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.
- When
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 5:00pm
- Where
- Spanish Ballroom · 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · Directions → · Venue details
- Price
- $20
- Ages
- All ages
- Organizer
- McMenamins

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.