Arts & Entertainment

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

Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman made a quick crawl up the bestseller list

May 11, 2026 | By:

Matt Dinniman built the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a sensation in an emerging literary genre, from coffee shops in Gig Harbor.

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Harbor Happenings | Make this Mother’s Day special

May 05, 2026 | By:

Looking for something to do for Mother’s Day this weekend? We have plenty of options.

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Day Tripper | Exploring the myriad murals of Tacoma

Apr 29, 2026 | By: Mary Williams

Murals adorn the walls of many buildings in Grit City. You just have to know where to look.

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Harbor Happenings | Volunteers sought for Parks Appreciation Day

Apr 28, 2026 | By:

Volunteers will clean up at DeMolay Sandspit, Sehmel Homestead, Tubby’s Trail, Wilkinson Farm, Grandview Forest and Soundview parks.

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Harbor WildWatch volunteers learn the art and science of seaweed

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

The volunteers made some im-press-ive artwork during the special event last week.

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Gig Harbor to appoint two new arts commissioners

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

Robin Avni and Nora Ekstein volunteered to fill two vacancies on the city of Gig Harbor Arts Commission.

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Harbor Happenings | Paddlers Cup runneth over both days this weekend

Apr 21, 2026 | By:

The Paddlers Cup, put on by the Gig Harbor Kayak and Canoe Racing Team, will draw hundreds to the waterfront on April 25 and 26.

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Harbor Happenings | Come out of your shell and grab some crab

Apr 14, 2026 | By:

The annual Crab Feed takes place Saturday, April 18, at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club.

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Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.

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Meet the poets coming to TCC’s Poetry in the Harbor

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

Michael Spence, Peter Ludwin, Katharine Threat and Chris Vega will read their works on April 23 at the Gig Harbor branch of Tacoma Community College.

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