Arts & Entertainment
Harbor Happenings | MLK Day gathering planned for Sunday
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King will be celebrated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the annual gathering in his honor at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way.
The program will feature music and messages from Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, residential bishop for the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area. Bridgeforth will speak on the theme, “This Moment.”
Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts the gathering. There is a suggested donation of $25 to support the event and scholarships for local students. Food donations for local food banks will also be accepted. Register for the MLK gathering here.
At the library
Teens will tackle the subject of climate change at this week’s Teen Tuesday get together at the Point Fosdick library. Representative from Pierce County Environmental Education will lead the discussion that starts at 4 p.m. All teens age 13-18 are welcome. The library is at 4424 Point Fosdick Drive.
Live music
Joel Green plays country and rock and original tunes at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the loft at the Olalla Winery. Tickets are $20 here.
The Taylor Hardin Blues Band takes the stage at Kimball Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Kimball also has an open mic most Thursdays, with sign-ups starting at 5:30 p.m. Kimball events are free and family friendly.
The Beer Vault at 14004 Purdy Drive welcomes singer Angelina Adams at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan 17. Adams draws inspiration from classic rock, folk and blues.
Watch party
The Flotation Device hosts a watch party for the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at 14511 Sherman Dr. in Purdy. Kick-off is at 5 p.m. Six attendees will win Seahawks jerseys.
At the movies
The Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown on Wednesday, Jan. 14, is “The Outsider” (The Complete Novel) showing at 10 a.m. Starting Friday, Jan.16, it’s “Madagascar 20th Anniversary” showing at 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16; 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17; and 10 a.m. Sunday and Monday, Jan. 18 and 19.
Starting Sunday, Jan. 18, it’s “Mean Girls,” the original wicked-smart teen comedy written by and co-starring Tina Fey. Showtimes are Sunday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Flashback movies are just $5.
The Classic Movie on Monday, Jan. 19 is “Adam’s Rib” starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn in a comedy about a husband and wife who work as opposing lawyers in a case involving a woman who shot her husband. Showtime is 10 a.m. Classic movies are just $5.
For opera lovers, the Met’s performance of “Puritani” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Sports sign-ups
The deadline to register for Gig Harbor Lacrosse is Thursday, Jan. 15. The team especially needs boys in grades 2, 3 and 4 and girls in grades 5, 6 and 8. Get information here.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street. Bloodworks Northwest recently announced that supplies of certain blood types are critically low. Click here to schedule an appointment.
Civic engagement
The Gig Harbor City Council meets for a study session at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street. Agenda items include staffing studies for the Public Works and IT Services; a Sports Complex services agreement with the YMCA; council members Boards and Commissions assignments; and possible names for the boat storage facility at Ancich Park.