# Critical Mass Big Band and Sugartime Trio at Spanish Ballroom

Big band jazz with three-part vocal harmonies: Critical Mass Big Band and Sugartime Trio play an early, all-ages Sunday show at Spanish Ballroom.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/critical-mass-big-band-spanish-ballroom-nov-8/
Section: events
Area: Downtown
Published: 2026-10-21
Event status: Upcoming or ongoing
Start date: 2026-11-08
Start time: 17:00
End time: Not confirmed
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Spanish Ballroom
Address: 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
Price: $20
Age policy: All ages
Reservations: Not confirmed
Tickets / organizer: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/278495-critical-mass-big-band-and-sugartime-trio
Organizer: McMenamins
Organizer URL: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/278495-critical-mass-big-band-and-sugartime-trio
Venue details: https://tacomairl.com/places/mcmenamins-elks-temple/

## Why go

A full big band in a ballroom, which is where big bands belong. Critical Mass has played Northwest jazz for nearly 25 years. Sugartime Trio adds close harmonies, from 1930s swing to modern songs.

## What happens

Sunday, November 8: doors 4pm, show 5pm, in the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple.

## Good to know

All ages. Some seating, first come, first served, so arrive early if you want a chair. Tickets are $20 on KNKX's calendar listing; McMenamins doesn't post the price, so confirm it at checkout through the Tickets link.

## Sources

- [McMenamins: Critical Mass Big Band and Sugartime Trio at Spanish Ballroom](https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/278495-critical-mass-big-band-and-sugartime-trio)
- [KNKX community calendar: Big Band Swing with Critical Mass Big Band (price)](https://www.knkx.org/calendar/event/big-band-swing-with-critical-mass-big-band-featuring-sugartime-trio-26-08-2026-18-06-02)