Things to do: First Night Tacoma, Emerald Queen free NYE celebration, family dance party and more

By Mary Anderson

Staff writer

December 31, 2016 6:54 AM

Performance artist Paradox Pollack, choreographer for films such as “Thor” and “Star Trek,” leads a Balinese Monkey King chant at Tacoma’s First Night celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015. Drew Perine Staff file, 2015

Saturday

First Night Tacoma Family-friendly event with music, dance, activities and more. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. throughout the downtown core. Buttons are $10 and include admission to indoor venues plus free access to the Museum of Glass from noon-5 p.m., free skate rental at Polar Plaza, free access to the Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Children’s Museum. firstnighttacoma.org

Tommy James and the Shondells 8:30 p.m. Free seating on a first-come, first-served basis with entry bracelets issued at 3 p.m. Saturday. Go to emeraldqueen.com for more information.

Noon Years Eve Family Dance Party starting at 11 a.m. at Markee Cafe & Wine Bar. There will be activities, food, a family dance party, photo booth and fun at 5275 Olympic Drive NW, No. 101, Gig Harbor. Tickets are $25. Go to tinyurl.com/gthvafh to get tickets.

Sunday

Resolution Run Series 5k/ 5 Mile All races are chip-timed on USATF certified courses. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Steilacoom High School, 54 Sentinel Drive, Steilacoom. $22 registration, $30 day of race. 253-370-8316, bit.ly/2hFj86K

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This story was originally published December 31, 2016 at 6:54 AM with the headline "Things to do: First Night Tacoma, Emerald Queen free NYE celebration, family dance party and more."

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