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What's happening in Tacoma today, tonight, this weekend and in the weeks ahead. Updated daily from official venue and organizer calendars.
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Washington State Fair
Washington State Fair Event Center
The Washington State Fair runs September 4 through September 27, 2026 at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, about 40 minutes from downtown Tacoma. Daily hours and gate times vary — check the official site.
Fairs
Thu, Sep 17, 5pm
Free Thursday Neighborhood Nights – Weekly
Tacoma Art Museum
Free Thursday Neighborhood Nights takes place at Tacoma Art Museum on September 17, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. The museum is at 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.
MuseumsArts & CultureCommunity
Thu, Sep 17, 6pm
Project NW: David Hytone Opening Reception
Tacoma Art Museum
The opening reception for Project NW: David Hytone takes place at Tacoma Art Museum on September 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. The museum is at 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.
MuseumsArts & Culture
Thu, Sep 17, 7pm
Ryan Long
Tacoma Comedy Club
Ryan Long is at Tacoma Comedy Club on September 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. The venue is located at 933 Market St in Tacoma, Washington.
ComedyNightlife
Thu, Sep 17, 7:30pm
ABBAMANIA CANADA
Rialto Theater
ABBAMANIA CANADA takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on September 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The event is listed under live music, theater, and arts and culture.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Thu, Sep 17, 7pm
Colin Armstrong
Tacoma Comedy Club
Colin Armstrong is at Tacoma Comedy Club on September 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. The venue is at 933 Market St in Tacoma.
ComedyNightlife
Thu, Sep 17, 5pm
Teen Open Studio: Reverse Watercoloring
TAM Studio
Teen Open Studio: Reverse Watercoloring takes place at TAM Studio in Tacoma on September 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
MuseumsArts & CultureFree
Thu, Sep 17, 5pm· 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Bailey Zimmerman Pre-Show Party
Washington State Fair Event Center
The Bailey Zimmerman Pre-Show Party takes place at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup on September 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. A ticket purchase is required.
FairsRequires Ticket Purchase
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