Community Calendar

A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm…and a dash of murder. When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind.

Come enjoy an intimate evening of world class jazz in Tacoma's own exclusive downtown Speakeasy.

Guests are invited to bring their own food and drinks to the performance.

Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase.

Noah Pettibon - baritone saxophone
Eric Verlinde - piano
Greg Feingold - bass
Paul Hirschl - drums

8:00pm to 9:15pm
All ages welcome

Born in 1998, Noah is a proud student of the baritone saxophone and the jazz tradition. Through these disciplines, he finds a niche among his peers in the Pacific Northwest scene. Being an equally dedicated bandleader, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher of saxophone, clarinet, and flute, music is a second language for Noah.
His basic music education began with piano lessons at age 6 which he continued until age 10 when he began playing saxophone in school band. In high school, Noah’s love of improvisation was initiated, at which point he began studying privately on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. He is a graduate of Central Washington University (‘21) where he studied clarinet in the concert tradition, performing in CWU’s Wind Ensemble on bass clarinet and Jazz Band 1 in the baritone saxophone chair.
He is proud to have associated with some of the major figures in music, many of whom have become dear friends, sharing with him their passion for music making. Such individuals include the late educator and pianist Barry Harris, New York City baritone saxophonists Frank Basile and Gary Smulyan, Seattle multi-instrumental master Jay Thomas, and his Tacoma-native saxophone mentors Kareem Kandi and Tracy Knoop, among many others.
Today, Noah records and performs throughout the Puget Sound area as a leader and sideman in many styles. He has performed with Delfeayo Marsalis, John Clayton, Dmitri Matheny, Jay Thomas, and Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra, a rock and jazz fusion ensemble based in Tacoma. Noah has also recorded for a wide variety of artists, including for friend and composer Jafet Meza based in Mexico City and Florida-based producer EyeLoveBrandon. He has also produced multiple recordings under his own name, starting with his first EP-length record “Plus Two” at the age of 19.

The demands of the music of Steely Dan are high, both in technical proficiency and in preserving the sarcastic, knowing attitude originally conceived. Nearly Dan does well on both fronts, fusing together the chops of 12 diversely-talented artists (with backgrounds in jazz, rock, R&B, country, and swing) into a veritable butcher’s shop window of precisely cut bass lines; surgical, highly reminiscent guitar solos; a biting yet sophisticated horn section and richly marbled beats. Nearly Dan's recipes avoid over-earnest adulation, coolly presenting Steely Dan’s Burroughsian black humor and notoriously perfectionist musicianship. Mixed with their own arrangements of those masterpiece compositions, the result is pure ambrosia. Nearly Dan puts their earnestness where it matters most; into the relaxed but highly practiced execution of great songs like the bouncing “Reelin’ In the Years,” the sorrowful, karmic circularity of “Do It Again,” or the funny but mortified “Peg.” Endorsed by the company they keep, this group’s musicians have performed with greats such as Stevie Wonder, Sammy Davis Jr., Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Huey Lewis, Tower Of Power, Tito Puente, Natalie Cole and Gladys Knight.

Live Music Returns to the Waterfront This Summer!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer on the water—Oodalalee: Concerts at Pier 62 is here. Brought to you by your friends at The Crocodile, this brand-new summer series transforms the recently renovated Pier 62 into a beautiful open-air concert venue, right on the edge of Elliott Bay.

Kicking off June 1 with a performance from Hermanos Gutiérrez, the series brings a stacked lineup all summer long, including Silversun Pickups, Watchhouse, Deltron 3030, Cosmo Sheldrake, Blind Pilot & John Craigie, Fruit Bats, and Otoboke Beaver with even more to be announced.

Get ready to party like it’s 1996! This year, Three Dollar Bill Cinema is turning back the clock and turning up the volume with a fierce, joy-filled retrospective the Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025—July 10–12 at Broadway Performance Hall and Erickson Theater.

We’re uniting the legacy of the Seattle Queer Film Festival and TRANS|lations to celebrate 30 years of queer cinema and 20 years of trans storytelling. That means iconic shorts and features from festivals past, a brand-new lineup of trans-made and trans-led short films, and a spotlight on the brilliant local voices that shaped our scene. No virtual fest this year—so mark your calendar, grab your crew, and get ready to celebrate the stories that made us.

Opening night film on July 10 is Beautiful Thing, 7 p.m. at Broadway Performance Hall. Hettie Macdonald’s film is a tender, coming-of-age love story set against the gritty charm of a South London housing estate. When two teenage boys—shy, sweet Jamie and rough-edged Ste—discover an unexpected romance next door, they navigate nosy neighbors, pub brawls, and Donna Summer ballads to find something rare and real: first love that actually lasts. Released at a time when positive queer representation was still rare in mainstream media, Beautiful Thing became an instant touchstone for its warmth, honesty, and unabashed hopefulness. Equal parts kitchen-sink drama and glittery dream, it’s a queer classic with a heart as big as its soundtrack.

Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour is rolling into the Northwest Railway Museum this July with loads of celebration-themed games and activities! Enjoy a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, and lawn games. Then, head over to the Celebration Station for party-themed games and activities! Spend the day creating memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas & Friends!

There’s so much to do at Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour, including:

Hop aboard a train ride with Thomas
Party at the Celebration Station
Play with Thomas & Friends™ toys in the Play Pod and apply your temporary tattoo
Photo opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself
An activity sheet that will guide guests through the event experience highlighting the four key station stops to visit for a free giveaway
Live entertainment including Eric Ode
Outdoor activities including a bouncy racetrack
A meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway,
Railway museum admission with access to the Train Shed exhibits,
Pop-up gift shop on site with exclusive Thomas & Friends™ products available only at Day Out With Thomas
Snacks and drinks available on-site for purchase
Visit the historic downtown district of Snoqualmie for shopping and dining opportunities
Create lifetime family memories

Day Out With Thomas is heading to the Northwest Railway Museum on July 11 – 13, 18 – 20 & 25 – 27, 2025

Get your sun hat ready and mark your calendar! The 5 th Mount Baker Garden Tour is coming on Saturday, July 12th. We’ve searched high and low for interesting and unique gardens to delight garden lovers. Find inspiration for your own garden by exploring these special gems or just revel in their summer beauty. It’s a great way to spend a sunny Saturday!

Don’t miss your chance to see some stunning hidden gardens from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and kids under age 10 are free. There are special prices for groups of 4 or more.

Funds raised from the Garden Tour will go to programs and services that support the Mount Baker Community Club’s mission to serve as the heart of the Mount Baker Community.

Advance ticket sales will end on July 11th. Day of tickets will be $30/person with no group discounts. You can purchase day of tickets at the Community Club, 2811 Mount Rainier Drive S.

Come down to The Market on 6th Ave Learning Craft Fair to peruse the works of local artists and handcrafters and support local small businesses! This exclusive event features handmade items produced locally and sustainably here in the PNW, with new artworks to admire, new skills to learn about, and new artists to meet each Market Day!

This family-friendly community event features free crafting tutorials with free crafting materials supplied by our host vendor, Somewhat Sacred Studios, along with many other interactive presentations, displays, leaflets, and performances prepared by our talented and knowledgeable local artists and crafting experts. Enjoy watching artists at play, see crafters at work, ask questions of true experts, and learn about healthy hobbies that you can get into today. Free for everyone, fun for the whole family!

Stay awhile in our free-crafting area to meet other crafting enthusiasts in our welcoming and fun environment.
Just across the street from famous BlueBeard Coffee and along the walking track of hip and historic 6th Ave, known for its plethora of must-see small businesses, The Market on 6th Ave is held on the corner of State & 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA.

This event occurs every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month from May-Sept 2025. For more information, including vendor application, go to TheMarketon6thAve.com .

Don't forget to bring your gently used or mendable clothing donations for our clothing drive to support The Tacoma Rescue Mission. For more information about our special mending clothing drive, check out clothingdrive.themarketon6thave.com

Event Dates:
May 3 & May 10
June 7 & June 14
July 5 & July 12
August 2 & August 9
September 6 & September 13

Echoes of the Floating World features a striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the Tacoma Art Museum and others, displayed alongside works by contemporary Northwest artists. This exhibition honors the rich legacy of ukiyo-e while exploring its cultural impact on today’s artistic expressions.

Hours-

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday 10 am – 8 pm
Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park.
Feel loved and supported.