Music

Jazz Under the Stars Free jazz concerts by leading NW jazz groups in the amphitheater at Pacific Lutheran University. Thursdays 7-9 p.m. July 9-Aug. 13th, Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. South, Tacoma; free; 253-535-7618; www.plu.edu/~music/events-jazz-stars.html.

Talks & Lectures

Senior University: Social Security 101 get the lowdown from Kirk Larson of the Social Security Administration, 3 p.m. July 6, Franke Tobey Jones, 5340 N. Bristol, Tacoma; Free to seniors 55 or better ; 253-756-6219; www.franketobeyjones.com.

Social Security 101 7-8 p.m. July 8, Sumner Public Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner; Free; 253-798-7384; www.PierceADRC.org.

Talk It Up! Book Discussion A fun and lighthearted group of adults gathers to talk about “The Madonnas of Leningrad” by Debra Dean, 7 p.m. July 6, Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St., Graham; Free; www.piercecountylibrary.org.

Community Events & Shows

Tacoma Narrows War Birds Gallery featuring B-25 Mitchell “Pacific Prowler”, one hour rides available, also see a restored A-26 and more, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. July 3-4 , Tacoma Narrows Airport, 1302 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor; Free to the public. B-25 $350 per seat for an 1 hour flight ; 253-853-7742; www.executiveterminal.com.

Tacoma Rose Society annual rose show Open to the public, 6:45 a.m. -5:30 p.m. July 4, Jackson Hall, 314 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma; Free; 253-565-4530; www.tacomarosesociety.org.

Family Fun Day playday room is open, come in anytime during our business hours to learn and play games and puzzles, noon-5 p.m. July 5, Learning Sprout Toys, 809 Pacific Ave, Tacoma; free; 253-274-0136.

First Friday in Downtown All your favorite shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Olympia have their doors open late, every First Friday of the month, 5 p.m. July 3, Downtown Olympia; free; 360-539-6175; www.everydayolympia.com.

Free summer playground program at various Tacoma parks, call or go online for details; 253-305-1022; www.metroparkstacoma.org.

PUyallup Public Library various reading programs, storytimes and more throughout the summer, call for details, Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup; free; www.puyalluplibrary.org.

Pierce County Libaries various reading programs, storytimes and activities throughout the summer call your local branch for details; Free; www.piercecountylibrary.org.

Fairs & Festivals

33rd Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival features hands-on exhibits of some 150 classic sail, steam and human-powered wood boats of all sizes, free boat rides, toy boat building for the kids and maritime skills demonstrations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4-5, Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle; Free; 206-382-2628; www.cwb.org.

Holiday

Tacoma’s Freedom Fair featuring air show, vendors, booths, kids activities, live music and more plus fireworks finale, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Tacoma Waterfront, Ruston Way, Tacoma; free, donations requested; www.freedomfair.com/.

Eatonville Fourth of July Celebration enjoy food, vendors, kids play and toy area plus fireworks show Friday at the Eatonville Grade and Middle Schools, and join in the 4th of July Parade starting at noon Saturday, 6 p.m. July 3-9 p.m. July 3, 12 p.m. July 4, Downtown Eatonville, Main Street, Eatonville; free; 360-832-8366.

South Sound Center’s annual Independence Day Celebration 7-10:30 p.m. July 3, South Sound Center, 651 Sleater Kinney Rd., Lacey; Free; 360-491-6850.

Tumwater’s 4th of July Artesian Family Festival & Thunder Valley Fireworks Show 11 a.m. July 4, Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course, 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr. SE, Olympia; $5 per car for parking; 360-754-4160.

4th of July Celebration 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 4, Red Wind Casino, 12819 Yelm Highway S.E., Olympia; Free admission; 360-412-5000; www.redwindcasino.com.

Auburn’s 4th of July Festival Event features kids’ bike parade, live entertainment on two stages, inflatable rides, climbing wall, train, petting zoo, lazer tag, gaming stations, bingo, bocce and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Les Gove Community Campus, 1005 12th St. SE, Auburn; free; 253-931-3043; www.auburnwa.gov.

4th of July Splash features games, food and other fun family activities, including stage entertainment headlined by local rockers Handful of Luvin’ and fireworks, noon-10:30 p.m. July 4, Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE. 272nd St., Kent; free; 253-856-5050; www.kentarts.com.

Chase Family 4th at Lake Union, 12 p.m. July 4, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; free ; www.chasefamily4th.org/.