Two dozen things to do in and around Tacoma this weekend and next
July 20-22
Vernados Circus
“The American Circus with the heart of Broadway” under the big top. 7 p.m. July 20, 1, 4, and 7 p.m. July 21, 1 and 5 p.m. July 22. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma. $25, $15 kids 12 and younger. venardoscircus.com
Through July 29
“Beauty and the Beast” Presented by Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Through July 29. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. $22-$31. 253-565-6867, tmp.org
July 20
Friday Family Fun Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. “Peter Rabbit.” 9 p.m. July 20. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. Free. Movie could be canceled by rain or high winds.
Click TV Summer Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. July 20: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Starts at dusk. Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa., Fircrest. Free.
G-Eazy
6:30 p.m. July 20. White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. $29.50-$79.50 Ticketmaster
Justin Brueggeman, organist
Plays music by Bach, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn and Mozart on the John Brombaugh pipe organ. 12:10 p.m. July 20. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N. K St., Tacoma. Donation. 253-383-1569 ccptacoma.org
Tacoma Tripod artist series
Presentations by local photographers Sharon Styer, Steve LaBerge and Duncan Livingston. 7 p.m. July 20. The Center For Spiritual Living, 206 N. J St., Tacoma. $3 donation.
July 20-Aug. 4
ASTRA’s “Beauty and the Beast”
July 20-Aug. 4. ASTRA, 506 Third St. SW, Puyallup. $17-$45. 253-579-6192, astramusical.com
July 21
“The Land Before Time” — Free Family Flick
Animated children’s adventure. 10 a.m. July 21. The Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. Free. First come, first served when doors open at 9:30 a.m. 253-593-4474
Opening of “To Sing of Beauty” at Tacoma Art Museum
Summer exhibition focusing on the power, beauty and richness of blackness; featuring video installations by Northwest artist C. Davida Ingram and Atlanta-based Paul Stephen Benjamin. Opening day activities include dance interpretation by Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center and music by Miz Floes & Jazzy Sol. 6 p.m. July 21. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. Free for members; $10 for non-members. www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/summer-member-celebration
July 22
Blues Vespers: Little Bill and the Bluenotes
5 p.m. July 22. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St., Tacoma. Free 253-627-8371 ipctacoma.org
July 24
Summer Sounds at Skansie 2018
Outdoor concert series. Afton Prater. 6:30 p.m. July 24. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. Free. gigharborguide.com
July 25
Listen Live at Lunch
Noon Wednesdays. July 25: Lawrence Bradley, clarinet, soprano Karen Evans, Chris Burns, bassist. First Lutheran Church, 524 S. I St., Tacoma. Donation. dhulbert@pugetsound.edu or flctacoma.org.
Kids SummerStage
Children’s outdoor concert series with music and live animals. Noon Wednesdays. July 25: Reptile Isle. Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Free. 253-931-3043, auburnwa.gov/things_to_do/special_events.htm
Old Town Summer Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. J uly 25: Sister Madame. Old Town Park, 2350 N. 30th St., Tacoma. Free. facebook.com/oldtownsummerconcertseries
July 26
Second City Chamber Series: “Russian Expansion”
Featuring Trebelle Piano Trio. 7:30 p.m. July 26. Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood. $25; $23 for seniors and military; free for ages 18 and under. 253-572-8863, scchamberseries.org
“Paper Tigers” — Meaningful Movies
Chronicles a year at Lincoln High School in Walla Walla. 6:30 p.m. July 26. The Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. Free. Tickets available first come, first served on day of showing. 253-593-4474
“Crime and Pun-ishment” - Murder Mystery Dinner
7 p.m. July 26. The Old Spaghetti Factory, 1250 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-643-2583 murdermysterydinnerseattle.com
Curran Apple Orchard Summer Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Thursdays. July 26: America’s First Corps Band, Courage. Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Drive W., University Place. Free. 253-565-8466, curranappleorchard.com
Soundbites Auburn Outdoor Concert Series
Noon Thursdays. July 26: Ranger & the Re-Arangers. Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. Free. 253-931-3043, tinyurl.com/Auburn-Soundbites
July 27
Friday Family Fun Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. “Despicable Me 3.” 8:30 p.m. July 27. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. Free. Movie could be canceled by rain or high winds.
Foreigner
7 p.m. July 27. White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. $29.50-$199.50 Ticketmaster.
July 28
Click TV Summer Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. July 28. “Moana.” Starts at dusk. Wright Park, 501 S. I St., Tacoma. Free.
Rock and Rally for Troops featuring Drowning Pool
Featuring Drowning Pool with Rest Repose, Hellbelly and Limberlost. 5-11 p.m. July 28. Cheney Stadium, 2502 S. Tyler St., Tacoma. $20 advance; $30 at the door. 253-753-3333 rockandrallyforthetroops.com
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This story was originally published July 18, 2018 at 9:39 AM.