With St. Patrick's Day and the onset of spring, March has a ton of events on tap in and around Tacoma. With so much to do and longer days in which to do them, we're here to point you in the direction of the biggest and best events, ranging from Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical Past Event Like List  to Brantley Gilbert Past Event Like List , and from a performance by Kevin Nealon Past Event Like List at the Tacoma Comedy Club to Edits for Women: Wiki-thoning the Suffrage Centennial Past Event Like List . You can also find a full list of Tacoma events this month on our comprehensive Tacoma events calendar.

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MARCH 1

GEEKS & GAMING

Olympia Pinball Museum Grand Opening Past Event Like List
In this day and age of Pokémon Go, Fortnite, and countless other mobile games taking the world by storm, it's fitting that the comparatively quaint pleasures of old-school pinball machines have been relegated to a museum in Washington's state capitol. The grand opening event will not only give visitors a chance to check out the games of a bygone era, but they'll be able to play them, too. Try doing that at any other museum.
Olympia Pinball Museum

PERFORMANCE

B - The Underwater Bubble Show Past Event Like List
On the surface, this modern fairy tale might seem a little like SpongeBob SquarePants, but it's really inspired more by the likes of Alice in Wonderland and the Little Mermaid. What makes B stand out, however, are the wondrous "underwater" sets that use the latest in stage technology to create the illusion of an incredible underwater environment.
Pantages Theater

SHOPPING

So Northwest Women's Show Past Event Like List
The show is two full days focused on fashion, food, health, and more. Love and relationship guru Yamuel Bradley Past Event Like List will be on hand for a reading and signing event, but there will also be two stages filled with hundreds of exhibits, as well as live entertainment, fashion shows, and some informative seminars.
Tacoma Dome

MARCH 4

MUSIC

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" Past Event Like List
Since its release, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon has achieved the sort of iconic status few albums ever achieve and morphed into something far beyond a mere record. As such, it's no surprise that Dark Side of the Moon lends itself well to reinterpretation, as is the case with the Black Jacket Symphony's recreation of the album in its entirety. It's a live Pink Floyd performance like you've never heard before.   
Tacoma Rialto Theater

READINGS & TALKS

McMenamins History Pub: Boys in the Boat - A Daughter Remembers Past Event Like List
Daniel James Brown's non-fiction novel The Boys in the Boat will be the subject of this evening talk that explores the working-class boys from the Pacific Northwest who shocked the world by becoming the U.S. men's eight-man rowing team at the 1936 Olympic games. The talk includes stories from Judy Willman, the daughter of Joe Rantz, one of those working-class fellas who made rowing history.
McMenamins Elks Temple

MARCH 5

COMEDY

Andrew Rivers Past Event Like List
This comedian blends storytelling with personal anecdotes to deliver some truly funny sets. In addition to being a regular opening act for Christopher Titus, Rivers has been seen on FOX and NBC, as well as the Bob & Tom Radio Show. 
Tacoma Comedy Club

COMMUNITY & CIVICS

Disarming Polarization
Past Event Like List This two-day conference will examine the polarization in politics that is having a direct impact on finding solutions to the world's most difficult problems. "Climate change, food and water insecurity, immigration, poverty, and income inequality, as well as ongoing large and small-scale conflicts resulting from strained relations among those of different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and social classes" will all be covered at this comprehensive symposium.
Pacific Lutheran University

PERFORMANCE

Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical Past Event Like List
Head to Bikini Bottom as everyone's favorite anthropomorphic dishwashing apparatus takes the stage for a little song and dance, featuring a cast of Grammy winners and eye-popping sets from a Tony Award-winning design team.
Pantages Theater

READINGS & TALKS

Exhibit Opening and Book Launch: "Bank on Tacoma" Past Event Like List
This new exhibit opening will also include the release of Deborah K. Freedman's new book, Bank on Tacoma: 1873-1993, which examines the financial challenges faced by Tacoma as it has endeavored to grow and develop.
Tacoma Historical Society

MARCH 4-5

MUSIC

Joseph Past Event Like List
The Oregon-based sisters and bandmates have avoided the sophomore slump with their second album, Good Luck, Kids, a collection of songs highlighting the band's signature storytelling and emotional complexity. 
Spanish Ballroom

MARCH 6

MUSIC

Auburn Symphony Orchestra: Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet Past Event Like List
Composers Claude Arrieu, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Kevin Scott, Godwin Sadoh, Gwyneth Walker, and more will be featured in this presentation that aims to shine a light on voices that have been overlooked or otherwise discounted. The quintet will feature Jennifer Nelson, clarinet; Wendy Wilhelmi, flute; Shannon Spicciati, oboe, Mona Butler, bassoon; Rodger Burnett, horn.
Kent Lutheran Church

Summer Cannibals Past Event Like List
The band is gearing up for the release of their fourth album, Can't Tell Me No, which will debut on June 28. Catch a sneak peek at their latest effort, which was born of guitarist/vocalist Jessica Boudreaux's break from a "manipulative personal and creative relationship."
Alma Mater

MARCH 6-7

COMEDY

Kevin Nealon Past Event Like List
Former SNL funnyman and current host of YouTube's Hiking with Kevin brings his wit and wisdom to Tacoma for a four-show run in just two days.
Tacoma Comedy Club 

MARCH 6-22

PERFORMANCE

The Wolves Past Event Like List
This play uses a girls' indoor soccer team as the backdrop to a much larger story about the pains of being an adolescent on the verge of an adult and all the trials and tribulations that come along with that. 
Lakewood Playhouse

MARCH 6-29

PERFORMANCE

A Chorus Line Past Event Like List
Marvin Hamlisch's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will enjoy a nearly monthlong engagement throughout March. Along with the iconic score, you'll hear classic songs like "What I Did For Love," "One," "I Hope I Get It," and more.
Tacoma Little Theatre

MARCH 7

COMEDY

Lady Bits Comedy Show Past Event Like List
Some of the funniest women in the Pacific Northwest will gather for another Lady Bits show, this time featuring performances from Rachel Laurendeau, Cheri Hardman, Chelsea Tolle, and Mary Lou Gamba.
Tacoma Comedy Club

Laughing Mater with Laurie Kilmartin Past Event Like List
In addition to being a stand-up comedian who's made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, as well as Comedy Central and Showtime, Kilmartin is a staff writer on TBS's Conan, and the author of two books, Shitty Mom and Dead People Suck. She'll be headlining the March installment of Laughing Matter, which is hosted by Isaac Campbell-Smith. 
Alma Mater

FESTIVALS

Caffeine & Gasoline Ferrari Past Event Like List
It's a tale of two fuels as LeMay celebrates the work of Enzo Ferrari with an automobile display that will be stacked with a mix of modern and vintage Ferraris. There'll also be a mix of mid-build project cars and full restorations. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to look over these idealized vehicles while literally talking shop over coffee and donuts.
LeMay: American's Car Museum

Tacoma Jazz Walk Past Event Like List
Though it might sound like a trendy new exercise routine among the rosé-drinking crowd, this walk will actually take you through the Tacoma Theatre District. Attendees only need their wristband ticket to gain entrance to all the shows at every venue on the docket. That means access to 322 Band, PLU Jazz Quintet featuring Cassio Vianna, Velocity, Pete Christlieb & Danny Kolke Quintet, PLU Big Band, Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto, Rich Wetzel with the Malo Castro Quartet, Seattle JazzED Girls Ellington Project, Greta Matassa Quartet, and more.
Tacoma Theatre District

FOOD & DRINK

Ladies' Night to support Planned Parenthood Past Event Like List
Drink up to support Planned Parenthood. The Mule Tavern presents Nasty Woman VI: Ladies' Night, an evening during which 10 percent of all bar sales will be donated to the local Planned Parenthood chapter. The previous year raised over $1,200, so the bar (no pun intended) is pretty high. There'll also be live entertainment and a raffle with prizes from local businesses.
The Mule

SHOPPING

Gig Harbor Night Market: March Edition Past Event Like List
Night markets around the Tacoma area have been popping up more frequently, so it's no surprise that Gig Harbor has its own as well. This one is presented by 7 Seas Brewing, featuring art, local food and sweet, and, of course, plenty of beer to enjoy.
Peninsula Shopping Center

MARCH 7-8

FOOD & DRINK

LeMay Wine, Spirits, & Chocolate 2020 Past Event Like List
A two-day event for chocolate and wine lovers, with over 40 vendors presenting desserts and wine from around the Washington area.
LeMay Collections at Marymount

MARCH 8

MUSIC

Pup, Screaming Females, The Drew Thomson Foundation Past Event Like List
The Canadian punk rock band has been churning out tunes since 2010—though they went by the name Topanga back then. Since then, they've shed the tenuous connection to Boy Meets World and released several albums under the name PUP. They'll be joined by Screaming Females and the Drew Thomson Foundation at this raucous live show. 
McMenamins Elks Temple

MARCH 13

COMEDY

Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Night Live Past Event Like List
In a recent interview, Central Comedy Show's Henry Stoddard and Isaac Novak singled out Gabriel Rutledge as perhaps the Seattle area's funniest comic—a view reinforced by Rutledge winning the Seattle International Comedy Competition and his frequent major TV appearances. Working in the familiar territory of family life and its countless frustrations and sorrows, Rutledge finds many quirky angles from which to squeeze distinctive humor out of everyday situations. His bit about parents desperately trying to snatch a couple of spare minutes to have sex might ring all too true for many. Happiness Isn't Funny is the title of his book and the guiding principle behind his unerring humor. DAVE SEGAL

MUSIC

Jamestown Revival Past Event Like List
Inspired by '60s and '70s folk-pop, the band has taken on a "minimalist approach" to its new album featuring 11 original songs. Frontmen Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance have refocused their creative energies to return to their roots after four years of non-stop touring. The result is an album that evokes the sounds of Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. 
Spanish Ballroom

MARCH 13-APRIL 4

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Past Event Like List
The Tony Award-winning comedy and musical wowed audiences and critics during the 2014 theater season, and since then it's gone on to become a crowd-pleaser across the nation. Come see for yourself why this performance won for Best Musical, Book, Direction, and Costumes.
Tacoma Musical Playhouse

MARCH 14

COMMUNITY & CIVICS

South Sound Sustainability Expo - 2020 Past Event Like List
Over 100 local businesses from the South Sound area will be in attendance in support of discovering and promoting new ways to create a healthy and environmentally sustainable community. In addition to a sustainable fashion show, there'll be a mending station by Zero Waste Washington, where any clothing in need of repair can get the TLC it needs to avoid ending up in a landfill. 
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center

FOOD & DRINK

Tacoma Seltzer Grand Opening Past Event Like List
Hard seltzer is the current adult beverage of choice among those who enjoy such a thing. Not one to let others have all the fun, Tacoma Brewing Company will debut its own hard seltzer at this special event.
Tacoma Brewing Company

MUSIC

NGHTMRE, SVDDEN DEATH, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Kompany, Wavedash, Effin Past Event Like List
Big-time LA electronic DJ Nghtmre will kick off their own epic dance night since Lucky 2020 was canceled. Enjoy sets by SVDDEN DEATH, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Kompany, Wavedash, and Effin on this Portal tour stop.
Tacoma Dome

Travis Thompson Past Event Like List
This 21-year-old rapper hails from Burien, WA, and has seen his profile steadily rise with the release of the singles "Father Forgive Me," “Need You,” and “Hold Me Down.” 
Alma Mater (sold out)

PERFORMANCE

Disenchanted! Past Event Like List
Storybook princesses get a modern makeover and the chance to finally dispel common misconceptions about their so-called magical fairytale lives. The musical's sardonic and subversive songs have won it raves in theaters across the country, making for an adults-only event that'll leave you looking at these classic characters in a whole new light.
Pantages Theater

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

The 12th Annual Bud Light St Paddy's Day Run Tacoma
Past Event Like List Tacoma's largest St. Paddy's Day party aims to get revelers moving with a race for every kind of runner. There's a half-marathon, relay, 10K, 5K run/walk, and a 1K jaunt for the kids.
Downtown Tacoma

Paddy O'Party Past Event Like List
St. Patrick's Day celebrations should offer more than just green beer. The South Puget Sound's biggest party delivers games, prizes, food, and live music in addition to all that Irish cheer. 
Washington State Fair Events Center

Sip & Stroll: Luck O' The Irish Past Event Like List
Enjoy sipping some wine while perusing the offerings of several local businesses. The community event also functions as a St. Patrick's Day party, so be sure to don your green attire before you check out the eclectic vintage shops and wineries. 
Downtown Sumner

MARCH 15

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick's Day at the Zoo Past Event Like List
Come see any of the zoo's permanent guests are wearing green. And while we don't recommend you pinch any of them if not, you can at least enjoy celebrating St. Paddy's Day somewhere other than a bar. Throughout the day, you'll see penguins get green toys and grass for nesting, while arctic fox Maggie enjoys ice treats and green toys. The zoo's polar bears will be served green ice treats and enrichments and the meerkats will have a chance to play around with "pot of gold" balls and a rainbow.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

MARCH 17

COMEDY

Hacksaw Jim Duggan Past Event Like List
The professional wrestler turned comedian will step into a different ring of sorts for this show that'll make good use of Hacksaw Jim Duggan's showmanship.
Tacoma Comedy Club

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick's Day Across the Land Past Event Like List
Enjoy a seasonal Irish stout, Irish coffee, Irish Reuben, and Irish stew at this all-in-one St. Patrick's Day party.
McMenamins Elks Temple

MARCH 19-22

FESTIVAL

Samsarafest 2020 Past Event Like List
This family-friendly festival—which bills itself as "basic" but "honest"—invites you to pack some necessities and unplug your computer phones for three days of yoga, meditation, arts, and music. You can look forward to workshops with trained instructors, vendors, tasty food, drum circles, and more. 
Enumclaw Expo Center

MARCH 20

COMMUNITY & CIVICS

Adult Night at the Museum: Dive Into History Past Event Like List
Dive into history and some adult beverages at the 21+ after-hours event that explores the history of Tacoma's waterways. There'll be a live dive demonstration, the chance to try on some real diving equipment (and have your picture taken), and even an opportunity to pilot a remote-controlled submersible vehicle.
Foss Waterway Seaport

MUSIC

Dirt Nasty Past Event Like List
Former MTV VJ Simon Rex brings his rap/comedy alias to Tacoma. If you loved his antics in Scary Movie 4 or 5 (yes, there were that many of them) or shows like Felicity, Everwood, and Jack and Jill, then this performance will be right up your alley.
The Swiss Restaurant & Pub

MARCH 21

COMMUNITY & CIVICS

2020 GALA Garden of Delights Past Event Like List
Part garden show, part costume party, this gala will raise funds to help support education through the arts. There'll be food and drinks from local chefs, live entertainment from EnJoy Productions, and a silent auction.
Tacoma Armory

Edits for Women: Wiki-thoning the Suffrage Centennial Past Event Like List
Like all marginalized groups, women's history has been misrepresented and, in many cases, altogether erased from mainstream historical resources. This Women's History Month tradition invites you to help set things straight by editing everyone's favorite online fact-finder: Wikipedia. First-hand reference materials will be on hand, as well as seasoned "Wikipedians." Tickets include museum and snack access.
Washington State History Museum

St. Jude Comedy Night & BBQ Fundraiser Past Event Like List
This BBQ fundraiser is more than brisket, pulled pork, beans, and smoked mac 'n' cheese. It'll also feature comedian Mike Hanson and the brews of Dystopian Brewery. All proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dystopian State Brewing Company

FESTIVALS

57th Annual Tartan Ball Past Event Like List
There'll be dancing, socializing, and bagpipes galore at this Tartan Ball. There'll also be live music of another kind from Free Rain. 
Washington State Fair Events Center

FOOD & DRINK

Slider Cook-Off Past Event Like List
Though mixing live glassblowing, live '90s music, games, and mini-burgers may seem a bit incongruent, it's just a weird enough combination to pique most people's interests. In addition to artist John Miller demonstrating his glassblowing skills, local restaurants Dirty Oscar's Annex, Hot Shop Café, Rhein Haus, the Social Bar & Grill, and Asado (which was last year's Best Slider winner) will be competing to see who can serve up the tastiest slider.
Museum of Glass

MUSIC

The Allman Betts Band Past Event Like List
The band's current tour will see them throughout the West before heading overseas for tour dates in Australia and Japan. It's all for their latest album, Down to the River, which was released in 2019. 
Temple Theatre

Beverly Crusher, Midnight Movie, Dusty Cubby Past Event Like List
They may have taken their name from a Star Trek character, but this acid-punk group has more going on that some nerd love. This high-energy rock trio will perform songs from their latest album, Candy Crusher, guaranteeing a headbanging live show.
Spanish Ballroom

Brantley Gilbert Fire't Up 2020 Tour Past Event Like List
Things will get country-fried when the Fire't Up Tour stops off in Tacoma as part of its massive 30-plus-date tour that brings headliner Gilbert as well as Chase Rice, Dylan Scott, and Brandon Lay to the stage.
Tacoma Dome

Symphony Tacoma: Ludwig & Beethoven
Past Event Like List Symphony Tacoma will revive fanciful pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, alongside a modern commentary on today’s environmental crisis by David Ludwig.
Pantages Theater

SPORTS & RECREATION

2020 Dash Point Trail Run Past Event Like List
There's plenty to see at this 10k event that takes competitors through Dash Point Park, with all of its island views, beaches, and winding wooded trails.
Dash Point State Park

The NWVA Spring Viking Raid Past Event Like List
They came from a land of ice and snow, and now you can learn to fight like a Viking, form a shield wall, or go on a raid. This LARPing-adjacent experience features hands-on training from Karri Rahkonen of Warrior Life Academy and Jon Morford Founder of the NWVA and NWVA steel fighting group.
Warrior Life Martial Arts—Gig Harbor

MARCH 22

MUSIC

Metalachi: The World's First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band Past Event Like List
It really shouldn't take much more than the words "heavy metal mariachi band" to get you interested in this show. Even if the tunes aren't exactly your cup of tea, you have to wonder how you've lived your life without hearing a heavy metal mariachi band play.
Jazzbones

MARCH 26-27

COMEDY

Taylor Tomlinson Past Event Like List
Tomlinson is just 25, but she's already amassed an impressive resume that includes appearances on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, CONAN, Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party, and Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. She also had a top-10 finish on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.  
Tacoma Comedy Club

MARCH 26-APRIL 11

PERFORMANCE

Tribes Past Event Like List
The story of a hearing-impaired child raised to fit into the hearing world, Tribes examines what it means to belong, and how nature versus nurture plays a role in every individual's quest to discover their place in the world.
Theater on the Square

MARCH 27

COMEDY

Kenny Howell Past Event Like List
Howell's been named one of Chicago's funniest comedians, a distinction that's probably due to his constant touring, as well as appearances on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and BET's Comic View.
Ray Gibson's Caballeros Club

MUSIC

Ana Popovic Past Event Like List
The award-winning guitarist and singer is out promoting her new album Like it on Top, a collection of original songs emphasizing female role models. Popovic's blues-inspired songs also feature guest appearances from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robben Ford, and Keb' Mo'.
Alma Mater

Flannel Fest Past Event Like List
Washed in Black, Nevermind, and Outshined will perform grungy tributes to three of the Pacific Northwest's most memorable '90s bands: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden.
Spanish Ballroom

READINGS & TALKS

Steve's Drunk History: Tacoma's Ties to Movie Making Past Event Like List
These drunk talks are not just chock-full of information, but they're also way more interesting than the drunken conversations you're having with your friends. March's talk is all about Tacoma's connection to the filmmaking industry, from the silent era to the talkies to today's releases. 
Broken Spoke Tacoma

MARCH 27-APRIL 19

PERFORMANCE

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Past Event Like List
The 1988 Steve Martin and Michael Caine film was recently remade as the largely forgettable The Hustle, starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. But even before that, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels lived on as a Tony-nominated Broadway production. It's the hilarious story of a couple of low-level grifters competing to scam an heiress out of $50,000, and the result is one of the funniest examples of larceny there is. 
Knutzen Family Theater

MARCH 28

COMMUNITY & CIVICS

T-Town: Play, Explore, Learn Past Event Like List
This free community event offers attendees of any age a chance to play and explore. There'll be City of Tacoma vehicles on display, and a chance for participants to learn more about the services the city offers to its residents through interactive displays and live demonstrations.
Tacoma Domer

FESTIVALS

Puyallup Spring Market Past Event Like List
Peruse handmade gifts and collectibles from local vendors and craftspeople at this spring market. In addition to home decor and bath and beauty products, there'll be plenty of food and drinks to sample while you walk and shop.
Meridian Habitat Park

MUSIC

Heat & Light Past Event Like List
Soprano Cyndia Sieden will perform as conductor Yaniv Attar leads the orchestra in a performance of Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 6.
Tacoma Rialto Theater

Naked Giants, BEARAXE, Sleepover Club Past Event Like List
It's sure to be a raucous show as these very different bands come together for a one-of-a-kind performance that will showcase the various indie, prog-rock, and alternative influences among them.
Spanish Ballroom

PaperDolls Band Past Event Like List
Though their roots seemingly lie in folk-rock, PaperDolls tends to defy genre definitions with a unique sound that includes hints of pop-rock and country and western harmonies. 
Auburn Avenue Theater

The Righteous Brothers Past Event Like List
With songs like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’," “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “The Time of My Life,” and more in the catalog, pretty much everyone has heard a Righteous Brothers song at one point or another in their life. 
Pantages Theater

VISUAL ART

Fashion is ART Past Event Like List
The museum describes this as a "fashion art happening" with unusual methods of displaying clothing and wearable art by local designers.
Tacoma Art Museum

MARCH 29

MUSIC

ABBA The Concert Past Event Like List
Celebrate the music of ABBA without having to suffer through the misery of the Mamma Mia! movies. This live concert will play all of the band's hits, including (yes) “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.”
Pantages Theater

LaVon Hardison Past Event Like List
Armed with a catalog of jazz standards and her own arrangements of familiar and popular songs, Hardison is set to bring an altogether different vibe to Tacoma's McMenamins Elks Temple.
Spanish Ballroom

MARCH 29-APRIL 9

FOOD & DRINK

Tacoma Restaurant Week
Past Event Like List You'll have a whole week to get some great deals at Tacoma Restaurants like Anthony's at Point Defiance, Asado, Engine House No. 9, Harbor Lights, Asado, Bar Bistro, Boathouse 19, C.I. Shenanigans, El Gaucho, Pacific Grill, Rhein Hsue, The Ram, and more. You'll get two-course lunches for $15 and three-course dinners for $30.