Broadway Opening Day “Go Local Tacoma” - Extra Special Event Day! | May |
What could be a better way to welcome summer’s arrival than with a celebration of local living with local merchants and community groups? Enjoy the antics of the Iron Chef Ugly Veggie Cook-Off, and then wander down to the Foodie Fun Clinic for a gardening demo. You’ll learn how to start a garden of your own. TV 12 will be filming an episode of Cityline LIVE. We'll Have 4 bands playing throughout the day, hip hop dance troop, Izenman & Buddy's are busking, Cartoon charachter "Chowder" will be there, meet the Pierce Transit team and see how easy it is to load your bike onto the bus, and so much more. We can't wait to see you there! Live Music Featuring: Go Local Select Programing Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
6th Avenue Opening Day “Get Growing Tacoma!” | June |
Get ready for the launching of 6th Avenue’s second season! Join in an evening of “Digging and Dining;” where you can dig in the dirt at the Foodie Fun Clinic’s gardening demo and then enjoy a well-earned dinner from one of our wonderful vendors. And of course, don’t forget to take home a vegetable start to share with your neighbor. Live Music Featuring: Dave Hannon Date: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 3:30pm-7:30pm Location: 6th Ave and Pine Street |
Community Health Day at Broadway | June |
Come and learn about different health and wellness organizations in our community. Chat with the practitioners and participate in educational experiences about local healing arts services. Then, focus on the health of your garden, and hear our farmers give tips on watering and irrigation at the Foodie Fun Clinic. Live Music Featuring: Can-U Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
Chef Demo “Taste of Asia Tour” at Broadway | June |
Explore the cuisine of Asia as experts lead you on a tour of these unique treats. Live Music Featuring: Ray Jordan Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
Kids Day on 6th Ave – Hosted by Tacoma Public Library | June |
Join the Tacoma Public Library for an evening of “Cooking with Kids.” Kids will get to enjoy reading food and cooking related books at story time with library staff. Meanwhile, parents can get them a head start on their summer reading programs by signing them up for library cards. Live Music Featuring: Starstruck Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 3:30-7:30pm Location: 6th Ave and Pine Street |
Dad Appreciation Day at Broadway | June |
Bring Dad down to the market for a Manly Munch at Lunch! Live Music Featuring: All Night Yard Sale Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
Kids Day Downtown at Broadway | July |
Rock out with our favorite local kid’s band, Starstruck! Then enjoy the activities, games, and educational experiences galore throughout the market. Live Music Featuring: Vicci Martinez Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
Grandparent Appreciation Day at Broadway | July |
Let your grandparents know how special they are at the market! Learn which beautiful flowers in your garden can also make an excellent addition to your salad at the Foodie Fun Clinic’s presentation on edible flowers Live Music Featuring: Heidi Vladyka Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |
Tacoma Reads Together at the 6th Ave Market | July |
Come and share the 2009 Tacoma Reads Together book of the year with the Tacoma Public Library, Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal Vegetable Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, this book tells the story of how one family was changed by a year of deliberately eating food produced in and around they place they live. Bring down your dusty cookbooks for a cookbook exchange and seasonal menu planning. Live Music Featuring: Urban Grooves spun by DJ Spice Date: Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 3:30-7:30pm Location: 6th Ave and Pine Street |
Taste of USA Tour on Broadway | July |
Learn about the history and preparation of our own culinary traditions. Experts in American cooking will lead you on a tour of these classics. Live Music Featuring: Southern Skies Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2009 9am-2pm Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway |