BY LISA LENGENFELDER and JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25
Friday August 15
Music
Lazy Ballerina Wine Bar: Ladies It’s The 80’s! Live Music by Left Coast Dreamers, 6:00 PM
The New Frontier Lounge: Stankoma Aroma Pt. 2 Day 1: Echo Ravine/Dunce/Casual Hex (SEA)/Elegant Pleasures/Wimps (SEA), 6:00 PM
The Speakeasy: Master of Rhythm Ali Jackson, 6:00 PM
Water From Wine: Angie Lynn, FREE, 7:00 PM
Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center: 60’s Flashback Show, 7:30 PM
Cheers Bar & Grill: Flashback Friday Tacoma w/JMRTN of Retrospect, 8:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: Tacoma History Ball, 8:00 PM
Jazzbones: Summer Reggae Mash-Up w/Selassie Ites & Lion of Judah, 9:00 PM
Comedy
Nate Jackson’s: Tony Rock, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
Other
All Community Centers: 50+ Trip to Vashon Island, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tacoma Armory: Performers’ Pathway Session 1 Class, 9:00 AM
Eastside Community Center: Blood Drive, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library All Branches: Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Paper Fish, ages K-5, FREE, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch: Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma Branch: Basic Computer Skills Workshop, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Off Chamber Brewing: OCB Night Market w/15 Vendors + Food Trucks & More, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Milton Community Park: Milton Days – Family Fun Activities, Vendors, Food, Live Music & More!, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LeMay America’s Car Museum: Motors & Movies – Minecraft: The Movie FREE, 6:30 PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Tripod Arts & Community Presentations, 7:00 PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Bradley Lake Park: Movie in the Park – “Despicable Me,” FREE, 8:00 PM
Ace’s Poker: Handsome Heroes – The Show, 8:00 PM
Blue Mouse Theater: FNF Presents “Phenomena,” 10:00 PM
Saturday August 16
Music
Off Chamber Brewing: Kaitie Wade, FREE, 5:00 PM
The Valley: Stankoma Aroma Pt. 2 Day 2, 6:00 PM
Water From Wine: Jared Oliver, FREE, 7:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: I Want It That Way – 90’s & 2000’s Dance Party, 8:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Jeff Allen – Clean Comedy Fun, 4:00 PM
Nate Jackson’s: Tony Rock, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
Tacoma Armory: SEA Comedy Summer Social – Food, 90’s Music & A Showcase of Funny Comedians from All Over the Country, 7:30 PM
Other
Commencement Bay Cannabis: Puyallup Tribe’s 3rd Annual Auto Show, 9:00 AM
Proctor & N 27th: Proctor Farmers Market, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sprinker Recreational Center: Junk in the Trunk – Car Garage Sale, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tacoma Narrows Airport: Airport Day, FREE Family-Friendly Event – Get Close to Operations & Daily Activities of the Tacoma Narrows Airport, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Grand Cinema: FREE Family Flick – “The Goonies,” 10:00 AM
AmVets Tacoma: Purple Octopus Events Bazaar, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Skansie Brothers Park: Chalk The Harbor – Make Art with Chalk All Over the Sidewalks, FREE Friendly Fun Family Event, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
31825 32nd Ave S Federal Way: At The Root Wellness Presents Warrior Woman ‘25 Soul Care Saturday, 11:00 AM
Pierce Co Library Parkland/Spanaway Branch: Artventure Club, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch: Painting Party – Help Paint the New Library Mural, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3680 S Cedar St: Suite H-J: 8th Annual Community Block Party, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
City of Dupont Municipal Buildings (1700 Civic Dr): Get Fired Up for the 8th Annual Dupont BBQ Cook-Off, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wright Park: Sticker Fest 2025, 12:00 PM
Pierce Co Library Key Center Branch: Button Maker Party, All Ages, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Verlo Playfield: Park Spotlight – Come Play at Your Neighborhood Park for Games, Coloring with Park Guides, FREE, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply: Watercolor 101 – Sea Otter, 1:00 PM
Chambers Creek Park: Family Campout (Overnight), 1:30 PM – 11:00 AM August 17
Stewart Heights Park: Summer Bash – Outdoor Activities, 2:00 PM & Movie “A Minecraft Movie” at Dusk, FREE
6th Ave Comedy Club: It’s Bingo ^^^^^!! A Drag Bingo Event, 2:30 PM
Craftopia: FREE Craft Night Class, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dusty’s Hideaway: Pop-Up Adoption Event w/Tacoma Humane Society, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Downtown Summer: Sip Sumner – Stroll While Sipping & Shopping, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Soulberry Coffee House: Paint & Sip Nite: There Is Magic, 5:00 PM
Soulberry Coffee House: Family Paint Party, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Milton Community Park: Milton Days – Family Fun Activities, Vendors, Food, Live Music & More!, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The RAM Puyallup: 1st Annual Pig Roast, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tacoma Night Market: Tacoma Night Market – Art, Music, Vendors, Community, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Meeker Mansion: Ezra’s Hops Gala, 5:30 PM
Titlow Park: Shakespeare in the Park – Bring a Chair or Blanket, FREE, 6:00 PM
Eagles Club: Barking for Bingo Fundraising for NOAH’s Pet Project – Help Us Help Pets in Need, Lasagna Dinner & Fun, 7:00 PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Ashford County Park Eatonville: Stargazing, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Steel Creek: Beach Party – Dress Code, Limbo & Hawaiian Vibes, 9:00 PM
Sunday August 17
Music
The Valley: Giant Octopus/Umber Sleeping/Rayon (Portland)/Battersea, 6:00 PM
The New Frontier Lounge: Sinister Six/Scott & The Hotheads/Reverend Beathead, 7:00 PM
Comedy
Nate Jackson’s: Beats, Brunch & Bubbles Super Funny Festival Weekend, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Godfrey, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM; Sun 7:00 PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Guess Who?, 7:00 PM
Nate Jackson’s: Tony Rock, 7:30 PM
Other
Frontier Park: Sunbust 2025 – One of the Biggest Mopar Car Shows on the West Coast, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Titlow Park: Titlow Bird Walk, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
City of Dupont Municipal Buildings (1700 Civic Dr): Get Fired Up for the 8th Annual BBQ Cook-Off, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Forum: Paint Nite Brand Creatives, 1:00 PM
The Redd Dog Tacoma: Artvana Brews & Brushes, 1:00 PM
Craftopia: Hooker Happy Hour Meet-Up, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Common Good Tacoma: Palestinian Cooking Class, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus – Unique Broadway Style, 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Pierce Co Library University Place Branch: Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Water From Wine: Watercolor & Wine Summer Dreamy Landscape Painting Class, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Normanna Hall: Contra Dance Beginner’s Workshop, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Normanna Hall: Contra Dance, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Jazzy’s Cafe: Vibe’s Bingo – Cookout Edition, 21+, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Norpoint Park: Shakespeare in the Park – Bring a Chair or Blanket, FREE, 6:00 PM
Monday August 18
Music
Real Art Tacoma: Outta Pocket/End of Dayz/Fools Game/Out4Blood/Adipocere – All Ages, 7:00 PM
Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: The Monday Mic, FREE, 7:00 PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Back Booth Bullies Comedy Show, FREE, 7:30 PM
Other
Frontier Park: Sunbust 2025 – One of the Biggest Mopar Car Shows on the West Coast, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Titlow Park: Titlow Bird Walk, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Cross Park & Naches Trail Reserve: Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt, FREE, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Red Elm Cafe: Freelance Fandango Artists Gathering, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pierce Co Library Steilacoom Branch: Digital Skills Class – A Digital Literacy Program, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Children’s Flamenco Dance Class w/Maristela Calogera, Ages 5-12, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Introduction to Flamenco Dance w/Marisela Fleitas, Ages 15-100, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Pierce Co Library South Hill Branch: DIY Rock Salt Crystals – A Program for Tweens (9-12), 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
TerraCrux Games: Prototyping for Small Businesses, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Puyallup Pioneer Park: #MovePuyallup – FREE Outdoor Fitness Class, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday August 19
Music
Real Art Tacoma: Barn/Crush The Monster/Insta-Kill/Primordial Atrocity, 6:00 PM
Skansie Brothers Park Gig Harbor: Summer Sounds Concert Series: 90s Rewind, FREE, 6:00 PM
Ft Steilacoom Park Pavilion: Summer Nights Concert Series Featuring: Wally & The Beavs (50’s & 60’s), 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Pantages Theater: Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes, 7:30 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesday’s Comedy Show, FREE, 7:00 PM
Other
Cross Park & Naches Trail Reserve: Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt, FREE, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Kiwanis Kids Days in the Park – Old McDebbie’s Farm Petting Zoo & More, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Kiwanis Kids Days in the Park – Circus Palooza Provided by Heather Pearl, FREE, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pierce County Library Summit Branch: Legal Help Pop-Up – Drop-in Legal Assistance from Tacomaprobono, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ft Steilacoom Park: Lakewood Farmers Market, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pierce Co Library Fife Branch: Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday August 20
Music
UP Market Square: Music on the Square – Jazz Overhaul Featuring Derell Holden, FREE, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Old Town Park: FREE Summer Concert Series – Erina McLaren & Friends, 6:30 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Open Mic Night, FREE, 7:00 PM
Jazzbones: Myles Weber Comedy Tour, 8:00 PM
Other
Cross Park & Naches Trail Reserve: Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt, FREE, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
First Lutheran Church: Listen Live at Lunch – Pianist Fabio Menchetti, FREE Concert, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Pierce Co Library Gig Harbor Branch: Digital Skills Class – A Digital Literacy Program, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma Branch: Brushes of Wisdom – FREE Painting Program for Adults, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Pierce Co Library Dupont Branch: Drop-in Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: w/Remakery: Boxy Top Sewing, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lakewold Gardens: MW4V SoundVetJam – Open to Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ft Nisqually Living History Museum: Homespun Happy Hour, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom: History Pub ‘Subscribe Now! How the West Was Written’ Presented by Travis E Ross, 7:00 PM
Thursday August 21
Music
Puyallup’s Pioneer Park: Concerts in the Park – Notorious Funk – RnB & Soul, FREE, 6:30 PM
Curran Apple Orchard: Concert in the Park – First Army Corps Band (Brass), FREE, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Franke Tobey Jones Lawn: Summer Concert Series – Angeli Silva and Sabor (Latin), FREE, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Spanish Ballroom: The Bomb Shelter/Honeyed/Quiet! They’ll Hear You, 7:00 PM
Emerald Queen Casino: I Love the 90’s Tour, 8:00 PM
Jazzbones: Blueprint Vessel Tour w/DJ Detox, 8:00 PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: That’s What She Said – An All-Woman Stand-Up Comedy Show, 7:00 PM
Bob’s Comedy Java Jive: Open Mic Night Every Thursday, 8:00 PM
Other
Court House Square: Newspaper Box Challenge Artist Reception, FREE, 7:00 PM
Cross Park & Naches Trail Reserve: Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt, FREE, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TerraCrux Games: Cricut Stuffed Toys – Make Your Own Plushy with a Cricut Machine, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tacoma Public Library Mottet Branch: Pierce Transit Career Tabling – Come Check Out a Career in Local Transportation, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
11th & Broadway: Tacoma Farmers Market, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Skansie Brothers Park: 2025 Waterfront Farmers Market, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Curran Apple Orchard: Pierce Co Library Poetry Nature Walk, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WA State History Museum: Third Thursdays, FREE, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tacoma Public Library Mottet Branch: Beaded Paintings – Supplies Included, FREE, 4:00 PM
Tacoma Art Museum: Teen Open Studio – Pierce Transit Student Art Contest: Art in Every Ride, FREE, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
15% Board Game Cafe: Artvana Paint & Sip, 6:00 PM
Tacoma Farmer’s Market on Broadway: Grit City Gala – A Night of Food, Community & Connection, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
11206 62nd Ave E Puyallup: The Wizard of Oz – The Dance Academy of Puyallup Musical Theater Summer Showcase, 6:30 PM
Dance Academy Puyallup: The Wizard of Oz – Musical Theater Showcase, 6:30 PM
Gig Harbor History Museum: Rummrunning in Puget Sound w/Brad Holden, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Courthouse Square: Artist Reception for Weekly Volcano Newspaper Box Challenge – Come Hang Out & Meet the Artists, 7:00 PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Contemporary Dance Class w/DeShawn Morton (1st & 3rd Thursday Class Series), 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WA Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1: PNW Morgan Horse Show, 9:00 PM
