ank you Tacoma for 23 years of Tacoma Arts Month! [Tacoma Arts Month Banner 2024] October 29, 2024 Thank you, Tacoma, for 23 years of Tacoma Arts Month We have such a phenomenal city, filled with creative artists, community connections, and collaborations. No wonder Tacoma Arts Month is such a great tradition! Tacoma's bustling arts and culture scene doesn't stop in October. Explore more events below, check out the Tacoma Creates Events Calendar for year-round programming, and get ready for Arts at the Armory on December 7 and 8 to shop local arts for the upcoming season. 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Spector Spectacular is a dance piece exploring ghosts and all their manifestations in popular culture! Audience members are asked to wear masks. This event is free but a $10 suggested donation is welcomed. ________________________________ October 31, 5 - 8:30 pm LeMay - America's Car Museum (2702 E D St, Tacoma) This Halloween, bring your friends and family to LeMay - America's Car Museum<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.americascarmuseum.org*2Fevents*2F/1/01010192da496bad-5d86d2f8-a10f-4027-bdec-6a7c73bd84fd-000000/OxgiWu1pTYhexX9A-BkkieBeR7yLjQ6iwPu3cpkhSWM=376__;JSUlJQ!!CRCbkf1f!TapmiSrH0-3BiyxW-vPK5vkgPx6oX3TxtQJd-KxgGhqTknLXHWIMxk8ExmsxkMJRopiHidDSDw5S7bZb10sypKjlx-NepdFk6Miif2Q$> to hand out treats to little goblins and ghouls! With live entertainment, raffles, extended museum hours and more, there is a spooky good time to be had by all! You are encouraged to decorate your car and be sure to bring your own treats, you'll get to personally hand them out during the event from the trunk of your car. What to expect: * Food trucks * Live entertainment * Hands-on activities * Raffle giveaways * Extended museum hours Children under the age of 13 require an 18+ chaperone. Please click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com*2Fregistration-form*2F*3FformId=6a141be7-fd5f-4297-83cd-7409f4f3da30*26envId=p-LQUDP4bAyEm_iY0T6PXzXQ*26zone=usa/1/01010192da496bad-5d86d2f8-a10f-4027-bdec-6a7c73bd84fd-000000/1F1WTaDU6A6obVDASJ_BY4QsbUqU6zPBaOrTfAOLWqc=376__;JSUlJSUlJQ!!CRCbkf1f!TapmiSrH0-3BiyxW-vPK5vkgPx6oX3TxtQJd-KxgGhqTknLXHWIMxk8ExmsxkMJRopiHidDSDw5S7bZb10sypKjlx-NepdFkAnUloss$> to RSVP your children's attendance to help them prepare! [Trunk or Treat] ________________________________ [Dracula] November 1, 7:30 pm Tacoma Armory (1001 Yakima Ave., Tacoma) Bring in the Halloween Season with the chilling story of Dracula. Pacific Northwest Playwright, Steven Dietz’s telling is true to Bram Stoker’s classic novel, while bringing an updated feel to the classic tale. Staged in Tacoma Armory’s Roosevelt Room, you can expect to be immersed in a night of frights. Theater Northwest<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.tacomaartslive.org*2Ftheater-northwest*2F/1/01010192da496bad-5d86d2f8-a10f-4027-bdec-6a7c73bd84fd-000000/yjYTBClzwVvIuU7f3ir7D__hR0ISrdTgUHiSyh2Qp9E=376__;JSUlJQ!!CRCbkf1f!TapmiSrH0-3BiyxW-vPK5vkgPx6oX3TxtQJd-KxgGhqTknLXHWIMxk8ExmsxkMJRopiHidDSDw5S7bZb10sypKjlx-NepdFk_0rm11M$> is a community of theater artists – actors, directors, playwrights, theorists, and designers – who unleash their creative talents to share work exploring our shared human condition. 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You can access the Tacoma Creates Events Calendar<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.tacomacreates.org*2Fevents/1/01010192da496bad-5d86d2f8-a10f-4027-bdec-6a7c73bd84fd-000000/9D_61uieAFE4UG2aZbah5IZUYVVEqoREmyOmZ5zi9-E=376__;JSUl!!CRCbkf1f!TapmiSrH0-3BiyxW-vPK5vkgPx6oX3TxtQJd-KxgGhqTknLXHWIMxk8ExmsxkMJRopiHidDSDw5S7bZb10sypKjlx-NepdFkDFuKspU$> all year long to stay engaged! ________________________________ Arts at the Armory is Coming December 7 & 8, 11am - 5pm [Arts at the Armory] Mark your calendars for Arts at the Armory, where over 100 local artists will be under one roof! This free family-friendly event is happening on December 7 & 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory. When we talk about shopping locally, we mean supporting the people who live right here in our community. When you buy from local artists, 100% of sales go directly to them, helping them continue doing what they love and strengthening our local economy. At Arts at the Armory, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and maybe even find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the season. Be a part of this special event, celebrating Tacoma’s rich artistic community while supporting our local economy. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience a range of art forms and take home something special! Explore the artists participating in Arts at the Armory!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Ftacomaartsmonth.org*2Farts-at-the-armory*2F/1/01010192da496bad-5d86d2f8-a10f-4027-bdec-6a7c73bd84fd-000000/b25pDwRtM4wytLushThu_hRlRnYXCsuuOCiFmcMmwsI=376__;JSUlJQ!!CRCbkf1f!TapmiSrH0-3BiyxW-vPK5vkgPx6oX3TxtQJd-KxgGhqTknLXHWIMxk8ExmsxkMJRopiHidDSDw5S7bZb10sypKjlx-NepdFkIQG1Hq4$> ________________________________ ParentEd Talks by our Tacoma Arts Month Media Sponsor, ParentMap [Parent Ed Talks] Let’s face it — parenting is tough, especially without a manual to guide you through every twist and turn. That’s where ParentEd Talks come in. Our Tacoma Arts Month media sponsor, ParentMap, is excited to offer a transformative series of parent education webinars, designed to provide the guidance you need to support your child’s development. Featuring renowned parenting experts, their sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, youth mental health and fostering independence. 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