Community Calendar

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.

Sponsored by KNKX. Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre Foundation and Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association proudly present the 2nd annual Kitsap Blues Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend - Friday, August 29 - Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds in Bremerton, Washington. Enjoy a variety of incredible rhythm and blues artists over three days. BBQ, Concessions & More. Beer & Wine Gardens. Only 21+ admitted.

The lineup includes Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Eric Gales, Shemekia Copeland, Duffy Bishop, and so much more!

DISCOUNT CODE JUST FOR KNKX AND ALL BLUES LISTENERS: Between now and the festival (Aug 29-31), KNKX listeners can add promo code KNKX at checkout to get 25% off general admission single day and weekend passes.

Tickets: kitsapblues.com / 360-373-6743
Code: KNKX = 25% off
Direct Link with embedded discount code: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36645/production/1226135?promo=KNKX

Get ready to make history with us! The Washington State Fair will be back August 29 – September 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays & September 3), and we're celebrating 125 years of unforgettable moments, iconic traditions and the biggest party in the state! As one of the largest fairs in the nation, this 20-day extravaganza is set to bring even more fun, excitement and new experiences than ever before.

Whether you're a thrill-seeker, foodie, concert-goer or just here for the great vibes, the Washington State Fair is where Washington comes together. With 75+ rides, endless food options, the best live entertainment and adrenaline-pumping rodeo action, this is your chance to be part of the ultimate bucket-list celebration.

Experience the thrill of live music at the Columbia Bank Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of artists across genres like country, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Washington State Fair, each night promises electrifying performances and unforgettable moments. The lineup includes Christopher Cross, Men at Work, 38 Special, Dancin' in the Dirt Party, Ludacris, Bachman-Turner Overdrive with Blue Öyster Cult, and Darius Rucker.

New this year: Gold Gate Plaza and Fountain, 1900 Food Hall & Rooftop Bar, self-guided walking tours, Fair Park & Stage, daily "Do the Puyallup" Stage Show & Party, the immersive exhibit "Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington," expanded Cattle Birthing Exhibit, and animal locations.

The Evergreen State Fair is held every year for 11 days with the final day of fair ending on Labor Day. We are proud to host an event that celebrates our rich agricultural culture, traditions and community. At the Evergreen State Fair, there is something for everyone. This year's theme: The Evergreen State Fair, Where the Magic Comes Alive in 2025! The festivities include live entertainment, carnival rides, Fair Time Speedway events, special events, food and drink, shopping and vendors, and more.

2025 dates: August 21-26, August 28-31, September 1

Victory Verticals highlights the little-known story of the Steinway & Sons portable upright pianos that were specially built during World War II to endure any manner of shipping to the front lines and bring morale-boosting music to American troops on land and sea.

The exhibit features three of these Steinway G.I. pianos, known as “Victory Verticals,” fully restored and tuned.

Special programs and displays will highlight how the magic of music helped win the War, including regularly scheduled mini-concerts during the month-long run of the exhibit.

Earth / Sea
8/1 - 9/14

Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.
Aug 1 - Sept 14th

Artist Reception, Friday 8/1/25 5-7PM

Free

Mon - Sat | 10-6
Sun | 11-5

childhoods-end-gallery.com

360.943.3724

info@childhoods-end-gallery.com

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.
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Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in a series of experiential galleries, from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first democratically elected president.

An immersive and interactive experience, the exhibition features previously unseen films, photos, and the display of historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums, and archives worldwide. This unprecedented exhibition offers fresh insights into the people, places, and events that formed Nelson Mandela’s character and the challenges he faced.

MOHAI will also highlight Mandela’s 1999 visit to Seattle and present a look at Seattle’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, including the work of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid. Mandela recognized Seattle as one of the first U.S. cities to boycott South African goods.

The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.

Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.