Looking for ways to spend time in the community? I've found some amazing community events happening across the South Sound this February!
TACOMA IS FOR LOVERS, ARTIST CRAFT FAIR
We can’t wait to see you all! Tacoma is for Lovers is 15 years old and counting, but we don’t remember the exact year we started the Valentine’s event, but we do remember it was a Valentine/Anti-Valentine event. However you feel about the day, come see us all King Books on February 3 and 4. Support some local people, buy yourself a little treat or six, and know you are part of a great community.
Date: Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: KING’S BOOKS, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA
Link: https://www.kingsbookstore.com
CRAZY 8S BEDTIME MATH CLUB
An After-School Math Club Like No Other! Join Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s, where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...It's a totally NEW kind of math club. You’ll get to do mischief-making activities, like Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Toilet Paper Olympics, and you’ll get to take home some cool gadgets, too.
Dates: Tuesday, February 6 & Tuesday, February 20
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: WHEELOCK LIBRARY, 3722 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Link: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/65134faecb391ed4418bd58d
THE GIVER
Adapted by Eric Coble from the Newberry Award-winning book. Jonas' world is perfect. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver to receive and keep the memories of the community. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life and the hypocrisy of his utopian world.
Dates: Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 25
Location: LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
More info: All ages, tickets starting at $23.00, tickets are non-refundable
Link: https://lakewoodplayhouse.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=278
VALENTINE’S MARKET
Love is in the air! 💕 Join us Valentine's Weekend Feb 10th & 11th at the market for a treasure trove of unique gifts. Explore a variety of vendors and find that perfect something for your special someone. Make this Valentine's Day extraordinary – shop local
Date: Saturday, February 10 & Sunday, February 11
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: WATERFRONT MARKET AT RUSTON, 5101 Yacht Club Rd, Ruston, WA 98407
More info: Free, all ages
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2kmIdLxvRN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
TEATIME WITH TOYA - COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT
Get ready for a heartwarming Galentine’s meet-and-greet experience! We invite fabulous female and non-binary artists, musicians, and creatives from the greater Tacoma/Seattle area to join us. Let’s come together at the fantastic KPC Studios in Kirkland, WA to forge meaningful connections and celebrate our authentic selves! Help make this event a joyous celebration of creativity and connection. Attend and bring a friend!
Date: Sunday, February 11
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: KPC Studios, 636 7th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
Link: https://kpc.coursestorm.com/course/tbd
FIND YOUR MATCH
This one’s for the COVID-conscious cuties! 📣 We’d love to spend Valentine’s Day with you playing a super cute round of friend speed dating. 7-8:30pm at Parable. RSVP to attend (link is bit.ly/parablematch and in bio) and we will send COVID safety guidelines and any instructions in advance. Friendship is everything and it will make our whole lives if you meet your new bestie at Parable!
Date: Wednesday, February 14
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: PARABLE TACOMA, 3502 McKinley Ave Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98404
More info: RSVP at https://bit.ly/parablematch
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gNuzYLfJV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
CONCERTO SPOTLIGHT CONCERT!
Each year, students from all of TYSA's orchestras have the opportunity to audition to play a solo concerto. The Concerto Spotlight Concert features TYSA student soloists performing with piano accompaniment. This free community event is a part of the Thursday Night Art Walk.
Date: Thursday, February 15
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: MUSEUM OF GLASS, 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All ages, Free
Link: https://www.tacomacreates.org/events#event=concerto-spotlight-concert-4;instance=20240215180000?popup=1
COMICS COFFEE & CRAFTS
We're hosting a huge multi-vendor sale in conjunction with out neighbors, Stadium Cafe! There's going to be comics, toys, art, and locally made pop-culture themed crafts. Plus, we'll have all sorts of hot and cold drinks available to sip on as you shop!
Date: Saturday, February 17
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: STADIUM CAFE, 204 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA
More info: Free, all ages
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2D3uuEvSQQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_lin
JERSEY BOYS: BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions! Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our costumes, makeup, set, music and rehearsal hours all come together to make up one of our TMP Mainstage productions. Hosted by TMP’s Managing Artistic Director Jon Douglas Rake and cast members.
This preview also serves to assist parents in educating their children about an upcoming theater-going experience as a whole. Every BEHIND THE CURTAIN! at TMP is on Sunday, the week prior to the opening of each Mainstage show, at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
Date: Sunday, February 18
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE, 7116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
More info: Free
Link: https://tmp.org/index.php/behind-the-curtain-at-tmp-free-event/
SHOP YOUR GIRLFRIENDS CLOSET & SIP
We are excited to team up with our girlfriends to clean out our closets so y’all can come shop our clothes, shoes, bags & perfumes etc with y’all while we drink and make new friends. Grab your bff & come hang with @lapaloma_tacoma & @thebeachousesalon on February 22 from 5-7. We will not disappoint, pull up.
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: LA PALOMA & BEACH HOUSE SALON, 2707 N 21st St., Tacoma, WA 98406
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2NlWubv3g0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
JERSEY BOYS
Jersey Boys is a jukebox musical with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is presented in a documentary-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and eventual break-up of the 1960s rock 'n' roll group The Four Seasons.
Dates: Friday, February 23 through Sunday, March 17
Location: TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE, 7116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
More info: All Ages, tickets starting at $25.00
Link: https://tmp.org/index.php/2023-2024-tmp-mainstage-single-tickets/
APCC PRESENTS OUR 26TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FEATURING TAIWAN
This upcoming 26th Annual New Year Celebration featuring the country of Taiwain will have cultural arts, games, performances, demos, hands-on activities, crafts, non-profit booths, retail booths, kid friendly activities, fashion, martial arts, food and more! Join us in opeining the door to the Year of the Dragon and welcoming the New Year with joy.
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: TACOMA DOME EXHIBITION HALL, 2727 E. D Street, Tacoma, WA
More info: Free, all ages
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyjqw-PIGb_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
FEBRUARY FAMILY DAY
Free, family-friendly, open-house style day of fun and activities for ALL! Last Saturday of every month.
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: THE CO-LAB IN PROCTOR, 3808 North 27th StreetTacoma, WA, 98407
More info: Drop in Childcare available based on availability
Link: https://ourpodfamily.com/events/september-family-day-tzfhc