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 | Curl up with a good book

Jan 28, 2025 | By:

Book clubs, story times and discussion groups meet this week around Gig Harbor.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Tree rings reveal many mysteries

Jan 27, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Tree rings tell a lot about not only the life of the tree, but also some of the events that occurred on the land it grew on.

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Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more

Jan 21, 2025 | By:

This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.

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Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation

Jan 15, 2025 | By:

The work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.

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Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend

Jan 14, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pioneers’ names got lost in translation

Jan 13, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Why were the names of so many local pioneer families often spelled several ways in official documents? Many didn’t read or write, and many were not native English speakers.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams

Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | You could own this lot for just $9,999 (but it’s mostly underwater)

Jan 10, 2025 | By:

For sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.

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Harbor Happenings | Take some time for stories

Jan 07, 2025 | By:

Here is this week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Zoolights: 37 years of lighting up the holidays in Tacoma

Jan 02, 2025 | By:

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has grown into a showcase of one million lights for families to enjoy this holiday season.

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