Community Calendar

"Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" is an unconventional one-man show of art by Chuck Iffland, an outsider artist whose works spring from his inner visions. The son of painters, musicians and craftsmen — he uses his great-grandfather’s hand tools — Iffland turns his dreams and imaginings into sculptures and prints.
The show, divided into what he calls echoes, memories and curiosities, is open noon to 5 PM daily except Tuesdays. A free opening celebration is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Iffland will do a free Q & A at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.
This artist is a free spirit. His degree is in political science, while “I have no art degrees. And I never wanted any art degrees,” says Iffland, who lives and works in rural Chimacum. He infuses his fascinations with archeology, history, borders and the natural world into wood, stone, paper and copper, making what he calls “artifacts of the mind.” His travels, including hikes in the American Southwest and explorations of Belize, also inspire him.

Celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Diverse Culinary Traditions with Food, Music, Culture, and Community

Mark your calendars for SavorFest Pacific Northwest 2025, an annual celebration of the region’s vibrant ethnic and culinary traditions, happening Sunday, July 20 from 12 PM – 5 PM at Mi Centro in Tacoma’s Historic Hilltop Neighborhood. The free, family-friendly outdoor festival is co-presented by Caribbean Queens of WA and Mi Centro WA, and promises an unforgettable afternoon of culture, cuisine, music, and community spirit.

Now in its fifth year, SavorFest PNW brings together a rich tapestry of communities to showcase the artistry, food, and music that make the Pacific Northwest a uniquely flavorful place to live and gather. This year’s festival is expanding its reach thanks to a dynamic collaboration with the Caribbean Queens of WA, amplifying visibility for Caribbean performing ensembles and cultural vendors.

The event will spotlight local BIPOC chefs, food vendors, artists, and performers, including DJ Tremenda Diosa, Brazilian martial artists from WA Capoeira Center, Puerto Rican bomba ensemble Hijos de Agüeybaná and fan favorites the PLU Alumni Steel Band. SavorFest PNW will also offer family-friendly features including appearances from popular animated movie characters and cooking demos from Chef Mary Cortez and Chef Susan Burbano for aspiring home chefs and culinary enthusiasts.

SavorFest PNW 2025 is free and open to the public. For those looking to get involved, volunteers, donations and sponsorships are still being accepted to support vendor subsidies, youth programming, and cultural demonstrations.

Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Creative watercolor technique
mixing and blending
Layering
balance between water and pigment

Discover the joyous fun of the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! We start from the very beginning and make this class series accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun! Vaccination, Boosters, and Upgraded Masking Required.

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.

🎷 Jazz Jam at Butter Notes Café 🎷
📍 Butter Notes Café – Everett, WA
🗓️ Every 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 2 PM

☕ Come sip, snack, and swing!

Join us for an afternoon of live jazz and spontaneous creativity at Butter Notes Café! Whether you’re here to play or just enjoy the vibes, you’re welcome.

🧇 Fresh croffles and warm coffee served all afternoon
🎶 Open to all instruments, all levels
💛 Donations encouraged to support local musicians and future sessions

Bring your instrument, your friends, or just your love for music!

Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Creative watercolor technique
mixing and blending
Layering
balance between water and pigment

Free Music Olympia presents the fourth annual Scherler Sundays afternoon concert series. 31 acts in total, spread across every Sunday in July and August. Featured performers include Swamp Dogg, Pearl and the Oysters, Some Velvet Sidewalk, Afrocop, Karl Blau, LAKE, Rae Isla, C.O.C.O., Soul-Junk, Sunbathe, Kendl Winter, Afrok, Seaside Tryst and many more! All ages, absolutely free, outdoors, ADA accessible, dog-friendly. Food, beverage and treats available on site.

Live Jazz!

Join us the 3rd Sunday of each month from 4-8pm for a pop-up CIDER tasting with Press Then Press cider shop (pressthenpress.com). We’ll be featuring bottle pours and tasting flights of craft, small-batch ciders. Each month will feature a new theme. A delicious and fun way to learn more about all things cider!

**Watershed Pub is located on the southwest corner of Thornton Place, one block from the Link Light Rail Northgate Station. ADA accessible facility, limited-mobility dropoff access directly from 3rd Ave NE. Plant-based, gluten free and alcohol free options available. Guide and service animals always welcome, dog friendly patio (well-behaved, on leash). Free, time-limited street parking and Thornton Place garage parking, and free transit center parking across 3rd Ave NE available.**