Chris Sharp’s “Tiny” at Mineral

 

 

Tacoma painter Chris Sharp shows new small works to highlight the artistic process in “Tiny: New Works by Chris Sharp”, including flip-stacks of studies clipped to the walls. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Feb. 2; artist reception 5-8 p.m. Jan. 21. Free. Mineral Gallery, 301 Puyallup Ave. #A, Tacoma. 253-250-7745, www.lisakinoshita.com

“The Hobbit,” with puppets

Like “The Lord of the Rings”? Then you’ll love Théâtre Sans Fils’ production of “The Hobbit,” featuring 50 life-size puppets including a 25-foot-long dragon, 10-foot-high trolls, giant spiderwebs and more, all to tell the well-known story by J.R.R. Tolkien. 7:30 p.m. tonight. $29/$19/$9. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-591-5894, www.broadwaycenter.org

Asian Tea Ceremony

Experience the art and culture of the tea ceremony from different Asian traditions in the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s monthly tea event. 10 a.m. Jan. 9. $10. Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Rd., Fircrest. 253-383-3900, www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org

“Young Victoria” in new theater at The Grand

The Grand Cinema has a brand new theater: Check it out by seeing Emily Blunt in the title role of period drama “Young Victoria,” directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. Call for screening times. $8.50/$6.50. 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. 253-572-6062, www.grandcinema.com