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Harbor Happenings | Chum Festival celebrates salmon’s return
Celebrate the return of the salmon at Harbor WildWatch’s annual Donkey Creek Chum Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Donkey Creek Park.
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Chum Festival activities promote sustainability, sound environmental stewardship, preservation of our maritime history and culture, responsible recreation, habitat preservation and shoreline restoration — one salmon at a time. Learn about the historic and cultural importance of salmon, enjoy salmon-themed arts and crafts projects and science experiments, and join in guided walks from Austin Park through txʷaalqəł Estuary.
Mariana, left, and Nathan, center, reach around each other for paint at a Chum Walk sea life printing booth in Donkey Creek Park. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
Cocktails and Fishtales
This month’s Cocktails and Fishtales is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr.
The event includes a discussion about microplastics in the Salish Sea – where they are, where they come from, and what we can do about them. Professor Julie Masura of the University of Washington at Tacoma will present the program.
It’s free to Harbor WildWatch members, or a $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. It will also be livestreamed on the WildWatch Facebook page, and will be available later on YouTube.
Waterfront walk
Join guides from the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, for a half-mile walk along the historic waterfront. The “Pints, Myths and Maritime Spirits” walk begins at Heritage Distilling with stops at Skansie Netshed, Harbor WildWatch, the Gig Harbor Marina and Boatyard and 7Seas brewing. Tickets are $30 for adults or $10 for kids 12 and younger. Buy tickets here.
The play’s the thing
Gig Harbor High School’s theater group presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a comedy about the disastrous opening night of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s production of “Murder at Haversham Manor.”
It’s a play-within-a-play that follows the Cornley actors as they encounter a series of mishaps like collapsing sets, missing actors and forgotten lines. With slapstick and physical humor, it’s suitable for audiences of all ages.
Performances are at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov 14 and 15; 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16; and 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22. Tickets are $18 for adults or $15 for kids younger than 18 and seniors ages 62 and older. Purchase them here or at the door. GHHS is located at 5101 Rosedale St. NW.
Across town, Peninsula High School’s drama team presents a Readers Theatre production of “Hamlet.’’ The setting is World War II, with actors reading directly from their scripts. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14; 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a brief intermission. Ticket prices start at $6.15. Purchase them here. PHS is located at 14105 Purdy Drive NW.
Got art?
Peninsula Art League hosts an art show featuring work by artists from across the U.S., starting Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Vintage Aero Museum, 1108 26th Ave. NW. The show is open from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m Tuesdays through Sundays through Dec. 3. Admission is $7 for adults or $3 for children.
Holiday Bazaar
A holiday bazaar of locally made arts and crafts, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, supports the Gig Harbor and Peninsula high school scholarship funds. The kitchen and lounge will be open for purchases of food and drinks. The Eagles Club is located at 4425 Burnham Drive.
At the library
Author E.C. Murray will share tips and tricks for writing a mystery and ideas about publishing short stories and books, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr.
Sunday, Nov. 16 from 2–4 p.m. is Spa Day at the library with instructions and materials for making bath bombs, soaps, scrubs and lip balms. Library activities are free.
Live music
Chrissy Dykes plays a mix of pop, country and indy folk with a hint of rock and soul at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Olalla Winery. Tickets cost $15; reserve them here.
The Olalla Winery hosts Boots and Bubbly on Saturday, Nov. 15, with country line dancing led by Dancing Danielle. Tickets are $20 and include a glass of bubbly and plenty of dancing.
Kimball Coffeehouse hosts Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Kimball has an open mic from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, with signups at 5:30 p.m.
Hidden Harbor Winery, 8805 N. Harborview, Suite 204 has music by Robbie Vee at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15.
The Fox Island Church of Christ presents Blues Vespers with the Joe Cook Blues Band, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. The band won the 2024 Washington Blues Society’s Best Blues Band and Best Traditional Blues Act awards. A free will donation supports the band and Key Peninsula Community Services food bank. Bring food donations. The church is located at 756 Sixth Ave. on Fox Island.
Locust Cider, 3207 57th St. Ct. has an open mic from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Fun and games
The Beer Vault hosts a comedy night from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, with Phil Kopczynski, Greg Beachler and Mike Heath. Tickets are $25 at the door.
The Beer Vault has a candle-making class from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.16. The class costs $50 and includes supplies, instructions, snacks and one drink ticket. Make reservations here.
At the movies
The Met Opera’s big screen production of Puccini’s “La Boheme” plays at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Wednesday’s Flashback Cinema movie on Nov. 12 is “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” showing at 11:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 16 it’s “The Sound of Music – 60th Anniversary.” Showtime Sunday Nov. 16 is 6 p.m. Flashback movies are just $5.
Civic engagement
Attorneys from Tacoma will provide free legal advice on issues such as eviction, family law, landlord-tenant issues and more Monday Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St.
Looking ahead
Reservations are now open for this year’s Jingle Bell Breakfast with Santa taking place Saturday, Dec. 13 at Swift Water Elementary School, 10811 Harbor Hill Dr. The party includes a pancake breakfast and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Organized by PenMet Parks, suggested donation $5 per person; $20 per family. Reservations are required.
