Healing Arts Fair
The Healing Arts Fair at Crystal Voyage is an event for the curious and the open minded. Crystal Voyage has psychics, tarot readers, and others stationed in this spiritual store at scheduled times throughout the week, but during its Healing Arts Fair, there are many more practitioners from a variety of practices available. Have your aura photographed, get an angel reading, or even take in a super relaxing massage. Coming in to peruse and see what there is to see is free, but many of the practitioners do charge fees.
Where: Crystal Voyage
When: February 5, noon to 7:00 p.m.
How Much: Free to enter, reading costs vary
Ozzy Osbourne
The Prince of Darkness will cast his hard-rock spell over the Tacoma Dome in February. Ozzy Osbourne has had a long career in heavy metal as the lead singer for Black Sabbath-a band known for spawning the genre in the late '60s with what was then a dark and unique sound. Osbourne had continued success on his own as a solo artist. He also ventured into reality TV with a show about his family The Osbournes in the early 2000s.
Where: Tacoma Dome
When: February 5, 7:30 p.m.
How Much: $30-$80
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor is a radio personality and author known for his down-home stories. His career began in 1969 on Minnesota Public Radio and perhaps his most famous project, A Prairie Home Companion, began in 1974. Since then, his show has been going strong. He has also released books and a movie about the popular radio show. You can simply attend the show, or purchase a package deal through the theater that combines the show experience with dinner at a fine restaurant nearby and other perks.
Where: Pantages Theater
When: February 10, 7:30 p.m.
How Much: $44-$79
The Eroica Trio
One of the most exciting performance troops to hit the symphonic music scene, The Eroica Trio features three classically trained women—Ericka Nickrenz on piano, Susie Park on violin, and Sara Sant’Ambrogio on cello. The trio tours world wide and has recorded six studio albums. For their evening at the Pantages, they will bring their special signature sound to a Johnny Cash tribute in what is set to be a unique and amazing concert.
Where: Pantages Theater
When: February 11, 7:30 p.m.
How Much: $19-$52
Smokey Robinson
Often dubbed the King of Motown, Smokey Robinson has been slamming out hits since the 1960s and is still going strong. Known as the lead singer of the Motown group, The Miracles, and as a solo artist, Robinson is perhaps most recognized for hits such as “The Tears of a Clown” and is smooth, soulful voice. He has also penned hits performed by other artists from The Four Tops to Marvin Gaye. For two evenings, he will perform at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, featuring his newest hits from his 2009 album Time Flies When You’re Having Fun as well as his classic songs.
Where: Emerald Queen Casino I-5 Showroom
When: February 12 and 13, 8:00 p.m.
How Much: $50-$100
MMA – Mixed Martial Arts
From the creator of the famed Battle of the Boat fights, CageSport MMA brings a new series of fights to the Emerald Queen, mixing an array of full-contact fight styles, including many martial arts techniques.
Where: Emerald Queen Casino
When: February 19, 7:00 p.m.
How Much: $35-$100
The Wedding Walk
This is a brand new event designed to get brides, grooms, and everyone else involved in a wedding or the wedding business out to learn about all Tacoma has to offer to make the perfect wedding day. Those attending can elect to walk, ride Link lightrail, or take limo rides between points. The route passes through a number of event spaces in downtown, including the Courtyard Marriott Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, and Union Station. Each stop on the route includes a number of local vendors from wedding officiates to florists to cakes and photographers. Drinks and food along the way are included in the cost.
Where: Museum District
When: February 20, noon to 6:00 p.m.; After party from 5:30 to 7:30
How Much: Single ticket $25, Couples $40
Seussical
Designed for family and young audiences, Seussical is the perfect play to bring the kids to, but still enjoy as an adult, especially if you grew up reading books by Dr. Seuss. The play is a romp through the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss’s many delightful characters from Horton to Lady Mayzie and many more.
Where: Tacoma Musical Playhouse
When: February 26 and 27, 2:00 p.m.
How Much: $10 - $27
Bib ‘N Bid 5th Annual Crab Feed
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal of crab, pasta, salad, and more, as well as an open bar. Better yet, support your local Junior League of Tacoma in the process, all in the lovely surrounds of the Tacoma Yacht Club.
Where: Tacoma Yacht Club
When: February 26, 6:00 p.m.
How Much: $50 in advance at www.jltacoma.org