- 9/11/2010 - Dogs rule the pool at the Pooch Pool Party!
- 9/7/2010 - Go behind the scenes during Fort Nisqually Candlelight Tours
- 8/26/2010 - Park Board votes on name change for a more than 20-acre park to honor long-time advocate and Friends of Blueberry Park founder
- 8/23/2010 - Michael Powers takes the stage at final Summer Sounds & Cinema event
- 8/16/2010 - Free Summer Sounds and Cinema event at McKinley Playfield August 21
- 8/2/2010 - Free Summer Sounds and Cinema event at Stewart Heights Park August 14
- 7/28/2010 - A great summertime run followed by great summertime fun!
- 7/28/2010 - Playground Adventure Bus keeps kids on the move!
- 7/27/2010 - Free movies, concerts in Tacoma parks this August
- 7/27/2010 - Special Olympic hopefuls tee off in regional golf tournament at Meadow Park Golf Course
View ArchiveFree movies, concerts in Tacoma parks this August
Jul 27, 2010
Grab a blanket, family and friends and head outside for Summer Sounds and Cinema--an August tradition in Tacoma! Enjoy free family-friendly concerts and movies presented by Metro Parks Tacoma every Saturday.
The fun begins at 7 pm on Saturday, August 7 at Manitou Park in South Tacoma. Woodstock-era cover band Magic Bus brings to life the hits of the 60s and 70s. From the Rolling Stones to The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix to The Doors, this vintage cover band will keep the audience moving.
Stick around after the concert for the movie The Blindside, rated PG-13. Sandra Bullock gives her Academy Award winning performance in this charming rags to riches story about football player Michael Oher. This movie has been described as a heartwarming, fun and emotional film that even non-football fans will appreciate.
Each week the event moves to a new location and features a different genre of music followed at dusk by the movie of the night. Seating is on the lawn so attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or a folding chair.
For recorded information, call (253) 305-1007 or visit www.MetroParksTacoma.org.
August 7 - Manitou Park, 4330 S. 66th St.
Concert: Magic Bus, retro rock and roll
Movie: The Blindside, rated PG-13
August 14 - Stewart Heights Park, 402 E. 56th St.
Concert: Scott Cossu, jazz, rhythm & blues
Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, rated PG
August 21 - McKinley Playfield, 4321 McKinley Ave.
Concert: Banda Vagos, latin
Movie: Where the Wild Things Are, rated PG
August 28 - Vassault Park, 6100 N. 37th St.
Concert: Michael Powers, jazz
Movie: Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, rated PG
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Contact:
- Lori Crace, events coordinator, (253) 640-3410; loric@tacomaparks.com
- Phedra Redifer, festivals, events & permitting supervisor, (253) 592-8019; phedar@tacomaparks.com
- Anne Winters, public relations associate, 253-208-1897; annew@tacomaparks.com