May 09 Saturday
OPEN ADULT BALLET CLASS
Have you always dreamed of dancing ballet?Now’s your chance to step into the studio and move with grace, strength, and joy.
This class is also for you if you are returning after years away from ballet or any other forms of dance.
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMTacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.)1105 Martin Luther King, Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
A Class Designed for You:- No experience needed—just a curious spirit- Go at your own pace in a supportive, judgment-free space- Build flexibility, confidence, and connection with your body
Wear what feels comfortable.Come ready to move with intention and joy.
Whether it’s your first plié or your hundredth pirouette, this is your time to shine.
Questions? Call us at 253-327-1873
Let’s dance together at T.U.P.A.C.—where every adult belongs at the barre.
✨The magic is coming to historic downtown Tacoma, WA✨
Join us for Northwest Metaphysical Market (NWMM) — a high-vibe, community-powered market bringing together creators, healers, readers, makers, and small businesses from across the Pacific Northwest.
This is not just a market. This is a gathering. A celebration. A space where magic, creativity, and community meet.
🔮✨WHAT TO EXPECT✨🔮
🕯️ Crystals, candles, art & handmade goods🔮 Tarot, astrology & intuitive readings🌿 Healers, wellness & holistic services💆 Estheticians & massage therapists🍴 Food vendors & food trucks💃 Live belly dancing🛍️ An eclectic mix of unique small businesses
Whether you’re deeply spiritual, casually curious, or just love supporting local creatives — we'd love to meet you!
🌈✨OUR VIBE✨🌈
🌙 Inclusive & welcoming🌙 Community-first🌙 Small-business powered🌙 Come-as-you-are energy
Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity. Bring your magic.
🔗✨STAY CONNECTED✨🔗
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwmetaphysicalmarket🌐 Website: https://www.nwmetaphysicalmarket.com
💌 QUESTIONS?
📧 nwmetaphysicalmarket@gmail.com
✨We can’t wait to see you!✨
We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 1st, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 26th annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. On this night there will be a number of activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools – Art will stay on display through the first two weeks in May in honor of the statewide Arts Education Month.
Our opening reception is Friday May1st from 5pm to 8pm.
The 18th Annual Flower Festival at Pike Place Market is a celebration of local farmers and the beautiful bouquets they put together every day. This popular event has been taking place over Mother’s Day weekend for the last 17 years. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of flowers in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10.
During Flower Festival, the Market will be filled, inside and outside, with 30+ local flower farms from King, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. Bouquets will be bursting with tulips, daffodils, irises, and the season’s favorite peonies! Come early and pick out a bouquet or two for Mom and all the mother figures in your life, and find other special gifts to express your appreciation from our 80+ handmade vendors in the Craft Market and 100+ retail shops, spots to dine, or places to pick up ingredients for a special meal. This weekend is full of opportunities to make it a memorable time with loved ones!
Explore traditional and contemporary influences of China at A Glimpse of China- Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival on May 9 at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This free one-day event is created to foster understanding, respect, friendship, and appreciation between Chinese and other local communities through arts and culture.
Enjoy an inspiring day of traditional music and dance that showcases a diverse lineup of cultural performances, returning groups with long-standing ties to the festival, and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that reflects Seattle’s rich cultural diversity. This event also highlights unique Chinese arts and culture with high-energy martial arts performances.
In addition, attendees can experience and participate in Chinese painting and calligraphy activities, admire colorful artwork and traditional Chinese fashion on display, play fun Chinese games, and roam a vibrant vendor marketplace featuring traditional Chinese clothing, gifts, and accessories.
There will also be a wide variety of delicious Chinese cuisine to feast on, including Himalayan Dumplings from Nepal and Grandpa’s Sweet Rice Desserts, among others.
A Glimpse of China- Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).
Charles Smith, legendary Washington winemaker, is throwing open the doors at House of Smith Jet City for a little mayhem and a lot of wine at his Spring Release Party. The iconic urban winery in Georgetown will turn into a full-tilt party with live entertainment, music, complimentary bites from food trucks, pours of new spring and summer wines, and a few surprises.
ArtWalks and Music Strolls transform downtown Issaquah into an open-air gallery and music venue. On these evenings, local artists display their work in shops, galleries, and public spaces while live musicians perform throughout downtown, creating a lively, walkable experience that invites people to linger, explore, and connect.
Marina Albero on piano and vocals, Jonti Siman on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums.
Barcelona born pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Marina Albero presents music from her critically acclaimed album, A Nomad of Sound—a genre-defying exploration of identity, movement, and musical kinship. Now based in New Orleans, Albero conceived and recorded this work during a transformative residency in the city, blending jazz, flamenco, Latin rhythms, and Mediterranean traditions with New Orleans’ unmistakable brass and soul.
Tonight’s performance features music from the album, including selections that reflect the emotional arc of travel—beginnings, arrivals, departures, and the soulful in-between. She is joined by bassist Jonti Siman and drummer Chris Icasiano, whose rich, grounding tone and grooves add depth and dynamism to the journey.
Named Earshot Jazz’s Recording of the Year (2024), A Nomad of Sound is both a personal diary and a global soundscape—where each note is a step and every song a destination.
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*This concert is a ticketed event and will begin promptly at 5pm and last until roughly 7pm, with NO intermission. Please plan to arrive at least 15-20 minutes early for check in, seating and refreshments.
**Please purchase tickets in advance or have exact cash at the door(if NOT sold out). Be aware concerts can and often do sell out.
***No children under 6 years old. Ages 6-12 are free. Please notify us if you will be bringing children without tickets so we can reserve seats for them, otherwise there might not be enough seating for everyone.
A BIT ABOUT AMPED - Loud guitars, good people, and a shared purpose: raising money to support the organization that’s helped shape the community Dave Harvey cares so deeply about.
Turning Up the Volume for Downtown: Dave Harvey Gives Back Through MusicAs a resident of historic downtown Issaquah, Dave Harvey has watched the streets he calls home come alive in ways that feel both nostalgic and new—music drifting down Front Street, neighbors gathering at events, artwork in booths lining sidewalks. A lot of that energy, he knows, comes from the work of the Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA). And as a volunteer who has received DIA’s “Get ‘Er Done” award, he’s been part of it—helping where he can, showing up when it counts. But for Dave, “showing up” started to feel like it could mean something more. So he did what any lifelong music lover with a couple of rock bands in his orbit might do—he decided to throw a concert. Not just any concert, but a full-on benefit concert for DIA powered by three local rock bands, including his own, Magnetic Grey
Skip the I-5 traffic and the Seattle parking fees. Join the Pilgrim Lutheran Community Concert Series for an intimate evening of world-class jazz featuring six of Seattle’s premier "A-List" musicians—regulars on the stages of Jazz Alley and Tula’s, led by 8-time Earshot award winning vocalist Greta Matassa. This is a rare opportunity to experience top-tier PNW jazz artistry right here in Puyallup. This performance is a "low-key" fundraiser with a high-key impact. 100% of net ticket proceeds support Pilgrim's Backpack Food Program for local elementary students. Your ticket directly helps combat weekend food insecurity for children in our immediate neighborhood. Reserved seating is limited to 120 guests to ensure every seat feels like the front row.
