Arts & Entertainment

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

The Senior Center’s beanbag baseball team, The Rascals” meets every Wednesday. They often compete against the team from Peninsula Retirement.

Senior center provides food, fun, friendship

Nov 05, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.

Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween

Oct 28, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Some events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.

Gig Harbor artist Ann Stockdale’s oil painting, “Four Amigos,” was awarded the Best of Show ribbon at Peninsula Art League’s Open Show.

Gig Harbor’s Stockdale earns top honors at art show

Oct 25, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Works in the open juried art show can continue to be viewed at Harbor History Museum through Nov. 27.

Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum

Oct 07, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.

Scarecrow festival, farm tour on tap this weekend

Sep 27, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

PenMet Parks and Local Makers are hosting the scarecrow event Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park while the Key Peninsula opens up farms and other sights to visitors Saturday and Sunday.

Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating

Sep 17, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.

Artist Bill Wachtler’s pastel painting “Blue Heron” will be on display in his studio during this weekend’s Open Studio Tour.

Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour

Sep 17, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.

Three local events altered by COVID-19, weather

Sep 15, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Cider Swig has been relegated to a drive-through, the Harbor History Museum’s History Rock auction was forced online and much of the Korean Chuseok Festival will be curtailed.

Poetry walk celebrates Donkey Creek salmon run

Sep 03, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Poets put into verse the November return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek Park for walkers along the stream bank.

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