Saturday, February 11‘Reflections on Ice’Lakewood Winter Club and Pierce County Parks and Recreation present “Reflections on Ice – Celebration, the Next Generation.” This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held at Sprinker Recreation Center. This annual event showcases a featured guest performer as well as local talent. This year’s featured performer is Olympic bronze medalist and European champion Jozef “Jumpin’ Joe” Sabovcik, who once landed a quad toe loop at the European Championships. Show times are Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $18. Sprinker is located at 14824 S. ‘C’ St. in Spanaway. Proctor Chocolate FestIn addition to excellent treats, a multitude of chocolate-related activities and events will fill Proctor District Feb. 10 and 11. During the Proctor Chocolate Fest, participants pick up a Proctor Chocolate Festival Passport to begin their chocolate-covered experience at any of the following Proctor locations: Metropolitan Market, Giardini Gift, Knapp’s or Safeway. Then shop more than 40 participating businesses to get a sticker to fill in the passport. Passports with a minimum of 15 stickers complete can be dropped off at the above businesses to be entered in the drawing for prizes from local businesses. Admission is free.Live Music
NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Where Sails Meet Rails, Bandolier (Rock) 9 p.m. Black History All-StarsPLU Admissions, LUTE Nation and M.O.C.H.A. present “Stepping into the Future Step Show” in honor of Black History Month. The event features PLU’s Kappas, Sigmas and local high schools during an all-day event featuring sporting events, musical performances and more, taking place at Lincoln High School, located at 701 S. 37th St. Tickets: $8 at the door. Children 6 and under are free. Info: (253) 921- 1664. 8:30 am Charity Boot CampJeff Jowers, owner and founder of Tacoma’s Ultimate Fitness Boot Camps, is hosting charity fitness boot camps every Saturday benefiting Mary Bridge Tree House. People who sign up for Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp can now donate pieces of clothing, which earns them a spot in a fast-paced, interval-style class free of charge. Info: www.tacomabootcamps.com. 10:00 am Proctor Farmers MarketVisit the Proctor Farmers Market between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the freshest in locally raised meat, wild caught fish, artisan cheeses, seasonal produce and flowers for your Valentine’s Day celebration while enjoying free wine tastings. This week’s featured winery is Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Stop by and try Finnriver’s pear, blueberry and black currant fruit wines, a sumptuous, sweet treat, now on sale for Valentine’s Day at $17.99 per bottle. Fortified with custom distilled apple brandy, these wines pair beautifully with chocolate and many other dessert delights, and are delicious sipped as a cordial, or poured over ice cream. For an added Valentine treat, be sure to sample Finnriver’s sparkling hard ciders in black currant, pear and dry hopped. Info: www.finnriverfarm.com. 5:30 pm Tahoma Audubon Society banquetHelp the Tahoma Audubon Society celebrate 43 years by attending the annual membership banquet, featuring a catered dinner, silent auction, awards ceremony and live music. This year’s special guest is coming all the way from Russia’s Wrangel Island Nature Reserve in the Arctic Circle! Wildlife biologist and photographer Vasiliy Baranyuk will present “Snow Geese and other Wildlife of the Wrangel Island Nature Reserve.” Early bird tickets, purchased by Jan. 31, are $40. Tickets are $50 until the day of the event. The banquet will take place from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Landmark Convention Center’s Temple Theater Ballroom. Info: www.tahomaaudubon.org. 7:30 pm ‘California Suite’Seldom staged in recent years, this Neil Simon classic uses one of the author’s favorite devices: a posh Beverley Hills hotel suite and four different pairs of occupants. Simon, the quintessential quipster, is a genius at two-character scenes particularly those involving spouses caught in highly charged dilemmas. If only the walls could talk. But this is the theatre and we, the audience, become the fourth wall as we glimpse into the lives of the Visitors from New York, the Visitors from Philadelphia, the Visitors from London and the Visitors from Chicago. Prepare for a night of verbal sparring and rib-tickling laughter. The Tacoma Little Theatre production runs Jan. 20-Feb. 14. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A pay-what-you-can production will take place Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m., and an actor’s benefit takes place Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre.com. |
Sunday, February 12‘Reflections on Ice’Lakewood Winter Club and Pierce County Parks and Recreation present “Reflections on Ice – Celebration, the Next Generation.” This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held at Sprinker Recreation Center. This annual event showcases a featured guest performer as well as local talent. This year’s featured performer is Olympic bronze medalist and European champion Jozef “Jumpin’ Joe” Sabovcik, who once landed a quad toe loop at the European Championships. Show times are Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $18. Sprinker is located at 14824 S. ‘C’ St. in Spanaway. Live Music
STONEGATE: Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra (Jazz) 5 p.m., NC 2:00 pm ‘California Suite’Seldom staged in recent years, this Neil Simon classic uses one of the author’s favorite devices: a posh Beverley Hills hotel suite and four different pairs of occupants. Simon, the quintessential quipster, is a genius at two-character scenes particularly those involving spouses caught in highly charged dilemmas. If only the walls could talk. But this is the theatre and we, the audience, become the fourth wall as we glimpse into the lives of the Visitors from New York, the Visitors from Philadelphia, the Visitors from London and the Visitors from Chicago. Prepare for a night of verbal sparring and rib-tickling laughter. The Tacoma Little Theatre production runs Jan. 20-Feb. 14. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A pay-what-you-can production will take place Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m., and an actor’s benefit takes place Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre.com. 3:00 pm ‘Galumpha’Stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography bring to life a world of imagination. Three performers form shapes that seem to defy gravity and even reason, with lightning fast costume changes and a witty incorporation of bizarre props. If you loved The Peking Acrobats last season, this show is brimming with physically impossible stunts and acrobatic feats that are the hallmark of this great family show. The performance takes place at the Pantages Theater at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15-$29. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org. 5:00 pm MLK CelebrationPeace Community Center's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. Join the students from Peace Community Center for performances, presentations and a discussion about community responsibility. Come ready to learn how to make a difference! The guest speaker will be Tacoma City Councilmember Victoria Woodards. Please bring a donation for the canned food drive. All non-perishable food will be accepted. Please stay afterwards for a free meal. Peace Community Center is located at 2106 S. Cushman Ave.5:00 pm Jazz Live at Marine View ChurchOne of the finest bands on the local music scene today, The Janette West Group, makes an appearance Feb. 12 during popular concert series Jazz Live at Marine View Church. West began singing at a very early age, moved to the Seattle area in the 1970s, worked with R&B organ trios for years and opened for acts like Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner. She toured up and down the West Coast with in-demand groups and has fronted big bands and smooth jazz groups. Now she is focused on her own quintet, showcasing her fabulous vocal talents whether it be swing, Latin, R&B, standards or ballads. Her band support is top-tier: drummer Marty Tuttle, piano/keyboardist Eric Verlinde, bassist Chuck Kistler and percussionist Ricardo Guity. Their recent CD “Snapshot” received critical acclaim. Christopher Loudon proclaimed “West is a first-rate swinger, comparable in style and gusto to Ernestine Anderson, though the warmth of her ballads is more reminiscent of Natalie Cole.” Do not miss an exceptional evening of music in the beautiful setting of Marine View. Admission is free to all ages. The concert starts at 5 p.m. at Marine View Church, located at 8469 Eastside Dr. N.E. |
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Monday, February 13Live Music
SWISS: Maia Santell (Jazz/swing) 8 p.m., NC 6:30 pm Memory loss supportCaring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Contact group facilitator Chuck Benefiel at (253) 584-3267. |
Tuesday, February 14Live Music
BACKSTAGE: Uli Jon Roth (Rock) 9 p.m. |
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Wednesday, February 15Live Music
NORTHERN PACIFIC COFFEE CO. (Parkland): Open mic night, 8 p.m. |
Thursday, February 16Live Music
JAZZBONES: Kry (Rock) 9 p.m., NC 6:30 pm Drum CircleTed Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages drum circle every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. You don't need to have a drum to participate. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit http://www.tedbrownmusic.com. 7:30 pm Second City hits TacomaThe world’s premier comedy club and school of improvisation returns to Tacoma by popular demand. Some of comedy’s best and brightest began their careers with The Second City — their alumni list reads like a who’s who of American comedy, including: Joan Rivers, Bill Murray, Martin Short, Ryan Stiles, Tina Fey and countless others. Come see the next future star from the company that launches the careers of comedy masters. The show takes place at the Pantages Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29-$42. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org. |
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Friday, February 17Love Struck<style type="text/css"> @font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.hoenzb { }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } </style> Love Struck is a boutique wedding show for those searching for exceptional inspiration. Explore trends in wedding and reception decor to become inspired. On Feb. 17 from 6-9:30 p.m., enjoy opening night festivities, dress up and enjoy a fashion show and appetizers by Snuffin’s Catering. Brides-to-be will receive a swag bag. Register online for Friday’s event. On Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., see beautiful decor and meet premier wedding professionals, and learn from educational seminars. See dance demonstrations. Saturday tickets at the door. Free parking. The event takes place at McGavick Event Center at Clover Park Technical College, located at 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W. in Lakewood. Info: www.lovestruckwedding.com. |
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