Feb 27 Friday
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Curated by a panel of art jurists, the exhibition features work by more than 20 South Sound artists. With media including painting, drawing, photography and glass art, some of the exhibition’s works provide windows into personal history and collective culture. Other pieces are non-representational.
Taken as a whole, the exhibition challenges us to take an expansive view of Black art as an abundance of unique expressions drawn from the deep well of vibrant community.
The exhibition will run from Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Admission is free to the public.
LOCATION:
The Gallery is located in Bldg. 4 at Tacoma Community College, near the corner of 12th and Mildred streets. Visitor Parking is available in Lot G.
HOURS:
Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pmThird Thursday of each month: 10am-8pmFriday: 10am-3pmSaturday - Sunday: Closed
Discover how a new Nordic food movement has sparked interest in local ingredients and natural materials across borders and artistic disciplines.
New Nordic Cuisine is a movement that started in the Nordic countries in the early 2000s and has since grown into an international phenomenon.
With its interpretations of wild nature, the Nordic climate, local foodstuffs and culinary traditions, the movement spawned a distinctive aesthetic that was expressed in meals, tableware and restaurant interiors. Locally-sourced natural materials, animal skins and untreated wood, handmade ceramics and the use of wild vegetation as raw ingredients and for decoration all featured prominently.
"New Nordic: Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place" shows how this food movement merged with other contemporary cultural trends.
Through architecture, contemporary art, design and crafts from the museum’s collection, and objects loaned from various restaurants, the exhibition examines the “new Nordic” concept as a broad aesthetic development defined by the interaction between materials, people and landscape.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
3rd annual festival on 6 stages in downtown Poulsbo with 36 performances. The event sells out early every year so get your tickets early. Details at Poulsbobluesandjazzfestival.com.
Oxbow's Winter Jazz Series.
December12 — Evan Captain's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 19 — Oxbow’s (very festive) Christmas Party
January 9 — Luke Bergman / Aaron Otheim Trio16 — Kate Molloy Trio23 — Haley Freedlund Trio30 — The Last Word (Cole Schuster, Ray Larsen, Matt Weiner)
February 6 — Ray Larsen and Friends13 — Josh and Ray celebrate “Palentine’s Day”20 — The Royal We (Wayne Horvitz, Skerik, D’Vonne Lewis, Andy Coe, Geoff Harper)27 — Ray Larsen and Friends
Join us for the Seattle Black Business Network Happy Hour on February 27.
Enjoy a welcome pour and charcuterie table, with additional food options available for purchase, alongside curated special glass pours featuring wines from Black winemakers.
Come mix and mingle with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members while celebrating Black excellence, legacy, and innovation, past, present, and future.
We look forward to raising a glass with you.
*$10-$15 suggested donation – RSVPs for Films @ Field Hall are preferred, guests will be asked to register at the door.
Get ready to catch the beat and bring your biggest, boldest style—Field Hall is screening the irresistible 2007 musical sensation Hairspray! Slip into your brightest retro looks and get ready for a night packed with catchy tunes, high-energy dance numbers, and all the feel-good joy this modern classic delivers. We welcome and encourage you to sing-along, but lyrics will not be playing on screen.
In this vibrant remake, Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show—and when she lands a coveted spot, she shakes up Baltimore with her talent, confidence, and unstoppable spirit. Along the way, she teams up with new friends to champion equality, challenge outdated norms, and prove that the world is a whole lot better when everyone gets to dance in the spotlight. Featuring an all-star cast including John Travolta, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah, and Michelle Pfeiffer, this blockbuster musical brings heart, humor, and show-stopping style to the big screen.
As part of its 20th anniversary season, SIDF proudly presents the 8th annual Winter Mini Fest, featuring a dynamic collaboration between Khambatta Dance Company and Spain–Portuguese Colectivo Glovo. KDC, known for its intricate, bold, and athletic choreography, joins forces with Colectivo Glovo, a company celebrated for its inventive, interdisciplinary approach to performance. Over the course of an intensive five‑day creative residency in Seattle, the two companies will merge their artistic voices to craft a brand‑new work, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the excitement of international collaboration unfolding in real time.
