Need extra? This is all the pieces we advocate this month: Music, Visible Artwork, Literature, Efficiency, Movie, Meals, This & That.
July 12
Drag celebrity, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, TV character, make-up artist, YouTuber, and real-life Barbie Trixie Mattel is coming to Tacoma this month, in case you didn’t hear. I do know everyone seems to be asking: How did this Tacoma Pleasure celebration e-book one of the crucial in-demand drag queens within the sport? Properly, they bought her the month after Pleasure, when her schedule is evident. So far as I’m involved, each month is Pleasure month, so I received’t thoughts throwing on one thing sparkly and trekking all the way down to Tacoma to see Trixie’s DJ set together with native gems like Stacey Starstruck, Pupusa, Fabi, Slutashia, Anita Spritzer, Rowan Ruthless, Amora Namor, and extra. (The Combine, 2 pm, 21+) AUDREY VANN
July 12–13
There’s one thing distinctly fruity concerning the superb pomp and pageantry of the Center Ages, which is why this Ren Faire–themed competition produced by and for queers makes a lot sense. The occasion launched final summer time, and this yr, the festivities have expanded to 2 days of medieval debauchery. Lace up your corset, throw on some chain mail, strap on some glittery fairy wings, or costume in some other manner that tickles your fancy, then peruse a collection of handmade artwork and clothes from queer distributors and witness some fabulous performances. The tavern keepers at Obec Brewing will maintain the ale flowing—sorry, large hen leg not included. (Obec Brewing, 3–8 pm, free, 21+) JULIANNE BELL
Mondays by way of July 14
This free feminist dialogue group will discover ladies in historical past who’ve performed important roles in combating fascism. Organized by the long-running socialist feminist activist group Radical Ladies, this isn’t solely a robust option to harness hope and acquire inspiration to withstand beneath the present administration, but in addition a possibility to satisfy like-minded folks in the neighborhood. Studying packets can be out there to buy for $10 at every session. (New Freeway Corridor, 6:30 pm) AUDREY VANN
July 26–27
City Craft Rebellion was based as a small 50-booth vacation present within the winter of 2005 to showcase wares from impartial crafters, artists, and designers and to offer an intentional various to big-box shops and mass-produced items. Since then, it’s blossomed into the biggest indie craft occasion within the Pacific Northwest. Cease by this free two-day summer time version to take a look at jewellery, housewares, clothes, toys, bathtub and physique merchandise, candles, and extra from greater than 130 distributors, in addition to meals vans to gas your searching. A chosen space for the present’s “Sprouts” program will even be devoted to “rising small companies with a deal with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, veteran and alter-abled distributors.” (Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 11 am–5 pm, free, all ages) JULIANNE BELL
Extra
Drag Bingo with Sativa Each Friday, Tough & Tumble, 7 pm
Seattle Mariners 2025 Dwelling Video games By Sept 28, T-Cell Park
Seattle Reign FC 2025 Dwelling Video games By Oct 17, Lumen Discipline
Sound Tub with Semi Woo Wednesdays from July 2–Sept 24, 7:15 pm, free
An Interactive Night Appropriate for Introverts July 11, Fremont Abbey, 5 pm
An Night with Ken Burns July 14, McCaw Corridor, 6:30 pm
Hugo Home Presents: Author Pace Friending July 16, Lapis Theater, 6 pm
Bridging Actions: On Gender, Race, and Collective Liberation July 31, The Wyncote NW Discussion board, 5:30 pm, free
The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays from July 19–Aug 17, Sky Meadows Park
Early Warnings
Monster Jam Sept 19–21, Tacoma Dome
