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Destiny Harbor Tours

Harbor Tours, Sightseeing, Charters and Eco Tours of Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Gig Harbor, Salmon Beach, Point Defiance, Thea Foss Waterway and the Port of Tacoma

We are the premier provider of Harbor Tours and Boat Charters from Gig Harbor and Tacoma WA. We offer Wildlife and History and Eco Tours, Charters & Sightseeing of Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Gig Harbor, Salmon Beach, Point Defiance, Thea Foss Waterway and the Port of Tacoma. Private charters up to 33 people on each of 3 boats!

Scheduled Destiny Harbor Tours from Gig Harbor are open Mid-May – October 13th.  (All current tours are listed in the “Book Now” button)

3:30pm daily tour from gig harbor (2 hours), may 10th. – october 13th..

Harbor Tours and Boat Charters from Gig Harbor and Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Salmon Beach and Pt. Defiance; enjoy the adventure and sights of bald eagles, seals, Mt. Rainier the Olympic Mountains, the wonder of racing tides and the splendor and or history of Puget Sound!  Call for reservations, availability and latest information 253-225-6306

All parking in Gig Harbor is free but please DO NOT park in Anthony’s restaurant parking lots.  Park on the street or one block up on Franklin Street and walk down the street or down the Finholm View Climb Stairs to the fence by the sidewalk where our boat is at 8829 N. Harborview Dr. Gig Harbor, WA 98335.  The captain or crew will meet you there when we have a scheduled tour going and you have a ticket already.

Click here for map of the Gig Harbor departure location

See Events Calendar for exciting, seasonal special events and tours.

(Or for Private Charter (for up to 33 people).

Call to book if new booking/payment button is not working. 253-225-6306

(If today’s online booking is closed out or after cut-off time, call for availability 253-225-6306)

Destiny harbor tours from tacoma (2 hours), june 28th. – sept. 15th..

Call 253-225-6306 for reservations, availability and latest information.

12 Noon Port of Tacoma Tour (2 Hours) Guided Tour of Thea Foss Waterway, Old Town, Brown’s Point, Working Ships & Tugs, City Views & Bridges, Wildlife, History and Ecology on Puget Sound.

All parking is pay parking. Park on the street or in the parking garage under the Museum of Glass. Please allow some extra time for parking.

Click here for map of the Tacoma departure location

(If today’s online booking is closed out or after cut-off time, call for availability 253-225-6306)

Scheduled harbor tour prices (including tax).

2 Hour Scheduled Tours: Adult $60.00 Senior $55.00 Child (5-12) $50.00 4 yrs. and Under FREE!

PRIVATE CHARTER PRICES for “DESTINY BOATS” (Including Tax)

Private Charter (1 to 33 ppl.) 1 Hour $700.00 2 Hours $900.00 All Day Rate (Local, 8 hours) $3,600.00

We add service charge (tip) for captain and crew of 10% of charter fee.

Private Charter Prices for “RIVIERA”

2 Hours $1,900 3 Hours $2,200 4 Hours $2,500 All Day Rate (Local, 8 hours) $4,700

Add $100 Per hour Repositioning (deadhead) fee for charters originating outside of Gig Harbor. (Example: for Tacoma add $100) Call for a quote.

Find prices below for the cruise you want to give, then buy the gift cards that match the cruise prices for the folks you are buying for.

*Discounted certificates cannot be used for 4th. of July, Seafair or Gig Harbor Holiday Parade.

“DESTINY”

“RIVIERA”

Prices for “DESTINY” our open sightseeing boat:

2 hour gig harbor or tacoma cruise: adult $60, senior $55, kids 5-12 $50, (4 & under free), prices for “riviera”, our bigger, blue and white charter boat that has a bathroom and more cover:, 3 hour sunset cruise from gig harbor:   adult $80, senior $75, kids 5-12 $70, (4 & under free).

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Free public bus tours around the Port of Tacoma are usually scheduled monthly. Tours are approximately two hours long but can run slightly over. Please check the Bus Tours page for up to date schedules.

Our most popular event of the year! Every summer, we are delighted to invite the community to take part in a tour of the Port on the water. Learn more on the Boat Tours page. 

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Discover what the Port of Tacoma is about from anywhere via this dynamic web-based experience. Find out more on the Virtual Tour page.

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The City’s many districts abound with culture. Stroll the museum district where you can explore art, glass and history. Wander amongst the eclectic mix of upbeat restaurants and music venues on Sixth Avenue. Shop the unique boutiques in the historic Proctor and Stadium districts, which bustle with foot traffic. Rooted in the arts, Tacoma is the place to be.

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In partnership with the Puyallup Tribe, we proudly showcase the rich cultural heritage and deep connection to the land that this Native American community has nurtured for centuries. Hop aboard our newest scenic flight tour! This 30-minute narrated flight adventure around the South Sound and Tacoma area will highlight a variety of landmarks set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Rainier!

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The Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air are partnering to bring seaplane flights to South Puget Sound .

“No other Tribe in our country has an operation like this,” said the Puyallup Tribal Council, the Tribe’s governing body. “With Kenmore Air, we’re opening up Tacoma to the Northwest and the Northwest to Tacoma.”

“We are honored to work with the Puyallup Tribe and thrilled to bring seaplane service to the homelands of the Puyallup people and to South Puget Sound,” said David Gudgel, president of Kenmore Air.

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Scenic flights around the South Sound include many of the sights that are famous in the area – but from a different perspective! Highlights include:

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Tacoma Food Tour - Secret Food Tours

Tacoma, Washington is not just your average city when it comes to culinary delights. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, this vibrant city has transformed into a true foodie paradise, making it the perfect destination for a gastronomic adventure. If you're a food enthusiast looking for a remarkable experience, Tacoma food tours should be at the top of your list.

Tacoma's food scene offers a diverse array of flavors, from farm-to-table restaurants to fusion eateries, and everything in between. With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, you can savor the freshness and quality in every bite. From delectable seafood harvested from the nearby waters to artisanal cheeses and craft beers, Tacoma's culinary offerings are sure to leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

A food tour in Tacoma allows you to explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods and experience its culinary gems firsthand. Knowledgeable local guides will take you on a journey, introducing you to hidden culinary hotspots, trendy food trucks, and acclaimed restaurants that showcase the unique flavors of the region. You'll have the opportunity to interact with talented chefs, learn about their culinary techniques, and gain insights into the city's food culture.

Whether you're indulging in a savory bowl of creamy chowder at a waterfront restaurant, sipping on handcrafted cocktails in a chic lounge, or diving into a plate of mouthwatering barbecue, Tacoma's food scene will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. So, if you're seeking an unforgettable culinary adventure, make sure to embark on Tacoma food tours and immerse yourself in the flavors of this remarkable city.

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Our tours serve as a dynamic showcase for the vibrant tapestry of local businesses, projects, and individuals that embody the essence of Tacoma Rising. Far beyond being just another conventional “networking group,” we take pride in curating experiences that go beyond the superficial, focusing on the heart of Tacoma’s growth.

More than just a series of business visits, our tours foster an environment for the cross-pollination of ideas and collaborations within the South Sound industries. Our tours are a celebration of Tacoma’s growth, a testament to the resilience and creativity of its people. By shining a spotlight on the local gems that make Tacoma unique, we aim to Promote, Connect, and Support the continued flourishing of our city. Join us on this journey, as we collectively shape the narrative of Tacoma Rising and build a stronger, more interconnected community for the future.

Grand Cinema & Merlino Arts Center

Date: June 27, 2024

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: 606 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Join us for a captivating morning at The Grand Cinema, the heart of South Sound’s vibrant film scene and a beacon for independent and local cinema. As a nonprofit organization, The Grand Cinema is dedicated to showcasing diverse cinematic experiences while supporting our local community. During this tour, we will learn about the history of the building and explore the unique cinematic experience with a viewing of this years winner of the 253 Film Competition!

HOTEL MURANO

Date: May 30, 2024

Location: 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

We are excited to be showcasing the only rooftop restaurant and bar space in downtown Tacoma. This 4,300 SF space has views from 26 floors up of both Mt. Rainier and Commencement Bay and includes a full commercial kitchen. We will also explore available retail space on the first floor that was previously a luxury spa. Also during this tour, we heard from landlords along Broadway on how they plan to complement, not compete as they bring new retail and business to Broadway.

Proctor District Tour & Discussion

Date: April 18, 2024

Location: 3911 North 25th Street Tacoma, WA 98406

During this tour, we heard from teams at BCRA, edison47, and Browne Family Vinyards about the developement of Proctor District over the last decade, hurdles encountered, lessons learned, and the success of the district. After a riveting discussion, indulging in some wine from Browne, and dinner from Cactus, we took a tour of Madison25 Apartments and Browne Tasting Room. This is a beautiful property that showcases a successful ecosystem that could be used for future developement in Tacoma. 

March madness networking

Date: March 21, 2024

Location: 949 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Join us for our annual March Madness networking event sponsored by J Squared Investmentst at the Rainier Amenity Center. Come hang out, network, watch the games and play some games! With pool tables, shuffle board and a golf simulator it should be a fun time. J Squared Investments and FC-Group partnered in 2022 to show how to activate a building with amenity spaces like the RAC. 

mccallum & Sons whiskey co. tasting & panel discussion

Date: February 22, 2024

Location: 1115 A St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Join us for a vibrant panel discussion on what Tacoma Rising is and get to meet the advisory board that makes Tacoma Rising possible. Stick around for a whiskey tasting led by shop owner Glen McCallum as he talks us through high end whiskeys from Scotland, Japan, and right here in the United States. Network at the world’s best whiskey boutique right here in the heart of Tacoma. Stand with the community by supporting McCallum’s recovery after a challenging year of break-ins. Let’s make it a night of connections, promotion, and support!

Seaport museum & Port of Tacoma tour

Date: January 26, 2024

Location: 705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402

You’re not going to want to miss this event! Join us at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum for a morning full of networking and learning about how the port fuels business in Tacoma. Not only will we be enjoying the beautiful and educational space of the seaport museum but after that we will be hopping aboard the Chippewa, a 1943 WW2 tugboat, to take a guided tour through the world famous Tacoma Port! Did you know that the Port of Tacoma is the fourth-largest container gateway in the United States?! Sail past massive shipping boats and take in the scenic Mount Rainier and the salty air of Commencement Bay while listening to Chris Staudinger from Tacoma’s very own Pretty Gritty Tours talk about the history and features within the waterway.

UrbanWork Open House

Date: December 21, 2023

Location: 950 Broadway, Suite M100, Tacoma, WA 98402

This tour showcased just the beginning of what The Rhodes Center will grow to be. UrbanWork is a local startup offering coworking space with one of a kind shared workspace, private offices, conference rooms, podcast recording studio, virtual mailboxes, and a full amenity center just a few minutes walk away. This space was left without vision and had been vacant for 4 years prior to being picked up by J Squared Investments.

Old Soldier Distillery

Date: November 30, 2023

Location: 309 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421

Old Soldier Distillery is a locally, veteran-owned whiskey distillery in the heart of Tacoma just 2 blocks from the Tacoma Dome. During this tour we heard historical and personal stories from the owners about their civil war era recipe that has been passed down through generations. We highly suggest checking out this local gem for tantalizing aromas and flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Date: October 26, 2023

Location: 1019 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

This was such an amazing space to explore between the rooftop lounge to the basement bank vault turned speakeasy, this is definitely a space you should take time to explore! Previously known as The Washington Building, this is the first significant historical office to multifamily conversion in the south sound. Unico Properties set a tone for what downtown living can look like and provided the first multifamily high-rise with 18-stories of 156 units.

Date: September 21, 2023

Location: 909 A St., Tacoma, WA 98402

During this tour John Dehan, local Tacoma broker, talked about the current journey in leasing this building. This Class A office space offers some of the best views of the City of Tacoma , plus amenities like gym access, conferencing, bike storage, and a future coffee vendor in the works. If you’re on the lookout for top-notch office space, this is definitely one to consider.

Milgard Hall

Date: August 23, 2023

Location: 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402

The University of Washington has been educating aspiring business leaders both local and commuters to Tacoma since 1990. We were excited to take part and showcase what the University of Washington is doing for the Tacoma community. Included in this tour we got a chance to see state of the art laboratory spaces, expanded space for Global Innovation and Design labs, and a high impact practices teaching space.

Tacoma Center

Date: July 20, 2023

Location: 1145 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

Another successful tour completed by Tacoma Rising! Tacoma Center, also known as the Tacoma Financial Center has recently been renovated to center to the “flight to quality” in today’s marketplace. During this tour we learned about the state fo the downtown office market including the strategies that landlords are implementing to attract tenants.

Lex Apartments

Date: June 22, 2023

Location: 415 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

This new addition to the apartment market in Tacoma, designed by Ferguson Architects showcases what we are looking for in terms of downtown Tacoma living. These new apartments are situated perfectly downtown with sweeping views of commencement bay, walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants and an easy commute to Seattle, JBLM, and the University of Washington Tacoma. 

Courthouse Square

Date: May 25, 2023

Location: 1102 A St, Tacoma, WA 98402

A successful tour of this historic office, eatery, and event space with trailblazer Jessica Johnston. This space was fully leased when we toured it which is a success story in itself! This space represents the growth we want to see in Tacoma!

Rainier Amenity Center

Date: March 15, 2023

It was another great Tacoma Rising Tour! We popped in on J Squared Investment’s March Madness Opening Party for their newly refreshed Amenity Center at their Rhodes Center.  In the last 8 months they’ve taken their Rhodes Center from 50% vacant (160,000 SF) to 94% leased.  With the help from JCR Collective they’ve recreated what the office environment needs to be to get folks to return to the office.

Analog Apartments 

Date: February 22, 2023

Location: 411 South 15th St., Tacoma, WA 98402

We were able to tour the Analog Apartments before their grand opening in March. This site was developed by Portland-based Ethos Development and managed by Meritus Property Group.

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Come explore our region’s extraordinary maritime heritage! Learn how the people, boats, and industries that built the heart of Tacoma have shaped our future and changed the way we view the treasures of Puget Sound. Mission Statement:   The mission of the Foss Waterway Seaport is to celebrate Tacoma’s rich maritime heritage – past, present and future.   Vision Statement: To create the region’s most compelling maritime heritage education and recreation resource. Museum Hours:  The Foss Waterway Seaport maritime museum is open to the public Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM -4:00 PM On Friday, May 31, 2024 , our museum hours will be 12pm-4pm . ‍ ‍

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The Most Anticipated Concert Tours Of Summer 2024

Although summertime is often associated with festival season, there are also plenty of artists doing their own tours. Those artists may have some festival appearances scattered throughout their itineraries, but the sunny weather is a solid incentive to open up the outdoor amphitheaters and arenas for some memorable live music, fest or not. From Missy Elliott’s first-ever headlining tour to the indie-rock fan’s dream combo of The National and The War On Drugs , check out the most anticipated summer concert tours of 2024.

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The London-born, Atlanta-bred rapper 21 Savage has been touring North America since May 1, but he has several arena and amphitheater dates left on the American Dream Tour. That includes stops in Southern cities like Tampa, West Palm Beach, Birmingham, and, of course, Atlanta. He’ll be joined by J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold.

Adrianne Lenker

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Over the years, Big Thief has become one of the most known names in contemporary indie rock. Frontwoman Adrianne Lenker , as her tour agenda showcases, has become wildly popular in her own right. Following her recent solo album, the sparse, somber Bright Future , Lenker brings opening act Twain along for a slew of dates, many of which are sold out, starting June 9 in Austin.

Bryson Tiller

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Louisville vocalist and songwriter Bryson Tiller recently released his self-titled album back in April. He is currently touring behind it, and it continues through nearly all of June. Along the way, Tiller will make stops in cities like Nashville, Minneapolis, New York, Atlanta, and more.

ethel cain – the childish behavior tour LA / NY pic.twitter.com/BgpHnmIGcV — 🏁 (@concertleaks) December 5, 2023

Since her 2022 debut album, the dark, sprawling Preacher’s Daughter , Ethel Cain has steadily ascended through the ranks to become a pillar of indie-pop. Cain has hinted at new music here and there, but for now, she’s going to keep touring. That resumes with a North American tour this month following a slate of European dates. Her new schedule includes appearances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Hinterland, and others.

Future / Metro Boomin

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We Still Don’t Trust You unwittingly became the catalyst for the most fruitful hip-hop beef in recent memory when Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and J. Cole during his guest verse on “Like That.” Future and Metro Boomin themselves have mostly stayed out of it — relatively, at least. After all, they do have a massive tour to focus on. The duo kicks things off in Kansas City on July 30 and wraps it up in Vancouver on Sept. 9.

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The Saviors Tour will travel across the globe, in which Bay Area pop-punk trio Green Day will perform their most iconic albums, 1994’s Dookie and 2004’s American Idiot , in full to respectively celebrate their 30th and 20th anniversaries. For select dates, they’ll bring along Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas.

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Gunna is a fixture of Atlanta rap, and he’s taking that idiosyncratic ATL style all over North America plus a small handful of European dates for The Bittersweet Tour. With opener Flo Milli, the YSL affiliate will visit cities like Miami, Orlando, and, obviously, Atlanta.

Janet Jackson

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The queen of new jack swing, Janet Jackson, will embark on a large North American tour starting June 4 in Palm Desert, California. For last year’s tour, she brought Ludacris along as her opener, and this year, she’s bringing St. Louis rapper Nelly. The Together Again Tour will make stops in Anaheim, Salt Lake City, Denver, St. Paul, and plenty more cities.

Jhené Aiko announces tour dates for ‘The Magic Hour Tour.’ She will be joined by Coi Leray, Tink, UMI, and Kiana Ledé. pic.twitter.com/WgAFyWlluF — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 26, 2024

From the middle of June to the end of August, Los Angeles R&B mainstay Jhené Aiko will tour North American arenas with openers Coi Leray, Tink, and Umi in tow. It kicks off at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on June 19 and wraps up at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena on Aug. 22.

Justin Timberlake

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Earlier this year, Justin Timberlake released Everything I Thought It Was , his first studio album since 2018’s folk-tinged Man Of The Woods . To promote the new record, he’s currently on The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. It includes stops in cities like Tulsa, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and many more.

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The Houston instrumental trio Khruangbin recently released A LA SALA , an album that leans into the group’s psych-pop proclivities. They’re touring behind it all summer in both Europe and North America, and joining them will be openers Arooj Aftab, Men I Trust, John Carroll Kirby, and Peter Cat Recording Co.

Lizzy McAlpine

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Back in April, singer and songwriter Lizzy McAlpine released her third studio album, Older . She’s celebrating its release with a summer tour that takes her all the way from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, Australia and back to the States. McAlpine has a busy summer ahead of her, but that gives you plenty of chances to catch her show.

Megan Thee Stallion

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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion is bringing the Hot Girl Summer Tour all over the globe. It’s currently underway, having stopped at cities like Minneapolis and Baltimore and will soon head to places like New Orleans, Dallas, and Meg’s very own Houston. Joining her will be Memphis rapper GloRilla.

Missy Elliott

🚨”OUT OF THIS WORLD”TOUR across NORTH AMERICA!!!! With my fam @ciara @BustaRhymes & my bro @timbaland The Spaceship will be Landing at an ARENA NEAR YOU🫵🏾 RUN 4 COVER!🛸👽🚀🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾🔥🔥🔥 PRE SALE starts this THURSDAY 10 am Local time https://t.co/VKk4wJUHCy pic.twitter.com/hBkkLeKsni — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 8, 2024

It’s hard to believe that someone as influential as Missy Elliott has never done her own headlining tour before. That is, until now. Alongside friends like Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, and Ciara, The Out Of This World Tour will start on July 4 in Vancouver and conclude on Aug. 22 in Rosemont, Illinois, right near the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This is certainly a show you won’t want to miss.

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Having wrapped up a slew of European dates, Mitski is headed back to the States in August to tour behind last year’s excellent The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We . She’ll usually be doing multiple nights at sizable theaters, such as three nights at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre and two nights at Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre. Joining her will be openers Arlo Parks, Lamp, Laufey, Alvvays, Wyatt Flores, Sharon Van Etten, and Sierra Ferrell, depending on the date.

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Odesza is a go-to festival headliner for many booking agents, and it’s easy to understand why. Their seismic strain of EDM is perfect for big fields and arenas alike. They embark on The Last Goodbye Finale Tour with openers Big Boi, Bob Moses, and more in tow, performing multiple nights at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium, Berkeley’s Greek Theatre, and NYC’s Madison Square Garden along the way, as well as a hometown-adjacent run at The Gorge.

Olivia Rodrigo

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If you managed to secure tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated arena tour for her sophomore album, Guts , then count yourself lucky, as it’s completely sold out. She’ll spend June touring Europe before she returns to the U.S. with drum and bass/indie pop enthusiast PinkPantheress in July.

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Eddie Vedder and co. have just released Dark Matter , their first album since 2020’s ill-timed Gigaton . To support the new record, they’ll perform all across the globe; the tour has currently taken them to Europe, and they’ll head back to the U.S. toward the end of August with opener Glen Hansard.

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Mexican star Peso Pluma is headed to the United States later this month for a string of arena shows and festival appearances. The Exodo Tour will take him to Governors Ball in New York as well as his own shows in cities like Tampa, Oklahoma City, Houston, Kansas City, Omaha, and plenty more.

St. Vincent

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In late April, Annie Clark released her latest album as St. Vincent, the entirely self-produced All Born Screaming . After a brief stint in Europe with Heartworms, she’ll tour all over the States with openers Yves Tumor, Dorian Electra, Spoon, and Eartheater for select dates.

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Canadian pop artist Tate McRae will take the world tour for her most recent album, Think Later , to North America starting this July. She’ll be performing in various amphitheaters with opening act Presley Regier. Her latest string of dates kicks off in her hometown of Calgary on July 5 and wraps up in New York on Aug. 22.

Taylor Swift

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Cultural behemoth Taylor Swift is ready to stimulate some more local economies. The Eras Tour continues through Europe with openers Paramore all the way through late August. Fresh off the release of the messy, sprawling The Tortured Poets Department , 2024’s iteration of the tour now merges the Folklore and Evermore eras into one. But it also features a new set solely dedicated to TTPD .

The National / The War On Drugs

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Indie dads rejoice! The National and The War On Drugs, as you’d expect, have a lot of overlap in terms of fandom. They’re both massive, beloved indie rock groups that always put on a spectacular show. Their co-headlining tour, dubbed the Zen Diagram Tour , will take them all over North American amphitheaters this September. Joining them is opener Lucius. Ahead of that, The National have a ton of dates this summer as they weave across Europe.

The Rolling Stones

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Last year, The Rolling Stones put out their first studio album in seven years, Hackney Diamonds . Although it won’t be the same without core drummer Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger and the gang still put on an excellent show. They’ll tour all over stadiums, including stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and more.

Tomorrow X Together

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K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together have a few more tour dates left to play this summer. Whereas May took them primarily to cities on the West Coast, such as Los Angeles, Tacoma, and Oakland, this month’s stops include Rosemont, Washington D.C., and New York City.

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As this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show demonstrated, Usher is a one-of-a-kind performer. Now that he has finished his Las Vegas residency, he’ll kick off a run of sold-out arena dates starting with three nights in his hometown, Atlanta, on Aug. 14. It’ll run all the way through the end of November, with the three final U.S. dates in Houston.

Vampire Weekend

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Following a few festival sets in May, indie-rock outfit Vampire Weekend will play North American arenas and outdoor theaters all summer long. Touring their latest album, Only God Was Above Us , Vampire Weekend will take Ra Ra Riot, Cults, Mike Gordon, La Lom, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on the road before heading to Europe in December.

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Zach Bryan has quickly risen to fame as one of the most popular new left-of-center country artists. To capitalize on that quick ascendance, the Okalahoman alt-country songwriter will tour North American arenas for the rest of 2024. The Quittin Time Tour includes openers Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Sierra Ferrell, The Middle East, Levi Turner, and Matt Maeson.

THE 10 BEST Tacoma Food & Drink Tours

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1. Odd Otter Brewing Company

2. 7 Seas Brewery & Taproom

3. Narrows Brewing Company

4. 3bridges Wine

5. Incline Cider House

6. Old Soldier Distillery

7. Browne Family Vineyards

8. Vino Aquino

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

After a slow start, Toyota is looking to shake things up with its next round of electric cars. Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. It could be followed by other familiar names like the Tacoma and Tundra.

The Japanese automaker has been notoriously slow in transitioning to fully electric vehicles. As of right now, Toyota only offers two EVs in the US: the bZ4X and Lexus RZ. And that’s it for at least another two years.

Toyota, including Lexus, sold over 565,000 vehicles in the US in the first three months of 2024. Of them, only 3,500 were fully electric, or 0.6% of Toyota’s total sales.

Meanwhile, many automakers are already at double-digit or 100%, EV sales share at this point. For example, Rivian, which delivered its first vehicle in October 2021, handed over 13,588 EVs in Q1 .

Despite falling behind, Toyota has stuck to its hybrid strategy, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (EVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs).

To avoid falling further behind, Toyota is promising new EVs powered by advanced batteries with new tech and manufacturing practices to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Toyota to launch electric Highlander SUV in the US

“We have always been committed to building BEVs,” David Christ, GM of Toyota’s US Division, told CarBuzz during the 2025 4Runner debut.

Christ added, “You’re going to see more BEVs from us in the future.” This will include a fully electric Toyota Highlander SUV.

Toyota revealed it would build a three-row electric SUV at its Georgetown, KY facility as its first US-assembled EV last May. In February, Toyota invested an additional $1.3 billion into the facility to prepare it for EV production.

According to CarBuzz , this will be an electric version of its popular Highlander SUV. Lexus is also set for a three-row electric SUV , which could go by the name “TZ,” according to a trademark filing.

Further out, Toyota is looking at an electric compact pickup and EV-version for its mid-size Tacoma. However, it will depend on the market.

An electric full-size Tundra pickup is also in the works, but Toyota is watching rivals like the Ford Lightning , Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck to weigh demand.

First, Toyota will expand its PHEV line-up. “We’re going to expand plug-in availability throughout the line-up fairly quickly,” Christ explained. New Toyota PHEVs could include a Sequoia SUV, Tundra, and Tacoma.

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Toyota sold over 169,500 Highlander SUVs in the US in 2023 , its second best-selling SUV behind the RAV4. It only makes sense for an all-electric version.

Meanwhile, several larger electric SUVs are already climbing the sales charts in the US. Rivian’s R1S was the fourth best-selling EV in the US last year. Kia sold over 4,000 units of its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, in Q1, which launched in December.

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Toyota deserves every ounce of skepticism they get around any plug-in announcement, considering their sole EV entry is a glorified compliance car. And while they tout PHEVs, the sheer lack of inventory of models like the RAV4 Prime several years after launch shows they're not serious about that technology, either. And all that is before their ongoing global lobbying against stricter emissions standards is factored in.

On the other hand, Ford is pushing back production of its larger SUV as it develops a new low-cost EV platform.

The first models are expected to be a smaller electric pickup and SUV. Due out in 2026, Ford’s new EV is expected to start at around $25,000.

By 2026, an electric Toyota Highlander may not seem so special, with so many automakers planning to launch new EVs by then (or release 2nd and 3rd gen models).

One of the biggest takeaways from the report is that Toyota may drop the “bZ” naming system and focus on popular models like the Highlander or Tundra.

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From kent (wa) to kalamazoo (mi), jennifer nguyen’s medallion journey takes flight.

Medallion Scholarship recipient, Jennifer Nguyen and the College of Aviation Dean, Dr. Raymond Thompson at the 2023 Medallion Induction Ceremony

Put yourself in Jennifer Nguyen’s flight shoes. 

Her grandparents and immediate family were on the wrong side of the Vietnam War, which forced many of their peers to leave the home country. . .or else. 

A fractionalized past.  An in-doubt present. No set-in-stone plans and no immediate future.  Just exist, and look for a new place to plant roots. 

That’s kind of how Nguyen eventually ended up at Western Michigan University as a double major in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations.  She never featured a rock-centered eye on an aviation career — just an awareness that something had to, or was going to, happen. 

And it did.  And while where it is happening is not as long a journey — from Southeast Asia to Kent, Wash., where her parents eventually settled — the distance from the Pacific Northwest to Kalamazoo, Mich., isn’t a simple walk around the block. 

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Nguyen and her family at the Christmas lights in Everett, Wash. (Sister: Jessica, Mom: Van Thanh, Dad: Hai, and Jennifer)

Another amazing facet of her story is — what would have happened to Nguyen if she had done what a lot of us do — trash an e-mail without opening it up.  More about that later. 

Now a junior in the College of Aviation, Nguyen grew up in a 136,000-strong community that is part of the Seattle-Tacoma metroplex in King County in the northwest sector of the state. 

“My grandfather, Canh Tran, was a fighter pilot in the South Vietnam Air Force working with the United States during the Vietnam War,” she says.  “My family and relatives immigrated to the United States in the 1990s and 2000s. 

“My father, Hai Nguyen, and my uncles had dreams of being pilots when they were younger,” she says, “but were forced to put their ambitions behind them.  Due to the reality of coming to America for its opportunities and the shared hope of creating better lives for themselves and their families, they scrambled to find work, eventually with Boeing.” 

Nguyen and WMU members of the Latino Pilots Association - WMU chapter during a tour of the United Airlines Network Operations Center

Nguyen, with a grandfather pilot and her folks working for Boeing, early on still answered “software engineer” when asked about her career plans — a pretty-good gig.  “But, after researching that pathway and taking some classes,” she says, “I realized that I had no passion for that.  I had always found flying to be an appealing dream that I did not allow myself to chase.” 

Because she was dual enrolled at Kentridge High School and Green River College, her K-12 diploma, and an associate-of-arts degree came at the same time in June of 2023. 

“I didn’t allow myself to explore aviation as a career in high school,” she says, “because I had a major fear of failing,” a sensation that her grandparents might have felt as they pondered what to do after their nation’s war-torn years.   That began to change when Nguyen took a discovery flight in September of her senior year in 2022. 

Nguyen during her graduation from Green River College with highest honors and an Associate in Arts

While she sampled what a career in the skies might feel like at the region’s Museum of Flight, she first decided to focus on earning her associate’s degree.  “I was afraid and a bit intimidated to fully stick to making aviation my education focus,” she says, “because I didn’t think it was a viable option for me.” 

That started to crystalize when, as a senior at Kentridge, she became a student member of Women in Aviation International and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.”  Next came a course in aviation history and careers at Green River. 

Then came an internship at the Port of Seattle.  She remembers walking on one of the runways with fellow interns “where I was able to watch a bunch of planes taking off over me.  Though I was just an intern who was there to pick up litter, it was cool to be close to planes taking off and landing.”  In other words, this could be “cool” and far more exciting than designing software.  Plus, she did much more than pick up litter during that internship. 

Taking a break to watch airplanes during her volunteering experience at the SeaTac airport removing FOD (foreign object debris)

“I think I realized that life was too short not to take a shot at something I once thought was unattainable,” she says.  “I didn’t see many Asian women pursuing a career as a pilot.  Most of my friends were interested in engineering or the medical field.  They wanted to attend the same university near home.  I too wanted to hold on to what was comfortable.” 

The metamorphosis was almost complete.  “I wanted to chase my passion and if that meant moving across the country from family and friends, so be it,” Nguyen says.  “Again, you may only get one shot in life.” 

Even though she never really said it out loud, that shot was to become a pilot.  Which led to enrolling in aviation-related courses, that discovery flight, and the early stages of flight training.  The yearning-for-more seed was planted. 

Still there was a bit of reticence.  Should she play it safe and stay home?  That was the comfortable thing to do, even if it meant a less-than-inspiring career.  Her research led to gathering information about the WMU College of Aviation and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she was accepted for admission. 

As part of her introduction to what Western had to offer, she learned about the Medallion program, one of the largest merit-based scholarship opportunities in the nation that could be valued at as much as $91,100 over a four-year period.  Plus, Western had a vibrant collection of RSOs (registered student organizations) that could provide “a sense of community” for her.  Nguyen would eventually learn that the College of Aviation itself is a valued community for students. 

Fellow Medallion recipient, Makenzie Russel and Nguyen during a Lee Honors practice event, where they demonstrate clean energy using a bike generator to power a smoothie machine

But all of this was still up in the air. . .until fate intervened. 

“When I got an e-mail from the Lee Honors College to schedule an interview for the Medallion Scholarship,” she says, “I initially ignored it because I thought it was a scam.  Fortunately, it was followed by a second e-mail, which I did open, and I decided to take a chance.  I bragged to my parents about getting interviewed for a scholarship, but I never thought I would be offered one.” 

The Nguyen Sisters, Jessica and Jennifer, at the famous Seattle Pike Place Market

That development came her way while Nguyen was volunteering at a free outdoor grocery market.  “I received a call from a strange number,” she says, “and didn’t pick it up.  The voicemail was from a Western representative that said I had received the scholarship.  I was just dumbfounded.  To this day, it is still crazy to me that if I had not replied to that e-mail, my life’s trajectory would be completely different.” 

That trajectory has brought Nguyen to feel at home and welcomed.”  And this comes from a person who “used to keep to myself most of the time.” 

The connectivity evolves from her membership and leadership roles in Western’s chapters of Women in Aviation, the Professional Asian Pilots Association, and Sigma Psi Zeta, a services-oriented sorority for students of her heritage.  Her extra-curricular activities are all part of Nguyen pushing herself out of her “comfort zones.” 

Her sought-after “accomplishment” zones are earning the necessary certificates, licenses and hours in the air to become a certified flight instructor for Western and eventually moving up the line to serve as a pilot for Delta Air Lines. 

Not bad for a never-wanna-be software engineer.