad, a black-jacketed, rock-and-roll-loving motorcyclist who’s bike is i ...more

It's the summer of 1955, and Natalie is a young woman in a small town in the American Midwest with dreams of hitting the road. Chad, a black-jacketed, rock-and-roll-loving motorcyclist who’s bike is in need of repair stops at the town's garage – where Natalie works as the local mechanic. Having fallen for him, Natalie disguises herself as a guy to get closer to Chad, and trouble ensues as the entire town is turned upside-down by the presence of this rebel. <<less

S'mores and Snores Family Camps Let nature's lullaby of chirps, croaks, whistles, hoots and snores, lull you to sleep. Nocturnal animal viewing, a narrated tram tour and exciting evening activities ma ...more

S'mores and Snores Family Camps Let nature's lullaby of chirps, croaks, whistles, hoots and snores, lull you to sleep. Nocturnal animal viewing, a narrated tram tour and exciting evening activities make this a unique adventure. Camp includes snacks and a hearty hot breakfast. Northwest Trek Family Camp is an opportunity for families and friends to bond and experience nature in a safe, friendly environment. <<less

The Orting Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables & flowers, artisans, entertainment & food. Special themed Saturdays for the family - Safety Saturday, Floral Saturday, Family Day, Country Western Da ...more

The Orting Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables & flowers, artisans, entertainment & food. Special themed Saturdays for the family - Safety Saturday, Floral Saturday, Family Day, Country Western Day, Quilt Show. Enjoy browsing with Mt. Rainier as your backdrop, have lunch in the park with your family & friends, take a walk or bike ride on the FootHills Trail - enjoy the country! <<less

Every Wednesday in July and August the gardens will be open for visitors to take pleasure in those long summer evenings. Stop by the gardens for a late night picnic or relax with an evening stroll, ei ...more

Every Wednesday in July and August the gardens will be open for visitors to take pleasure in those long summer evenings. Stop by the gardens for a late night picnic or relax with an evening stroll, either way a summer night at Lakewold is unlike any other. Also, visitors can indulge in an evening shopping trip to The Garden Shop. <<less

Take time to enjoy mountain streams, prairies, flowers and views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic diesel train r ...more

Take time to enjoy mountain streams, prairies, flowers and views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic diesel train ride. <<less

Come listen, sing and dance to professional dueling piano players Josh and Mike live every Friday and Saturday night at Varsity Grill in Downtown Tacoma where there's never a cover charge! Show times ...more

Come listen, sing and dance to professional dueling piano players Josh and Mike live every Friday and Saturday night at Varsity Grill in Downtown Tacoma where there's never a cover charge! Show times are at 8:30pm - 1:30am. The show is perfect for all types of celebrations and large parties. For information or reservations visit www.varsitygrill.com or call 253-627-1229. <<less

If you could have any book for free, what would it be?

Once Sold Tales Bookstore Outlet, the newest & largest bookstore in the South Puget Sound area, is offering 1 Free Book per guest per vi ...more

If you could have any book for free, what would it be?

Once Sold Tales Bookstore Outlet, the newest & largest bookstore in the South Puget Sound area, is offering 1 Free Book per guest per visit to encourage reading & promote literacy.

Children 12 & under get to pick a Free Book anytime they visit! Choose from over 55,000 titles, with 1000s more added daily! Take time to read with your kids, and feed your need to read! <<less

Take time to enjoy views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ride. Traveling through the verdant timber ...more

Take time to enjoy views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ride. Traveling through the verdant timbered forest a rider on the MRSR feels suspended in time.

You will depart from the Elbe Depot for a 40-45 minute trip out to pristine Mineral Lake. There you will be greeted by a good Ole' Fashion BBQ with BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Cowboy Beans, Coleslaw, scrumptious dessert and of course a beverage included. <<less

The Summit House Bistro is perched at the top of the mountain at 6,872’ and is accessed by the Chinook & Rainier Express chairlifts. Executive Chef Aaron Willis prepares cuisine that rivals the striki ...more

The Summit House Bistro is perched at the top of the mountain at 6,872’ and is accessed by the Chinook & Rainier Express chairlifts. Executive Chef Aaron Willis prepares cuisine that rivals the striking views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range. <<less

Visit with Tacoma Rose Society members as they do summer pruning (deadheading) in the rose garden.

Bring your questions on rose-growing, care and maintenance along with work gloves and pruner ...more

Visit with Tacoma Rose Society members as they do summer pruning (deadheading) in the rose garden.

Bring your questions on rose-growing, care and maintenance along with work gloves and pruners if you have them. <<less

Lewis/McChord soldiers will be returning from Iraq in August and September. Local troups' spouses prepare the barracks for men & women returning without family in the area. Besides making up the bed ...more

Lewis/McChord soldiers will be returning from Iraq in August and September. Local troups' spouses prepare the barracks for men & women returning without family in the area. Besides making up the beds, they provide a "bag of essentials" for each soldier including personal toiletry items and snacks for a day or two. Most of the soldiers leave everything behind and would welcome these items to get them by for a few days. Donations of money or items is greatly appreciated. Drop off items at the Gig Harbor Visitor Center at 3125 Judson Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 <<less

Echoes, Fire, and Shadows is a mid-career survey of Preston Singletary’s work which combines two of the Northwest’s most prominent artistic influences—traditional Native American designs and the mediu ...more

Echoes, Fire, and Shadows is a mid-career survey of Preston Singletary’s work which combines two of the Northwest’s most prominent artistic influences—traditional Native American designs and the medium of glass. For nearly two decades, Singletary has melded the symbols, patterns and legends of his Tlingit heritage with the dynamism of the Studio Glass movement, creating a distinctive and powerful body of work. The exhibition includes 54 works including icons of Singletary’s oeuvre and examples of his significant collaborative experiences. The signature piece of the exhibition is Clan House, a 16 x 10-foot cast-glass triptych commissioned for the Museum’s Permanent Collection. <<less

The Washington State History Museum and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College present the fifth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit, a ...more

The Washington State History Museum and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College present the fifth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit, a juried art exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary Native artists. Guests will see how today’s Native art connects traditional artistic heritage and contemporary forms of expression. The featured artwork is selected by a jury comprised of experts in Native American art <<less

Enjoy reduced prices every Thursday on beer ($3/3.50 pounders), $1.00 soft drinks or coffee, $1.00 small popcorn and $3.00 preferred parking, plus ALL GRANDSTAND & CLUBHOUSE RESERVED SEATS are FREE on ...more

Enjoy reduced prices every Thursday on beer ($3/3.50 pounders), $1.00 soft drinks or coffee, $1.00 small popcorn and $3.00 preferred parking, plus ALL GRANDSTAND & CLUBHOUSE RESERVED SEATS are FREE on Thursdays! <<less

Take time to enjoy views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ride. Traveling through the verdant timber ...more

Take time to enjoy views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ride. Traveling through the verdant timbered forest a rider on the MRSR feels suspended in time.

You will depart from the Elbe Depot for a 40-45 minute trip out to pristine Mineral Lake. There you will be greeted by a good Ole' Fashion BBQ with BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Cowboy Beans, Coleslaw, scrumptious dessert and of course a beverage included.Then re-board the train for a leisurely 40-45 minute return trip to Elbe. <<less

Browns Point Lighthouse Cottage and Museums

Free guided tours of four historic Coast Guard buildings in Browns Point Lighthouse Park in Northeast Tacoma. Picnic on the beach; visit new displa ...more

Browns Point Lighthouse Cottage and Museums

Free guided tours of four historic Coast Guard buildings in Browns Point Lighthouse Park in Northeast Tacoma. Picnic on the beach; visit new displays depicting life in early 1900’s, role of lighthouses and local maritime history; see replica Coast Guard surf boat; interact with historic artifacts, ring 19th century fog bell; and tour classic 1903, three-bedroom Lightkeepers Cottage which can be rented by the week. Open Saturday’s 1-4 or by special arrangements, contact: 927-2536, pointsnortheast@comcast.net or www.pointnortheast.org. <<less

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you ride along with the engineer in the cab of an old time logging locomotive. Let your imagination take you to times past. as you travel through the verdant timb ...more

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you ride along with the engineer in the cab of an old time logging locomotive. Let your imagination take you to times past. as you travel through the verdant timbered forests. Cab rides are offered one way so passengers can have a chance to relax and visit with friends on either the trip out or on the way back to the depot.

With regularly scheduled trains. Thursday trains are normally pulled by a diesel locomotive. Friday - Sunday trains by steam. <<less

Take time to enjoy mountain streams, prairies, flowers and views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ri ...more

Take time to enjoy mountain streams, prairies, flowers and views of Mount Rainier (weather permitting) as you travel through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley on a historic steam train ride.

June thru September: Friday thru Sunday / October: Saturdays, October 4th thru Oct 18th only <<less

How do museums decide what artworks to choose for the permanent collection? The process is complex, but at its most basic, the works in the collection need to relate to each other in a variety of ways ...more

How do museums decide what artworks to choose for the permanent collection? The process is complex, but at its most basic, the works in the collection need to relate to each other in a variety of ways. Speaking Parts explores this concept through a selection of works from the museum’s collection organized around a mixed-media construction by Northwest artist Dennis Evans. All other artworks in the gallery relate to this work in at least one way. They are grouped under three broad topics: What is a Painting? Materials and Process, and Texts and Symbols. Visitors are encouraged to look for other connections within and between the groups, exploring how artworks can play different roles depending on the context in which they are placed. A notebook in the gallery offers visitors the opportunity to create their own written “conversations” between the works on view. <<less

International chess sets and individual playing pieces from prominent collections on display. The ornately carved and painted chess pieces represent various time periods and cultures from around the w ...more

International chess sets and individual playing pieces from prominent collections on display. The ornately carved and painted chess pieces represent various time periods and cultures from around the world. Among the displayed artifacts are Alice and Wonderland themed pieces, a Nixon and McGovern set, an ivory Native American set, and more <<less

International chess sets and individual playing pieces from prominent collections on display. The ornately carved and painted chess pieces represent various time periods and cultures from around the w ...more

International chess sets and individual playing pieces from prominent collections on display. The ornately carved and painted chess pieces represent various time periods and cultures from around the world. Among the displayed artifacts are Alice and Wonderland themed pieces, a Nixon and McGovern set, an Indian ivory set, and more. <<less

Our exhibitions showcase contemporary works executed in glass. Explore on your own or join a docent-led tour for an interactive and unique adventure into the world of contemporary glass.

Curr ...more

Our exhibitions showcase contemporary works executed in glass. Explore on your own or join a docent-led tour for an interactive and unique adventure into the world of contemporary glass.

Current hours are: Open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Third Thursdays 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. <<less

Celebrate Fridays at the Museum of Glass!

Every Friday from noon to 1 pm, you can watch some of the region’s hottest talent create artwork from molten glass in the Hot Shop Amphitheater while ...more

Celebrate Fridays at the Museum of Glass!

Every Friday from noon to 1 pm, you can watch some of the region’s hottest talent create artwork from molten glass in the Hot Shop Amphitheater while enjoying a delicious boxed lunch from Gallucci’s Catering. Bring your friends or business associates and celebrate Fridays with us.

Call before 3 pm on Wednesday to make a reservation. <<less

Masters of Studio Glass showcases the work of American artist Richard Craig Meitner who is known for creating intellectual, poetic and eccentric glass objects embellished with rust, enamel, bronze, ti ...more

Masters of Studio Glass showcases the work of American artist Richard Craig Meitner who is known for creating intellectual, poetic and eccentric glass objects embellished with rust, enamel, bronze, tile, paint and print. Drawing from a range of diverse influences including Italian painting, Japanese textiles, German Expressionism, science and nature, Meitner uses his art as a language to “visually speak” to his audience. The exhibition comprises work from 23 years of Meitner’s career (1978-2001) and reflects his interest in glass for its qualities of mystery, fragility, and preciousness. <<less

Kids Design Glass is a new exhibition that celebrates the imagination of children with 52 glass sculptures designed by kids and crafted by professional artists in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. The Ki ...more

Kids Design Glass is a new exhibition that celebrates the imagination of children with 52 glass sculptures designed by kids and crafted by professional artists in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. The Kids Design Glass education program, from which these creations originated, illustrates the symbiotic relationship between designer and glassblower. A child draws a design—generally a fantastical creature—names it, and writes a brief explanation or story. The Museum’s Hot Shop Team selects one design each month and transforms the two-dimensional drawing into a three-dimensional sculpture. As the designer, the child directs the artists as they make two sculptures—one for the child to take home and one for the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The original drawings, artist statements and photographs from the Hot Shop will be displayed alongside each piece in this exhibition. <<less