Tacoma Arts Month: What's Happening this Weekend: 10/04 - 10/06

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October 03, 2019

Tacoma Arts Month

These newsletters will be sent twice weekly throughout September and October - one highlighting weekday events and one highlighting weekend events. For more information, go to TacomaArtsMonth.com or check out each presenter's website.


Featured Events for 10/04-10/06

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Tacoma Film Festival

October 3 - October 10 | 10 AM - 11 PM
Tacoma Film Festival | Various Locations | Free - $15

 

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Art Chantry

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The Addams Family Musical

October 4 - October 6 | 7:30 PM | 7116 6th Avenue
Tacoma Musical Playhouse |  |  $22 - $31

Photo courtesy of Tacoma Musical Playhouse

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Barefoot Collective 10th Anniversary Show

October 5 - October 6 | 3 PM and 7:30 PM | Tacoma School of The Arts Theatre | 1117 Commerce St. | $5 - $10

Photo courtesy of Barefoot Collective

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Proctoberfest

October 5 | 9 AM - 2 PM |  2702 N Proctor St. | Free




Photo courtesy of Proctor Farmer's Market

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Taste of Asia-Mongolia

October 5 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center | 11 AM - 1 PM | 4851 South Tacoma Way | $20 - $25

Photo courtesy of Asia Pacific Cultural Center

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West African Cultural Dance and Drum Workshop

October 5 | Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center | 705 Opera Alley | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $20

Photo courtesy of Awal Alhassan

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The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra

October 6 | Elks Temple - Spanish Ballroom | 565 Broadway | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free


Photo courtesy of The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra


More Weekend Happenings

October 4

Songs I'll Never Sing: A Musical Revue
Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts, Pacific Lutheran University | 12180 Park Ave S | 7:30 PM | $5-$10

October 5

Regency Voices
Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Lutheran University | 868 Wheeler Street South
| 8:00 PM | Free-$10

Songs I'll Never Sing: A Musical Revue
Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts, Pacific Lutheran University | 12180 Park Ave S | 7:30 PM | $5-$10

October 6

Erik Steighner, Saxophone
Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Lutheran University | 868 Wheeler St S | 3 - 4:30 PM | 
$5 - $10

Tacoma Studio Tour

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October 12 & 13
11 am – 5 pm
56 locations around Tacoma
FREE!

You are invited inside the working studios of 96 local artists to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. All studios will feature demonstrations or will have hands-on activities for visitors. This is a free, family friendly, self-guided tour. Check out the Tacoma Studio Tour webpage for all the details including an interactive map so you can plot your custom tour course.

Tacoma Studio Tour Passport - Visit and Win!

Make sure to have your Studio Tour Passport stamped at each studio address you visit. Once you've collected at least 7 stamps, send us the page and you'll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of several fabulous prize packages containing artwork hand-crafted by a selection of artists on this tour. The Tacoma Studio Tour Passport can be picked up at all studio locations during the tour or print your own Tacoma Studio Tour Passport.

Photo courtesy of City of Tacoma


Tacoma Arts Month Reverse Scavenger Hunt!

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Discover Tacoma's arts and culture this month, and win great prizes. Participate in the Tacoma Arts Month Reverse Scavenger Hunt!

  1. Follow Tacoma Arts on Instagram and/or Facebook
  2. Look out for weekly quiz questions sponsored by local arts organizations
  3. Comment on the post within 24 hours
  4. Be entered to win fantastic prizes!

Sponsored by the Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County 

 

Photo courtesy of City of Tacoma


October Workshops & Classes

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This October provides the perfect opportunity for you to expand your knowledge base and learn new skills. From dance to literary arts, music to visual arts, or even a culinary arts class, Tacoma offers an exciting array of workshops and classes for children to adults. Find what interests you!

 


Photo courtesy of Hilltop Artists


Art Exhibits

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From museums to galleries to local businesses, art is everywhere you turn in Tacoma. Find out more about the locations that have special exhibits this October as well as places that show work year-round.

 

 

Photo courtesy of City of Tacoma