Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

Harbor Happenings | Quilts tell a story at library event

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

Quilts by Freddie Smith of Tacoma are on display at the Gig Harbor Library.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A new Item of Mystery

Feb 20, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

It’s obviously a tool of some sort. It’s equally obvious that it is homemade. But what IS the Item of Mystery?

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Fourth of July parade to mark 250th anniversary of Independence Day

Feb 19, 2026 | By:

The city and civic groups are organizing a Fourth of July parade and other activities to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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New arts partnership focuses on progress, not perfection

Feb 18, 2026 | By:

Peninsula Art League and Ebb Tide Gallery, a downtown artist cooperative, will work together to showcase regional artists.

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Harbor Happenings | Pier Into the Night, emergency preparedness and more

Feb 17, 2026 | By:

The Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PEP-C) host a Pizza and Preparedness meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Civic Center at 3510 Grandview St. Learn about PEP-C’s Community Emergency Response Training and how people can get involved in community preparedness. Learn more about PEP-C here. History Museum exhibit ends soon Harbor

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Will you be our Valentine?

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

Download these free news-themed digital Valentine’s Day cards.

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Harbor Happenings | People with special needs get a Night to Shine

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

The Night to Shine starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 3

Feb 09, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The Gasloli and Johnsoni families lived in Mexico after leaving Gig Harbor, briefly crossing paths with Pancho Villa along the way.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Getting crafty at Tacoma’s Tinkertopia

Feb 06, 2026 | By:

A 90-minute crafting session of reused materials and no instructions turn imagination into unforgettable creations.

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Summer Sounds at Skansie 2026 schedule set

Feb 05, 2026 | By:

The Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series starts July 7 with a performance by the 133d Army Band. Here’s who else will play this summer.

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