August 22
Music
Real Art Tacoma: Rainier on the Rise Music Festival Day 1 – Capala / Sevalynn / Prismia / Bee Creeping / Hot Stepmom / Tiny Monsters / Bad Honey / Beverly Crusher 6:00 p.m.
Spanish Ballroom: The Sound of Strip – An Evening of Live Jazz w/ Kareem Kandi World Orchestra & Burlesque 6:00 p.m.
Soulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7:00 p.m.
Water From Wine: From Leavenworth, Seth Gariddo FREE 7:00 p.m.
Airport Tavern: Leg Delta / ruth is dead / Velvet Tang 8:00 p.m.
The Valley: Rocking in the Valley featuring James Carr Band / 21 Rails / The Rowes 8:00 p.m.
Jazzbones: Trip the Wire / Palooka / Gniffke 9:00 p.m.
Palace Casino Lakewood: The Move Band 9:00 p.m.
Comedy
Nate Jackson’s: T. Murph 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Aries Spears 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m.
6th Ave Comedy Club: Shelly Belly 7:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m.
Other
Historic 1625 Tacoma Place: Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Summit 8:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cross Park & Naches Trail Reserve: Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt FREE 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Bloodworks Northwest 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Neighborhood Connections w/ Council Member Olgy Diaz 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Incline Cider House: Beecher’s & Bubbles – Cheese & Cider Pairing Event 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Creative Expressions – Open Crafting for Adults FREE 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Remakery – Visible Mending FREE 5:00 p.m.
Craftopia: Wood Burning Open Studio 5:00–7:00 p.m.
STAR Center: Summer Bash FREE 6:00 p.m. & Movie Moana 2 at dusk
Crafty AF: Upcycle Your Tote Bag w/ Veggie Embroidery 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dacca Park Field 3: Movie in the Park Trolls Band Together – Bring blanket or chair FREE 7:00 p.m.
Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit 1: PNW Morgan Horse Show 8:00 p.m.
August 23
Music
The Gravel Pit: Pit Fest – Multiple bands all day + food trucks 12:00–11:00 p.m.
McMillin Farm & Brewhouse: Country Music Night – Boot Scootin’ Good Times! 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Charlie’s Restaurant: Puyallup Nashville Nights featuring Kaitie Wade live 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Puyallup: Puyallup Nashville Nights – FREE night of music & fun; dress country Nashville style 5:00–11:00 p.m.
Ebony & Ivory Coffee House: LTD Presents Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Real Art Tacoma: Rainier on the Rise Music Festival Day 2 – RCA / J Lew / Fbl Malitiiiia / Kbm Guapo / Shai Foxx / Ruston Way / Chris Carthern / Aunge 6:00 p.m.
Amor Wine & Tapas: Tablao Sabor Flamenco 6:00 p.m.
Water From Wine: From Leavenworth, Seth Gariddo FREE 7:00 p.m.
Airport Tavern: Roni Lee 8:00 p.m.
Emerald Queen Casino: The All-American Rejects 8:00 p.m.
Spanish Ballroom: A Flock of 80’s – Glow Party Theme Night 8:00 p.m.
Jazzbones: The Groove Colony album release party 9:00 p.m.
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: And Don’t **** It Up Lip Sync Battle Preliminary 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Cat Ce 4:00 p.m.
6th Ave Comedy Club: Shelly Belly 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.
Nate Jackson’s: T. Murph 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Aries Spears 7:00 & 9:45 p.m.
Other
Cheney Stadium: 2025 Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon 7:30 a.m.
Washington High School: 16th Annual Pace or Race – Registration 8:30 a.m., race 9:30 a.m.
The Cottage Wedding & Events: Recharge Day Retreat – Reconnect, Realign & Have Fun 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tacoma Humane Society: Vaccine Clinic 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Proctor & N. 27th: Proctor Farmers Market 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bob’s Java Jive: 2025 Can Opener Poker Run – Benefits Three Little Pitties Rescue 10:00 a.m.
Rhodes Center: Discover Hypnosis 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Bloom Society: Infused Oil & Healing Salve Making Class 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Eastside Community Center: Annual Kids’ Health & Safety Fair 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lacamas Community Center (Roy): Lacamas Community Fair 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cirque Park: City of University Place 30th Birthday Celebration – live bands, children’s activities, 50+ food trucks, E9 beer garden, skate park demos/contests, public safety showcase, hot air balloon glow 11:00 a.m.–dark
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
Tacoma Art Museum: Studio + Storytime – Becoming Charley (ages 2–8) 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Crafty AF: Art Journaling Classes – Alcohol Inks w/ Jen 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Artsi Creative Space: Paint Along “Ocean Sunset” 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Faith Covenant Church: The Big Bash Community Celebration FREE 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Christ Community Baptist Church: Back to School Bash 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
HOTWORX Federal Way: Fit & Fabulous Women’s Wellness – A Day of Empowerment & Self-Care 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hilltop Tacoma: 10th Annual Hilltop Street Fair 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zero AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop: A Summer Charmed Kinda Life – DIY Charm Bracelets 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Tacoma Main Library: Write 253 Page Zine Workshop 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Southbound Motorsports: STACYC Demo Day 1:00 p.m.
Museum of Glass: Outdoor Walking Tour – Chihuly Bridge of Glass & Thea Foss Waterway 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Crafty AF: Dracula’s Dialysis Center & Blood Bank Spooky Village w/ 9” tall wooden coffin to craft 2:00–4:00 p.m.
SPUN Clay Arts Studio: Ugly Mugs Workshop 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Incline Cider House: Beecher’s & Bubbles – Cheese & Cider Pairing Event 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Pierce Co. Library University Place Branch: Saturday Seeds & Gardens w/ WSU Master Gardeners – Fall Gardens 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Puyallup Activity Center: Sugar Decorating Class – School Supply Surprise 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Author Visit & Storytime w/ Bonita Lee 3:00 p.m.
Puyallup Tribal Housing Authority: Community Resilience Open House Resource Fair 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Jazzy’s Cafe: PNW Paint Night “Ethereal Beauty” 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Campfire Coffee: Artvana Paint, Sip, Win a Trip 5:00 p.m.
Artsi Creative Space: Paint Along “Art Dice Party” 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Greater Tacoma Convention Center: HIN Seattle/Tacoma (Hot Import Nights) 5:00–10:00 p.m.
The Mothership: Tacoma Night Market – Art, Music, Vendors, Community 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Tacoma Armory Roosevelt Room: Sabado Sabor – Dance, Food, Community, Wakanda Vibes 7:00 p.m.
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Tent – Yoga Art YUJ, immersive yoga art performance featuring Bach’s cello suites & live painting 8:00 p.m.
Palace Casino Lakewood: iCandy Male Revue “The G.O.A.T.” Ladies Night Out 8:00 p.m.
Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit 1: PNW Morgan Horse Show 8:00 p.m.
August 24
Music
Downtown Tacoma, Broadway between 11th–13th: LTD Presents Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival Outdoors FREE 12:00–7:00 p.m.
Ebony & Ivory Coffee House: LTD Presents Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Spanish Ballroom: 13 Till Midnight (Taylor Swift Tribute) 6:00 p.m.
UPS Kilworth Memorial Chapel: Blues Vespers – Adam Levy & Tim Lerch 7:00 p.m.
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: Roastmania 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Aries Spears 7:00 p.m.
Nate Jackson’s: T. Murph 7:30 p.m.
Other
Griot’s Garage: There’s Still Another Car Show 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
NW Christian School Puyallup: Motorfest 18 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Lacamas Community Center (Roy): Lacamas Community Fair 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
N. Proctor & 27th: Proctor Food Fest w/ Multiple Food Trucks 11:00 a.m.
Artsi Creative Space: Paint Along “Laughing Cow” in Watercolor 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Mothership: Tacoma Night Market – Sunday Drag Market 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bonaventure of Puyallup: Summer Market & Car Show 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Real Art Tacoma: Artist Market w/ Rotating Vendors – All Ages FREE 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Emerald City Orchids: Summer Market 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Crescent Moon: The Embodied Voice – Vocal Toning & Somatic Class 12:00 p.m.
Dusty’s Hideaway: Macramé Hanging Shelf Workshop 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Cockrell Hard Cider: 32nd Annual Puyallup High School Alumni Party & Fundraiser 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Museum of Glass: Artist Talk – Annette Blair; view live in person or stream 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Incline Cider House: Beecher’s & Bubbles – Cheese & Cider Pairing Event 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Craftopia: Adult Craft Night Meet-Up 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit 1: PNW Morgan Horse Show 8:00 p.m.
August 25
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: The Monday Mic FREE 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Back Booth Bullies Comedy Show FREE 7:30 p.m.
Other
Highline College: Redefining African Leadership in Global Health Innovation ’25CIN Conference 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Red Elm Cafe: Freelance Fandango Artists Gathering 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Incline Cider House: Beecher’s & Bubbles – Cheese & Cider Pairing Event 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Puyallup Pioneer Park: #MovePuyallup FREE Outdoor Fitness Class 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Tacoma Armory: Thrift Like a Skater w/ Dockyard Roller Derby – Thrift Sale 7:00–9:00 p.m.
August 26
Music
Skansie Brothers Park, Gig Harbor: Summer Sounds Concert Series – The Infinity Project FREE 6:00 p.m.
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: HaHa Tuesdays w/ BoeBlast 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesday’s Comedy Show FREE 7:00 p.m.
Other
Highline College: Redefining African Leadership in Global Health Innovation ’25CIN Conference 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Titlow Park: “Summer Fun” Family Nature Walk 10:00 a.m.
Wright Park: Park Spotlight – Come Play at Your Neighborhood Park for Games, Coloring w/ Park Guides FREE 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Incline Cider House: Beecher’s & Bubbles – Cheese & Cider Pairing Event 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Ft. Steilacoom Park: Lakewood Farmers Market 2:00–7:00 p.m.
T.U.P.A.C.: Basics of Flamenco – Intro to Flamenco Dance w/ Marisela Fleitas 6:30 p.m.
August 27
Music
Palace Casino Lakewood: Marianas Night Concert 5:00 p.m.
Market Square (3609 Market Pl. W, University Place): Music on the Square – Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek FREE 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Old Town Park: FREE Summer Concert Series – Guilded Lily 6:30 p.m.
Spanish Ballroom: Motorcar 7:00 p.m.
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Open Mic Night FREE 7:00 p.m.
Other
Museum of Glass: Puget Sound Veterans Creative Arts Exhibition Opening 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Collins Elementary School: RBN Wellness Puppy Yoga 11:00 a.m.
Dacca Park: Touch-A-Truck FREE Family Fun Event 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Remakery – Crochet a Ball 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Meatballs: Artvana Kids & Family Paint Night 5:30 p.m.
Sunset Estate: Tacoma Connect Summer Soirée – Networking w/ Local Business Owners 6:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Community Building Zine Workshop 6:00 p.m.
Edison Square: Tacoma Connect – FREE Networking Event 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus 7:00–8:30 p.m.
T.U.P.A.C.: Afro-Cuban Dance Class w/ Takechi Ruiz 7:15–8:15 p.m.
August 28
Music
Real Art Tacoma: Evangeline / Antisummer / The Honey Bee Breakfast / Stargazey Pie – All Ages 6:00 p.m.
Franke Tobey Jones Lawn: Summer Concert Series – Wally & the Beaves (Oldies from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s) FREE 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Concerts in the Park – Spike & the Impalers, Seattle’s Top Classic Rock Band FREE 6:30 p.m.
Spanish Ballroom: Fifteen Stitches / The Unsundered / The Devil in High Def 7:00 p.m.
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: Open Mic Night FREE 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Comedy Club: Chris Porter 7:00 p.m.
McMillin Farm & Brewhouse: Comedy Night – Multiple Comedians 7:30 p.m.
Bob’s Comedy Java Jive: Open Mic Night every Thursday 8:00 p.m.
Other
Cirque Park: Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m.
11th & Broadway: Tacoma Farmers Market 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tacoma Art Museum: Bloodworks
Skansie Brothers Park: 2025 Waterfront Farmers Market 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Tacoma Public Library Mottet Branch: DIY Glass Bead Plant Hanger for Adults 4:00 p.m.
Ft. Steilacoom Park: City of Lakewood Desserts on the Driveway 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388: Summer Bingo – doors open 6:00 p.m., game 7:00 p.m.
WW Seymour Conservatory: Trivia in the Garden! 6:30–8:30 p.m.
VFW Post 969: Line Dance Lessons w/ Cindy 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style 7:00–8:30 p.m.
