5 Things To Do: Tree climbing, origami, OktoBurrfest and music

By Volcano Staff on September 26, 2010

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26, 2020 >>>

1. As part of the31st annual training conference of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture held in Tacoma through Sept. 29, expert tree climbers will compete in Wright Park beginning at 8 a.m. and climbing until mid afternoon.The trees used in the competition are located generally in the old wading pool area.

2. To celebrate its exhibition Edo to Tacoma: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Collection the Tacoma Art Museum is challenging the public to help create 1,000 origami paper cranes that will hang in the museum throughout the exhibition. Supplies and instructions are available for use at the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3. The Crown Bar celebrates the release of Burris Brewing's OktoBurrfest from 5 p.m. to close. Featuring $3 beers, food specials and happy hour prices.

4. The Kareem Kandi Band will fill the Engine House No. 9 with jazz beginning at 6 p.m.

5. Puyallup teen singing sensation Mathias Anderie will performs at 7 p.m. on the 2K10 YouthFest stage at the Puyallup Fair. You might remember him earlier this year when he played "Colin" in Nickelodeon's School Gyrls TV movie, alongside Justin Bieber. If so, be surte to do your homework before heading to the Fair.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound