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Music: Classical Classical Tuesdays in Old Town: Maria Sampen Virtual Violin Recital	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Fri 9/24/21 - Fri 12/31/21 at 7pm

Theater: Musical, Shakespeare All Shook Up Set in the summer of 1955 in a conservative Midwestern town, All Shook Up is the modern Rock n’ Roll take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. All Shook Up follows the story of a small town girl with big dreams, Natalie, and the charismatic, mo...	Tacoma Musical Playhouse Tacoma, WA Fri 9/24/21 - Fri 10/8/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Fri 9/24/21 - Sat 10/9/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Fri 9/24/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Sat 9/25/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Sun 9/26/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Sun 9/26/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Fri 10/1/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Sat 10/2/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Sat 10/2/21 - Sat 10/9/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Sun 10/3/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Sun 10/3/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Fri 10/8/21 at 7:30pm-10pm Sun 10/10/21 at 2pm-4:30pm Sun 10/10/21 at 2pm-4:30pm

Music: Classical Jacobsen Series: When the violin sings Join us for a Jacobsen Series faculty recital featuring School of Music Professor Maria Sampen, violin, in collaboration with guests Oxana Ejokina, piano; Timothy Christie, viola; and Alistair MacRae, cello. Works performed will include Reena Esmail, “When...	University of Puget Sound – Schneebeck Concert Hall Tacoma, WA Fri 9/24/21 at 7:30pm-8:30pm

Theater: Play TERMS OF ENDEARMENT Larry McMurtry’s beautiful and touching story comes to life in this new stage adaptation. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly opinionated mother, Aurora, they talk every day about their problems, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as sh...	Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma, WA Fri 9/24/21 at 7:30pm-9:45pm Sat 9/25/21 at 7:30pm-9:45pm Sun 9/26/21 at 2pm-4:15pm

Art: Art Show Hometown Treasures Dig into your history at TAM with our Hometown Treasures event! We invite families from Tacoma’s African American communities to have their treasures, heirlooms, and historical pieces reviewed by professionals. Learn about how art can be used to archive an...	Tacoma Art Museum Tacoma, WA Sat 9/25/21 at 11am-4pm

Music: Rock Three Dog Night Three Dog Night, formed in 1967 as Redwood, was one of the biggest bands in the world from the late 1960s to the mid-'70s. They racked up 12 gold albums and 21 consecutive Billboard hit singles, seven of which went gold. Three went to the top: "Mama Told M...	Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, WA Sat 9/25/21 at 8:30pm

Special Event: Benefit/Fundraiser, For the Family Pierce County Walk to End Alzheimer's Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities t...	Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park Tacoma, WA Sun 9/26/21 at 11am-1:30pm

Comedy: Stand Up Comedy Comedy at Odd Otter with Monica Nevi We are taking over comedy at Odd Otter. Enjoy a brewed beverage and comedy with local comedians and headliner Monica Nevi.	Odd Otter Brewing Company Tacoma, WA Mon 9/27/21 at 7:30pm

Music: Acoustic, Blues Terry Robb live at The Spar From Portland, legendary acoustic blues master Terry Robb plays a free show at The Spar in Tacoma on Monday, Sept. 27.	The Spar Tavern Tacoma, WA Mon 9/27/21 at 7pm-9pm

Dance: Line Dancing Line Dancing Beginners and intermediates can get on the dance floor for fun and exercise in this seven-week program. Beginners meet on Tuesdays, Intermediates on Thursdays.	Asia Pacific Cultural Center Tacoma, WA Tue 9/28/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/5/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/12/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/19/21 at 6pm-8pm

Dance: Country/Folk Square Dance Lessons Young Bunch Square Dance Club is looking for pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults who are interested in learning how to dance. Youth must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Masks are mandatory at this point. Those who refuse to adhere will be...	Collins Grange Tacoma, WA Tue 9/28/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/5/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/12/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/19/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 10/26/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 11/2/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 11/9/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 11/16/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 11/23/21 at 6pm-8pm Tue 11/30/21 at 6pm-8pm

Talks & Readings: Conference Downtown Talks: Bellevue City Council Candidate Forum The Bellevue Downtown Association is hosting a virtual candidates forum as part of the Downtown Talk series. The community is invited to join this free, live discussion with all six Bellevue City Council candidates. The one-hour forum will be moderated by ...	Virtual Event Tacoma, WA Thu 9/30/21 at 12pm-1am

Special Event: Farmers' Market Tacoma Farmers Market Broadway Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community. Shop local with us at Broadway on Thursdays from May 6 - August 26, 10am-3pm: Sept-Oct 10am-2pm.	Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market Tacoma, WA Thu 9/30/21 at 10am-2pm Thu 10/7/21 at 10am-2pm Thu 10/14/21 at 10am-2pm Thu 10/21/21 at 10am-2pm Thu 10/28/21 at 10am-2pm

Art: History/Science, Museum Candlelight Tour Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Guests eavesdrop as more than a hundred historical interpreters bring to life the men, women, and children of the Hudson’s Bay...	Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Tacoma, WA Fri 10/1/21 - Sat 10/2/21 at 6pm-9pm

Special Event: Community Event Tacoma Arts Month October is Tacoma Arts Month! Enjoy a variety 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 readings to cultural events,...	Various Locations Around Tacoma Tacoma, WA Fri 10/1/21 - Sun 10/31/21

Special Event: Community Event Tacoma Arts Month 20th Anniversary Special Tune in to the Tacoma Arts Month 20th Anniversary special program as we celebrate where we’ve been and where we are going. This 30-minute program will include a blessing from the Puyallup Tribe as well as performances by Tacoma Poet Laureate Lydia K. Valen...	Virtual Event Tacoma, WA Fri 10/1/21 at 8pm-8:30pm

Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Hear from the Kinseys - Harlem Renaissance Join the Tacoma Art Museum for an exclusive conversation with the Kinseys as they discuss the Harlem Renaissance, its place in the The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, and how the spirit of community and collaboration continues to shape Bl...	Tacoma Art Museum Tacoma, WA Sun 10/3/21 at 2pm-3:30pm

Music: Rock, Punk My Chemical Romance New Jersey’s My Chemical Romance has consolidated a reputation for brilliant, biting and boundary-leaping rock 'n' roll that first came to worldwide attention with their 2002 debut 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love.'	Tacoma Dome Tacoma, WA Sun 10/3/21 at 8pm

Comedy: Stand Up Comedy Comedy Night at Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante Join us for Comedy at JoeSeppi's Italian Ristorante! October 7th at 7PM. Doors open at 6:30 for seating. Make sure and arrive early to get your drink/ food orders in and to get the best seats in the house at this great location! This is a 21+ event. All ...	Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante Tacoma, WA Thu 10/7/21 at 7pm-8:30pm

Music: Classical Organ at Noon Series “A French Symphony at the Trocadéro” Join us as American concert organist Wyatt Smith kicks off the 31st annual Bethel Schneebeck Organ at Noon Series with the first performance: A French Symphony at the Trocadéro, featuring Charles-Marie Widor’s Organ Symphonie No. 6 in g minor. We hope to s...	University of Puget Sound – Kilworth Memorial Chapel Tacoma, WA Fri 10/8/21 at 12pm-1pm

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