you can celebrate Teen Tech Week with the Puyallup Public Library and the Museum of Flight! We will be teaching a FREE workshop where teens can build an extra-terrestrial rover using the Museum’s robo ...more

you can celebrate Teen Tech Week with the Puyallup Public Library and the Museum of Flight! We will be teaching a FREE workshop where teens can build an extra-terrestrial rover using the Museum’s robotics kits (kits are Museum property and will be going back to the Museum of Flight after the workshop). Teens will learn about the history of robotics and the latest uses for robots in space, on Earth, and at home. <<less

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or ...more

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience. <<less

"McManus in Love": Do you love the saterical writings of humorist Pat McManus? Then you'll absolutely love his stories of growing up in Idaho brought to life by actor Tim Behrens! After the success of ...more

"McManus in Love": Do you love the saterical writings of humorist Pat McManus? Then you'll absolutely love his stories of growing up in Idaho brought to life by actor Tim Behrens! After the success of Pat's first play, he decided to write a second one, this time primarily from unpublished material written specifically for the stage. In "McManus In Love," young Pat finally defeats his fear of the dark and realizes it was child's play compared to his fear of ...girls! The result is a hilarious romp through the maze of self-torture we all go through when we begin to date. <<less

Join us for our Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk & Roll! Fun for the whole family!

All participants will receive a green balloon at registration. Upon
completion of the walk, pop your gr ...more

Join us for our Annual Shamrock Family Run, Walk & Roll! Fun for the whole family!

All participants will receive a green balloon at registration. Upon
completion of the walk, pop your green balloon to see if you won one of many great prizes! First 100 families will receive a goodie bag packed with snacks and ideas for healthier living, sponsored by CalPortland. Put on your best green digs and join the fun! <<less

The Second Annual Bud Light St. Patty's Day Run will be held at Dock Street Landing Bar & Grill. Be GREEN and bring the family out for Fun and Fitness! The USATF 5k course is closed to traffic and wa ...more

The Second Annual Bud Light St. Patty's Day Run will be held at Dock Street Landing Bar & Grill. Be GREEN and bring the family out for Fun and Fitness! The USATF 5k course is closed to traffic and walkers & strollers are welcome. <<less

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or ...more

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience.



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On paper, of course! Draw from life with a special guest from the Point Defiance Zoo at this hands-on workshop taught by arts education consultant and mixed media artist Beverly Harding Buehler. Advan ...more

On paper, of course! Draw from life with a special guest from the Point Defiance Zoo at this hands-on workshop taught by arts education consultant and mixed media artist Beverly Harding Buehler. Advance registration required at www.TacomaArtMuseum.org/Educators. <<less

For more than four years, Molly Wizenberg has explored the relationship between food and memory on her hugely popular and award-winning blog "Orangette". She recently opened a new restaurant, "Delance ...more

For more than four years, Molly Wizenberg has explored the relationship between food and memory on her hugely popular and award-winning blog "Orangette". She recently opened a new restaurant, "Delancey", in Seattle and released "A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table", both of which allow Wizenberg to share the flavors that have helped shape her life. Wizenberg will discuss her journey through “a life with the kitchen at its center” at Tacoma Art Museum. This program is free and will be followed by a book signing. Email Education@TacomaArtMuseum.org or call 253.722.2455 for more information. <<less

“One family, FIVE PIANOS and 50 FINGERS add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years,” the New York Post wrote last year of THE 5 BROWNS. A youthful, all-American quintet of Juilliard trai ...more

“One family, FIVE PIANOS and 50 FINGERS add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years,” the New York Post wrote last year of THE 5 BROWNS. A youthful, all-American quintet of Juilliard trained brothers and sisters, each a virtuoso concert pianist, the group swept the classical world in 2005 with the release of their self-titled first recording, which landed them at the top of the weekly Billboard and Classical charts. <<less

Their Alternative-Americana sound incorporates aspects of rock, pop, folk, funk, and jazz with classic vocal harmonies, reminiscent of bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Counting Crows and Toad the Wet S ...more

Their Alternative-Americana sound incorporates aspects of rock, pop, folk, funk, and jazz with classic vocal harmonies, reminiscent of bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Counting Crows and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Compelling melodies, vocal percussion and well-crafted songs sets Woodrush apart from the average band. <<less

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or ...more

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today's most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience. <<less

Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sex ...more

Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes. Through its hysterical observations into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight through the funny bone <<less

Love beautiful handmade jewelry, clothing, etc? Support YWCA Pierce County's Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs: RAGS Wearable Art Show and Gallery: March 12-14, 2010 at Larson's M ...more

Love beautiful handmade jewelry, clothing, etc? Support YWCA Pierce County's Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs: RAGS Wearable Art Show and Gallery: March 12-14, 2010 at Larson's Mercedes Benz of Tacoma in Fife. <<less

Experience the excitement of Buddy Holly's final concert at the Auburn Avenue Theater. The music lives on in this live tribute to these pioneers of Rock & Roll that were tragically taken from this wor ...more

Experience the excitement of Buddy Holly's final concert at the Auburn Avenue Theater. The music lives on in this live tribute to these pioneers of Rock & Roll that were tragically taken from this world in a plane crash, February 3, 1959.

Rock the night away with Buddy, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper backed by a live 8 piece band. Hear favorites like - La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, That'll be the Day, Maybe Baby, Peggy Sue and Oh Boy! <<less

Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the sexes. Through its hysterical observations into ...more

Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the sexes. Through its hysterical observations into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight through the funny bone.

This show is recommended for adult audiences based on its' mature content. <<less

It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart and spun into a s ...more

It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart and spun into a severe “love withdrawal,” Robbie works to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. When his good friend Julia (the true love of his life) agrees to marry another, Robbie realizes that if either of them is ever going to be happy, he's going to have to pull off one heck of a show! <<less

Hundreds of purple and green shamrocks will decorate the Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma’s Wright Park. This stunning display is part of a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which also features hydrangeas, fa ...more

Hundreds of purple and green shamrocks will decorate the Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma’s Wright Park. This stunning display is part of a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which also features hydrangeas, fairy primroses, azaleas, and Asiatic lilies. Conservatory visitors can enjoy the special display until the end of March. <<less

Soccer Camps in DuPont! (Child MUST be accompanied by an adult).

Mommy/Daddy & Me (2-3.5 years) 3:00-3:30
Tot Soccer (3.5-4 years) 3:40-4:10
Pre-Soccer (4-5 years) 4:10-4:45
Socce ...more

Soccer Camps in DuPont! (Child MUST be accompanied by an adult).

Mommy/Daddy & Me (2-3.5 years) 3:00-3:30
Tot Soccer (3.5-4 years) 3:40-4:10
Pre-Soccer (4-5 years) 4:10-4:45
Soccer 1 (5-6 years) 4:45-5:30
Soccer 2 (7-8 years) 5:30-6:15
Soccer 3 (9-12 years) 5:30-6:30

Please call the City of DuPont Parks & Recreation at 912-5245 with any questions. <<less

Tacoma's 2010 International Film Festival features award-winning films, food and cultural programs from Tacoma's sister cities around the world. A different movie and sister city are highlighted every ...more

Tacoma's 2010 International Film Festival features award-winning films, food and cultural programs from Tacoma's sister cities around the world. A different movie and sister city are highlighted every Thursday through April 8. <<less

The history of Northwest art is rich and complex. How have the unique characteristics of this region shaped the work of artists? What influence have national and international trends had on Northwest ...more

The history of Northwest art is rich and complex. How have the unique characteristics of this region shaped the work of artists? What influence have national and international trends had on Northwest art? These questions, as well as the major movements, important figures, and pivotal moments in the art history of the Northwest will be explored in this exhibition. Works will be drawn primarily from the museum’s permanent collection and will include work from the 1890s to the present day from Washington, Oregon, western Montana, British Columbia, and Alaska. <<less

Visitors of all ages are invited into the Studio and explore art techniques through hands-on art activities led by regional artists. Each month features a different resident artist with a unique art a ...more

Visitors of all ages are invited into the Studio and explore art techniques through hands-on art activities led by regional artists. Each month features a different resident artist with a unique art activity. <<less

January 23, 2010–June 27, 2010
The Secret Language of Animals explores the roles of animal imagery in art by focusing on works in which animals function as symbols and spirit guides or serve as an ...more

January 23, 2010–June 27, 2010
The Secret Language of Animals explores the roles of animal imagery in art by focusing on works in which animals function as symbols and spirit guides or serve as an integral part of the meaning or narrative. The exhibition will pair historical and contemporary artworks so that visitors can trace the changing roles animals have played throughout art history and across a variety of media, from painting and sculpture to jewelry and video. Artworks will be drawn primarily from the museum's permanent collection with select loans. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum. <<less

Explore the Sasquatch mystery, set in the Pacific Northwest region said to be home to these ape-like creatures. The exhibit examines how scientists attempt to explain and investigate the Sasquatch phe ...more

Explore the Sasquatch mystery, set in the Pacific Northwest region said to be home to these ape-like creatures. The exhibit examines how scientists attempt to explain and investigate the Sasquatch phenomenon. It also looks at hoaxes and popular cultural interpretations of Bigfoot. A look at tribal legends and masks provides yet another insight into this elusive being.

Physical evidence collected by anthropologist and famed Bigfoot researcher, Dr. Grover Krantz, and Discovery Channel expert and professor Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum of Idaho State University, are on display in Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch. <<less

See symbolic ‘icons’ of the features, events, people, and landscapes that make Washington state unique. This exhibit not only identifies icons, but explores why and how these icons came to be. From t ...more

See symbolic ‘icons’ of the features, events, people, and landscapes that make Washington state unique. This exhibit not only identifies icons, but explores why and how these icons came to be. From the Space Needle to Lucky Lager brewing company, and from Ezra Meeker's efforts to save the Oregon Trail, to game five of the Seattle Mariners’ 1995 divisional series against the New York Yankees, explore what Washington has done for the country and the world. Visit us online for more information and specific exhibit hours. www.washingtonhistory.org <<less

Travel with Washington State Historical Society Director and Seneca Falls, NY native, David Nicandri, and Women's History Consortium Coordinator and "Women's Votes, Women's Voices: The Campaign for Eq ...more

Travel with Washington State Historical Society Director and Seneca Falls, NY native, David Nicandri, and Women's History Consortium Coordinator and "Women's Votes, Women's Voices: The Campaign for Equal Rights in Washington" author Shanna Stevenson, for a women’s suffrage pilgrimage to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.

This is a six-day tour, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of equal voting rights for Washington women. Attendees can be in the heart of the birthplace of the suffrage movement during the annual Convention Days Festival that honors the first women’s rights convention, held in July 1848 <<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

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

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

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

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