Laugh with Wanda Sykes at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of historic downtown Tacoma. Listen to ground breaking recording artist and harmonic master Charlie Musselwhite. Get lost in an opera or swept away by the symphony. Don't miss out on special concerts, the arts, and entertainment at this lively center.
Are you ready for some fútbol? We're not talking the American kind - come out to cheer for the Seattle Sounders FC soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the United Soccer League's Premier Development League (PDL). Made up of amateur players from the collegiate level, the Tide entertains sports fans all summer long.
Color blooms at the Lakewold Gardens. Imagine meandering on the majestic, intensely colorful lawns of a historic Georgian landmark mansion that's surrounded by 30 towering Japanese maples, rare and native plants, and a stunning sanctuary - all bursting with a symphony of natural colors. You won't want to miss the stunning beauty of this natural attraction.
Go green at the Tacoma Farmers Markets. Discover a hidden gem off the beaten grocery path as you harvest local farm fresh goodies and shop for hand made artesian wares. Live music is part of the shopping experience, and you'll hear sounds from three outdoor European style market places. Markets include Broadway Market, the largest marketplace, 6th Avenue, a small neighborhood marketplace and South Tacoma Market, only open on Sundays.