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Art: Art Show, Painting, Gallery
Anne Doane: Moments of Tranquility - Paintings
Using a unique blend of impressionism and realism to paint landscapes, still life and more, Anne Doane's artwork conveys a spirit of calm and balance. She works in oil, watercolor, alcohol ink, mixed media and other mediums, choosing to best suit the subje... 		Catholic Community Services
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Thu 10/31/19 at 8am-5pm
Art: Art Show, Children's Arts/Crafts
Tacoma Arts Month
Tacoma’s 18th annual Tacoma Arts Month is this October! Enjoy hundreds of community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits, and workshops all month long, many of which are free and family-friendly. From music to dance, theater to visual art, literary rea... 		Various Locations Around Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Thu 10/31/19
Art: Museum
Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition
Join Museum of Glass for Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition. Organized by the National Liberty Museum, Transparency is nation’s first museum exhibition of Studio Glass works produced exclusively by artists in the LGBTQ+ community. With work by mo... 		Museum of Glass
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Tue 9/1/20 at 10am-5pm
Theater: Comedy/Drama
Shakespeare in Love
Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, the struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block… until he meets the beautiful Viola, daughter of a wealthy merchant. Her fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her sec... 		Theater on the Square
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Sun 11/3/19
Art: Ceramics/Pottery
Adult Pottery Classes
Learn the basics of creating pottery on the potters wheel or using hand building techniques in our 6-week session of pottery classes. The pottery classes at Throwing Mud Gallery are a mix of beginners to more experienced adult students, which encourage... 		Throwing Mud Gallery
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 6pm-8:30pm
Thu 10/24/19 at 6pm-8:30pm
Mon 10/28/19 at 6pm-8:30pm
Tue 10/29/19 at 6pm-8:30pm
Thu 10/31/19 at 6pm-8:30pm
Art: Ceramics/Pottery
Adult Pottery Classes
Learn the basics of creating pottery on the potters wheel or using hand building techniques in our 6-week session of pottery classes. The pottery classes at Throwing Mud Gallery are a mix of beginners to more experienced adult students, which encourage... 		Throwing Mud Gallery
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 10am-12:30pm
Thu 10/24/19 at 10am-12:30pm
Sat 10/26/19 at 10am-12:30pm
Tue 10/29/19 at 10am-12:30pm
Thu 10/31/19 at 10am-12:30pm
Sports: Martial Arts
Aikido Beginner's Series
2019 Fall Aikido Beginner's Series. Tuesday, Oct 1 - Nov 5, 6-730 pm. Always wanted to try a martial art? Come experience the martial art of aikido in this 6-week exploratory series. Learn how a martial art can be non-violent and effective at the same ... 		Tacoma Aikikai
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 6pm-7:30pm
Tue 10/29/19 at 6pm-7:30pm
Tue 11/5/19 at 6pm-7:30pm
Art: Art Show
Arfs and Craft
The Art Stop, downtown Tacoma’s premiere gallery of contemporary art, is proud to announce the return of Arfs and Craft, the much-loved exhibit and silent auction of hand-crafted pet bowls. The event runs from October 22nd to October 26th with a public re... 		The Art Stop
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Sat 10/26/19 at 10am
Music: Choral
Choral Concert
Choral Concert, featuring the Choir of the West, University Chorale, University Singers, and Knights Chorus, directed by Dr. Richard Nance, Dr. Brian Galante, and Barry Johnson. Only printed tickets will be accepted. No refunds. Tickets are also available... 		Pacific Lutheran University – Lagerquist Concert Hall
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 - Wed 10/23/19 at 8pm
Special Event: Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness/Nutrition, Education
Explore Reflexology as a Career
A free introductory class for those interested to explore getting trained to become a WA-state-Certified Reflexologist in Tacoma’s first Reflexology Certification Program that starts in January 2020. Reflexology is a growing modality in the field of Integ... 		Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 6:30pm-9:30pm
Special Event: Children, Education
Family Story Time
Stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for children and caregivers. 		Summit Library
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 10:15am
Fri 10/25/19 at 10:15am
Tue 10/29/19 at 10:15am
Fri 11/1/19 at 10:15am
Tue 11/5/19 at 10:15am
Special Event: Health & Wellness/Nutrition, Seniors
Free Wellness Events at Tacoma Mall Hosted by Humana
This event has been canceled for the remainder of the series. 		Tacoma Mall
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 10am-3pm
Tue 11/12/19 at 10am-3pm
Tue 11/26/19 at 10am-3pm
Special Event: Meeting
Friends of the Summit Library Meeting
Interested in becoming a Friend? Find fun, friends and fulfillment volunteering with Friends of the Summit Library. 		Summit Library
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 6pm-7pm
Tue 11/26/19 at 6pm-7pm
Special Event: General, Gaming, Social Event
Geeks Who Drink
This homegrown weekly pub trivia competition is modeled after those in Ireland and the UK. The quizzes cover everything from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. It's played in teams but don't worry if you don't have one; we can put you on... 		The Swiss Pub
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 8pm-10pm
Tue 10/29/19 at 8pm-10pm
Special Event: Living History, Education
Karpeles Museum Presents: Great Women in History
Karpeles Manuscript Museum is proud to present our new exhibit: Great Women in History. Though known to some, all of these women should be house hold names for their contributions to the world. They were suffragettes, scientists, nobility, abolitionists, a... 		Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 10am-4pm
Wed 10/23/19 at 10am-4pm
Thu 10/24/19 at 10am-4pm
Fri 10/25/19 at 10am-4pm
Tue 10/29/19 at 10am-4pm
Special Event: Class/Workshop
Self-Defense Series
Freedom Martial Arts Academy provides encouragement and knowledge to help men and women build the confidence needed to defend themselves. Registration required at piercecountylibrary.org/calendar. 		Summit Library
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 6pm-7pm
Special Event: Children, Education
Toddler Story Time
Stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for children and caregivers. 		Parkland/Spanaway Library
Tacoma, WA
Tue 10/22/19 at 10:30am
Tue 10/29/19 at 10:30am
Tue 11/5/19 at 10:30am
Tue 11/12/19 at 10:30am
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures
"Let It Not Happen Again: Lessons of the Japanese American Exclusion"
What led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, and how can we prevent similar tragedies? The presenter is Clarence Moriwaki for the Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau. This event is sponsored by Ikebana International Chapter #147 Tacoma/... 		St. John's Lutheran Church
Tacoma, WA
Wed 10/23/19 at 10am-12pm
Special Event: Class/Workshop, Computers/Technology
Get Smart: Tech Help
Technology got you down? Frustrated? We’re here to help. Bring your questions and devices, and dedicated staff will help you with your tech-related problems. 		Parkland/Spanaway Library
Tacoma, WA
Wed 10/23/19 at 4pm-6pm
Wed 10/30/19 at 4pm-6pm
Special Event: Education, Living History, Politics, General, Ethnic
Let It Not Happen Again: Lessons of the Japanese American Exclusion
In March of 1942, 227 Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes on Bainbridge Island by the US Army. Starting with this small community, a national strategy began, with more than 120,000 Japanese American men, women, and children forcibly r... 		Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch
Tacoma, WA
Wed 10/23/19 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
    

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