Oct 02 Friday
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
Oct 03 Saturday
Presented by KNKX. Al Di Meola occupies a rare and enduring position in contemporary music as a living legend whose work continues to define the present moment. For more than five decades, he has shaped the language of modern instrumental music through an unmistakable synthesis of jazz, rock, Latin, Mediterranean, and world traditions-marked by rhythmic sophistication, compositional intelligence, and extraordinary precision.
A GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Di Meola is the recipient of the Miles Davis Lifetime Achievement Award and the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a seven-time recipient of Guitar Player Magazine's Best Guitarist award and a multi-year winner of DownBeat Magazine's Readers Poll. His standing among the Greatest Guitarists of All Time is consistently affirmed by leading international publications and cultural institutions.
Di Meola first rose to global prominence in the mid-1970's as a core member of Return to Forever, the seminal ensemble led by Chick Corea. During this period, the group's recordings redefined instrumental music, expanded its audience, and established new artistic benchmarks that remain influential today.
Al Di Meola returns with his acoustic band and the program "The Guitarchitect," a refined concert experience that unites five decades of music, sweeping multimedia visuals, and the stories that shaped a lifetime of artistry. This tour is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and the evolution of the Di Meola sound - performed with the unmistakable precision and passion that have defined his world-renowned career.
Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion explores how Black women transform Hip-Hop fashion into a cultural and political force, transcending the boundaries of music to influence global style, self-expression, and identity. From streetwear to couture, hair to jewelry, and iconic photography, the exhibition showcases style as a powerful expression of Black womanhood across 30 unique artifacts. Layered in late 1990s and early 2000s denim, holographic finishes, and Y2K palettes, the gallery highlights the artists and cultural creators who bring these iconic looks to life—centering the women visionaries whose creativity reshapes Black and Hip-Hop communities through storytelling, authorship, and legacy.
Sponsored by KNKX. October is Tacoma Arts Month, featuring a wide variety of arts and culture events, programs, and exhibits for all ages all around Tacoma, some of which are free. There is something for everyone to enjoy: music, dance, and theater performances; hands-on experiences; cultural events; visual art exhibits; literary readings; workshops; and film screenings.
All you have to do is choose what you want to enjoy. Take this opportunity to experience something new as we celebrate Tacoma’s cultural community!
Immerse yourself in the world of legendary Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, with musical selections from Morricone’s most celebrated film scores — Cinema Paradiso, The Mission, The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in the West and more. This program blends live symphonic performance with curated film clips and exclusive interviews with actors and directors, plus exclusive footage with Morricone himself.
Presented by KNKX. Despite their name, The Rumba Kings are far more than a rumba band. While their sound includes influences reminiscent of the Gipsy Kings, their music transcends genres, blending elements of romance, passion, and soul.
At the heart of their show is a breathtaking fusion of Spanish guitar, a string quartet, and an array of other instruments. Adding to the magic, guest vocalists appear at times in the performance, enriching the experience. A dancer, seamlessly integrated into select musical segments, brings the music to life with movements inspired by the regions reflected in the songs.
The Rumba Kings’ signature Spanish guitar-driven sound is complemented by a captivating stage presence. Lead guitarist George Stevens electrifies the audience, blending masterful musicianship with engaging showmanship—sometimes even stepping into the crowd to share the energy up close. The performance flows effortlessly from mesmerizing slow, dreamy, and passionate instrumentals to exhilarating dance numbers, evoking the essence of world-class acts like Yanni and the Gipsy Kings.
Join us for an evening of breathtaking music, electrifying performances, and unforgettable moments with The Rumba Kings.
Local Olympia area artists display their work. Paintings, collage, fabric art. Join us for Arts Walk October 2-3!
Join us as we welcome members of the Latine community to the Aquarium. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll have a digital scavenger hunt, animal talks in Spanish and English (select dates) and more. Open to all members of the Latine community and other people interested in celebrating Latine culture.
Be sure to bring your little ones too! We’ll have special activities during Toddler Time on September 27 and 28, and October 10 and 11. Join us for a sensory-friendly early opening on Sunday, September 27 at 9am. For early-opening ticket information, reach out to connections@seattleaquarium.org.
Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library bimonthly used book sale.
Members-Only Sale - Friday, October 2 - 1:30pm - 5:00pmPublic Sale - Saturday, October 3 - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Huge selection of gently used books - fiction, nonfiction, all genres, children's books, hardbacks, paperbacks, music CDs, DVDs.
Featured this sale: Lots of JFK books, Native American Books and mystery gift-wrapped books.
The book sale is in the meeting room at the Lacey Timberland Library.
You can purchase a Friends membership at the door to attend the Friday Members-Only sale.
Cash, checks or credit cards. Please bring your own bags. All proceeds benefit the library
Into ukuleles? Just want to hang out and jam? Maybe you want to hear some fantastic, fun, live music? We have you covered! Come to Uke Fest at our Tacoma location on Saturday, October 3rd!
Tentative schedule:
9:30 - 11 a.m.: Uke & JamBreak / Raffle Tickets11:30 a.m.: String Demo Breakout12:30 p.m.: Uke Basics / Fabulous Four Chords + Uke & Jam2:00 p.m.: Del Rey3:00 p.m.: Raffle Results & 80s Play4:00 - 4:45 p.m.: The Flea CircusWhere: Ted Brown Music TacomaWhen: Saturday, October 3rd. 9:30 am - 4:45 PM
