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  • The Offbeats Vocal Jazz Performance

    Third Place Commons Stage

    The Offbeats are 14 voices of inspired jazz - performing swing, blues, Latin, and contemporary music. These adult singers communicate the joy and vitality of an art form and have a lot of fun doing it!

  • German Conversation via ZOOM

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    Weekly meet-up to practice your German in a friendly, relaxed setting. All skill levels welcome, from beginning to advanced. Via ZOOM until further notice. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81265142017?pwd=UlRiREZSU3NTTWZUTGx1NWlhNUFlUT09 Join by phone: (253) 215 8782 Meeting ID: 812 6514 2017 Passcode: 506319 Contact: Jenny Schleusner Email: [email protected]

  • French Conversation via ZOOM

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    Whether you speak French fluently or as a beginner, you are welcome to join these popular weekly sessions. Meetings alternate In Person and via Zoom every other week. For Zoom sessions, join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85845426136?pwd=RjNvdjBMU3JGOGkwRkFPNmZLZS94QT09 Join by phone: (253) 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 858 4542 6136 Passcode: 594073

  • Commons Community Book Club via ZOOM

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    Talk books with us! Read recent paperback bestsellers, bring your thoughts on the pick of the month, and share what else you’re reading with a friendly, welcoming group! Our Next Pick: “Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo Description: Meet Kaz Brekker and his crew: Jesper, Inej, Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias, on the… Read MoreCommons Community Book Club via ZOOM

  • Start Liners Writers Group

    Third Place Commons

    Writers of any experience level are welcome to join this inclusive, inspiring group. We employ a fun, no-pressure format: members create 6-words-or-less “start line” prompts to be used for 5, 10, and 15-minute writing sessions. The results are then read aloud to the group. Meets every Wednesday in the central area on the main floor.… Read MoreStart Liners Writers Group

  • Spanish Conversation via ZOOM

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    Hola! Join advanced-to-beginning Spanish speakers for friendly, casual conversation. Spanish is now meeting weekly via Zoom. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82980311241?pwd=SlRpbmpwOEdJNG1aNzVJOERKb3pvZz09 Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 829 8031 1241 Passcode: 350836

  • Joe Cook Blues Band – Blues – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

    Third Place Commons Stage

    The Joe T. Cook Blues Band is one of the premier blues bands touring the west coast. The members are all award-winning blues professionals with more than 30 years experience as gigging blues musicians. The band performs high energy traditional Chicago and west coast style blues, with elements of the old school Texas sound. While… Read MoreJoe Cook Blues Band – Blues – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

  • Pop Can Challenge – Autonomous Robot Contest

    Third Place Commons Dance Zone

    The Pop Can Challenge is a robotics competition emphasizing autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance and manipulation in a simulated indoor living environment. Robots have three opportunities to navigate from a starting point, find the mini-frig, open it and remove the can of pop, place the can on a table, and finally return to the starting point.… Read MorePop Can Challenge – Autonomous Robot Contest

  • Portage Bay Big Band – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!

    Third Place Commons Stage

    Come listen and dance to the Portage Bay Big Band! Playin’ the swing hits of the 30’s and 40’s featuring Vocalist - Hannah Scott The Portage Bay Big Band is an authentic musical tribute to the legends of the Swing Era. Bring your dancing shoes and get In the Mood! While community transmission numbers remain… Read MorePortage Bay Big Band – Live Music brought to you by Third Place Commons!