Mark your calendars! In just a little less than a month, LeMay - America's Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, will host its cherished annual summer event, Cars & Cigars. This vibrant, Latin-inspired outdoor event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 11 p.m., on the Museum's front plaza. Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with live music, catered food, cocktails, tastings from local vendors, dancing and plenty of cigars.

This year's theme, "Neon Nights," promises a dazzling and brightly colored atmosphere. The event space will be adorned with neon décor, and guests are encouraged to wear their flashiest, most colorful outfits. Hotrod-style cars and other exotic vehicles will be on display, adding to the evening's allure.

Returning to the event by popular demand is the featured live entertainment, Los Flacos. With deep roots in Latin American traditions, Los Flacos will delight attendees with regional folk styles from southern Mexico and the Caribbean to South America, showcasing the intricacies of each style.

Local businesses Heritage Distillery from Gig Harbor and Jonz Catering, one of Tacoma's premier catering groups, will provide savory bites and tasty cocktails.

Don't miss this exhilarating event that brings an exotic flair to the Pacific Northwest community. Tickets are on sale now via the Museum's website. For more information on Cars & Cigars and to purchase tickets, visit www.americascarmuseum.org/cars-cigars.   

About LeMay - America's Car Museum 

LeMay - America's Car Museum is an international destination for families and automotive

enthusiasts to experience the past, present, and future of the automobile and learn how it shapes our culture and society. Located in Tacoma, the stunning 165,000-sq.-ft., four-level facility has been recognized as one of MSN's 10 Best Automotive Museums worldwide, USA Today's 10 Best Attractions for Car Lovers and KING5's Best Museum in Western Washington. It is known for its dedicated educational outreach programs, world-class rotating exhibits, stunning event spaces, and an outdoor show field for hosting community events. LeMay - America's Car Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and an entity of America's Automotive Trust. For more information, visit www.americascarmuseum.org.

CARS & CIGARS, 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, LeMay - America's Car Museum,

2702 East D St., Tacoma, purchase tickets at www.americascarmuseum.org/cars-cigars.