[https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/b725ade4-4fd0-515b-9a4b-6e9943b79ba8.png] Kaleidoscope: Every Turn Reveals Something New Saturday, October 4 | 1–4 PM | Tacoma Public Library – Main Branch<https://www.tacomalibrary.org/> Enjoy the opening celebration to Tacoma Arts Month. Free and family friendly! What to Expect! Community Hub Partners share their creativity all afternoon! * Write253<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/write.253/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyh5JLOObQ$> - Discoveries from the printing presses await! * Remakery<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/remakery.tacoma/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhyoeupjc$> - Enjoy a creature sewing station and trade artist cards! Handforth Gallery Displays shine through December! * Gillian Nordlund<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/oh_mygeegee/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhR6Vzl6c$> - Bold, colorful body positive banners * Tacoma Photo Center<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tacomaphotocenter.org/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhoUi98Jg$> - Curated community photos * Open Sesame Gallery<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/opensesamegallerybooks.com/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhI1ml9xk$> - Local artists’ sketchbook pages Interactive Activities for your friends, family, and community! * 1443 Films<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/1443films.com/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyh_LwgmQo$> - Explore movie monsters come to life on the big screen! * Hilltop Artists<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bing.com/search?q=hilltop*artists&cvid=6ab84f137dd04af487db33d4c2ad4905&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIICAQQ6QcY_FXSAQgyMTUzajBqOagCCLACAQ&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531__;Kw!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhKZRhaxw$> - Create colorful beaded keychains! * Tacoma Boat Builders<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tacomaboatbuilders.org/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhs6KTYUU$> - Learn to whittle and carve with DIY boats! * Mi Centro<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/micentrowa.org/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyh1HxwHgc$> - Make colorful piñatas with Amano Seattle * Tacoma Tree Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tacomatreefoundation.org/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhA1zn3PY$> - Experience the tree canopy in a sensory room. Featured Artist Display: Vaquero Azul [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/967a1de6-a882-0886-6195-cb7b83d25be5.jpeg] In the Handforth Gallery, Vaquero Azul’s<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/vaquero_azul_art/reels/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhX7ys8t4$> Trans Pride Ofrenda takes root. As an Otomí, Maya, and Taíno Two-Spirit illustrator and sewist, Vaquero Azul channels Indigenous joy into imagery that is both reflective and celebratory. This Ofrenda creates a deeply personal and communal space to honor, reflect, and connect—illuminating the resilience and pride within Tacoma’s creative tapestry. Spotlight Performance: Capoeira Vida [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/b2b0c3d2-67d3-b9c9-ec9f-97ca3ea30866.jpg] From 2 – 2:30 PM, Capoeira Vida<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/CapoeiraVidaWA/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyh-NxpQaI$> brings the Afro-Brazilian tradition of Capoeira Angola to life. Led by Capoeira artist De Verdade (True Rasuli Emeka), this dynamic performance blends movement, rhythm, and storytelling. The result is an experience that is both cultural expression and invitation, an opportunity to witness and join in the flow of music, dance, and community. How do I get there? Tacoma Public Library – Main Branch is located at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/maps/dir/*Tacoma*Public*Library*Main*Branch,*1102*Tacoma*Ave*S,*Tacoma,*WA*98402/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x5490550b1a1e0137:0xd317228db1bf90a0?sa=X&ved=1t:57443&ictx=111__;LysrKysrKysrKysr!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhjmiHCfg$> * Street parking and bike racks are available around the building. * Pierce Transit bus routes 28 and 57 stop right in front of the Library. Find your route here.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/piercetransit.org/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhsTMhkq0$> * The T Line (Tacoma Link) light rail runs from Tacoma Dome through downtown to Hilltop, with frequent service. * Youth 18 and under ride free on Pierce Transit, and ORCA cards are accepted on all Pierce and Sound Transit systems. Tacoma Creates We’re proud to partner with Tacoma Creates, a community-supported initiative to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. Keep your year full of creativity and explore these organizations and their events in the Tacoma Creates event calendar. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tacomacreates.org/events__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhvCMJWu0$> Looking for more? Explore the full Tacoma Arts Month calendar—or submit your own arts and culture event—at tacomaartsmonth.org/events<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tacomaartsmonth.org/events/__;!!CRCbkf1f!Xyycx-pdBlCJbuzSohznTowV7JDTH3lxZu-AjwlskygJqrW_8EkGTIuakrMmAE8-qpvwnUEKAVd7BFAM1bDmeRyhO96BSA0$> Thank you to our sponsors! 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