Things to do: Music, art exhibit, railroad history, comedy and more
Wednesday
Linda Myer’s Band 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dawson’s Bar and Grill, 5443 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma. 253-476-1421
The Gallery at TCC Works by Marit Berg and Melinda Liebers Cox through May 6. Reception on opening day, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma. Free
Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Community Boat Restoration Program for Women Join a crew of women every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn boat maintenance and repair techniques. Call 253-857-9344 or email info@gigharborboatshop.org to register, or go to gigharborboatshop.org for more information. Eddon Boat Park, 3805 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. $10; free for members
Friday
Mission to Antarctica Lt. Col. Rob Schmidt with the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron describes a mission to the Antarctic. 10 a.m. Friday. Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. S., Tacoma. $15. 253-535-7580
Jacobsen Series: Finisterra Piano Trio With Tanya Stambuk, piano; Brittany Boulding, violin; and Alistair MacRae, cello. 7:30 p.m. Friday. University of Puget Sound, Schneebeck Concert Hall, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma. $15; $10 seniors, students. 253-879-3100, pugetsound.edu/calendar
Railroad Lecture Museum Open House Noel Holley, a local railman and historian, will show slides and tell the story of the Great Northern’s steam railroad electrification. $5 adults/ $4 seniors and kids, no registration required. 6:30 p.m. Friday. White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. wrvmuseum.org, 253-288-7433
“Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington. $15-$25. kentwa.gov/arts/spotlight.
Fridays
Early Stage Memory Loss Zoo Walk Offers walks Fridays at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Volunteers needed to accompany group for a morning walk followed by refreshments. Eight-week sessions with breaks in between. Entry frees are paid for zoo. For more information, contact Linda McCone, 253-722-5691 or email lmccone@lcsnw.org
Saturday
Ellie Goulding 7:30 p.m. Saturday. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. Ticketmaster
Friday-Sunday
Puyallup Gem Faire Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 pm. Sunday. Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. $7. thefair.com
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This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Things to do: Music, art exhibit, railroad history, comedy and more."