May 16 An evening dedicated to easing the financial burden of cancer returns to Tacoma this spring. Hosted by Cancer Cartel, the 2026 Food, Fun & Fundraising Gala brings supporters together for a focused night of fundraising and community impact. On May 16, 2026, guests will gather to support direct financial assistance grants to cancer Warriors to cover essential living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, utilities, and other critical needs. What sets Cancer

May 16 Hear the Tacoma Youth Symphony close out the season with The Year 1905: Love and War at the Rialto Theater. This program reflects on the events of 1905, including Bloody Sunday in St. Petersburg, and the resilience that followed. The concert features Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11 “The Year 1905,” Kenneth Alford’s Colonel Bogey March, and Bernstein’s Overture to West Side Story. Free student tickets are available at the door with a student ID (for college-aged and youn

May 16 Petpalooza returns for a full day dedicated to pets and the people who love them. This free event takes place on May 16, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm. The day kicks off with the Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and features an animal-related entertainment stage, flydog and agility demonstrations, the popular “Unleashed” Pet Contest, an agility area, vendor booths, adoptions, giveaways, and low-cost pet services. Leashed, licensed, well-behaved pets are welcome. Visit AuburnWA.gov/pe