Two dozen things to do in and around Tacoma this weekend and next
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
Through 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 27-Aug. 4
“Mary Poppins” - The Broadway Musical
7 p.m. July 27; 2 and 7 p.m. July 28; 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and Aug. 3; 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Presented by The Multi-Stake Cultural Arts Committee at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1102 S. Pearl St., Tacoma. Free 253-564-6302
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.
Summer Sounds & Cinema
Matt Baker’s Comedy Stunt Show, “Hair Nation.” Live entertainment and movies with food concessions/food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity. 6 p.m. July 27. Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th Ave. Southeast, Auburn. Free tinyurl.com/Auburn-Summer-Sounds
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
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
Finley Mimbles Productions presents Backyard Theater Event
Screening of new and original content. Bring your own drinks, blankets or chairs. There will be food, music, games and conversations beforehand. Parking limited. 7:30 p.m. July 28. Paktek Field, 7307 82nd St. Ct. SW, Lakewood. Free, donations accepted. tinyurl.com/Finley-Mimbles
July 29
Glass Fest Northwest
Hosted by the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum. Celebration of glass and Northwest artists and artisans. Live demonstrations of glass-making, food, drink, music and entertainment, plus the work of jewelry artisans, printmakers, wood workers and others. The Children’s Museum of Tacoma will host a Kids Corner with activities for children. 11 a.m.-5p.m. July 29. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. Free.
July 31
Summer Sounds at Skansie 2018
Outdoor concert series. Sounds Like Dolores. 6:30 p.m. July 31. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. Free. gigharborguide.com
Aug. 1
Listen Live at Lunch
Noon Wednesdays. Aug. 1: Kristina Henckel, piano. First Lutheran Church, 524 S. I St., Tacoma. Donation. dhulbert@pugetsound.edu or flctacoma.org.
Old Town Summer Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Aug. 1: Once Upon a Tuesday. Old Town Park, 2350 N. 30th St., Tacoma. Free. facebook.com/oldtownsummerconcertseries
Kids SummerStage
Noon Wednesdays. Children’s outdoor concert series with music and live animals. Aug. 1: Steve the Pretty Good Magician. Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. Free. 253-931-3043, auburnwa.gov/things_to_do/special_events.htm
Aug. 2
“Deconstructing the Beatles”
1, 3:20, 5:40 and 7:55 p.m. Aug. 2. The Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. $8 matinee, $10.50 general admission. 253-593-4474
Curran Apple Orchard Summer Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Aug. 2: The Fabulous Murphtones. Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Drive W., University Place. Free. 253-565-8466, curranappleorchard.com
Soundbites Auburn Outdoor Concert Series
Noon Thursdays. Aug. 2: Culture Shock. Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. Free. 253-931-3043, tinyurl.com/Auburn-Soundbites
Aug. 3
Click TV Summer Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. Aug. 3: “Peter Rabbit.” Starts at dusk. Kandle Park, 2323 N. Shirley St., Tacoma. Free.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
8:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma. $50-$120 Ticketmaster
Book talk: “The Comeback”
Former Washington Post journalist Daniel de Visé discusses his book, “The Comeback,” about American cyclist Greg LeMond and his 1989 win at the Tour de France. Co-sponsored by Old Town Bicycle. 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-8801, www.danieldevise.com
Summer Sounds & Cinema
Joanie Leeds and Chris Anderson Band; “Coco.” Live entertainment and movies with food concessions/food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity. 6 p.m. Aug. 3. Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th Ave. Southeast, Auburn. Free tinyurl.com/Auburn-Summer-Sounds
Movie in the Park
“Coco.” Pack snacks, a blanket or a lawn chair. 9 p.m. Aug. 3. Dacca Park, 54th Ave. E, Fife. Free. tinyurl.com/Daca-Park-Movie
Aug. 4
Click TV Summer Movies in the Park
Outdoor movie series. Aug. 4: “Coco.” Starts at dusk. Cirque Park, Cirque Drive and Bridgeport Way, University Place. Free.
Weezer
7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. $25-$89.50 Ticketmaster
Join the scene
Do you have an arts listing? Email Randy McCarthy at randy.mccarthy@ thenewstribune.com for how to submit it.
This story was originally published July 25, 2018 at 10:51 AM.