September is here and we've found some fun things to check out in Tacoma this month!
Take a tour and help plan the future of some historical landmarks, hit the pavement with your favorite pooch, delight your taste buds with some soulful eats, snag a seat in Stadium bowl for a classic flick on the jumbo screen, make some noise with your neighbors, sip some wine with local businesses, get crafty with some textiles, revisit your love of reading, and welcome back some great fusion food.
We'll see you around, Tacoma!
September 7th
Have you ever driven past the Cushman and Adams substations on north 21st street and thought, “What the heck is going on with these now?” Well, now is your chance to find out AND help contribute to their future. This free community event features local food, live music, family activities, and a chance to tour the outside of the Cushman Station. The street fair is the last event of the Proctor Blocks series, and focuses on bringing together thecommunity and engaging them with the process of repurposing the stations. Otak, the consultant hired by the City of Tacoma has worked through the summer hosting visioning workshops and will be attending the street fair to further glean opinions from the public. Come learn about the history of the space, possible plans for the future, and get an inside look at this historic city landmark. You can even do it with an ice cream cone in hand!
September 7th
Looking for a dog-gone good time? Join fellow pooch loving runners at Titlow Park for a paws-itivly fun jaunt through the park. This race is chip timed and comes with a sweet finishers treat of a root beer float in a souvenir cup. For the safety of all racers and pups, all dog must stay on leash for the entirety of the event. Sign up here while the rates are still discounted!
September 7th
Stadium High Boosters along with Pretty Gritty Tours have planned a magical evening featuring the cult classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. Grab a blanket and take a seat in Stadium bowl where you'll be able to catch this featured flick on the jumbo screen, right where it was filmed. This years viewing also comes with an option to buy additional tickets to tour the entire high school with Pretty Gritty Tours. Get the inside scoop on not only how filming went, but the history of the school itself (and maybe some spooky details). Proceeds from the movie tickets sales go towards scholarships and programs to support Stadium students. Tickets sell fast, so get yours today!
Purchase Movie-Only tickets HERE.
Purchase Movie & Tour tickets HERE.
September 8th
We hope you’re hungry because this event will feed not only your stomach but your soul. Enjoy flavorsome foods from BBQ to Po boys. With treats from Trinidad, Jamaica, and the Polynesian Islands, there is sure to be something you’ll love and possibly something you’ve never even heard of. While you enjoy your tasty treasures, get your fill of some live music by local R&B, jazz, soul, and drumline artists. Additional entertainment in the form of live poetry readings, comedy, and dance will also happen throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this spirited community event!
September 14th
Make some noise! Tacoma HONK! Fest is back! The McKinley Hill business district will be full of colorful musicians, PNW street bands, and cultural groups performing their favorite tunes. This all ages accessible community music festival is free and encourages everyone to dance, play, and sing your hearts out with new musical friends. Stages will be set up all over the business district, so wear your walking shoes, and don’t miss out on seeing the host band, Tacoma’s very own Tacomarama Community Street Band!
September 14th
Enjoy a magical afternoon of music, culture, dance, and of course, fun. This year the 2024 Tacoma Moon Festival will be putting a special focus on Tacoma’s Mexican and Latinx communities and traditions along with those of our Asian American and Pacific Island neighbors. The packed event schedule includes traditional music and dance from Mexico’s indigenous Anahuac community, Flemenco dancing from Tacoma’s own Sabor Flamenco, and a youth Mariachi performance accompanied by Mariachi de Pacifico de PLU. Traditional Chinese performances will bookend the event with the Mak Fai Lion Dance Association opening the festival and the Chinese Opera closing the event along with the Moon Princess Lantern Parade. This beautiful day of cultural celebration is the kick-off event of “Welcoming Week” for Tacoma Community House, celebrating the immigrants who have completed the process of becoming new citizens.
September 21st
Take a stroll through Tacoma’s Stadium District and enjoy tastings from Washington wineries while admiring local art. The Stadium Art and Wine Walk isn’t just for seasoned wine drinkers, but for those who are just beginning to explore their tastes. Eighteen local businesses, including Kings Books, Stadium Thriftway, Shake Shake Shake, and 3D Physical, will be hosting a local winery offering a pour of their finest aged grapes. A wine glass and tote bags will be provided, so you can stock up on your favorites. Additional tasting tickets will be for sale at every Sip Stop, 3 for $5. Register here!
September 21st
(Unlocking a Millenial memory) Remember the good ol days of getting to hunt down a new treasure at the yearly book fair? * Sigh * Those were the days.
Guess what? They’re back! But with a twist geared towards our older millennial tastes. Peruse the latest books from local book shops, meet local community book clubs, snack on elevated childhood snacks, snap a yearbook photo in the photo booth, and enjoy some sweet drag story time. It’s time to re-visit your love of reading! But tickets here.
September 28th
This all-ages event is all about celebrating fiber arts and textiles. Whether you crochet, quilt, knit, weave, or sew, this event is just for you. Shop local makers, meet community groups, enjoy live music, and maybe try out a new craft medium. Crafters are encouraged to bring their current creations and chat with other artists in the sit-and-stich space, where they can get advice, learn new skills, and explore different textiles.
We are thrilled to see a familiar face setting up in our little 6th Ave neighborhood. Burger Seoul has returned and set up shop in a brick and mortar establishment! The beloved Korean inspired food truck went through some hard times over the last year and half, but with the loving support of their fans and friends through GoFundMe, they have come out on top. Right on the corner where 6th Ave and Division meet, you can now enjoy bulgogi burgers and those sweet sweet garlic fries once again. Classic Korean flavors come together with an American classic at this truly unique establishment. Pay them a visit and show them some love!
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