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- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.17.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-17-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma Habitat at Home Pilot Enrollment | Open Through Wednesday, September 30 Tacoma Habitat at Home officially launched July 1, and enrollment in the pilot program is open through September 30. The program, run in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Pierce Conservation District, helps residents turn their
- [Need a Little Help? Check Out These Community Resources](https://weekly-volcano.com/need-a-little-help-check-out-these-community-resources/) - Pierce County residents facing housing instability, food insecurity, domestic violence, health coverage gaps, mental health crises, substance use challenges, or other emergencies have access to a broad network of public agencies and nonprofit providers across Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Bonney Lake, Sumner, University Place, DuPont, and the county’s smaller cities and rural communities. The
- [Weekly local comics](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-local-comics/) - WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/17/2026
- [East Pierce Crossword](https://weekly-volcano.com/east-pierce-crossword/) - BY SARAH A JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Crossword clues Across 5) Popular seasonal attraction at local farms 7) Valley residents train to escape this 8) Another name locals use for Mount Rainier 11) Ezra Meeker’s wife 12) Local university (abbr.) 15) _ Ridge High School on South Hill 18) Mrs. Meeker founded Puyallup’s
- [Print Calendar Week of 7/17 to 7/23](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-week-of-7-17-to-7-23/) - BY SARAH JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Friday July 17 MusicOff Camber Brewing: OCB Brews & Beats - Kage Dallas 6PMFarm 12: The Riverside Concert 6PM-9PMPierce College Science Dome: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show 6PMProhibition Cellars: Erina McLaren 6PM-8PMFircrest Park: Hell on Heels 7PMSpanish Ballroom: Groove Lab/Ska Island 8PMEmerald Queen
- [Tacoma Residents Invited to Shape State Reparations Study](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-residents-invited-to-shape-state-reparations-study/) - BY KORBETT MOSESLY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Washington’s first state-funded reparations study will hold two listening sessions on July 23. A noon virtual session will be hosted by the Black Education Strategy Roundtable and Truclusion, the firm conducting the study. A 6 p.m. in-person session in Tacoma will be co-hosted by The Black Collective,
- [Using Financial Services Safely: How We Pay Matters](https://weekly-volcano.com/using-financial-services-safely-how-we-pay-matters/) - BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Every generation has found a way to make paying someone a little easier. But as we’ll see here, easier is not always better. There was a time when nearly every transaction happened with cash. If you didn’t have enough in your wallet, the purchase waited. Checks made
- [Foodie Fun Fact: Real Art Tacoma Serves Some Super Solid Sandwiches](https://weekly-volcano.com/foodie-fun-fact-real-art-tacoma-serves-some-super-solid-sandwiches/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Slightly privileged rant incoming: When you’ve been writing about restaurants for over half your life, you start to get a bee in your bonnet about fancy food. It becomes psychosomatically exhausting sometimes if you think about it too much. As the years wear on, you find
- [Catching Up with Artist Kristina Martin](https://weekly-volcano.com/catching-up-with-artist-kristina-martin/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 We first met artist Kristina Martin when she participated in the Weekly Volcano’s first Newspaper Box Challenge last year. Martin showed that inspiration can strike anywhere, with her piece inspired by a delicious bowl of ramen in Hilltop. For those interested in painting a box of their
- [Champagne Sunday Serves Up Hope, Heart and Harmony](https://weekly-volcano.com/champagne-sunday-serves-up-hope-heart-and-harmony/) - BY MAUREEN PARKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 OK, so . . . Booooooom!!! I have been waiting for this one! When I first got this gig, I had been chomping at the bit to write about this band. I finally got the opportunity this weekend, and when I tell you I am hella geeked
- [‘You Are Loved’ Resonates at Tacoma Pride Festival](https://weekly-volcano.com/you-are-loved-resonates-at-tacoma-pride-festival/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 It was the biggest yet. And for many on hand, it was also the most fun to date. According to organizers, approximately 35,000 people flocked to Wright Park for the Tacoma Pride Festival last Saturday. “It’s crazy and amazing at the same time,” Lavinda Lyfe said of
- [When Their Breakup Somehow Becomes Your Problem](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-their-breakup-somehow-becomes-your-problem/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Hey Aarde,Two close friends of mine are going through a breakup right now. I want to be the best support I can, but I have a lot I’m dealing with myself. Do you have any advice on setting boundaries and relationships in general? Signed, Caught in the
- [Movies of the Week – July 17, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-july-17-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 The Odyssey Arrives, and Moana Washes In Summer movies kick into high gear this week with the arrival of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. If you’re looking for more of a date-night movie, you might want to try The Invite. And, as usual, if you’re a fan of
- [Craig Goodwin Finds Art in Wild Places](https://weekly-volcano.com/craig-goodwin-finds-art-in-wild-places/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 What is one recreational activity that seamlessly combines art, technology, and experimentation while simultaneously pushing practitioners to venture ever deeper into the natural world in search of the perfect creation? Nature photography. Craig Goodwin, a self-described fine-art nature photographer who moved with his wife from Spokane to
- [Aye, Aye, Captain! Yachtley Crew Charts a Course for Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/aye-aye-captain-yachtley-crew-charts-a-course-for-tacoma/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Get ready to batten down the hatches as Yachtley Crew comes to the Event Center at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma on Saturday, August 15. Tickets are on sale now, and you can get up to 20 percent off if you purchase them at the Emerald Queen
- [Latitude 84: ‘Like a Diverse Version of Cheers’](https://weekly-volcano.com/latitude-84-like-a-diverse-version-of-cheers/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/17/2026 Sports Bar and Grill Latitude 84 in Hosmer features pool tables, dart boards, karaoke and a menu full of fried classics like wings, fries and mozzarella sticks. With its host of regulars, quirky personalities, and tight-knit community, Bar Manager Sese Thomas says it’s like a diverse version
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.10.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-10-26/) - Neighborhood News 80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2026-2027 Tacoma Creates will invest approximately $6.4 million in 80 local nonprofit organizations during its 2026-2027 funding cycle, continuing support for arts, culture, heritage, and science programming across the city. Approved by the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, the funding marks the
- [Photo Exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium](https://weekly-volcano.com/photo-exhibit-at-point-defiance-zoo-and-aquarium/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 The Point Defiance Aquarium will host the We Are Puget Sound traveling photo exhibit for the next two years. Partnering with Washington Conservation Action and Braided River, the Pacific Seas Aquarium officially opened the exhibit on June 5, just in time for World Oceans Day on June
- [The Story of Serni Solidarios](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-story-of-serni-solidarism/) - BY MAUREEN PARKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 There are people you admire, there are people you respect, and then there are people you simply feel fortunate to have known. For me, Serni Solidarios is one of those people. I equate knowing him with being in proximity to greatness. Serni Solidarios has been in my
- [Pierce County Crossword](https://weekly-volcano.com/pierce-county-crossword/) - Clues Across 3) Inspiration for Hogwarts? 5) Tacoma _, longtime spot for meat and fresh produce 7) Pierce County festival celebrated each spring 11) Award-winning Tacoma roaster 12) Island reached by ferry 13) City at the foot of the Cascades 14) Tacoma is sometimes called the _ City 15) Tacoma sandwich shop making magic 16)
- [Who Painted That? New Additions to Opera Alley from Artist Chris Richey](https://weekly-volcano.com/who-painted-that-new-additions-to-opera-alley-from-artist-chris-richey/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 On a red wall in Opera Alley, a colorful octopus rises high above the street. It has recently been joined by an owl and a bee and will soon have even more companions as local street artist and muralist Chris Richey adds to the outdoor art gallery
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 7/10/26 – 7/16/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-7-10-26-7-16-26/) - Friday July 10 Music Prohibition Cellars: Kim Archer 6PM-8PM The Speakeasy: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 6PM Real Art Tacoma: Infight//Koba//Heavens Blaze//Anxious Arms//At Fault 6:30PM doors, 7PM show Bob’s Java Jive: Twang Junkies & Blaze N’ Saddles 7PM-9PM Chambers Bay Distillery: Live Jazz & Blues 7PM-9PM Jazzbones: NW Tool Tribute with Sludge Factor 7PM Kimball Coffeehouse:
- [Tacoma Joins National Push to Save Legacy Businesses Before They Vanish](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-joins-national-push-to-save-legacy-businesses-before-they-vanish/) - BY KORBETT MOSESLY Tacoma is one of 10 U.S. cities selected for Legacy Forward, a National League of Cities program backed by the Nasdaq Foundation to help established small businesses survive ownership transitions. The selection builds on work already underway locally: the Black Collective’s Business Navigator program has spent the past year building the one-on-one
- [Using Financial Services Safely: A Fee for All Seasons](https://weekly-volcano.com/using-financial-services-safely-a-fee-for-all-seasons/) - BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 We might think paying $3 here or $5 there doesn’t add up, but small fees can quietly drain hundreds of dollars a year. Luis didn’t notice it at first. He uses a prepaid card to manage his money. It feels straightforward: load cash, pay bills, withdraw when
- [Not Just a Wunder Bar: The Berliner Beerhall](https://weekly-volcano.com/not-just-a-wunder-bar-the-berliner-beerhall/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN For a decade, Berliner Beerhall was kind of a punchline in downtown Tacoma. At South 24th and Pacific, the banner reading “BERLINER GERMAN BEER HALL: Coming Soon” on the facade of the boarded-up old Neener’s Pub space went up in late 2013, and as the months stretched into years, and later
- [Wanna Beer with That? Wet Coast Brewing](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-wet-coast-brewing/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 Wet Coast Brewing, Gig Harbor, WA: Cream Ale This week we found a cream ale to enjoy for our Fourth of July party. Cream ales are a historic beer style that almost died out and only recently made a comeback. Anchor Steam Brewing in California kept the
- [Repair Starts With Accountability](https://weekly-volcano.com/repair-starts-with-accountability/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 Hey Aarde,My children have turned on me. I am 78, and two out of three of my kids are “gray rocking” me, a term I learned in an estranged parents Facebook group. It’s amazing how many of us parents gave our lives to our kids, only to
- [Training of Primary Care Doctors in Jeopardy](https://weekly-volcano.com/training-of-primary-care-doctors-in-jeopardy-2/) - By RUSS SONDKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 Community Health Care’s Family Medicine Residency was forced to close as of June 30, after Virginia Mason Franciscan Health abruptly terminated its affiliation agreement with the program in December 2025. CHC is a federally qualified health center that serves low-income and predominantly underserved communities. CHC’s family medicine
- [Movies of the Week - July 10, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-july-10-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 It’s beginning to seem a lot like Pride Month here in Tacoma at our local independent cinemas. You’ve got not one but two chances to check out drag performers. There’s a documentary about a nonbinary Indigenous person. And not one but two classic movies from the 1990s.
- [Thea Foss Waterway: Always Ready](https://weekly-volcano.com/thea-foss-waterway-always-ready/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 Perhaps no slice of Tacoma is more underutilized by recreationists than the Thea Foss Waterway. Boaters know about it, thanks to the two marinas situated on downtown Tacoma’s oft-overlooked waterfront. But bicyclists, runners, and other fitness junkies are often conspicuously absent from one of Grit City’s most
- [Rare traditional dishes and techniques at Kamlai Thai](https://weekly-volcano.com/rare-traditional-dishes-and-techniques-at-kamlai-thai/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 Tucked into a Hosmer storefront is a portal to dishes featuring freshly made chili paste and unique Thai dishes that are hard to find in a typical restaurant. Kamlai Thai opened in 2023 and features a large menu and a dedication to authentic ingredients and techniques from
- [Here's What's New at the EQC Fife Location](https://weekly-volcano.com/heres-whats-new-at-the-eqc-fife-location/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/8/2026 Come this fall, the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Fife will have a bit of a facelift. Since the spring of 2025, the casino has been undergoing a multimillion-dollar refresh, which is expected to be completed this fall. A new HVAC system, flooring, paint, artwork, and
- [Hans’s Place Returns to Form](https://weekly-volcano.com/hanss-place-returns-to-form/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 The chicken at Hans’s Place was super good, then kinda bad? And is now super good again. Let me preface this article by saying I fundamentally don’t believe in writing negative reviews, but I want to point folks back to this little bar if they’ve taken
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.3.2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-3-2026/) - Neighborhood News Free Summer Meals Are Back at Tacoma Parks Tacoma Parks is running its Summer Meal Program through the school break, serving free lunch Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., to anyone 18 and under. No registration, no proof of enrollment, just show up. Staff lead games, crafts, and other activities alongside the
- [Local Knowledge Crossword - June 26](https://weekly-volcano.com/local-knowledge-crossword-june-26/) - Clues: Across Pizza and _ Not quite Puyallup Parade or flower Water Transport Point __ Park Making scones since 1911 Your uncle or Java Jive Tacoma __ Studio King or board Beach or fish Tacoma clock tower ghost Gotta dig a duck a day! Edible wetland plant or Tacoma park Historic theater Puyallup Park meaning
- [Bang, Boom, and Celebrate, but Leave 911 Clear](https://weekly-volcano.com/bang-boom-and-celebrate-but-leave-911-clear/) - BY KRISTIE WORTHEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/3026 Pierce County celebrates America’s 250th birthday in many different places. There are few holidays that bring Pierce County together quite like the Fourth of July.Whether you’re watching fireworks reflect across Commencement Bay, cheering a hometown parade, enjoying live music at a community festival, or gathering with family
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 7/3/26 - 7/9/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-7-3-26-7-9-26/) - Friday July 3 MusicThe Valley: Freedom Fest - Ravenswood//Licorice Chamber//Bonney Rubble//Eroder//Electric Head & More 5PMReal Art Tacoma: The Big Gay Punk Show: A Benefit for Gender Justice League featuring Ponty’s Revenge//Me Grimlock!//Dangerous Fashion//Nogginless//The Unsundered//Scribbles 6:30PM-11PMOlalla Vineyard & Winery: Old School 6:30PM-8:30PMJazzbones: Nameless w/Falling Forever & Pink-182 7PMThe Spar Tavern: Uncle Buzzy 7PM-10PMSpanish Ballroom: The Cloves
- [Gig Harbor Crossword - July 3](https://weekly-volcano.com/gig-harbor-crossword-july-3/) - BY SARAH A. JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Clues: Across Fishing vessel used by early harbor fleets Historic catch central to Pacific Northwest waters Daily movement watched by boaters in Gig Harbor Bay State park and bay south of downtown Docking spot for visiting boats Scenic inlet northeast of Gig Harbor Thing Tacoma traffic
- [Eco Repurpose Boutique Opens Second Tacoma Location](https://weekly-volcano.com/eco-repurpose-boutique-opens-second-tacoma-location/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou This quote is the heart of Norma Irish’s business, Eco Repurpose Boutique, a carefully curated shop that sells upcycled, fair-trade, and ethically sourced goods.Located at 1932 Pacific Ave.
- [Are Your Funds in the Bank Insured?](https://weekly-volcano.com/are-your-funds-in-the-bank-insured/) - BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Where you keep your money determines what entity, if any, insures its safety. Your money may look safe in an account, but what if the company holding it suddenly went out of business?A few years ago, Anna had about $800 in her bank account. She didn’t think
- [Weekly Comics from Local Artists - 7/3/2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-comics-from-local-artists-7-3-2026/) - Please enjoy this week's selection of comics from local artists in Tacoma and Pierce County.
- [Wanna Beer with that? Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-yoked-farmhouse-brewery/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery: Rustic Kölsch I took the kids on a hiking trip over to Bainbridge Island, and on the way back, we stopped at Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery. It’s a gorgeous farm on the rolling hills halfway between Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. As we
- [Mapping Tacoma Art History Is an Investment in the Future for ArtCity](https://weekly-volcano.com/mapping-tacoma-art-history-is-an-investment-in-the-future-for-artcity/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Local artists Anida Yoeu Ali and Jesi Vega spent the past year exploring how to map the history of Tacoma’s art scene through the memories of living artists mapped onto both time and space.On June 16, the duo presented their ArtCity Tacoma Mapping Project to an enthusiastic
- [Kim Archer Keeps Tacoma Groovin’](https://weekly-volcano.com/kim-archer-keeps-tacoma-groovin/) - BY MAUREEN PARKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 OK, so boom! Yeah, I know I say that every time … lol. Deal.If you’ve been anywhere near the live music scene in the Pacific Northwest, and especially around Tacoma, you’ve most definitely heard of Miss Kim Archer. My girl is an avid supporter of anything that
- [Finding Calm Before Curtain Time](https://weekly-volcano.com/finding-calm-before-curtain-time/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Hey Aarde,I have a performance coming up, and I’m starting to freak out. Any advice for me?Signed, Stage Frozen Hey Stage Frozen,One thing I know for sure is that if you’re on a stage, it’s because you have something important to say, something worth sharing, something you’ve
- [Movies of the Week - July 3](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-july-3/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 The Blue Mouse ends its run of Toy Story 5, but if you’re looking for a movie to take the kids to, you’re still in luck because the latest in the Minions series, Minions and Monsters, is taking over Blue Mouse Theatre beginning Friday, July 3.This is
- [Finding Home Beyond Four Walls](https://weekly-volcano.com/finding-home-beyond-four-walls/) - BY ANDE DUNN for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 How the Gaygents of Pierce County are building community through conversation. In a world where podcasts seem to launch by the thousands every day, it can be difficult to find one that feels genuinely rooted in the place it serves. For Tacoma real estate professional Guy Maughan
- [Chester Rito, the Bard of Cheney Stadium](https://weekly-volcano.com/chester-rito-the-bard-of-cheney-stadium/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Chester Rito feels most at home when he’s telling a story. No surprise, then, that his first post-retirement gig didn’t stick. “I was out of a job,” says Rito, 81, from his station behind home plate at Cheney Stadium. “I was retired. I was getting bored. I
- [Secret Burger Kitchen Hidden in Hosmer Holiday Inn](https://weekly-volcano.com/secret-burger-kitchen-hidden-in-hosmer-holiday-inn/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Drive by the Holiday Inn in the Hosmer district of Tacoma, and you’d never guess a viral burger restaurant is hidden inside.The Secret Burger Kitchen opened in 2024 inside the hotel at 8402 S. Hosmer St. and is advertised outside by only a small sandwich board near
- [Emerald Queen Casino Celebrates Recent Major Jackpot Wins](https://weekly-volcano.com/emerald-queen-casino-celebrates-recent-major-jackpot-wins/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 For a breathless second, time seems to slow as the slot machine reels click into place. The third of three matching icons slows and comes to a stop. After what feels like hours of mindless button-pushing, the stars feel like they are aligning. As that third icon
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.26.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-26-26/) - Neighborhood News What Sparked the Temple Theatre Roof Fire? A fire broke out on the roof of Tacoma’s historic Temple Theatre, at 47 St. Helens Ave., and Tacoma Fire spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd said it likely traces back to an electrical failure. The department was still finalizing its official report as of this writing and did
- [Oil Painting Becomes a Language to Express the Human Condition](https://weekly-volcano.com/oil-painting-becomes-a-language-to-express-the-human-condition/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG Devin Lawrence Reynolds is a rare artist in Tacoma as a realist oil painter, and with his new studio in Courthouse Square, he’d like to change that.“Artists shouldn’t have to go all the way to Seattle,” Reynolds said. He plans to start holding workshops to share the fine art techniques he learned
- [Wanna Beer With That? Redd Dog Brewing](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-redd-dog-brewing/) - This week, we made it down to the newest brewery in Tacoma. Redd Dog Brewing opened in mid-June, and another brewery on the Tacoma scene is a welcome entrant.Redd Dog Brewing is the next in a line of pubs from the Scalzi family, adding to their existing locations in Bellevue and Puyallup. Redd Dog takes
- [The Menu at Hot Fish House in Lakewood Is Your New To-Do List](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-menu-at-hot-fish-house-in-lakewood-is-your-new-to-do-list/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Look, I don’t know what your problem is, but my problem is that I have had such serious ADHD lately, about all things, including restaurants. My guy and I will speak enthusiastically on multiple occasions about how we simply must try this one restaurant, and then
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 6/26/26-7/3/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-6-26-26-7-3-26/) - BY SARAH JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Friday, June 26MusicOff Camber Brewing: Live Music by Kage Dallas 6PM-9PMThe Valley: Snakebite Blues, The Astrotecs, & Gniffke 7PMCider & Cedar: PATIO SHOW w/Threocracy//Sweet Marilyn 7:30PMAirport Tavern: Kings Kaleidoscope/Hollyn 8PMJazzbones: Ellis Bullard/Josh Weathers 8PMZesty Steakhouse: Sound DNA Band 8PM-11PMSpanish Ballroom: No More Enemies // Grey Matter 8PMComedy6th
- [Who Makes Sure Our Money Is Safe?](https://weekly-volcano.com/who-makes-sure-our-money-is-safe/) - BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Not all places that hold your money play by the same rules. While regulatory watchdogs work to keep them operating within the law, some may be less than eager to accept responsibility when things go wrong. Derek signed up for a new online payment platform, thinking it
- [Comics from Local Artists: June 26](https://weekly-volcano.com/comics-from-local-artists-june-26/)
- [Puyallup Stickgame Tournament Invites Public Into Coast Salish Tradition](https://weekly-volcano.com/puyallup-stickgame-tournament-invites-public-into-coast-salish-tradition/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 In a historic first for the tournament, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has partnered with SeattleFWC26 as the Official Host City Legacy Supporter, welcoming soccer fans from around the globe to the Pacific Northwest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The partnership marks the first time
- [Bradford King Makes Looping Echoes and Textured Sounds That Are Transformative](https://weekly-volcano.com/bradford-king-makes-looping-echoes-and-textured-sounds-that-are-transformative/) - BY MAUREEN PARKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 We all know what time of year it is here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a season I like to call Outside.Our favorite phrase around here is, “The mountain is out,” and if you’re from here, you already know what that means. It isn’t just an observation;
- [The Story Behind Rhubarb Is Sweet as Pie](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-story-behind-rhubarb-is-sweet-as-pie/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Did you know Sumner identifies as the rhubarb pie capital of the world? One day, Jeff Brown came home and asked his wife, Andrea Perry, if she wanted to buy a bar. She thought he was joking. He wasn’t. That spontaneous decision helped create one of Sumner’s
- [Roundup of Pride Celebrations, Tacoma Style](https://weekly-volcano.com/roundup-of-pride-celebrations-tacoma-style/) - BY KRISTIE WORTHEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 From tribal gatherings and youth fundraisers to bookstores, art exhibitions, and community celebrations, Tacoma’s July Pride celebration reflects the many voices that make up the city.While much of the nation celebrates Pride Month in June, Tacoma has long chosen its own path. As King’s Books owner Sweet
- [When the Cake Flops but the Love Lands](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-the-cake-flops-but-the-love-lands/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Hey Aarde,I’m fourteen, and I decided to bake my dad a cake from scratch for Father’s Day. I’m not exactly a baking expert, but I wanted to make him something myself instead of just buying a card or asking my mom to help me pick out a
- [Movies of the Week June 26](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-june-26/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Those of you who wanted to spend part of your Father’s Day at the Grand Cinema this past Sunday were disappointed to learn that the owners of the Grand chose to close for the day out of an abundance of caution after receiving violent threats. Despite rampant
- [Chasing Waterfalls Across Western Washington](https://weekly-volcano.com/chasing-waterfalls-across-western-washington/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Are you a cataractophile? You won’t find the word in a Merriam-Webster dictionary, but it’s gaining traction among hikers everywhere. It means “a lover of waterfalls.”Waterfall enthusiasts know spring and early summer are the best times to visit waterfalls. That’s because the creeks and rivers that feed
- [Faded Stylez Offers Fresh Fades and a Community Atmosphere](https://weekly-volcano.com/faded-stylez-offers-fresh-fades-and-a-community-atmosphere/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 Inside a strip mall in Hosmer is a hub for community, fresh fades, and a welcoming environment that makes you feel like family the second you walk in the door.Faded Styles is a barbershop run by Mario Moore, who has been perfecting his craft for more than
- [Slahal Steakhouse Takes Brunch to the Rooftop](https://weekly-volcano.com/slahal-steakhouse-takes-brunch-to-the-rooftop/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/26/2026 With beautiful views overlooking Tacoma and Fife, live music, and a classy brunch menu, Emerald Queen Casino’s Slahal Steakhouse outdoor rooftop bar is officially open for the summer season.Located on the roof of the hotel and casino on the eleventh floor, Slahal Steakhouse offers a more upscale
- [Wanna Beer With That? Fermentation Initiative](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-fermentation-initiative/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 This week, we made a trip down to enjoy the brewery in Tacoma that is the most distinct from others: Fermentation Initiative. Regular readers may try to bestow that title on McMenamins, which I, of course, have not yet visited for this column. But they would, in
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 6/19/26-6/25/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-6-19-26-6-25-26/) - Friday June 19 MusicOff Camber Brewing: Michael Jeffrey 5PMAirport Tavern: Sister Nancy/Rootsonic Band/Stay Grounded 8PMZesty Steakhouse: Tim Hall Blues Band 8-10PMSpanish Ballroom: Nite Wave Presents: INXS, The Police & Duran Duran Tribute Night 8:45PMJazzbones: JUNETEENTH Yohiness & DJ Sayde 9:30PM ComedyNate Jackson’s: Phylicia Dshea 7PMDowntown Comedy Club: Brad Upton 7PM6th Ave Comedy Club: Tim Butterly
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.19.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-19-26/) - Neighborhood News Puyallup Tribal Council Swears In Two New Members Tim Reynon and Amber Hayward were sworn in to three-year terms as Puyallup Tribal Council members on June 11, with the ceremony taking place in the events tent in front of Tribal Administration. Both new members shared remarks, as did each sitting council member. Chairman
- [How Government Investment in Small Businesses Creates Jobs and Grows the Local Economy](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-government-investment-in-small-businesses-creates-jobs-and-grows-the-local-economy/) - BY KORBETT MOSESLY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 The most reliable job-creation engine in any local economy is not a corporate headquarters recruited from out of state. It is the small business already rooted in the community, owned by someone who lives there, hires from there, and spends there. Local businesses create jobs. They keep
- [The Real Cost of Where You Keep Your Money](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-real-cost-of-where-you-keep-your-money/) - BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 Identify where your money lives and the associated costs, convenience, and risks to decide which tools work for you. How would you feel about getting your entire paycheck in cash every time you got paid? For most workers in the past, and still for some workers today,
- [Fresh Rolls Founder Shares Recipe for Success](https://weekly-volcano.com/fresh-rolls-founder-shares-recipe-for-success/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 I’m about to tell you something I wanted to keep to myself. But as I found myself in need of a food story this week, I realized I was being selfish. It’s time I let you in on my little secret. If you read my letter from
- [‘Fashion Is Art’: Zakiya Nicole Curates Juneteenth Showcase Threads of Freedom](https://weekly-volcano.com/fashion-is-art-zakiya-nicole-curates-juneteenth-showcase-threads-of-freedom/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 A concept as big as freedom can’t be carried by a single person or a single mode of expression. In the Threads of Freedom showcase by the Chayah Movement, founder Zakiya Nicole has brought together 12 artists to express that concept. Representing the creativity, culture, and innovation
- [Groove Masters Celebrate the Power of Live Music](https://weekly-volcano.com/groove-masters-celebrate-the-power-of-live-music/) - BY MAUREEN PARKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 OK, so boom. I don’t go out that often, but when I do, it’s usually for really, really, REALLY good music. And today I’d like to introduce you to Heather Jones & the Groove Masters. They’ve been part of the Northwest music scene for a number of
- [Please Remember That Max is Allergic to Elephants](https://weekly-volcano.com/please-remember-that-max-is-allergic-to-elephants/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 Three longtime Northwest bands bring a night of emo, pop-punk, and rock to Jazzbones on June 25, when Avenue East, The Requisite, and Less Than Three share the stage in Tacoma. For Avenue East, the show marks a return to a city that helped shape the band’s
- [Carrie and Sotto Voce Examine Belonging, Exclusion and the Need for Acceptance](https://weekly-volcano.com/carrie-and-sotto-voce-examine-belonging-exclusion-and-the-need-for-acceptance/) - BY KRISTIE WORTHEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 Lakewood Playhouse and Tacoma Little Theatre examine what it means to be accepted, and what happens when we’re not. At Lakewood Playhouse, a teenage girl struggles to find acceptance among her classmates. At Tacoma Little Theatre, an aging writer confronts decades of grief tied to one of the most
- [Give Yourself the First 10 Minutes of Your Day](https://weekly-volcano.com/give-yourself-the-first-10-minutes-of-your-day/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 Dear Aarde, Something about the sunshine makes me want to create a new morning routine. What sorts of things could I do to get this started, and what tips do you have to stay inspired so it lasts? Signed, New Number Hey New Number, This is the beginning of
- [Movies for the Week of June 19](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-june-19/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 The wait is over. Toy Story 5 is finally arriving at the Blue Mouse Theatre beginning June 19. Pixar initially didn’t want to make a fifth Toy Story movie, but after the lackluster performance of Lightyear, Disney convinced Pixar that a main Toy Story universe film would
- [New Hill, Same Joy at 2026 Sound to Narrows](https://weekly-volcano.com/new-hill-same-joy-at-2026-sound-to-narrows/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 I was born six years before Sound to Narrows, but I can confidently say it will outlive me. In fact, I feel lucky to have survived last Saturday’s 54th edition of the venerable fun run. Since 1973, Sound to Narrows has been attracting runners, walkers, and other
- [Hosmer Business Association Events and Safety Updates](https://weekly-volcano.com/hosmer-business-association-events-and-safety-updates/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 Through the power of community, the Hosmer Business Association (HBA) focuses on crime reduction and prevention to create a safe and inviting environment where residents, visitors, and business owners can unite and thrive. The HBA meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 8203
- [Emerald Queen Casino Brings World Cup Energy to Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/emerald-queen-casino-brings-world-cup-energy-to-tacoma/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 6/19/2026 With a traditional English-style pop-up bar, World Cup-inspired decorations, soccer-themed promotions, a chance to win free World Cup tickets, and an epic watch party, Emerald Queen Casino is bringing the World Cup to Tacoma. The casino’s CEO, Yale Rowe, said they are most excited about the Pitchside
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.12.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-12-26/) - Neighborhood News Visa Street Soccer Park Opens on Eastside, Named wələx̌ʷildubutali The Puyallup Tribe of Indians and Tacoma Public Schools, partnering with Visa, Street Soccer USA, and Bank of America, have opened Visa Street Soccer Park on the northeast side of the former Gault Middle School property in East Tacoma, next door to TPS’ future
- [First Steps Toward Newfound Financial Capability](https://weekly-volcano.com/first-steps-toward-newfound-financial-capability/) - BY BRITNIE MONAGHAN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | It's always a good time to work on our financial capability and financial goals If you'd like to brush up on your financial knowledge and skills and work to strengthen your financial life, the following resources may be your new secret weapon. You might be wondering, what
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 6/12/26-6/18/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-6-12-26-6-18-26/) - Friday June 12 MusicPuyallup Main St: Meeker Days- Saltwater Sky Live 6PM-7:30PMReal Art Tacoma: Hísemtuks Hími•n/Vaulderie/Culmination 7PM Doors/8PM ShowEmerald Queen Casino: Blackberry Smoke ‘Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour’ 7:30PMAirport Tavern: Innocents//Forged by Dread//Tizzy TEACH 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Champagne Bubblebath/Mega Cat 8PMThe Valley: Clorox Girls//The Fucking Eagles//The Strange Chords 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Platinum Soul 8PM-11PMJazzbones: Soul Stripper (Tribute
- [LETTER FROM THE EDITOR](https://weekly-volcano.com/letter-from-the-editor/) - Hey all, a lot has happened since my last letter to you. I hope you’re doing well and enjoying this free weekly newspaper. Let’s see if I can give you an update on all the things happening behind the scenes. Public Appearances Last month I got to serve as a panelist at Tacoma Lit Fest
- [The Creative Rebellion of "Ugly" Art](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-creative-rebellion-of-ugly-art/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | If you’ve been to the Tacoma Night Market, you’ve probably experienced the magic of community, art, and whimsy coming together. If you’re lucky, you may have also seen an artist and creativity coach standing near a wet canvas, offering you a brush and an invitation to make
- [Wanna Beer With That? Vice Dry-Hopped Saison](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-vice-dry-hopped-saison/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 Our intended review location was not open quite yet, so we’re excited for a future visit to Tacoma’s newest brewery. Keep an eye on this space for that future tasting. Today, we ended up at Peaks & Pints in Proctor to partake in their generally wide local fare.
- [Burger, Bourbon and Bay Vibes](https://weekly-volcano.com/burger-bourbon-and-bay-vibes/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | Stack 571 delivers a family-friendly dining experience at Point Ruston without sacrificing flavor or personality. Waterfront dining has never been something I rush to celebrate. Too often, those coveted views come with crowded patios, long waits, and menus that seem designed more for tourists than locals. There’s
- [Tacoma's Summer Festival Season Reflects a City in Motion](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacomas-summer-festival-season-reflects-a-city-in-motion/) - BY KRISTIE WORTHEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | Tacoma’s summer festival season looks a little different this year. One of the city’s most recognizable multicultural celebrations won’t return. Several longtime festivals are marking milestone anniversaries. Neighborhood events are adapting to changing streetscapes and transit options. Meanwhile, newer celebrations continue to attract larger audiences and broader
- [Walter the Rapper Comes Full Circle With Album Forever in the Circle](https://weekly-volcano.com/walter-the-rapper-comes-full-circle-with-album-forever-in-the-circle/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | Walter the Rapper did not set out to make a debut album. He set out to have fun. The South Sound artist started making music the same way countless teenagers do: hanging out with friends, writing verses, and recording whatever they could. Inspired by Odd Future, the
- [Art of the Game Sends Visitors Hunting for Tacoma Glass Medallions](https://weekly-volcano.com/art-of-the-game-sends-visitorshunting-for-tacoma-glass-medalions/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | With a new countywide game reminiscent of the annual Monkeyshines tradition, Visit Tacoma-Pierce County is hoping to provide a true Pacific Northwest experience for visitors coming to the area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games. From June 1 to July 13, people are invited to
- [Newcomers Guide to Neighborhood Summer Gatherings](https://weekly-volcano.com/newcomers-guide-to-neighborhood-summer-gatherings/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | Hey Aarde, I just moved here from Portland and am happy to have found the Weekly Volcano. PDX is full of events, and each neighborhood or district serves a different purpose with a different feel. I’m going to miss that. But I’m trying to look on the
- [Movies for the Week of June 12](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-june-12/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | This week at the Blue Mouse Theatre near North 26th and Proctor is much like last week at the Blue Mouse. The Mandalorian and Grogu is playing for the second and final week at 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14,
- [Tacoma Trails Challenge Turns Parks into a Monthlong Bingo Game](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-trails-challenge-turns-parks-into-a-monthlong-bingo-game/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/2026 | Some of the best adventures to be had in Tacoma are free. Take, for example, the Tacoma Trails Challenge, which began June 1 and runs all the way to the end of the month. Organized by Parks Tacoma, the event blends outdoor recreation with bingo while showcasing
- [La Perla Taqueria: Taco Truck on Hosmer Made With Love](https://weekly-volcano.com/la-perla-taqueria-taco-truck-on-hosmer-made-with-love/) - BY ANDERSON HOBBS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/26 | I’m an avowed Mexican food junkie. I’ve learned the best Mexican food often comes from the hands of people who are making it for you as if you’re family. That was the case when I visited La Perla Taqueria recently and ordered three chicken tacos. The platter
- [Hosmer Business Association Hosts Monthly Cleanup](https://weekly-volcano.com/hosmer-business-association-hosts-monthly-cleanup/) - BY ANDERSON HOBBS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/26 | The Hosmer Business Association is one antidote to problems that the notoriously rough area has faced over the years. Renee Cline, president of the HBA, makes no excuses for where Hosmer Street has been, but she is optimistic about where it is going. “We want to create
- [Blackberry Smoke Returns to EQC June 12](https://weekly-volcano.com/blackberry-smoke-returns-to-eqc-june-12/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/12/26 | For Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, it’s laughter and a lack of big egos that have kept him and his bandmates sane over the last 25 years. “There’s always going to be arguments and disagreements,” he said. “And when you spend as much time on the road
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.5.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-5-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma Rescue Mission's Good Neighbor Village: 285 Single-Unit Cottages Tacoma Rescue Mission has unveiled plans for the Good Neighbor Village, a 285-cottage community designed to give chronically homeless neighbors a permanent place of their own. Each single-unit cottage is built so residents can personalize it to their style, interests, and needs, framing the
- [Rosie Pham Builds Her Future at Nail Pro](https://weekly-volcano.com/rosie-pham-builds-her-future-at-nail-pro/) - BY ANDERSON HOBBS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Two years ago at age 29, Rosie Pham became a first-time business owner after taking over Nail Pro on Hosmer Street. Two years later, the salon is thriving, offering customers more than just a beauty appointment.Pedicures and acrylic nails are the salon’s most popular services alongside facials,
- [When C. Davis Texas BBQ Is in Town, You Get in Line](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-c-davis-texas-bbq-is-in-town-you-get-in-line/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Full disclosure: C. Davis Texas BBQ is based in Seattle, not Pierce County. But it’s a pop-up, not a restaurant, and he travels to the South Sound regularly. This guy is all over the map.Floridian-born pitmaster Charles Davis keeps it simple. His only social media account
- [Karen Danz Finds a Larger Canvas at Cook’s Tavern](https://weekly-volcano.com/karen-danz-finds-a-larger-canvas-at-cooks-tavern/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Anyone who has enjoyed the rotating themed menus at Cook’s Tavern has probably also noticed the vibrant artwork that adorns the walls of the restaurant’s Proctor District location at 3201 N. 26th St. in Tacoma.What many patrons may not know is that the pieces are all commissioned
- [Tacoma Porchfest Benefit Concerts](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-porchfest-benefit-concerts/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Tacoma’s music scene has long been sustained by collaboration. From neighborhood house shows and artist-run festivals to volunteer-driven events, the city’s cultural life depends on people willing to invest their time and talent. That spirit will be on display this June as Tacoma Porchfest hosts two benefit
- [Epilogue Kitchen Collective: Where Commissary Meets Community](https://weekly-volcano.com/epilogue-kitchen-collective-where-commissary-meets-community/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Through Epilogue Kitchen Collective, Eda Johnson hopes to help emerging food businesses grow while bringing Tacoma’s restaurant community closer together. Restaurants are often measured by what’s happening in the dining room. Eda Johnson is more interested in what can happen after closing time and behind the scenes.
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 6/5/26-6/11/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-6-5-26-6-11-26/) - BY SARAH JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Friday June 5MusicOff Chamber Brewing: Live Music By Jake McVay 5PMJazzVox Tacoma: Sara Gazarek/Kristin Berardi/Miro Sprague 7PMOcean5: The Locals 7PMTacoma Armory Roosevelt Room: Bebop & Butoh: Jazz w/Cara Francis, Osama Afifi, Cliff Colon and David Joyner; Butoh Dance to Percussion w/Helen Thorsen & Tony Gomez 7PM-10PMPurdy’s Public
- [Parent's Guide to Surviving Practice Drives](https://weekly-volcano.com/parents-guide-to-surviving-practice-drives/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Hey Aarde,My teen is 16 and has had about 10 practice drives. They’re generally safe, but any correction seems to come with a meltdown. We start out nice and easy, but when I give any feedback, they say I’m “making them mess up.” Then it spirals into
- [Wanna Beer With That? Otters … From Space!](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-otters-from-space/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | This week, I made the trek down to Odd Otter Brewing in downtown Tacoma. Sadly, I again chose the worst day of the week for my brew outing, so I did not get to enjoy the small patio area that faces out onto Pacific Avenue, as there
- [Live Music and Skyline Views at Slahal Steakhouse](https://weekly-volcano.com/live-music-and-skyline-views-at-slahal-steakhouse/) - BY AVERY GOODSTINE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/5/26 | Most people think immediately of the rush of gambling when considering a night at Tacoma’s Emerald Queen Casino, but what you may not realize is that you can still have a lovely evening of entertainment and know exactly what you’re paying for. With one bar offering an
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 5.29.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-5-29-26/) - Neighborhood News UW Tacoma Is Going Residential: 500 Beds, First-Ever Dining Hall UW Tacoma's 35-year campus master plan is moving from paper to construction, and the marquee project is a new residence hall adding 500 beds — plus the university's first dining hall. Swiss Hall, the Tacoma landmark on the edge of campus, gets a
- [Why Isn't Everyone Talking About Corbeau Constantly?](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-isnt-everyone-talking-about-corbeau-constantly/) - BY MEG VAN HYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | A year and a half ago, when Corbeau opened in the former Pomodoro spot in Proctor, it was hard to picture what a “Franco-Tacoman” restaurant might be. The phrase on their sandwich board made me think of Gainsbourg, that stalwart old Seattle brasserie with its French-ish
- [The Wild Rumours Are True: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Comes to Jazzbones](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-wild-rumours-are-true-fleetwood-mac-tribute-comes-to-jazzbones/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | Fleetwood Mac tribute bands are definitely a thing, but Wild Rumours stands out because it refuses to approach the music like a reenactment. The Seattle-based group focuses on the Buckingham/Nicks era of Fleetwood Mac, pulling heavily from Rumours, Tusk, and Mirage. The band, which consists of remarkable
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 5/29/26-6/4/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-5-29-26-6-4-26/) - Friday May 29MusicMcMillin Farm & Brewhouse: Now That’s What I Call A Party! 2000s Themed Live Band, Karaoke & More 4PM-9PMTacoma Armory: Live @The Eleanor w/Champagne Sunday 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Petty Theft (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute) 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Sound DNA Band 8PM-11PMJazzbones: Wild Rumours- A Fleetwood Mac Experience & Look Sharp/Aim True (Elvis Costello
- [Movies for the Week of May 29, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-may-29-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | The Blue Mouse Theater over on 26th and Proctor is continuing its run of The Devil Wears Prada 2. The popularity of the movie just can’t be denied. It was a big risk releasing a sequel to an iconic movie 20 years after the original, but that
- [Wanna Beer With That? Chromatic Enclosure - Apricot Peach Nitro Sour](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-chromatic-enclosure-apricot-peach-nitro-sour/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | This week, I made it out to my very old stomping grounds of the E9 Pub on Pine and Sixth Avenue. E9 was where I learned what beer was and how to play darts, way back when craft beer was still a new thing. The patio at
- [The Dreamscapes of Neeah Williams-Randolph](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-dreamscapes-of-neeah-williams-randolph/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY_LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | Glowing goddesses, queens, enchantresses, and models embodying the spirit of retro glam: all come to life behind the lens of this week’s cover artist, Wild Sage Dreamscape Photography.Local photographer Neeah Williams-Randolph grew up in the Tacoma area and launched her photography company a few years ago after
- [Compost Lessons From the Chicken Coop](https://weekly-volcano.com/compost-lessons-from-the-chicken-coop/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/29/26 | Hey Aarde,I did it. I got chickens. It’s been a year now, and I’ve learned a lot but also feel like a lost lamb at times. I’m using the deep litter method and am not sure which part is compost, what is safe to put in the
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 1/30/26-2/5/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-1-30-26-2-5-26/) - Friday January 30MusicBob’s Java Jive: Goodbye Viking & Linda From Work 7PMJazzbones: Left On Tenth/Hard Maybe/Montlake Traffic 8PMPurdy’s Public House: Santa Poco Live 9PMReal Art Tacoma: Warmoth Guitar Products Presents Battle of the Bands w/Jody Ellen/Petrichor/Tragedy By Design FREE 6PMSpanish Ballroom: 90s Rewind 8PMThe Valley: Hiram B Freedom & His Honky-tonk Holy Ghost Revival w/Sunny
- [Movies of the Week Now Playing in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-now-playing-in-tacoma/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | This week, the Blue Mouse has Pixar’s latest offering, Hoppers. There was a time when Pixar only hit home runs. Movies like Toy Story and Finding Nemo solidified Pixar as a computer animation studio that focuses on character-driven narratives. Though their more recent films have met with
- [Wanna Beer With That?](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | This week’s beer in question is the collaboration between E9 Brewing Co. and Dustin Striplin from the Brown’s Point Homebrew Club for Tacoma Beer Week 2026, a Cascadia Dark Ale. The CDA was added to the staple of hop-forward beers about 15 years ago as a takeoff
- [Clam Jam: A South Sound Chowder Roundup](https://weekly-volcano.com/clam-jam-a-south-sound-chowder-roundup/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | Don’t let the unseasonably warm weather fool you. It is, in fact, winter. I’m not about to let global warming steal soup season from me. And like any true Pacific Northwesterner, chowder is a cold-weather love language. It’s one of those cravings I forget about until something
- [Movies of the Week Now Playing in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/4193-2/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | Blue Mouse Theater Hoppers, Pixar’s latest film, continues its run at the Blue Mouse Theatre. Hoppers is director Daniel Chong’s first feature, but he is surrounded by longtime Pixar veterans behind the camera. The film follows a 19-year-old character played by Piper Curda (I Didn’t Do It
- [Wanna Beer With That?](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-2/) - Four Brews to Try at Evergreen Brewing BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | I moseyed down to their newish taproom on the Thea Foss Waterway on a warm day for March, but it was still chilly in the PNW. A lovely, warm, and inviting space with wood paneling inside, a pool table, and
- [Movies of the Week Now Playing in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-now-playing-in-tacoma-2/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | This week brings one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, Project Hail Mary. Based on the book by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary is this year’s big space movie. (Think Interstellar, The Martian, Ad Astra, etc.) Weir wrote The Martian, and like that movie, Project Hail
- [Movies of the Week Now Playing in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-now-playing-in-tacoma-3/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Hail Mary Lives Up to Its Name Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary made over $85 million last weekend. It’s not only the biggest opening weekend of the year so far, it’s also Amazon MGM’s largest opening weekend ever. Given its performance last week, it’s no surprise that
- [We Got Crabs at Zesty Steakhouse](https://weekly-volcano.com/we-got-crabs-at-zesty-steakhouse/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Sometimes you and your guy drive down a busy stroad on a rainy night and see a building with a giant red crab climbing up the front. “What the hell was that?” he says, swiveling his head backward as you pass. “Go around the block,” you
- [Wanna Beer With That? Sampling Barley’s Whine](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-sampling-barleys-whine/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | After a weekend of outside adventures of bike rides, hikes, and wiffle ball at the park, I earned a big beer for myself. I hustled over to my neighborhood brewery. Narrows Brewing opened their new pub in Proctor in 2025, and it has quickly become a local
- [Movies of the Week Now Playing in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-now-playing-in-tacoma-4/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Having finished their run of Project Hail Mary, the Blue Mouse Theater now has the Super Mario Galaxy movie. This sequel to the Super Mario Bros. movie from 2023 (not to be confused with the 1993 live-action movie) takes Mario and Luigi on an all-new adventure based
- [Mikey's Public House Has a New Lease on Pizza](https://weekly-volcano.com/mikeys-public-house-has-a-new-lease-on-pizza/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | What’s old is new again. With a few extra sparkles. Straightaway, this is one of those stories that feels super Tacoma. An old restaurant suddenly transforms itself, with zero fanfare, becoming a down-to-earth pizza pub that feels like it’s been there for ages. That’s because it
- [Wanna Beer with That? Hazy IPA and a Dunkelweizen](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-hazy-ipa-and-a-dunkelweizen/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | This week we snuck out of North Tacoma to downtown Tacoma to get a beer I hadn’t had in a while. Down at Sig Brewing we pulled two beers, a Hazy IPA and a Dunkelweizen. As it’s one of my favorite beers, we’re going to go with
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 4/3/26-4/9/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-4-3-26-4-9-26/) - Use this Weekly Volcano community calendar to live your best life, explore Tacoma/Pierce County, and make new friends along the way. This week is packed with activities to help you expand your horizons! Friday April 3MusicReal Art Tacoma: Bleak Outlook #8 Citywide Weekend 4 Days Of Rock & Roll Weirdness 35 Bands! 4PMAirport Tavern: Randy
- [Movies for the Week of April 10, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-april-10-2026/) - By JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | The Blue Mouse continues its run of Super Mario Galaxy. With the popularity of The Super Mario Movie, it’s not surprising that Super Mario Galaxy is showing for another week every night at 7:00 p.m. Matinee showings are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 4:15 p.m. On
- [Wanna Beer With That? Big Dumper Lager hits the spot on a warm summer day](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-big-dumper-lager-hits-the-spot-on-a-warm-summer-day/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | As you are most likely aware, baseball season has started, which means it’s the best time of the year. Your beer lover is a big aficionado of baseball, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try out Big Dumper Lager from Scuttlebutt Brewing in Everett, WA.
- [Balloon Roof Baking Co. Opens New Location on 6th Ave - At Last](https://weekly-volcano.com/balloon-roof-baking-co-opens-new-location-on-6th-ave-at-last/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | I was never the kind of person who had a favorite bakery until I learned about Balloon RoofMy introduction began at the perfectly divine Field Bar + Bottle, Tacoma’s loveliest restaurant, where they serve a side that’s just a blob of housemade ricotta, a cup of
- [Wanna Beer With That? Rainy Daze Oatmeal Stout](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-rainy-daze-oatmeal-stout/) - Rainy Daze Oatmeal Stout to Welcome the Spring BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Today we stumbled down to one of our old hangouts. The Parkway Tavern on N I Street has been a Tacoma staple for 91 years. The Parkway is a classic neighborhood tavern with arguably the best beer list in
- [Tacoma's Got a New Aroma, Thanks to Sliced at Museum of Glass](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacomas-got-a-new-aroma-thanks-to-sliced-at-museum-of-glass/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | On Sunday afternoon, having just crossed the Chihuly Bridge toward Dock Street, I smelled meat. Grilled meat, and maybe onions too. The scent of fresh, toasty bread was also swirling around in the air. It was the smell of a sandwich, by God, and it was
- [Movies for the Week of April 17, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-april-17-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Given that the first movie made over a billion dollars, Super Mario Galaxy spending a third week at the Blue Mouse Theater was a given. The Super Mario Galaxy movie reteams Mario and Luigi, voiced by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, in a movie directed by Aaron
- [Movies for the Week of April 24, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-april-24-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | This week begins the Blue Mouse’s “Bride or Die” Wedding Bestie series with the Julia Roberts romantic comedy classic, 1994’s My Best Friend’s Wedding. This amusing romp has great comedic performances by Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney, as well as Roberts at the top of her game.
- [Movies for the Week of May 1, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-may-1-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | One of the nice things about having a local, big, classic independent movie theater is that it has the ability to host live performances. On Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., the Tad Robinson Band is playing. If you’re a fan of soul and blues, you won’t
- [Wanna Beer With That? Saison](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-saison/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | For this week’s review, we took a long hike down at Capitol Forest, just southwest of Olympia, so we could build up our thirst. It was the first hot day of the year, out on a gorgeous hike of waterfalls and butterflies. On the way back, we
- [‘Grammable Garlic Chicken at Mimi Teriyaki #2](https://weekly-volcano.com/grammable-garlic-chicken-at-mimi-teriyaki-2/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | Once, there was this teriyaki joint by my boyfriend’s house. It was just okay, and it was only open one day on the weekends, and it closed kinda early when it was open. We went there like twice. Pretty mediocre food. Then it closed.Wait. Back up.Once,
- [Movies of the Week 5/8/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-5-8-26/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | Movies for the Week of May 8, 2026 The Blue Mouse closes out their Bride or Die Wedding Besties series with the 1999 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romantic comedy Runaway Bride. Roberts plays a woman who keeps running out on her fiancés. Richard Gere plays a reporter covering
- [Movies of the Week for May 15-21, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-of-the-week-for-may-15-21-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | If your goal this week is to see a movie at one of Tacoma’s independent theaters, you can achieve this goal no matter what kind of movie you want to see. Over at the Blue Mouse on North 26th and Proctor, they have the long-awaited Michael Jackson
- [Wanna Beer With That? Old Dan's Old Ale](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-old-dans-old-ale/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/25/26 As summer is almost upon us, it’s time to start trying out some beers at some of my favorite patio spots. The Ram down on Ruston Way is one of my favorite places to enjoy a gorgeous afternoon. It’s right on the water with a great view of
- [Night Time Is the Right Time for Bite Time at Bocao](https://weekly-volcano.com/4783-2/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | “Next to the Taco Bell on Sixth,” my friend told me. “There’s a little stand that sells South American hot dogs with potato sticks on them, like Pik-Nik style.”I tried looking it up on Google Maps, both through the biz listings and the street view. The
- [Wanna Beer With That? The Dunkle](https://weekly-volcano.com/wanna-beer-with-that-the-dunkle/) - BY MATT STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | For this week’s review, I ended up at Camp Colvos Pizza Outpost in downtown Tacoma. They have 18 taps and cocktails, but their true brilliance is the huge pizzas and slices. Camp Colvos started as a brewery over on Vashon, but they expanded with the pizza joint
- [A Cider & Cedar Tree-Dimensional Evening](https://weekly-volcano.com/a-cider-cedar-tree-dimensional-evening/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | It was a sunny springtime Saturday. After leaving the Tacoma Literature Fest at Tacoma Armory, to see Weekly Volcano’s editor-in-chief, Angela Jossy, speak on the importance of indie media, in fact, I realized I was gonna miss my bus home.Wait, I realized, that’s actually okay. What
- [Movies for the Week of May 22, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/movies-for-the-week-of-may-8-2026/) - BY JACK CAMERON for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | The Blue Mouse Theater on North 26th and Proctor is having a special screening of Giuseppe Tornatore’s love letter to classic movie theaters, “Cinema Paradiso.” This special screening of the 1988 Italian film is presented with a Q&A session with UW Tacoma film professor Joanne Clarke Dillman,
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 5.22.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-5-22-26/) - Neighborhood News The TACOMA Sign Is Back at Titlow After almost ten months down for repairs, the TACOMA sign at Titlow Park is back, glowing again. The original came down July 29, 2025, for a long-overdue makeover, and the wait was worth it. Drive by, walk by, or grab a sunset shot. The new glow
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 5/22/26 - 5/28/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-5-22-26-5-28-26/) - Friday May 22MusicReal Art Tacoma: Just Another Gig Pre-Show w/Regional Justice Center/Initiate/Extinguish/Slime/Apex Predator/Natural Human Instinct/Total Power Exchange 5PM Doors/6PM ShowKimball Coffeehouse: Mark DuFresne Band Live 7PM-9PMSpanish Ballroom: One Way Out (Allman Brothers Tribute) & Rafael Tranquilino 8PMJazzbones: The Groove Colony/The Groove Lab 9PMCheers West: Livewire Mafia Tour Tacoma WA feat. J Stalin and Lil Blood
- [What Does a Positive Climate Future Look Like?](https://weekly-volcano.com/what-does-a-positive-climate-future-look-like/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | Youth from around Pierce County gathered to share stories of a positive climate future and current climate actions through art at the YESS Spring Youth Climate Festival on May 17 at UW Tacoma’s William Philip Hall.YESS stands for Youth Engaged in Sustainable Solutions. At the heart of
- [South Tacoma Way Turns Up the Volume for Memorial Day Weekend](https://weekly-volcano.com/south-tacoma-way-turns-up-the-volume-for-memorial-day-weekend/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | Tacoma’s underground music scene has never needed permission to make noise, and this Memorial Day weekend, “Just Another Gig” returns to prove exactly why the city remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most vital homes for hardcore music.Known as JAG Fest among fans, the annual festival has
- [Zen and the Art of Garage Sale Shopping](https://weekly-volcano.com/zen-and-the-art-of-garage-sale-shopping/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/22/26 | Hey Aarde,A lot of my friends love to go to garage sales and flea markets, which is cool and all, but I don’t really get it. I don’t really want other people’s crap, and I never know what to look for or how much to pay. The
- [Happy Friday Newsletter May 15th 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/neighborhood-news/) - Got news tips for us? Send to Newsroom@weekly-volcano.com. Neighborhood News Sound Transit Seeks Public Input on Tacoma Dome Link Extension Sound Transit is inviting South Sound residents to provide feedback on the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project through an online survey and a series of community open houses. The project would extend Link light rail
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar for May 15-21, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-for-may-15-21-2026/) - Friday May 15MusicReal Art Tacoma: Grit City Punk + Real Art Tacoma Presents Terror In Tacoma 2 w/Sunbather Die/Storm Boy/Antisummer/Downsize/Surreal 6:30PMJazzbones: Dean Johnson/The Kimball Superstars 8PMNorth End On Pearl: EMO Night- Kanye Dynell & Friends 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Taken By The Sky (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) 8PMZesty's Steakhouse: Tim Hall Blues 8PM-11PMComedyNate Jacksons: Majah Hype 7PM &
- [FROM COVER: Andrew Feuk Explores Love and Litter](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-andrew-feuk-explores-love-and-litter/) - Unrequited Love Explores Artificial Substitutes for Genuine Connection BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | Imagine you are a jellyfish, floating along in the current, when you come across an almost-mirror image, a white and floating creature flowing with the same pull of the underwater world that carries you through your life.Perhaps you, the
- [Porchfest Launches Application Process for Hosts, Musicians and Volunteers](https://weekly-volcano.com/porchfest-launches-application-process-for-hosts-musicians-and-volunteers/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | Tacoma Porchfest is seeking porch hosts, musicians, and volunteers for upcoming events. The community music festival turns residential neighborhoods into free, walkable music venues, with local musicians performing on front porches throughout participating neighborhoods.The event brings together a wide range of performers, including folk artists, punk bands,
- [Queen of Hearts Band Releases Debut Single](https://weekly-volcano.com/queen-of-hearts-band-releases-debut-single/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | Audiences named Queen of Hearts before the band officially existed. Queen of Hearts is a band made up of already established musicians. Carrie Jennings and Tara Chugh had booked a short West Coast run together from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland under the name “Queen of Hearts Tour,”
- [The Neighborly Way to Handle Neighbor Complaints](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-neighborly-way-to-handle-neighbor-complaints/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/15/26 | Hey Aarde,I have some trees along my property line with branches hanging over the sidewalk. As much as I love the English garden aspect of my yard, I think my neighbors have complained to the city, and I got a violation with directions to cut them back
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 5.8.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-5-8-26/) - Neighborhood News Whittier Elementary Groundbreaking May 27 9 AM Tacoma Public Schools breaks ground on the new Whittier Elementary at 777 Elm Tree Ln, Fircrest at the end of the month, and the community is invited to come watch the shovels go in. Half an hour, in and out, short enough to fit between coffee
- [What to Do When Your Teen Forgets Mother’s Day](https://weekly-volcano.com/what-to-do-when-your-teen-forgets-mothers-day/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | Hey Aarde,I’m a single mom of one teenage son. I don’t have a big family, and his father isn’t really in the picture, so we don’t typically have many big holidays. When he was younger, his teachers would make sure a macaroni necklace, a construction paper card,
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 5/8/26-5/14/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-5-8-26-5-14-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | Friday May 8MusicThe Speakeasy: Jazz Featuring Pete Christlieb 6PMAirport Tavern: Boogie Down Broadway Sing-Along Dance Party 7PMSpanish Ballroom: Life During Wartime (Talking Heads Tribute) Performs Stop Making Sense + Bonus Set 8PMThe Speakeasy: Jazz Featuring Tracy Knoop 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Platinum Soul 8PM-11PMJazzbones: The Darts
- [Is it Cheating if it Happens in a Dream?](https://weekly-volcano.com/is-it-cheating-if-it-happens-in-a-dream/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | Hey Aarde,I’ve been having recurring saucy dreams of cheating on my partner. It’s starting to make me feel guilty while I’m awake, but I can’t seem to control it. What does it mean? Am I unhappy? Should I tell my partner? How can I make it stop?Signed,Unconscious
- [A Different Kind of Mother’s Day at Ocean5](https://weekly-volcano.com/4735-2/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | There’s a version of Mother’s Day people in this town know by heart. You book something late, end up somewhere louder than you meant to be or quieter than you hoped, order a decent meal, say the right things, and call it good. Nobody’s mad about it.
- [FROM COVER: Meet Hahnah Rae Gibson of Fabled Green](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-meet-hahnah-rae-gibson-of-fabled-green/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/8/26 | Hahnah Rae Gibson’s art and home are an expression of the organized chaos of loving the details of life, the stories and the magic that make up this world.She has several children, dogs, cats, a snake, and two stick bugs, and every corner of her house is
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 5.1.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-5-1-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma Habitat at Home Pilot Comes to Private Yards This Summer A new pilot from Pierce Conservation District and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is helping homeowners near the Wapato Hills and Trafton Slope open spaces turn private yards into native habitat, whether for pollinators, wildlife, lower water use, or fewer
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar May 1-7, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-may-1-7-2026/) - By LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | Friday May 1MusicPantages Theater: Michael W. Smith- A Night Of Worship & Hits 7:30PMZesty's Steakhouse: Rock & Roll Magic 8PM-11PMAirport Tavern: SubDocta/Pitty Party/Sunshine Bloomed- Part Of Airport's 9 Yr Anniversary Party Weekend 9PMJazzbones: Club Classics (Bratty Bass Party Pop) 10PMComedyDowntown Comedy Club: Michael Rapaport
- [Healthcare Without the Wait](https://weekly-volcano.com/healthcare-without-the-wait/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | “I don’t feel well.” As a parent or guardian, you have heard that 100 times. You run through the questions: Does your tummy hurt? Do you have a headache? Having trouble going to the bathroom? Is your nose clogged up? Are you coughing a lot? The usual
- [How to Reconnect With Your Inner Voice When Stress is Drowning it Out](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-reconnect-with-your-inner-voice-when-stress-is-drowning-it-out/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | Hey Aarde,I am an artist whose work has always depended on instinct, but lately my instinct feels buried. I'm finding myself stuck during a difficult creative season, which I rely on for income, and I'm afraid that I'm losing my relationship to my creativity. I get tight,
- [FROM COVER: Native Art Market is a First at Ruston Market](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-native-art-market-is-a-first-at-ruston-market/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | Over ten thousand years of living history and modern artistic expression will be open to the public in the first Native Art Market at the Waterfront Market at Ruston from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 2 at 5101 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma.Although it is
- [The Quiet Work Is Over: Karen Miller Releases Debut Album “Call On Me”](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-quiet-work-is-over-karen-miller-releases-debut-album-call-on-me/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/1/26 | After years of writing in private, the Tacoma artist releases her first full-length record and returns to the place where it all began for a hometown performance.Karen Miller has been writing music for most of her life, but for years those songs lived quietly, tucked into voice
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 4.24.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-4-24-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma's Beloved Almond Roca Maker Releases First New Candy in 50+ Years Tacoma's own Brown & Haley, the candy company behind the Pacific Northwest staple Almond Roca, is releasing its first new candy in more than 50 years. Debuting this summer, the company is launching a Hazelnut Mountain Bar for widespread distribution as
- [FROM COVER: Like Cats and Dogs Exhibit by Gillian Nordlund](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-like-cats-and-dogs-exhibit-by-gillian-nordlund/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | Some artists contemplate their calling for years before they land on it. Gillian Nordlund never had that problem.“I am one of the lucky ones that have always known what to do with my time,” she says. Nordlund is a Tacoma artist. She says, “Tacoma is my hometown.
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar April 24-30, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-april-24-30-2026/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | Friday April 24MusicKNKX Tacoma Studios: The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 4PM & 5:30PMMcMillin Farm Collective: Live Music By Amber Pizl 5PM-8PMThe Valley: Coven6669/Old Dirty Buzzard/Violent Insurrection 7PMMason Methodist Church: Symphony Tacoma Voices -Our Sacred Place- Searching For The American Dream 7:30PMSoup & Ladle: Piano
- [Tacoma Musicians Find New Songwriting Inspiration on the Stage](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-musicians-find-new-songwriting-inspiration-on-the-stage/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | As a musician and a songwriter, I often run face first into a creative wall. Call it writer’s block, “uninspired,” loss of the muse, what have you. It is a common creative problem. Often, for creatives, it can cause us to quit entirely.Recently, I tried out a
- [How to Cope With the Uncertainty After Graduation](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-cope-with-the-uncertainty-after-graduation/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | Hey Aarde,I’m graduating soon, and I feel proud but also really nervous. I’ve been in school for 16 years, so it’s hard to imagine life without teachers and a clear routine. Starting a job feels like stepping into a whole new world where I’m expected to already
- [Tacoma Literature Festival May 2 at Tacoma Armory](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-literature-festival-may-2-at-tacoma-armory/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/24/26 | Syed K. Jamal is a terribly busy man. After launching Grit City Studio and Cinematically Yours for filmmakers, he is now creating the inaugural Tacoma Literature Festival for writers. Alongside it, he has also been producing the Road to LitFest series, which supports the major literary
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 4.17.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-4-17-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma Yacht Club Daffodil Marine Parades Past the Waterfront this Weekend April 19 the Tacoma Yacht Club brings a flotilla of decorated vessels across Commencement Bay to continue the celebration of the Daffodil Festival. At noon, you can watch and wave at the sailors from your favorite spot on Ruston Way. Record Store
- [Historic Homes Tour is Heaven for Tacoma History Nerds](https://weekly-volcano.com/historic-homes-tour-is-heaven-for-tacoma-history-nerds/) - BY MORF MORFORD for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Remember the term “It is what it is”?If there is anything that is not what it is, it would be almost any of the historic homes in Tacoma. Tacoma has more than its share of local history nerds, and for good reason.All kinds of crazy things have
- [Ten seconds of your time to help Weekly Volcano](https://weekly-volcano.com/ten-seconds-of-your-time-to-help-weekly-volcano/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Almost one year ago, I set a goal to try to make Weekly Volcano the newspaper of record for Tacoma. It was a high bar, but one I believed we could achieve if we could gather enough support. Why does this matter? Something many people never pay
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar April 17-23](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-april-17-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Friday April 17MusicReal Art Tacoma: Bleak Outlook #8 Citywide Weekend, 4 Days of Rock & Roll Weirdness, 35 Bands 4PMThe Speakeasy: An Evening of Wine, Jazz & Dinner w/The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 5:30PMLakewood Elks Lodge #2388: TGIF w/Audrey Collins Live 6PM-8PMSteel Creek: Julia
- [Washington State Independent Music Awards This Sunday](https://weekly-volcano.com/washington-state-independent-music-awards-this-sunday/) - The Washington State Independent Music Awards returns for its third year Sunday, April 19 at 5 p.m., taking over the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple for a full night of performances, award presentations, and well-earned bragging rights.This event showcases Washington’s local music scene, featuring musicians operating without major-label backing. The awards span 20 categories
- [Taking Action On Purpose: Inside Chris Blount's Studio](https://weekly-volcano.com/taking-action-on-purpose-inside-chris-blounts-studio/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Perfectionism has been at the center of our world for so long. If something is not done or said right the first time, we move on. We demand the finished product as if we forgot that there is a path from the beginning to the end. They
- [Beginners Guide to Traveling With a New Love](https://weekly-volcano.com/beginners-guide-to-traveling-with-a-new-love/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/17/26 | Hey Aarde,I’ve never been one to go on vacation. Even as a child, we didn’t travel much. I do remember going to the beach one time to fly kites, but there was no wind, and my dad was irritated over the whole ordeal, which stressed my mom
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 4.10.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-041026/) - Neighborhood News Steilacoom One-Day Spring Clean Up A one-day Spring Cleanup event will take place Thursday, April 16, offering residents expanded curbside pickup at no additional cost. In addition to regular garbage and yard waste service, households can set out up to three extra containers of debris and yard waste, as well as one appliance,
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar April 10-16, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-april-10-16-2026/) - Friday April 10MusicReal Art Tacoma: Bleak Outlook #8 Citywide Weekend 4 Days Of Rock & Roll Weirdness 35 Bands 4PMTacoma Armory: Isaac Mizrahi 7:30PMSpanish Ballroom: Pedro the Lion 8PMThe Valley: Stingshark/Jodie Watts/Swedish Finnish 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Sound DNA Band 8PM-11PMAirport Tavern: Grand Royale- Beastie Boys Tribute 9PMJazzbones: Me Porto Benito 10PMComedyNate Jackson’s: Janelle James 7PM &
- [FROM COVER: Shalom Aburu Creator of Art, Fashion and Film](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-shalom-aburu-creator-of-art-fashion-and-film/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | Our artist of the week is Uganda-born, Tacoma-based artist and designer Shalom Aburu who shared the details of her journey with us in this exclusive interview: Weekly Volcano: What drew you to that DIY approach, and how has that sense of resourcefulness shaped the way you create
- [Marine View Jazz Series keeps the Groove in the City](https://weekly-volcano.com/marine-view-jazz-series-keeps-the-groove-in-the-city/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | The Jazz Live series at Marine View in Tacoma offers something that has become increasingly difficult to find. It presents live jazz in a setting that is both accessible and serious, without the usual barriers that tend to separate audiences from the music.Held at Marine View Presbyterian
- [Where Speed Meets Hobby: Tacoma R/C Raceway](https://weekly-volcano.com/where-speed-meets-hobby-tacoma-r-c-raceway/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | Hidden inside a tidy warehouse just a couple of blocks west of South Tacoma Way is Tacoma R/C Raceway, the city’s only hobby shop dedicated to RC (radio-controlled) cars and trucks. From the outside, it might not look like much, but inside, the floor-to-ceiling inventory and the
- [Struggling to Focus? Here's How to Become a Better Reader](https://weekly-volcano.com/struggling-to-focus-heres-how-to-become-a-better-reader/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/10/26 | Hey Aarde,I’d like to be a stronger reader. I feel like technology has riddled my brain, and reading more than a few sentences has become extremely difficult. Any suggestions?Signed,Elementary Edition Hey Elementary Edition,Like most skills, reading improves with consistent practice. When it comes to technology interfering with
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 4.3.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-4-3-26/) - Neighborhood News UP Refuse and Recycling Offers Curbside Brush Pickup May 4–15 University Place residents can clear out yard debris during U.P. Refuse and Recycling’s spring curbside pickup, scheduled May 4–15. Oversized brush will be collected once per neighborhood on regular recycling or yard waste days, with households allowed one loose pile up to 6
- [A Inside Look at Tacoma Fashion Brand eTc](https://weekly-volcano.com/a-inside-look-at-tacoma-fashion-brand-etc/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Most people in Tacoma already know about eTc, the local company that puts the “line” in the term clothing line whenever they drop a new design. Lines of excited buyers wrapping around the block at their downtown Tacoma store are expected at this point. But we wanted
- [April is Financial Capability Month](https://weekly-volcano.com/april-is-financial-capability-month/) - BY BRITNIE MONAGHAN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | This is a great time to work on your financial goals, increasing savings and reducing debt.Financial Capability Month is a great time to brush up on your financial knowledge and skills and work to strengthen your financial life. What could you do better? What could you change?
- [Taste of Asia Pacific: Cambodia](https://weekly-volcano.com/taste-of-asia-pacific-cambodia/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | One of the more popular events at Asia Pacific Cultural Center is its “Taste of Asia Pacific” monthly series. This learning occasion offers audiences a chance to prepare and eat meals representing a different Asian or Pacific Island community each month on a Saturday.Previously known as
- [New Blooms Start Off Easter Weekend](https://weekly-volcano.com/4437-2/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Spring arrives gently at first, with a day or two of sun. We realize we have been fooled again and have four more weeks of winter. But with softer light and the slow thaw of the earth, it becomes unmistakable. Color returns, warmth settles in, and everything
- [No Kings Movement Builds as Tacoma Crowd Tops 4,000](https://weekly-volcano.com/no-kings-movement-builds-as-tacoma-crowd-tops-4000/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Every No Kings rally has been bigger than the one before it. That was true once again last Saturday, when more than 4,000 people gathered at Wright Park in Tacoma for No Kings III, the third and largest rally since the movement began last June.On a rare
- [When Fear Sparks Reform: Lessons From History and Fiction](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-fear-sparks-reform-lessons-from-history-and-fiction/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Hey Aarde,I just finished watching A Handmaid’s Tale, and my god, I am terrified. I feel an inner rage that is boiling to the point of exploding. Is this really possible? To go so far back in time in our modern age? What can I do to
- ["Underground Sound" Zine Connects Tacoma's Creatives](https://weekly-volcano.com/underground-sound-zine-connects-tacomas-creatives/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | In a city often defined by its independent spirit and artistic undercurrent, a new print-only zine is quickly becoming a connective thread for Tacoma’s creative ecosystem. Launched in December, the monthly publication, Underground Sound, created by T-town glitterati James Hume and Odessa Christiana, along with a growing
- [Rainiers Shake Off the Rain Ahead of 2026 Season](https://weekly-volcano.com/rainiers-shake-off-the-rain-ahead-of-2026-season/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 4/3/26 | Last week, during a damp and chilly March day that felt like it had blown in from January, the Tacoma Rainiers hosted Media Day at Cheney Stadium. The players, fresh off spring training in the balmy Arizona desert, did their best to weather a few reps on
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 3.27.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-3-27-26/) - Neighborhood News Air Taxis in Washington Air taxis could be inching closer to reality in Washington, though when or if they will take off locally remains uncertain. The state is part of a new federal pilot program designed to speed up development of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), small electric planes that operate
- [Inside Grit City Studio's Vision for Tacoma Filmmakers](https://weekly-volcano.com/inside-grit-city-studios-vision-for-tacoma-filmmakers/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Tacoma has never lacked for creativity. Musicians fill neighborhood venues. Painters and sculptors occupy studio spaces across the city. Writers gather in cafés and libraries to workshop new ideas. Yet for all that energy, the city’s creative sector has long faced a common challenge: turning artistic momentum
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar for 3/27/26-4/2/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-for-3-27-26-4-2-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFLEDER AND JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Use this Weekly Volcano community calendar to live your best life, explore Tacoma/Pierce County, and make new friends along the way. This week is packed with activities to help you explore and expand your horizons! Friday March 27MusicPantages Theater: Russ Taff & Steve Taylor
- [We checked! Ballet Still Thriving in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/we-checked-ballet-still-thriving-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | This week we checked in on the state of ballet in Tacoma to reveal one of Tacoma's most cherished art forms. Weekly Volcano: What is your name and title?EC: Miss Erin Ceragioli, Executive and Artistic Director at Tacoma City Ballet. WV: In your opinion, why is it
- [Where Does Your Money Live? Using Financial Services Safely](https://weekly-volcano.com/where-does-your-money-live-using-financial-services-safely/) - BY NATHAN SPIEKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Identify where your money lives, and the associated costs, convenience, and risks, to decide which tools work for you. How would you feel about getting your entire paycheck in cash every time you got paid? For most workers in the past, and still some workers today, this
- [Twenty Years of Trying to Make Housing Actually Affordable](https://weekly-volcano.com/twenty-years-of-trying-to-make-housing-actually-affordable/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG 3/27/26 | The Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium (TPCAHC) has been bringing together developers, funders, service providers, and more for two decades to create more affordable housing in Tacoma and the broader Pierce County region.For many years, the organization was led by Connie Brown, who passed away in 2022.Amanda DeShazo has now
- [Tacoma Opera Prepares April Return with Orfeo ed Euridice](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-opera-prepares-april-return-with-orfeo-ed-euridice/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Despite what a certain young A-list actor may believe, opera is very much alive and drawing audiences, even here in Tacoma.Tacoma Opera will return to the stage April 17 at 7 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Pantages Theater with a production of Orfeo
- [Sunny Yoo Brings Heart and Craft to Lakewood's Beauty Scene](https://weekly-volcano.com/sunny-yoo-brings-heart-and-craft-to-lakewoods-beauty-scene/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Walking into Sunny’s Salon & Barber on a rain-drenched afternoon, I spot a customer swinging her newly cut hair from side to side. At the register, she tells the proprietor, Sunny Yoo, that she loves her new hairstyle so much that she will send everyone she
- [How To Change From Bridezilla to Balanced](https://weekly-volcano.com/4358-2/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | Hey Aarde,My boyfriend proposed a year ago, and ever since, I’ve been thinking about organizing a wedding. I have a Pinterest board with rows of unaffordable dream dresses, saved Instagram posts of arrangements dripping in exotic and fairly intangible flowers, and multiple tabs open to wedding day
- [Decades Later, Tower Lanes Still Rolling on 6th Ave](https://weekly-volcano.com/decades-later-tower-lanes-still-rolling-on-6th-ave/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/27/26 | For such a huge operation, Tower Lanes on 6th Avenue in Tacoma’s West End resembles a small, close-knit family. The 32,000-square-foot building houses sixteen bowling lanes, an eighteen-hole miniature golf course, a lively arcade, a multiuse banquet room, and a popular restaurant and bar. All told, forty-five
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 3.20.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-3-20-26/) - Neighborhood News Long Standing VMFH Offices Could Make Way for More Downtown Apartments A downtown Tacoma office and parking structure could soon be converted into housing as a longtime tenant prepares to move out. A pre-application proposal filed with the City of Tacoma outlines plans to transform part of the five-story building at 1149 Market
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar for 3/20-3/26/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-for-3-20-3-26-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Friday March 20MusicFiremind Brewery: Live Music By Kirk Henderson St Patrick's Music 6PMReal Art Tacoma: Grit City Punk & Real Art Presents We Might Die/Hate Maxing Tour Featuring Storm Boy/Zailee Haze/Lie Ability/Dead Streets 6:30PMKimball Coffee House: James Lee Murray Band Live 7PMThe Valley: Twang
- [Museum of Glass Plans First Major Renovation in Its 25-Year History](https://weekly-volcano.com/museum-of-glass-plans-first-major-renovation-in-its-25-year-history/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Nearly a quarter century after opening its doors on Tacoma’s waterfront, the Museum of Glass is preparing for the first major capital renovation in its history. The project is designed to expand gallery space, modernize infrastructure, and position the museum as an even more significant destination for
- [Financial Confidence with Limited Resources](https://weekly-volcano.com/financial-confidence-with-limited-resources/) - BY NATHAN SPIEKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 |The goal is to find and use clear tools that help us navigate the systems that affect our money and allow us to get closer to whatever financial well-being looks like for us, one step at a time.Establishing goals, finding and using helpful tools, and making changes one
- [Perry's Cocktail Bar in Puyallup Turns a Hard Day into Date Night](https://weekly-volcano.com/perrys-cocktail-bar-in-puyallup-turns-a-hard-day-into-date-night/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 |Puyallupites may already know about this elegant bar-resto, but if you’re anywhere else, it’s worth the drive. It was Sunday evening, and my guy and I had spent all day hauling heavy Victorian furniture and general garage clutter out of his recently departed mom’s house. It’d been
- [Sam Parker Explores Depths with Upcoming Album](https://weekly-volcano.com/sam-parker-explores-depths-with-upcoming-album/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | There is an overwhelming heaviness that we walk around with every day. It may seem like it piles on more and more, breaking our backs and causing our knees to buckle. The slightest inconvenience could tumble the strongest among us. With screens being bombarded with new ways
- [Melon Seed Deli Owner Plans Comeback](https://weekly-volcano.com/melon-seed-deli-owner-plans-comeback/) - BY NAJAH MONIQUE TODD for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | After financial challenges forced the neighborhood restaurant to close, owner Mac Charles says lessons learned will shape the next chapter. After tax troubles closed the longtime deli, owner Mac Charles says stronger systems and financial oversight will guide the future.For years, Melon Seed Deli on Center
- [By the Numbers: Community Health Care in Pierce County](https://weekly-volcano.com/by-the-numbers-community-health-care-in-pierce-county/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | What Do All These Statistics Have in Common? * 30,946 women* 650 babies* 9,435 children* 2,355 clinic visits* 7,020 children Of the 54,634 Community Health Care patients, 30,946 are women. Women have a very specific set of health care requirements. Community Health Care has a team of
- [Quantum Martial Arts Community On and Off the Mat](https://weekly-volcano.com/quantum-martial-arts-community-on-and-off-the-mat/) - BY BRIAN KIDD for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Perched in Tacoma’s historic Stadium District above Commencement Bay, Quantum Martial Arts occupies an expansive 8,000-square-foot dojo inside the old Anway Building on Tacoma Avenue.When I stepped inside the new dojo, I was struck by its size and calming ambiance. At the far end of the facility,
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 3.13.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-3-13-26/) - Neighborhood News WA State Patriotic Day March 21 Preparations are underway for Washington State Patriotic Day 2026, which will include a celebration of America250, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The program will be held at Pioneer Middle School, 1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane in DuPont, from 2 to 4 p.m.
- [Why Tacoma Is a Great Running Town](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-tacoma-is-a-great-running-town/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Are you new to running? New to Grit City? If so, you might be surprised to learn that Tacoma is a top-tier running community. Maybe not world-class. But definitely elite. Everything needed to support a thriving running scene can be found here in abundance. For starters, we
- [How to Start Camping](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-start-camping/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/20/26 | Hey Aarde,I grew up in the city and am new to the Pacific Northwest. I’ve always admired the outdoorsy lifestyle and am often impressed at the gear collected to survive a climate like this. I joined some Meetup groups and have hopes of doing some camping this
- [Born Between Oceans: Samoan Heritage Art Show at APCC](https://weekly-volcano.com/born-between-oceans-samoan-heritage-art-show-at-apcc/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | Two local artists with Samoan ancestry will have their work displayed at Asian Pacific Cultural Center’s Jade Choe Gallery starting March 7. While both artists integrate striking Samoan imagery in their creations, each one’s compositions are completely unique.Hawai‘i-born Nofo Porter spent their childhood growing up in
- [Revamped Pearl Street YMCA Unveils New Aquatics Center](https://weekly-volcano.com/revamped-pearl-street-ymca-unveils-new-aquatics-center/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | While giving a tour of the newly revamped Pearl Street Family YMCA last week, Jyot Sandhu, the facility’s external communications manager, employed a classic simile to describe the venerable organization.“The YMCA is kind of like an onion,” he said from the airy lobby of the state-of-the-art west
- [Michael Darling Art Show March 14](https://weekly-volcano.com/4223-2/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | In Tacoma, art does not always wait for our attention politely inside galleries. Sometimes it appears on a street corner, tucked into a doorway or resting quietly where someone might stumble across it during an ordinary day. For Tacoma artist Michael Darling, those moments of discovery are
- [DJ Danny Malo is Collecting Skills and Artists](https://weekly-volcano.com/dj-danny-malo-is-collecting-skills-and-artists/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | Is Danny Malo our own Batman? He may not be fighting crime in the traditional sense of a superhero, but he does have a Batcave, and he is a hero to musicians in many ways. He also has a tiny assistant, Whitney. She is no Alfred in
- [Why am I Waking Up Short of Breath?](https://weekly-volcano.com/4198-2/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | Hey Aarde,I'm new to this perimenopausal thing and am unsure if this is related. I've done some research, but there's so much to read through, and half the time I get halfway through and realize it's an advertisement. I figured it was worth a shot to ask
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 3/13-3/19/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-3-13-3-19-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | Friday March 13MusicReal Art Tacoma: Gouged/Fauvism/Withered/Benchscraper/Gottlieb/Bribed/At Fault 6PMThe Speakeasy: Jazz w/Oliver Groenwald NewNet 6PMPLU Karen Hille Phillips Center: 33 Variations 7:30PMSpanish Ballroom: My Chemical Fauxmance (My Chemical Romance Tribute), Business Of Misery (Paramore Tribute), Falling Forever (Evanescence Tribute) 7:30PMTCC: Orchestra Concert 7:30PMPurdy's Public House:
- [The Pierce County Ladder: Moving Beyond “Normal” Income](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-pierce-county-ladder-moving-beyond-normal-income/) - In a world of social media highlights and rising costs, it is easy to lose track of what financial "normalcy" actually looks like. For many in Pierce County, our perception of wealth and poverty is shaped by our immediate social circle or the loudest headlines. However, the data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community
- [Nana Thai Opens New Location in Tacoma's Lincoln District](https://weekly-volcano.com/nana-thai-opens-new-location-in-tacomas-lincoln-district/) - BY ACE DIEFFENBACH for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | Tacoma’s Lincoln District has long had a strong and well-established Southeast Asian community, exemplified by the various shops and restaurants along South 38th Street.Recently, Nana Thai, a Thai street food–style restaurant, opened in the area, quickly finding its place in the culturally rich neighborhood.Owners Sukrit Sitthichaisawad and
- [2026 St. Patrick's Day Event Round Up](https://weekly-volcano.com/2026-st-patricks-day-event-round-up/) - BY KEELIN EVERYLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/13/26 | March 14: St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma This annual run is an out-and-back course starting at 815 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma, winding along the waterfront toward the Point Ruston Waterwalk and Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula Park. With half marathon, 10K and 5K options, the event offers a
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 3.6.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-3-6-26/) - Neighborhood News Humane Society Welcome Center The ribbon has officially been cut for the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County’s newly remodeled lobby and Welcome Center. The Humane Society has been a partner with the City Council, especially Member John Hines, whose Pet Mayor program helped raise more than $14,000 for low-cost spay and
- [Inspo for Roomies Everywhere: Anthem Coffee Shop by Day, Proof Bar by Night](https://weekly-volcano.com/inspo-for-roomies-everywhere-anthem-coffee-shop-by-day-proof-bar-by-night/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | When you rent an apartment or house, you generally spend your time living in the whole place for the whole month, night and day. But what if you’re only home for six or seven hours during the day, and the place sits empty the rest of
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 3/6/26-3/12/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-3-6-26-3-12-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | Friday March 6MusicThe Beer Vault & Wine Bar: Open Mic 6:30PMAirport Tavern: Sugaray Rayford 7PMJazzbones: The Grunge Show w/Jar of Flies ‘Ultimate Alice In Chains Experience’ 8PMNew Frontier Lounge: Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders/Guerrilla Teens/Hutchie/Rowdy Friends 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Watkins Glen 8PMAirport Tavern: Crime Wave-
- [Evan Purcell’s Third Hello](https://weekly-volcano.com/evan-purcells-third-hello/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | As the sun starts to peek its head out from behind winter’s chill, blossoms brave the early spring, and birds return with their songs in the morning, so musicians, who have hunkered down for the holidays and the winter months, start to bring us new music for
- [Babies and Tots on the Trail](https://weekly-volcano.com/babies-and-tots-on-the-trail/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | You’re never too young to start exploring nature. Just ask Jen Trahan, a regional park guide for Parks Tacoma.“Stewardship starts in diapers,” she says.Trahan leads two weekly nature walks for budding hikers and their parents or guardians. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Trahan directs Babies on the
- [Why Saying No Builds Self Esteem](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-saying-no-builds-self-esteem/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 3/6/26 | Hey Aarde,I keep saying yes to things even though I don’t want to. Nothing crazy, just social events even if I’m exhausted, tasks at work that could easily be given to others, or covering shifts and double-booking myself with friends. Sometimes even when family needs stuff, like
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 2.27.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-2-27-26/) - Neighborhood News Remembering Kathy Manke of The Spar Tavern Tacoma's Old Town neighborhood continues honoring Kathy Manke, longtime matriarch of The Spar Tavern, who passed away earlier this month. Following her Feb. 24 funeral, local musicians are gathering Feb 27-18 at The Spar Tavern, 2121 N 30th St, for informal tribute performances beginning in the
- [Taking a Leap of Faith with Tyler McGinnis](https://weekly-volcano.com/taking-a-leap-of-faith-with-tyler-mcginnis/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/27/26 | Tied down by the nine-to-five grind, Tyler McGinnis found himself longing for more, knowing the world had more to offer him and he had more to offer the world. A longtime songwriter and musician, McGinnis was running the family restaurant seven years ago and found himself feeling
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar for Feb. 27 - Mar. 4, 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-for-feb-27-mar-4-2026/) - Friday February 27MusicAirport Tavern: Hell on Heels 8PMCider & Cedar: Theocracy & Sweet Marilynn 7PMJazzbones: Santa Poco & Massey Ferguson 8PMPurdy’s Public House: Got 90s Night 8PMReal Art Tacoma: Aine & Stan’s Birthday Bash Smackdown- Lil Travis/MidnightOnCromwell/Capala/Casi 6:30PMSpar Tavern: Jake McVay 7PM-9PMSpanish Ballroom: National Guitar- The Music of Paul Simon w/The Jenner Fox Band 8PMTacoma
- [Moving Tacoma: DéShawn Morton Builds Community Through Dance](https://weekly-volcano.com/moving-tacoma-deshawn-morton-builds-community-through-dance/) - BY NAJAH MONIQUE-TODD for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/27/27 | On Tuesday evenings inside the Courthouse Square building, more than twenty adults gather for a free jazz class led by DéShawn Morton, artistic director of Mo’ Motion Dance. What began as a grant-funded program has grown into something much bigger: a weekly space for connection, courage, and
- [Creating Space Beyond the Bar: Inside the Queer Arts Project](https://weekly-volcano.com/creating-space-beyond-the-bar-inside-the-queer-arts-project/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/27/26 | When Anthony Polimeni launched the Queer Arts Project, his goal was straightforward: to create meaningful gathering spaces for the LGBTQ+ community that did not revolve around nightlife.“I wanted to create more things for the LGBTQ+ community to do that weren’t at a bar,” Polimeni said. “As a
- [Why Don't Men Seem Mad Enough?](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-dont-men-seem-mad-enough/) - By AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/27/26 | Hey Aarde,I’ll get straight to my question. Why don’t men seem mad enough? I’m talking about the Epstein files, the corruption, the abuse, the whole thing.Signed,Ultimately Gutted Hey Ultimately Gutted,This unraveling has really shattered the illusion, hasn’t it? The truth is, almost every woman already knew and
- [Red Elm Cafe Turns Over a New Leaf](https://weekly-volcano.com/red-elm-cafe-turns-over-a-new-leaf/) - New owners plan to keep the community spirit of the Hilltop staple going strong. BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/27/26 | Calvin Williams is the new owner and, after a short closure during the holidays, now has the doors open four days a week at 1114 M.L.K. Jr. Way in Tacoma.“We've been from this
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 2.20.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-2-20-26/) - Neighborhood News Prom Take 2 Fundraiser Turns 10 Prom Take 2, the annual fundraiser for Ali's Prom Project, is celebrating 10 years of giving,. On March 7 at 6pm, guests can bid and dance the night away at the Firefighters Union Hall in Tacoma, 1109 S. 50th St. Visiting Artist Residencies at Museum of Glass
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 2/20/26-2/26/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-2-20-26-2-26-26/) - Friday February 20MusicAirport Tavern: Babes Against the Machine 8PMJazzbones: Heated Dance Party 10:30PMJazzbones: Jaws of Brooklyn/HappyChems/Sam Cori 7PMReal Art Tacoma: Grit City Punk Presents Shame Banger/Star Matriarch/Downsize/Noggenless 6:30PMSpanish Ballroom: Psychic Burn/Stingshark/Constance Tomb 8PMTacoma Armory: Live @ The Eleanor: Rhythm & Verse 8PMThe Valley: The Meatbeaters/Millhous/Me, Grimlock/Lie Ability 7PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Tim Hall 8PMComedy6th Ave Comedy Club:
- [Black Artists Turn Pain into Power at TCC Exhibit](https://weekly-volcano.com/black-artists-turn-pain-into-power-at-tcc-exhibit/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/20/26 | Tucked between several large buildings on the north end of Tacoma Community College’s campus lies a lovely little art gallery. Managed by art history professor Dr. Jennifer Olson, the cozy room is substantial enough to display works by 23 artists featured in the Black History Month
- [Musician Angie Lynn Encourages Us to Rise](https://weekly-volcano.com/musician-angie-lynn-encourages-us-to-rise/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/20/26 | The best music right now isn’t chasing perfection, it’s chasing truth. On February 27, Angie Lynn releases her EP Rise, which will include two songs: the title track, “Rise,” and “Put the Fire Out.” Both songs are in response to the political situation in the United States.Lynn
- [What To Do When Adulthood Shrinks Your Social Circle](https://weekly-volcano.com/what-to-do-when-adulthood-shrinks-your-social-circle/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/20/26 | Hey Aarde,I don’t know when it happened, but somewhere along the line of adulthood, I’ve lost contact, energy, connection, or possibly the desire for certain friendships. Everything seemed so easy in my twenties: friends were always available, we saw each other in class, at parties, or between
- [Lakewood Playhouse Presents "The Normal Heart"](https://weekly-volcano.com/lakewood-playhouse-presents-the-normal-heart/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/20/26 | Anyone who was alive and aware in 1981 remembers the AIDS epidemic that began spreading panic worldwide. As with COVID, little information was initially known about the disease. But unlike COVID, no one seemed to care because AIDS victims were primarily gay men at the time.On
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 2.13.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-2-13-26/) - Neighborhood News New Playgrounds Coming to Tacoma Five new play areas are coming to Tacoma this year as renovations continue in the coming months. One of the new playgrounds opened in late January at Oakland Madrona Park. Both new play areas at Cloverdale and the North Slope District parks are expected to open by late
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 2.6.2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-2-6-2026/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma's Next Peacemaker Nominations are open for the 2026 Greater Tacoma Peace Prize, which honors local leaders who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to peace, justice, and community harmony in the South Sound. The award recognizes individuals doing meaningful work to build a more equitable community. Nomination form: tinyurl.com/tacomapeaceprize Endangered Red Wolves at Pt
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 2/6/26-2/12/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-2-6-26-2-12-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | Friday February 6MusicJazzbones: Sapphic VDay Tacoma 8PMReal Art Tacoma: Alex Vile/Cherry Pick/Hot Stepmom/Haven Of Rest 6PMTacoma Armory: Live @The Eleanor w/A.G. Joints 8PMThe Valley: Abby Roadkill/Blink 182.0/Jackie Hell 7PMTheater On The Square: Hurricane The Scorpion Tribute Band 7:30PMUPS Schneebeck Concert Hall: Music From Around
- [FROM COVER: Hidden Art All Over Tacoma Now](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-hidden-art-all-over-tacoma-now/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | Every February, a peculiar fever takes hold of Tacoma. People who usually avoid the damp are suddenly seen scouring the city’s nooks and crannies with flashlights. They are hunting for Monkeyshines, a sprawling urban treasure hunt. This annual tradition is a celebration of the Lunar New Year.
- [Zack Medlin’s Journey to an Album Release](https://weekly-volcano.com/zack-medlins-journey-to-an-album-release/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | When it comes to artists, there are those who speak their heart and share their perspective, and there are those who try their best to remain palatable and avoid rocking any boats. Zack Medlin is the former.This indie singer-songwriter has always been an artist who challenges your
- [Community Health Care Hosts Lunch and Laughter March 18](https://weekly-volcano.com/community-health-care-hosts-lunch-and-laughter-march-18/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | In the wet and cold of a Pacific Northwest winter, the thoughts of those at Community Health Care do not turn to hot cocoa and fires in the fireplace. No, we think of Lunch and Laughter. You might be thinking to yourself, what is Lunch and Laughter?
- [Dating in 2026 Feels Brutal](https://weekly-volcano.com/dating-in-2026-feels-brutal/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | Hey Aarde,Dating in 2026 is like dragging yourself through shards of glass and across hot coals by broken fingertips. I have gone to therapy, hugged my inner child, and integrated my shadows. I built a successful business, I own my own home, and I have a quarterly
- [An Ode to the Slice: Celebrating National Pizza Day](https://weekly-volcano.com/an-ode-to-the-slice-celebrating-national-pizza-day/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 2/6/26 | Not that anyone really needs an excuse, I surely do not, but if you’re looking for one, February 9 is National Pizza Day.Pizza is the perfect food. It’s built for sharing with friends and loved ones, but it’s just as satisfying solo, whether you’re grabbing a slice
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 1.30.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-1-30-26/) - Neighborhood News Sometimes You Just Need to Scream The Wheelock Library has the place and time for you. Whether you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just need to get it all out loudly, you can join this one-of-a-kind event series where everyone is invited to come together and scream. Whether releasing stress or just curious,
- [FROM COVER: Kim Alexander’s Color Explosion](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-kim-alexanders-color-explosion/) - This week’s artist of the week is one I have been a fan of for a long time, so I am excited to introduce you to her work. I first wrote about her years ago during her foray into fashion, when she was transforming scarves into beautiful resort-wear-style halter tops. Everyone was swooning over them.
- [Why Open Mics Feed the Heart of the Music Scene](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-open-mics-feed-the-heart-of-the-music-scene/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/30/26 | At the heart of any music scene, there is a circle of people who gather on a regular basis to commune with each other. I’m not talking about church, although it could be a type of church for some.Open mics don’t usually look like much from the
- [How to Instantly Clock DARVO and Defend Against It](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-instantly-clock-darvo-and-defend-against-it/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/30/26 | Hey Aarde,I’m starting to feel confused about what’s actually going on in my relationship. Last week, I brought up an issue with my partner about them repeatedly canceling plans at the last minute. I tried to be calm and said it made me feel unimportant and anxious
- [Join This Never-Ending Dinner Party at Bloom Thai in Lakewood](https://weekly-volcano.com/join-this-never-ending-dinner-party-at-bloom-thai-in-lakewood/) - BY MEG VAN HUYGEN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/30/26 | “Hi, hi, hi! Meg and Stephen!” Noppassorn “Blue” Numdee calls to me and my partner as we walk in the door at Bloom Thai. “My friends! I’ll be there in one second!” She physically runs into the kitchen.I’d be flattered, but she seems to be on
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 1/23/26-1/29/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-1-23-26-1-28-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/26/26 | Friday, January 23MusicAirport Tavern: A Celebration of Tony Delisio’s Life & Music 8PMBob’s Java Jive: Mullet Night w/Stravinsky Riots & Warry Surfer 7PM–9PMJazzbones: Cool Babies (Talking Heads Tribute) & Sour Times (Portishead Tribute) 8PMOcean5: Live Country Music Night w/Kitty Mae 7PMSpanish Ballroom: The Profits/The
- [How to Embrace Stillness Before the Day’s Demands Invade](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-embrace-stillness-before-the-days-demands-invade/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/23/26 | Dear Aarde,I’m looking for some feedback on a recent experience, one that felt small on the surface but expansive once I allowed myself to sit with it. I woke up, as I usually do, to my alarm and quietly made my way to the kitchen to make
- [The Importance of Your Neighborhood Council](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-importance-of-your-neighborhood-council/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/23/26 | If you live within the city limits of Tacoma and want to stay informed about issues in your specific neighborhood, or if you need help but are unsure who to contact, local neighborhood council meetings are a useful resource. These meetings take place once a month. Some
- [How Billy Ray Shirley III Music Studio is Inspiring Tacoma Youth](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-billy-ray-shirley-iii-music-studio-is-inspiring-tacoma-youth/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/23/26 | Tacoma has always been a city that makes things. We come from an industrious history of grit and building our future with our hands. But we also make less tangible things, such as community, culture, and second chances.Over the last few years, Tacoma has seemed quieter than
- [FROM COVER:Artco and Proctor Gallery Joint Show](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-coverartco-and-proctor-gallery-joint-show/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/23/26 | It is often said that food, or at least cooking, is an art. That could not be truer this month, as two well-known Tacoma art spaces join forces for the first time, serving up a creative collaboration that blends community, cuisine, and visual art. Artco Framing and
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 1.23.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-1-23-26/) - Neighborhood News Clover Park Schools Access Changes for Construction The City of Lakewood will close 112th Street SW between Bridgeport Way and Gravelly Lake Drive SW beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, impacting access to Clover Park High School, Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy, Tyee Park Elementary School, and Harry E. Lang Stadium and its surrounding fields. The
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 1.16.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-1-16-26/) - Neighborhood News State Assistance Now Available for December Flood Victims Residence affected by December's historic flooding can now apply for state assistance for household needs. Pierce and Lewis counties were recently added to Washington's State Individual Assistance Programs. Eligible households earning 80 percent or less of area median income may qualify for grants ranging from
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar Jan 16-22](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-jan-16-22/) - Friday January 16MusicMcMillin Farm Collective: Zach Michaud Music 4PMSteel Creek: Preston Cooper Live 7PMOcean5: Sounds Like Dolores Full Band Live 7PMAirport Tavern: Pat Travers Band 8PMTacoma Amvets Post 1: Sundance Band 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Good Day Sunshine & Pink Eclipse- From Abbey Road To The Dark Side 8PMJazzbones: DANG! A Soulful Electronic Dance Night 9:30PMComedyDowntown Comedy
- [FROM COVER: APCC Show Explores Lao and Thai](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-apcc-show-explores-lao-and-thai/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/16/26 | When Kellis Parlett visited Tumwater Gallery, located inside the Copper Wolf Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery in Tumwater/Olympia, she was pleasantly surprised.Parlett, the curator for Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma, learned that the small gallery run by a tattoo shop never collects a commission
- [Pink Martini Featuring Storm Large at Tacoma Armory January 23](https://weekly-volcano.com/pink-martini-featuring-storm-large-at-tacoma-armory-january-23/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/16/26 | There can be so much wrapped up in someone’s name. What if your name is Joy and you’re mean, Grace and you are clumsy, Sunny and you’re a dark cloud? But when Storm Large was born, the match was made. She is a force of nature with
- [Exhausted Objector Asks: Does Resistance Still Matter?](https://weekly-volcano.com/exhausted-objector-asks-does-resistance-still-matter/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/16/26 | Hey Aarde,Okay, everything feels absurd. I’ve been crying for weeks. Between the state of the world, our government, citizens being killed, other citizens arguing that it’s acceptable, the monks walking for peace, and my own daily struggles, how is any of this sustainable? I have no control
- [Worth the Wait: Terry’s Bar and Grill Reopens](https://weekly-volcano.com/worth-the-wait-terrys-bar-and-grill-reopens/) - BY JACKIE FENDER WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/16/26 | There’s something deeply comforting about a neighborhood bar that knows exactly what it is. A place where connection happens easily, where conversation spills as freely as the drinks, and where you can settle in without pretense. After more than a year behind closed doors, one such space in
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 1.9.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-1-9-26/) - Neighborhood News Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Recap In 2025, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber advanced its mission to strengthen the South Sound economy by investing in people, places and opportunity. The organization expanded access to capital, launched new economic infrastructure to elevate local creatives, and advocated for business priorities. Through partnerships, the Chamber facilitated $1.3 million in
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar Jan. 9-15](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-jan-9-15/) - Friday January 9MusicReal Art Tacoma: Plagued By God/Eyesore/The Blood of St. Angels/Static 6:30PMAirport Tavern: Mickey Avalon 8PMSpanish Ballroom: DEAL Performing Music of the Grateful Dead w/Revival Brothers Band (Allman Brothers Tribute) 8PMComedyDowntown Comedy Club: Big Jay Oakerson 7PM & 9:45PMNate Jacksons: Tony Baker 7PM & 9:30PM6th Ave Comedy Club: Nick Alex 7:30PM & 9:45PMOtherThe Painted
- [FROM COVER: Beautiful Scenes by Jon Bradham](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-beautiful-scenes-by-jon-bradham/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/9/26 | On a midwinter hike, with a light dusting of snow on the trail and forest floor, Jon Bradham was struck by nature in all its splendor. “The light was shining down through the trees, and it hit a pine tree, lighting it up,” he says. The effect
- [When the Community Builds the Stage: Another Local Show?! Vol. 2](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-the-community-builds-the-stage-another-local-show-vol-2/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/9/26 | We have all heard the saying, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” but we rarely think, “What would you do if you thought something would probably fail, but you wanted to see what would happen anyway?” What if the goal was to go
- [Boat Life Considered](https://weekly-volcano.com/boat-life-considered/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/9/26 | Hey Aarde,I’m sick of living amongst the people. I want a little bit of solitude, but I can’t afford to leave the city due to my job. If I didn’t have to be close to my work, I’d live deep in the forest, on top of a
- [Training of Primary Care Doctors in Jeopardy](https://weekly-volcano.com/training-of-primary-care-doctors-in-jeopardy/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/9/26 | Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s termination of affiliation with Community Health Care’s family medicine physician residency affects the health of everyone in Pierce County.Community Health Care’s Family Medicine Residency was notified that Virgina Mason Franciscan Health is terminating its training agreement with our Physician Residency Program effectively removing
- [Winter Mini-Fest Fundraiser Takes Over the Blue Mouse Theater](https://weekly-volcano.com/winter-mini-fest-fundraiser-takes-over-the-blue-mouse-theater/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/6/26 | When six, count ’em, SIX local bands hit the Blue Mouse stage for LTD Presents’ Winter Mini-Fest Thursday, January 15, they will be doing double duty for their presenters, entertaining all who attend and raising funds to make the second annual Downtown Tacoma Blues Festival in August
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 1.2.26](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-1-2-26/) - Neighborhood News Tree-Cycling Events Return After the Holidays Steilacoom will host its annual Christmas tree-cycling drop-off on Jan. 3, 2026, from 9am to 3pm at the Public Works utility yard, 1030 Roe St. The event serves as a community recycling fundraiser for Steilacoom Boy Scout Troop No. 71. A suggested minimum donation of $3 per
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 1/2/26-1/8/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-1-2-26-1-8-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | Friday January 2MusicAirport Tavern: The Edison Cabinet/Hot Stepmom/Sugar Nap 8PMSpanish Ballroom: CODA (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band) 8PMComedyNate Jacksons: Karlous Miller 7PM & 9:30PMDowntown Comedy Club: Sarah Colonna 7PM & 9:45PM6th Ave Comedy Club: Andrew Sleighter 7:30PM & 9:45PMOtherWW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy
- [Looking Back on 2025 and Forward to 2026](https://weekly-volcano.com/looking-back-on-2025-and-forward-to-2026/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | What a year this has been. When 2025 began, Weekly Volcano was a monthly newspaper, and even that felt like a huge challenge. Every issue required careful planning, fundraising, and coordination, and simply getting the paper out the door felt like a major accomplishment. Then something happened
- [FROM COVER: Goblet Week is Coming to MOG](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-goblet-week-is-coming-to-mog/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | Glassmakers have been making Venetian-style goblets for centuries. From Renaissance Italy to present-day Tacoma, groundbreaking artists have been refining their technique while passing along their hard-earned knowledge to the next generation. That wealth of creativity and know-how will be on display during Goblet Week, January 14–18, at
- [Fern Spores Unveil New Video, a Love Song for the Happily Unwed](https://weekly-volcano.com/fern-spores-unveil-new-video-a-love-song-for-the-happily-unwed/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | South Sound band Fern Spores are welcoming 2026 with a release that bursts into the new year with a bold and unapologetic message. On Jan. 1, the all-female group drops the music video for its single “Ain’t the Marrying Kind,” a defiant track that challenges traditional ideas
- [Inside Tacoma’s Nonprofit Movie House Grand Cinema](https://weekly-volcano.com/inside-tacomas-nonprofit-movie-house-grand-cinema/) - BY YAYIO WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 1/2/2026 | As Tacoma’s only nonprofit movie theater, The Grand Cinema is a vivacious hub of community activities.First established in 1995, the theater was relaunched in 1997 as a nonprofit by local activists. Since then, it has been best known for screening arthouse, niche, independent, international and local films
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 12.26.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-12-26-25/) - Neighborhood News Operation Warm Soles Tacoma Youth Theatre and neighboring business Mad Hat Tea have partnered to support Operation Warm Soles, a winter outreach led by Kwabi Amoah Forson. Through January 19, the community is invited to donate new warm socks, blankets, sleeping bags, and shoes to help people experiencing homelessness in Tacoma and Seattle
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 12/26/25-1/1/26](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-12-26-25-1-1-26/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/26/25 | Friday December 26MusicReal Art Tacoma: Boxing Day! Me+You/Plasmahaven/Haunted Mural Files/Be The Sky On Black/Alice Sweet Alice/Heavenspot/On A Massive Canvas/Grave Birth 6PMSpanish Ballroom: The Olson Brothers Band/Nick Cain 8PMThe Valley: Russ Mazion/Ryan Yates/Christopher Rockcastle 7:30PMComedyDowntown Comedy Club: Jay Chandrasekhar 7PM & 9:45PMNate Jacksons: Comedian CP
- [FROM COVER: Meet the Two Library Card Design Winners](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-meet-the-two-library-card-design-winners/) - BY YAYOI WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/26/25 | Lucky patrons of the Pierce County Library System are in for a visual treat in 2026. After the first of the year, 10,000 customers will have the opportunity to choose one of two newly designed library cards being offered to the public.The two new cards were created
- [Rockin’ for Rescues: A Benefit for Humane Society](https://weekly-volcano.com/rockin-for-rescues-a-benefit-for-humane-society/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/26/25 | One look at his fifteen-year-old black lab, Eris, and Matt Eisenhower began a movement that has surprised even himself. On January 3, 2026, Eisenhower will host and play in Rockin’ for Rescues at the Spanish Ballroom. This benefit concert is for the Pierce County Humane Society and
- [How to Be a Caregiver to a Parent When the Past Still Hurts](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-be-a-caregiver-to-a-parent-when-the-past-still-hurts/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/26/25 | Hey Aarde,I know the holidays are supposed to be all warm and cozy, spending time with loving family and friends, being merry and bright, but I am stuck taking care of my dying father, who was not really that nice to me. I feel like I am
- [Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards Offered in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/graze-craze-charcuterie-boards-offered-in-tacoma/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/26/25 | There’s something special about a really good charcuterie board. It invites you to linger, to share, to graze, pun intended. It quietly says, stay awhile. Now, downtown Tacoma has a new place dedicated entirely to that feeling.Graze Craze, now open at Ninth and Pacific, is the latest
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 12.19.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-12-19-25/) - Neighborhood News Wilcox Family Farms in Roy Give Back Wilcox Family Farms of Roy, Washington, is continuing its long-standing tradition of donating nearly one million eggs to local food banks across the region. The first delivery went to the Emergency Food Network in Pierce County. The Wilcox team works to ensure families have access to
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar Dec. 19-25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-dec-19-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/19/25 | Friday December 19MusicBuzzerd’s Barber Shop: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 4PM-6PMKimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor: The Profits 7PM-9PMSpanish Ballroom: Rocky Sandoval/DriMilli/ATN/Lega’C Jones 7:30PMSt. Charles Borromeo Church: Handel’s Messiah by Symphony Tacoma Voices 7:30PM-9:30PMTemple Theatre: OsamaSon “Psykotic Tour” 8PMThe Valley: Margo Adrift/Jodie Watts/Insect Man 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Famil-Ya
- [Tacoma’s DIY Music Scene Gets Loud: Grit City Punk](https://weekly-volcano.com/grit-city-punk-is-a-platform-for-tacomas-diy-music-scene/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/19/25 | Members of the local scene tend to wear many hats. Jeremy Dentinger is no different.He is a father, musician, volunteer, planning committee member at Real Art Tacoma, and host of Grit City Punk, a local radio-style variety podcast dedicated to the DIY music scene for punk, hardcore,
- [FROM COVER: Tabitha Conner’s Festive Feline](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-tabitha-conners-festive-feline/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/19/25 | Last week, we put out a call to local artists asking for the quintessential Christmas image for our front cover. The response was overwhelming, with artists from across Pierce County submitting work that ranged from cozy to glitzy. In the end, it was the unmistakable feline charm
- [What Are the Risks and Potential Benefits of Kratom for PTSD?](https://weekly-volcano.com/what-are-the-risks-and-potential-benefits-of-kratom-for-ptsd/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/19/25 | Hey Aarde,I have been following someone online who has been open about using a supplement called kratom. He takes it daily and says it has made a significant difference in how he manages his PTSD. When I mentioned it to a group I am part of, several
- [Local Authors With Audiobooks We Recommend](https://weekly-volcano.com/local-authors-with-audiobooks-we-recommend/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/19/25 | Tacoma has a rich history of storytellers. Our literary scene is diverse, deeply rooted, and well supported by boutique publishers, community collectives, and long-running open mics that welcome both new and seasoned voices. Many publications have been born right here in the South Sound or shaped by
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 12.12.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-12-12-25/) - Neighborhood News New License Plate Option The long awaited LeMay America's Car Museum specialty plates have been approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The new plate, one of the few in the nation dedicated to a car museum, will directly support ACM's nonprofit mission: preserving America's automotive history, expanding education programs, and celebrating
- [New Shrine Coming to Point Defiance Park](https://weekly-volcano.com/new-shrine-coming-to-point-defiance-park/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/28/25 | A master gardener, a dedicated educator, and a venerated sensei. Ross Wilton, Mira Utz, and Kondo Sensei have each played a key role in replacing a beloved but dilapidated shrine at Point Defiance Park’s Japanese garden.The project began in 2022, when Wilton, the horticultural services manager at
- [Weekly Volcano Printed Calendar 12/12-12/18/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-printed-calendar-12-12-12-18-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/12/25 | Friday December 12MusicThe Speakeasy: Dinner & Live Holiday Jazz w/Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 5PM-7:30PMLakewood Elks Lodge: The Holiday Show w/The Michael Crain Band 6PM-10PMReal Art Tacoma: R.A.T. FEST 2025! A Fundraiser For Real Art Tacoma 50/50 Raffle & More 7PMKimball Coffeehouse Gig Harbor: Trailer
- [CapCity’s Decade of Independent Music in Olympia](https://weekly-volcano.com/capcitys-decade-of-independent-music-in-olympia/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/12/25 | After a full decade of championing emerging and local artists, strengthening music communities, and turning small-stage dreams into touring-circuit realities, CapCity Presents is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, not with a speech or a gala, but with the thing they believe in most: live music.A self-starter, Andy Moreno
- [FROM COVER: Freelance Fandango Seeks New Space](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-freelance-fandango-seeks-new-space/) - This week Weekly Volcano sat down with James Stowe and Mark Monlux from Freelance Fandango to talk about the group and their quest for new digs to have their meetups for freelance creatives. Check this out and let them know if you would like to join them or if you have the perfect new location!
- [Mocktails and Good Vibes: Your Guide to Tacoma’s Sober Scene](https://weekly-volcano.com/mocktails-and-good-vibes-your-guide-to-tacomas-sober-scene/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/12/25 | Hey Aarde,I feel like, since COVID, intentional sobriety is becoming more and more popular with my age group. Most of my friends and I are sober, not because of drinking issues; we just think alcohol is a poison, and we want to live long, healthy lives. Anyway,
- [Santa Claus Conquers the Martians … In Lakewood](https://weekly-volcano.com/santa-claus-conquers-the-martians-in-lakewood/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/12/25 | 1964 saw the release of one of the worst movies ever made. And by worst, I simultaneously mean best, in a “so bad it is good” cult film sort of way. Now a stage adaptation, which was originally produced at the Maverick Theater in Fullerton, California, in
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 12.5.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-12-5-25/) - Neighborhood News Fill a Bowl - Help Neighbors in Need Emergency Food Network's warehouse is usually home to machinery working around the clock to help feed Pierce County. On December 6, it becomes a handmade holiday market where more than 1,000 bowls made by local artists stretch across the space. Visitors can wander the market
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 12/5-12/11/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-12-5-12-11-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | Friday December 5 MusicSpanish Ballroom: Uncle Daddy & King Tide / Skoal Patrol 6:30PMKimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor: Billy Stapleton's Powerhouse 7PM–9PMReal Art Tacoma: Primordial Atrocity / Infernal Realm / Inpathos / Acerbic 7PMAirport Tavern: Helms Alee / Serpentfoot / Blast Cells 8PMJazzbones: Hell On
- [FROM COVER: Barlow Presents Steve Hammond](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-barlow-presents-steve-hammond/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | Artist Steve Hammond has built a career fueled by passion, dedication, and an unrelenting pursuit of perfection. Armed with a scratchboard as his canvas and a sharp tool as his instrument, Hammond creates work that draws viewers in and holds their gaze.Scratchboard is a meticulous medium, striking
- [Real Art Tacoma Marks a Decade of All-Ages Music](https://weekly-volcano.com/real-art-tacoma-marks-a-decade-of-all-ages-music/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | It all started with a group of friends who had a need, a need to play music and a place to play that music. This ragtag group of friends were young, DIY, and hungry. After spending time renting out other venues to play shows in the early
- [How to Decide about Breast Reduction](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-decide-about-breast-reduction/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | Hey Aarde,I have always been big-chested and, in my younger years, was grateful for it. But as I have aged I have begun to hate it. My back hurts all the time, and my bra straps are digging in. I have been considering a breast reduction but
- [Accessing Care in Pierce County](https://weekly-volcano.com/accessing-care-in-pierce-county/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | Community Health Care takes the word “community” in its name seriously. Yes, the organization provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and low-cost pharmacy services to patients, but it also serves the broader community.We are currently in the middle of what is known as open enrollment. Open enrollment is
- [Three Local Beach Hikes to Chase the Gray Away](https://weekly-volcano.com/three-local-beach-hikes-to-chase-the-gray-away/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 | Tired of gray? Gray weather, gray city streets, and gray winter moods? What you deserve is a little ocean getaway. Find an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting sandy or wet, gas up your car, and head west to Washington’s rugged coastline.A hike along one
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 11.28.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-11-28-25/) - Neighborhood News Local Municipality Building Update Built in 1930 as the Rhodes Medical Arts Building, the Art Deco structure was designed by John Graham Sr, and has served as the Tacoma Municipal Building since 1978. That year, it was also added to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places and is now listed on both the
- [Print Calendar for 11/28/25-12/3/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-for-11-28-25-12-3-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER AND JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO | Friday November 28MusicReal Art Tacoma: Arsenic Grin/JustinSayne N8V/Verota 7PMAirport Tavern: Rik Jam/Dewayne/Nine To Fiya 8PMJazzbones: Haystack Slim & The Broken Arrow/Whiskey Strut/Star Anna 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Glenn Cannon/Meghanne Storey/Champagne Sunday 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: My Guilty Pleasure Band 8PM-11PMComedy6th Ave Comedy Club: David Nihill 7PM & 9:45PMNate Jackson’s
- [Sharp Skills: Building a New Destiny for Tacoma Hip-Hop](https://weekly-volcano.com/sharp-skills-building-a-new-destiny-for-tacoma-hip-hop/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/28/25 | The city of Tacoma has seen artists come and go, movements spark and fade, and waves of creativity crash without ever becoming a tide. But every so often, someone steps forward with more than talent, someone carrying vision, grit, and an inner fire that makes you believe
- [Standing Up for Yourself Is a Skill You Can Build](https://weekly-volcano.com/standing-up-for-yourself-is-a-skill-you-can-build/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/28/25 | Hey Aarde,How does one stand up for themselves? I keep finding myself in situations where I feel left out, looked over, or straight-up used. I do not even know how I get there half the time. I will offer the most patient, selfless support I can give,
- [Your Guide to Small Business Holiday Shopping](https://weekly-volcano.com/your-guide-to-small-business-holiday-shopping/) - BY WHITNEY STEVENS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/28/25 | The holidays are here, and while it is tempting to click “add to cart” from the comfort of your couch, there is something irreplaceable about wandering into a local shop, chatting with an owner who knows their inventory inside and out, and finding that perfect gift you
- [Catching Up With America’s Got Talent All-Star Finalist Jimmie Herrod](https://weekly-volcano.com/catching-up-with-americas-got-talent-all-star-finalist-jimmie-herrod-2/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/21/25 | Jimmie Herrod grew up in Tacoma. Exposed to music from a young age, Jimmie has always felt that music was “very natural and approachable.” He began playing clarinet in elementary school, which undoubtedly prepared his lungs for what came next. He started to sing in middle school,
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 11.21.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-11-21-25/) - Neighborhood News Lightcurve Opens New Tacoma Headquarters and Retail Store Lightcurve, the fastest-growing broadband provider, has relocated its headquarters to downtown Tacoma at 1145 Broadway and opened a new walk-in retail store next door at 1135 Broadway. The shop is open 9am to 5pm, offering customers direct, in-person support. The move strengthens Lightcurve's presence in
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 11/21/25-11/27/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-11-21-25-11-27-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/21/25 | Friday November 21MusicCider & Cedar: The Queen Street Gang Vintage Organ Grooves 6PM-9PMReal Art Tacoma: BodyShot/Slump/Grip 509/Self Depricator/Heaven Spot 6:30PMKimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor: Roemen & The Whereabouts 7PM-9PMTacoma Armory: Jessica Fichot Holidays Around the World 7:30PMAirport Tavern: NU METAL MAYHEM Vol. 3 Nookie/Korn Hub/Meteora
- [New TCC Exhibit Celebrates 30 Years of Hilltop Artists Glass Work](https://weekly-volcano.com/new-tcc-exhibit-celebrates-30-years-of-hilltop-artists-glass-work/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/21/25 | The Hilltop Artists program constitutes a perfect circle. Budding artists begin as students, and if they stick with the program long enough, they become teachers. As teachers, they absorb fresh ideas from their students, and the continuous loop churns out a never-ending supply of inspiration and innovation.That
- [Catching Up With America’s Got Talent All-Star Finalist Jimmie Herrod](https://weekly-volcano.com/catching-up-with-americas-got-talent-all-star-finalist-jimmie-herrod/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/21/25 | Jimmie Herrod grew up in Tacoma. Exposed to music from a young age, Jimmie has always felt that music was “very natural and approachable.” He began playing clarinet in elementary school, which undoubtedly prepared his lungs for what came next. He started to sing in middle school,
- [The Soundbath Craze: Is It Woo-Woo or Worth It?](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-soundbath-craze-is-it-woo-woo-or-worth-it/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/21/25 | Hey Aarde,I have been hearing a lot about soundbaths, and I am a tad embarrassed to say I do not know what that means or why anyone would do it. I am not opposed to buying a crystal here and there, burning some incense, or even wearing
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 11.14.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-11-14-25/) - Neighborhood News Meaningful Conversations Tacoma is in Search of a Moral Economy Is there such a thing as a just, equitable and even moral economy? Whatever our personal values or system of beliefs, many would agree that how we interact with our fellow human beings should reflect certain core values such as kindness, honesty, fairness
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 11/14/25-11/20/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-11-14-25-11-20-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/14/25 | Friday November 14 MusicMcMillin Farm: Live Music Katie Wade 5PM-8PMThe Speakeasy: Jazz Featuring BrandonLee Cierly 6PM-7:15PMReal Art Tacoma: Now That’s What I Call Punk Vol. 4 7PMKimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor: Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek 7PM-9PMSpanish Ballroom: Skyline Album Release Party 7:30PMJazzbones: Media House
- [FROM COVER: Arts at the Armory Showcases Tacoma’s Creative Heart](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-arts-at-the-armory-showcases-tacomas-creative-heart/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/14/25 | Tacoma’s thriving art scene will be on full display at the upcoming Arts at the Armory event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16.The event will feature more than 130 local artists at the historic Tacoma Armory, located at 1001
- [The Gig That Keeps on Giving: Friendsgiving at Jazzbones](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-gig-that-keeps-on-giving-friendsgiving-at-jazzbones/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/14/25 | On November 23 at Jazzbones, enjoy a night filled with Americana soul-pop featuring original music from a group of Tacoma legends: Erina McClaren, James Coates, and Kurt Lindsay, with harmonies by Gina Belliveau. It is a Friendsgiving celebration with music community members, friends, and family, both local
- [The Courage to Go Gray: Redefining Beauty and Power at Any Age](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-courage-to-go-gray-redefining-beauty-and-power-at-any-age/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/14/25 | Hey Aarde,My social feeds are overflowing with video shorts of women embracing their grays, slow-motion hair flips in expensive salons, as if they have reached some enlightened, silver-fox nirvana. Meanwhile, I have been dyeing my hair black since the dawn of civilization. And let me tell you,
- [Heart of Gold Award Goes to Tacoma’s Emily Happy](https://weekly-volcano.com/heart-of-gold-award-goes-to-tacomas-emily-happy/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/14/25 | On Friday, Nov. 14, Emily Happy is slated to accept the Heart of Gold Award from the South Sound Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for her work in the local community. The awards banquet will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tacoma Community
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 11.7.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-11-7-25/) - Neighborhood News Connect Across Tacoma Creates Digital Stewards Around the City Connect Across Tacoma is a by-and-for organization that reflects the communities they serve. Their Digital Stewards program trains youth and neighborhood leaders in technical and community organizational skills necessary to create and maintain critical internet networks and create thriving digital futures for their communities.
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 11/7/25-11/13/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-11-7-25-11-13-25/) - Friday, November 7MusicMcMillin Farm: Emily Weber Live Music 5PM–8PMReal Art Tacoma: On A Massive Canvas / The Blood of St Angeles / Bet The Sky On Black / Plagued By God / Suture & Sew 6:30PMAMVETS Post 1: Sundance Band 7PMBob’s Java Jive: Bend / The Stravinsky Riots 7PMNew Frontier Lounge: Waves Crashing / Shaki
- [FROM COVER: Tacoma is for Lovers Gift Fair at King’s Books](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-tacoma-is-for-lovers-gift-fair-at-kings-books/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/7/25 | Tacoma has its fair share of truly delightful annual traditions, and Tacoma Is for Lovers Gift Fair is one of them. It’s a great place to find unique, handcrafted gifts. There’s nothing like the feeling of finding something that’s exactly right for that person on your gift
- [Here is the Scoop on the New Jazzbones Ownership Strategy](https://weekly-volcano.com/here-is-the-scoop-on-the-new-jazzbones-ownership-strategy/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/7/25 | The 125-year-old, two-story building on T-town’s 6th Avenue that currently houses Jazzbones has been many things: a pharmacy, drugstore, grocery store, music hall, and a handful of permutations of its present identity. Under the new ownership of Keanu and Taryn Songcuan, it’s morphing yet again. Note, if
- [Community Healthcare Open Enrollment is Here](https://weekly-volcano.com/community-healthcare-open-enrollment-is-here/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/7/25 | Lots of people are talking about open enrollment—but what is it? Open enrollment rolls around every year about this time. It is the specific period when people can make changes to their health insurance, including employer-provided insurance, the Health Insurance Marketplace (created by the Affordable Care Act
- [Combatting Anxiety About New Car Buying](https://weekly-volcano.com/combatting-anxiety-about-new-car-buying/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/7/25 | Hey Aarde, I am finally at a point in life where I need to buy a new car. And when I say new, I mean brand-new, off the lot, never driven, first owner. As exciting as this is, it terrifies me. What if I buy something that
- [Smash, Eat, Repeat: Finding Flavor in Unexpected Places](https://weekly-volcano.com/smash-eat-repeat-finding-flavor-in-unexpected-places/) - BY JACKIE FENDER for WEEKLY VOLCANO 11/7/25 | A hotel lobby might be the last place you expect to find one of Tacoma’s best burgers, but Secret Burger Kitchen is full of surprises. When you think of hidden gems, you might picture something tucked down an alleyway or behind an unassuming storefront, not nestled inside
- [Keeping It Raw at Cider & Cedar with Songstress Jade Monroe](https://weekly-volcano.com/keeping-it-raw-at-cider-cedar-with-songstress-jade-monroe/) - BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/31/25 | “Ya like jazz?” The quote from Bee Movie is one of Jade Monroe’s favorites. She uses it in situations to break tension and get people to let go and laugh. Little did she know she was manifesting a sweet and sticky future. Jade is a local musician,
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 10.31.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-10-31-25/) - Neighborhood News 40 Years of Habitat for Humanity Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat is celebrating 40 years in a delicious new way! Bliss Ice Cream and Tacoma Habitat have teamed up to craft a new flavor called Home Sweet Home. With every scoop you buy in October only, $0.50 is donated to Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat to help provide safe and stable homes for families in
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 10/31/25-11/6/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-10-31-25-11-6-25/) - Saturday, November 1MusicAtomic Genius Records: Undine Noise & Thee Effluvium In-Store Performance (Free) 5PMWater From Wine: Champagne Sunday 7PM–9PMAirport Tavern: Halloween Hangover Show – My Chemical FauXmance / Sub Generation / I Scream Social 8PMJazzbones: Victims of Love (Eagles Tribute) 8PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Jairation 8PM–11PM ComedyDowntown Comedy Club: Scott Losse 4PMDowntown Comedy Club: Arnez J Special
- [FROM COVER: Haunted Yards to Die For in North Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-haunted-yards-to-die-for-in-north-tacoma/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10-31-25 | In Tacoma’s North End neighborhood, just a few blocks east of the University of Puget Sound, residents have turned yard haunts into an art. Custom-built monsters. Animatronic spooks. Frightening and fantastic themes. Each house averages 500 or more trick-or-treaters every Halloween. Located near the epicenter of the
- [It Can Happen to Anyone: What to Do If You Think Someone Put Something in Your Drink](https://weekly-volcano.com/it-can-happen-to-anyone-what-to-do-if-you-think-someone-put-something-in-your-drink/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/31/25 | Hey Aarde, I went out a few months ago and had a horrible experience. I haven’t really known what to do or who to share it with. Overall, I’m down to enjoy a few drinks and have a good time, like any other mid-twenty-year-old. But I know
- [Over 100 Resource Providers Presented at KWA Community EXPO](https://weekly-volcano.com/over-100-resource-providers-presented-at-kwa-community-expo/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/31/25 | Few organizations in Western Washington have touched as many lives as the Korean Women’s Association (KWA). On Nov. 1 it will help even more. KWA was first formed in 1972 as an informal group for the Korean wives of U.S. servicemen at Fort Lewis and McChord Air
- [FROM COVER: Studio Tour Weekend Opens Doors to Local Creativity](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-studio-tour-weekend-opens-doors-to-local-creativity/) - BY YAYOI LENA WINFREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | As the autumn leaves flutter against a fading sun, many Northwesterners may feel the winter blues coming on. But our annual citywide Arts Month event could bring that sense of summer they crave. Welcome to the annual Tacoma Studio Tour Weekend! It’s like a big backyard
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 10/24/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-10-24-25/) - Neighborhood News Don’t Forget to Sign Up for Trick or Streets Don’t forget about the new program launched this year from the City Council and Safe Streets, “Trick or Streets.” By signing up, you can close your street to vehicle traffic for free to host Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, or fall-themed celebrations during the
- [Print Calendar from 10/24/25 - 10/30/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-from-10-24-25-10-30-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/24/25 | Friday October 24MusicBob’s Java Jive: Sam Cori 7PM–9PMThe New Frontier Lounge: Cellophane Eyes / Paul Curry Comedy / Solana Solstice / fflooff 8PMPantages Theater: Alicia Villarreal Donde Todo Comenzó 2.0 Tour 8PMTacoma Armory: Live @ The Eleanor – Winds 5 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Nite Wave
- [FROM COVER: Dia de los Muertos Celebrations in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-dia-de-los-muertos-celebrations-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/24/25 | Over the next two weekends Tacoma is giving bright colors, Hispanic culture, and a celebration of ancestors and loved ones who have crossed the veil ahead of us. I’ve lost a lot of family over the years, so I like to imagine them as my heavenly advisory
- [Tacoma Crowds Stand for Democracy at Dual "No Kings" Rallies](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-crowds-stand-for-democracy-at-dual-no-kings-rallies/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/24/25 Last Saturday, on an overcast day that slowly gave way to rain, thousands gathered for two No Kings rallies in Tacoma. The first began at noon near the entrance to Point Defiance Park, where protesters lined both sides of the streets, crammed the sidewalks and parking strips, and
- [Rethinking Fashion Waste: How to Give Your Old Clothes a Second Chance at Life](https://weekly-volcano.com/rethinking-fashion-waste-how-to-give-your-old-clothes-a-second-chance-at-life/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/24/25 | Hey Aarde, I've been going through my closet trying to make space and clear things out, but I just keep getting stuck. I don't want to just throw my clothes away. A lot of them are still in good shape, just not my style anymore, or things
- [Honoring a Local Legend: Loose Gravel Has Left the Building](https://weekly-volcano.com/honoring-a-local-legend-loose-gravel-has-left-the-building/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/24/25 | When we talk about Tacoma's most iconic musicians throughout history, there are several names that come to mind like The Fabulous Wailers, The Sonics, Jerry Miller and so on. We can now add Steve "Loose Gravel" Luhtala to that list of Tacoma legends who are no longer
- [Happy Friday Newsletter](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-2/) - Neighborhood News Join Visit Tacoma-Pierce County at Its Annual Meeting Tourism is about to hit high speed, and this year's annual meeting of Visit Tacoma-Pierce County is going to be totally rad. It will be packed with storytelling, fresh tourism, and an industry update that proves the future is bright. It's not all business though
- [FROM COVER: Imaginations Gone Wild on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-imaginations-gone-wild-on-sixth-avenue-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | The word “alebrije” is totally made up. Technically it was a product of a literal fever dream full of imaginary characters. More on that in a moment. The Alebrije Project has arrived on Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue as a self-guided walking tour including ten stops, each featuring unique
- [Atomic Genius Records Hosts the Justin DePaola Band](https://weekly-volcano.com/atomic-genius-records-hosts-the-justin-depaola-band/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | When Beth Curtis opened Atomic Genius Records and More in downtown Puyallup four years ago this past August, she created a small art gallery in an antechamber of the store. There, she regularly hosts intimate shows featuring musical artists who have product on her shelves. The next
- [Print Calendar for 10/17/25-10/23/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-for-10-10-25-10-16-25-2/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | Friday October 17MusicReal Art Tacoma: Lujack Promotions Presents Kevin’s Birthday: Girls N Roses / Upwell / Lung Duster 7PMSpanish Ballroom: Velvet Veil Halloween Masquerade Gala 7PMBob’s Java Jive: Champagne Sunday 7PM-9PMAirport Tavern: Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience 8PMJazzbones: NW Tool Tribute / Diamond
- [Dog Park Etiquette: How to De-escalate with Calm, Courage, and Common Sense](https://weekly-volcano.com/dog-park-etiquette-how-to-de-escalate-with-calm-courage-and-common-sense/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | Hey Aarde,Lately, the dog park’s been kind of insane—people are straight-up anxious. Like, tense. I’m just trying to walk my dog and mind my business, but I’m constantly on edge. Half the dogs are bouncing off the walls with no training, and their owners are either totally
- [The League of Women Voters’ Admirable Nonpartisan Mission](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-league-of-women-voters-admirable-nonpartisan-mission/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/17/25 | In a volatile and politically fractured election year, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters (LWV) is a rare example of political activism based on research and a focus on the common good rather than political affiliation. Members of the local Tacoma/Pierce County chapter host candidate forums, observe
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 10.10.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-10-10-25/) - Neighborhood News Green Tacoma Day 10/11 Saturday October 11, 9am -12pm at the Eastside Community Center & Verlo Playfield, you can join fellow community members to give back to city parks and green spaces during Green Tacoma Day. Activities include planting trees, removing invasive weeds, and providing a helping hand to our green spaces. Tools,
- [Fall into Good Habits: Choosing the Right Dog Care Providers](https://weekly-volcano.com/fall-into-good-habits-choosing-the-right-dog-care-providers/) - BY JESSICA GRANT-JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | As households settle into new routines and the holidays draw closer, now is the time to make sure your pet’s care team is in place. Whether you’re preparing for travel, hosting visitors, or simply trying to stay organized, a little planning now will save you stress later.
- [Stephanie Anne Johnson Set to Release New Album](https://weekly-volcano.com/stephanie-anne-johnson-set-to-release-new-album/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | Tacoma’s own Stephanie Anne Johnson is bringing a joyful groove back to the city that raised them for an album release show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. The show will take place at the Tacoma Armory, located at 1001 Yakima Ave. in Tacoma, and will
- [Print Calendar for 10/10/25-10/16/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-for-10-10-25-10-16-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | Friday, October 10MusicMcMillin Farm & Brewhouse: Hometown Hoedown – Live Music, Mechanical Bull, Buckle N Boot Performance, Bounce House, Vendor Market & More! 4PM-9PMAirport Tavern: Rehab “Sittin’ at a Bar” 25th Anniversary Tour w/Hed PE 5PMReal Art Tacoma: Capala/Sutureandsew/Vanished/Sheonlyexistsonline 6:30PMBob’s Java Jive: Cynical Weirdos/Nova
- [You’re a Colleague, Not a Counselor: Setting Boundaries With Compassion](https://weekly-volcano.com/youre-a-colleague-not-a-counselor-setting-boundaries-with-compassion/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/10/25 | Hey Aarde, My coworker treats me like a therapist. Overall, they’re a good employee who just happens to be going through a rough patch and I genuinely care about them. But last week, I was reprimanded for not staying on task, and I feel like it was
- [Film & TV Reviews - Week of 9.26.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/film-tv-reviews-week-of-9-26-25/) - HIM - Film Review by Elizabeth Mulloy "Now in Theaters" Sports have been an essential part of humanity since the dawn of civilization. They can be brutal and violent, or they can be strategic and minimal, or they can be both. Whatever it is, sports are an essential pillar to humanity. So it amazes me
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 10.3.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-10-3-25/) - Neighborhood News Rainbow Center Announces Gayla 2025: Joy as a Radical Act of Resistance Rainbow Center proudly announces Gayla 2025: Rooted & Radiant / Progress in Full Color, an evening that celebrates the power of visibility, community and joy as acts of resistance. Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands programs, services, resources, events
- [Tacoma Festival of Light to Debut October 4 at Eastside Community Center](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-festival-of-light-to-debut-october-4-at-eastside-community-center/) - Tacoma will host its first-ever Festival of Light on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center, 1721 E. 56th Street. Inspired by Diwali, South Asia’s beloved festival of light, togetherness, and renewal, this new community event will feature music, dance, food, workshops, and cultural performances that highlight Tacoma’s
- [Print Calendar 10/3/25 - 10/9/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-10-3-25-10-9-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | Friday October 3MusicBob’s Java Jive: Poopship Destroyer (Ween Cover Band) 7PM–9PMTacoma Armory: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie 7:30PMAirport Tavern: Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band w/Guests Nine To Fyah 8PMEmerald Queen Casino: Bret Michaels 8PMJazzbones: Kanekoa w/Island Band
- [FROM COVER: Getting to know 4th Place Winner Susannah Youngquist](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-getting-to-know-4th-place-winner-susannah-youngquist/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | In the 2025 Newspaper Box Challenge, dozens of local artists transformed once-forgotten newspaper dispensers into vibrant public artworks soon to be placed across Tacoma and Pierce County. Among them was Susannah Youngquist, who walked away with a 4th place finish. Her box, painted with a moonlit mountain
- [Taylor Swift Album Release Parties Happening Here in Pierce County](https://weekly-volcano.com/taylor-swift-album-release-parties-happening-here-in-pierce-county/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | Get your friendship bracelets ready—Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl will be released at 12:00 a.m. Eastern on October 3. For the Pacific time zone, that means the album will actually debut Thursday, October 2, at 9:00 p.m. Aside from blocking out your calendar
- [What Do Pregnancy and Dental Care Have in Common?](https://weekly-volcano.com/what-do-pregnancy-and-dental-care-have-in-common/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | If you are insured by Washington’s Apple Health, you have coverage for both! Pregnancy takes a toll on a woman’s body: fatigue, bones that move and adjust, back pain, swollen feet and ankles. An expectant mother needs special care to ensure that both she and her baby
- [Managing When Desire Meets Anxiety](https://weekly-volcano.com/managing-when-desire-meets-anxiety/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | Hey Aarde, I’m dealing with something that’s really messing with my head. I love my girlfriend of five years, and I still find her super attractive. But lately, when we’re being intimate, I’m having trouble staying “physically present.” No matter how much I want to be in
- [Nothin’ New Boutique has Jewelry, Motorcycles, and More](https://weekly-volcano.com/nothin-new-boutique-has-jewelry-motorcycles-and-more/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 10/3/25 | If you find yourself rolling (or walking) down South 12th Street between Pine and Cedar in Tacoma and see a rack of clothes—or practically any other imaginable intriguing object—on the sidewalk, stop in and peruse the funky goods at Tacoma’s most enigmatic boutique, Nothin’ New (@nothinnewintacoma on
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 9.26.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter/) - Neighborhood News Communities for Healthy Bay New Lecture Series Communities for a Healthy Bay will launch its new lecture series on Sunday, October 5, with a program inspired by Tacoma’s own Ivan the Gorilla. Earl Borgert, who grew up alongside Ivan, will share how the beloved gorilla’s story lives on through the I.V.A.N. Foundation, encouraging
- [Tacoma Greek Festival Returns October 3–5 for 62nd Year of Food, Music, and Tradition](https://weekly-volcano.com/tacoma-greek-festival-returns-october-3-5-for-62nd-year-of-food-music-and-tradition/) - Tacoma’s longest-running cultural celebration is back this fall. The Tacoma Greek Festival will take place October 3–5, 2025, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1523 South Yakima Avenue. Now in its 62nd year, the festival offers three days of authentic food, lively entertainment, church tours, and a celebration of Greek heritage. Admission is free, and
- [South Sound Entrepreneurship Week Returns October 1–5 with Free Events for Small Business Owners](https://weekly-volcano.com/south-sound-entrepreneurship-week-returns-october-1-5-with-free-events-for-small-business-owners/) - Tacoma’s entrepreneurial community will gather this fall for South Sound Entrepreneurship Week (SSEW) 2025, a five-day series of free panels, workshops, and networking events designed to inspire action and strengthen connections among local small businesses. The event takes place October 1–5, 2025, across venues in Tacoma, with coffee sponsors supporting each day’s programming. Wednesday, October
- [Print Calendar 9/26/25-10/2/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-9-26-25-10-2-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/26/25 | Friday, September 26MusicFreighthouse Square: Rift Ft***** A Portal To An Unofficial Afterparty 12AM–5AMAirport Tavern: Love For The Music Tour VIP Experience Up Close & Personal w/Band Fortunate Youth 5PM–6PMSoulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7PMTacoma Dome: REZZ Presents PORTAL 7PMWater From Wine: Meghanne Storey FREE
- [FROM COVER: Mary Smith Wins 3rd Place in Newspaper Box Challenge](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-mary-smith-wins-3rd-place-in-newspaper-box-challenge/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 09/26/25 | When the results came in for the Weekly Volcano’s Newspaper Box Challenge, Mary Smith’s name as one of the top place winners was no surprise. Her work has long carried that rare ability to move between technical mastery and Pacific Northwest aesthetic—qualities that make her paintings feel
- [Why Compassion Still Matters in the Age of Outrage](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-compassion-still-matters-in-the-age-of-outrage/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/26/25 | Hey Aarde,I don’t know how anyone could be going about life without a worry right now. It is baffling that some people can avoid full meltdown mode with the current news and social media cycle, which is saturated in hate, judgment, disgust, and disruption. I am beyond
- [New Live Music Venue Open on Tacoma’s waterfront](https://weekly-volcano.com/new-live-music-venue-open-on-tacomas-waterfront/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 09/26/25 | Johnny’s Dock has returned to Tacoma under new ownership, and the changes are more than just cosmetic. Gurwinder “Gary” Purewal and his wife Poojadeep Purewal have taken over the waterfront spot at 1900 East D Street and marina, reopening after years of closure. The restaurant now blends
- [Kaitie Wade Brings Nashville Fire Back Home](https://weekly-volcano.com/kaitie-wade-brings-nashville-fire-back-home/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/26/25 | Acclaimed country artist Kaitie Wade will perform live and free at The Penalty Box in Lakewood on Friday, September 26 at 9 p.m. The show is presented by Cloneapalooza Events and Entertainment. The timing coincides with Wade’s release of her newest single, “Fireball,” and an invitation to
- [Opportunity Knocks in Tacoma on October 4th](https://weekly-volcano.com/opportunity-knocks-in-tacoma-on-october-4th/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/26/25 | When Tacoma’s Greater Tacoma Convention Center opens its doors on October 4, it will not just be another Saturday filled with conferences and trade shows. Instead, it will be the birthplace of a movement that is equal parts television, community rally, and real-world problem solving. Opportunity Knocks
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 9.19.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-9-19-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Sun Day Event to Celebrate Equinox Day Citizens' Climate Lobby-Tacoma and Tacoma Mountaineers are hosting a Sun Day event at the Tacoma Mountaineers on September 21 (equinox day) from noon to 4pm to celebrate solar and clean energy efforts in Tacoma and Pierce County. The event features booths, exhibits, presentations, and short
- [Print Calendar 9/19/25-9/25/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-calendar-9-19-25-9-25-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL 9/19/25 | Friday September 19MusicReal Art Tacoma: Greatsword/Veinlike Scripture/OceanEater/Pine Box 6PMSoulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7PMThe Valley: Deadbeat Blackout/Sam Cobra/Hands Above Stars 7PMBob’s Java Jive: The Indicted 7PM-9PMWA State Fairgrounds: T-Pain w/DJ Montay 7:30PMAirport Tavern: Likkle Jordee 8PMPantages Theater: Robin Trower 8PMSpanish Ballroom: Unwound 30 Years of The Future
- [FROM COVER: Photography Influencer Melissa Ferrell Captures Pacific Northwest Moments](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-photography-influencer-melissa-ferrell-captures-pacific-northwest-moments/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/19/25 | You might know Melissa Ferrell as melissapnwa, the name she uses across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. There, her photos and videos have drawn thousands of followers who find themselves wishing they could tag along on her hikes, watch the light shift over alpine lakes, and breathe in
- [HONK! Fest is bringing a joyful noise to McKinley Hill neighborhood](https://weekly-volcano.com/honk-fest-is-bringing-a-joyful-noise-to-mckinley-hill-neighborhood/) - BY KEELIN EVERLY-LANG for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/19/25 | HONK! Fest is back in Tacoma for the third year in a row on September 20, 2025. The afternoon will be filled with this participatory musical phenomenon that brings together local street bands and cultural groups with neighbors and community members for a free, joyful, and expressive
- [When Love Feels Like Parenting Instead of Partnership](https://weekly-volcano.com/when-love-feels-like-parenting-instead-of-partnership/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/19/25 | Hey Aarde,I live with my boyfriend, and sometimes it feels like I am his mother instead of his partner. I handle the household finances, and everything is in my name. He contributes money, but not as much as I do. He complains about the cleanliness of the
- [Hosmer Business District has Thoughtful Intentions](https://weekly-volcano.com/hosmer-business-district-has-thoughtful-intentions/) - From left to right: Phuc Nguyen (from Friendly Nails), Brandy Mount, Judy Ly, Renee Cline and Jeremiah Saucier (from Crossroads Treatment Center), and Angie Frutis (from Hampton Inn) during the HBA regular monthly cleanup on the fourth Saturday of each month.
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 9.12.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-9-12-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Prepare for October Arts Month throughout Tacoma The month will kick off Saturday October 4, 1-4pm at the Tacoma Public Library, Main Branch with Kaleidoscope, a free, all-ages festival bringing live music, dance, art displays, hands-on workshops and Tacoma Creates partners. Saturday & Sunday October 11-12 in studios across Tacoma, you can
- [100 Things to Do in Tacoma Book Gets a Refresh](https://weekly-volcano.com/100-things-to-do-in-tacoma-book-gets-a-refresh/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/12/25 | If you’ve noticed that Tacoma no longer resembles its pre-pandemic self, you’re not alone. Peggy Cleveland, local author of 100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die, was inspired to revisit her work just three years after the book’s publication. The result is a much-anticipated second
- [FROM COVER: Meet the 2nd Place Winner of the Newspaper Box Challenge](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-meet-the-2nd-place-winner-of-the-newspaper-box-challenge/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/12/25 | When the Weekly Volcano announced its inaugural Newspaper Box Challenge, inviting local artists to transform old steel newspaper boxes into public canvases, Tacoma’s creative community turned out in force. Some artists approached the project with bold abstraction, others with photo-realistic detail. And then there was Grace Witherell—whose
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 9/12/25-9/18/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-9-12-25-9-18-25/) - Friday, September 12MusicOff Chamber Brewing: Kage Dallas 6PMReal Art Tacoma: Sunbather Die / Flood Theory / Jigglz / Hyperviolet 6:30PMSoulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7PMTheater on the Square: Matt Stone as Elvis In Person 7PMBob’s Java Jive: Bee Creeping / Luck 7–9PMFederal Way Performing Arts & Events Center: ABRA Cadabra (Tribute to ABBA) 7:30PMWA State
- [Alex Dunaway Performs Acoustic Set at New Frontier Sunday September 14](https://weekly-volcano.com/alex-dunaway-performs-acoustic-set-at-new-frontier-sunday-september-14/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/12/25 | Singer-songwriter Alex Dunaway’s journey began with piano lessons at age six, guitar at thirteen, and her very first original song soon after. “Surprisingly enough [that first song] is one of my favorites I’ve ever written,” says Dunaway. That early spark carried her through adolescence, guided by poetry
- [Revealing the Secret Art of Socializing as a Non-drinker](https://weekly-volcano.com/revealing-the-secret-art-of-socializing-as-a-non-drinker/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/12/25 | Hey Aarde,I recently quit drinking alcohol, and I am the only person in my friend group who doesn’t drink. I feel like I’m often left out of invitations because I don’t enjoy “partying” like they do. Do I need new friends? I don’t really like being around
- [Facing School Expenses? Here’s Where to Find Local Assistance](https://weekly-volcano.com/facing-school-expenses-heres-where-to-find-local-assistance/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/5/25 | Hey Aarde,School is about to start, and I have no idea how I am going to cover new school clothes and school supplies. How can I give my kids what they need when inflation is working against me? Signed, Worried Provider Hey Worried Provider,As Whitney Houston sang
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 9.5.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-9-5-25/) - Arts & Entertainment TAM Offering Community Art Classes Led by Professional Artists Are you looking to grow your artistic skills and meet fellow creatives? Starting in September, Tacoma Art Museum is launching a lineup of community art classes led by seasoned and professional artists. Whether you're curious about new techniques or looking to refine your
- [From Tacoma to Liverpool and Back: Meet the New Nolan Garrett Saturday](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-tacoma-to-liverpool-and-back-meet-the-new-nolan-garrett-saturday/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/5/25 | Tacoma’s own Nolan Garrett will take the stage at The Spar this Saturday, September 6, at 7 p.m. with a show that threads through the arc of his musical transformation from garage-band prodigy to dreamy psych-pop songwriter, and back. Garrett’s musical path is a full-circle journey full
- [Three Tacoma Protests Channel Labor Day Spirit of Resistance](https://weekly-volcano.com/three-tacoma-protests-channel-labor-day-spirit-of-resistance/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/2/25 | Hundreds in Tacoma celebrated Labor Day last Monday by exercising their First Amendment rights. Demonstrations at three different locations championed solidarity, justice, and democracy—each a core value of the labor movement, which has paved the way for advancements such as the eight-hour workday, child labor laws, and
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 9/5/25-9/11/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-9-5-25-9-11-25/) - Friday, September 5 MusicRed Elm Cafe: Open Mic Night Hosted by Jeanlizabeth — Every First Friday, 5–7 p.m.Bob’s Java Jive: Guillotine Gambit / Cherry Dragon — Fundraiser for Moose, 7 p.m.Soulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts, 7 p.m.Spanish Ballroom: Six Gun Rebels (Bad Company Tribute) & Whiskey Creek (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute), 8 p.m.Airport Tavern: Crimewave —
- [FROM COVER: We Found the Person Responsible for Sasquatch Sightings](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-we-found-the-person-responsible-for-sasquatch-sightings/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 9/5/25 | You’ve probably seen this face while driving around Tacoma. Maybe you thought, Wow, this guy gets around! We love murals here, and new ones pop up all the time—but rarely do we see the same character again and again. Sometimes he’s hanging out with cartoon friends. Sometimes
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 8.29.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-8-29-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Comedian Jeffrey Baldinger Coming to Film Comedy Special Check your calendar and plan to be at the filming of Jeffrey Baldinger’s 1st 1-hour comedy special on September 20th. He will have 2 shows, 7pm and 9pm at the Seattle Drum School Georgetown. Tickets to be a part of this special night are
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 8/29/25-9/4/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-8-29-25-9-4-25/) - Friday, August 29Music Bob’s Java Jive: Acoustic Night w/Karen Miller/Jean Mann/Edboy 7:00–9:00PM; Karaoke 9:00PM New Frontier Lounge: An Evening of Guitar Virtuosity w/Travis Larson/Rob Fowler 8:00PM (Doors 7:00PM) $10 Soulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7:00PM Water From Wine: Champagne Sunday FREE 7:00PM WA State Fairgrounds: TOTO/Christopher Cross/Men At Work 7:30PM Jazzbones: Soul Stripper (AC/DC Tribute)
- [FROM COVER: Meet the Winner of the Newspaper Box Challenge](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-meet-the-winner-of-the-newspaper-box-challenge/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | When I was gifted a storage unit full of newspaper boxes, I immediately saw them as canvases—even though they were dirty; some had trash inside; some were rusty and dented. Still, I jumped at the chance to bring them back to life somehow. Brand-new newspaper boxes cost
- [Weekly Volcano Fair Concert Favorites: Six Nights of Music and Memories](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-fair-concert-favorites-six-nights-of-music-and-memories/) - BY NAJAH MONIQUE TODD for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | I’m Najah Monique Todd, though in the music world I go by Najamoniq. As a former member of the band Mirrorgloss and current solo artist, I’ve spent years performing, creating, and celebrating the way music brings people together. For me, summer has always meant long nights
- [Closet Full, Nothing to Wear? Aarde’s Guide to Personal Style](https://weekly-volcano.com/closet-full-nothing-to-wear-aardes-guide-to-personal-style/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | Hey Aarde,Every time the season changes, I look at my closet, which is stuffed to the brim, and realize that I hate all of my clothes. I don’t even feel like the same person who bought those clothes. How can I create a wardrobe that represents who
- [Multicultural Menu and Music at Soulfull Festival](https://weekly-volcano.com/multicultural-menu-and-music-at-soulfull-festival/) - BY CINNAMON ROSA for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | When you ask Mari Griffin why she pours her energy into building events that uplift the community, her answer is simple: “There was a need for space,” she says. Griffin, founder and director of the Black Night Market and now the driving force behind Tacoma’s upcoming Soulfull
- [He Wrote the Book He Wished He Had When He Moved To Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/he-wrote-the-book-he-wished-he-had-when-he-moved-to-tacoma/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/29/25 | Chris Staudinger can’t resist Tacoma’s siren song. He came here in the aughts to study at Pacific Lutheran University. After pursuing a double major in English writing and theater and earning his degree in 2008, he never left. “Once it hooks you,” he said of Tacoma, “you
- [NEW!! Mailing Subscription to Weekly Volcano](https://weekly-volcano.com/new-mailing-subscription-to-weekly-volcano/) - Would you like to have a fresh pristine copy of Weekly Volcano mailed to your address once a week? Each issue is collectible, frame-worthy and full of inspiration and fun things to do! Now you can subscribe and/or buy a subscription as a gift! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Your subscription helps us get to our
- [FROM COVER: Canvas to Classroom: Angelina Rusconi’s Healing Mission](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-canvas-to-classroom-angelina-rusconis-healing-mission/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/22/25 | When artist Angelina Rusconi was ten years old, a family trip to Disney World unexpectedly set her on her path. What should have been a magical vacation was interrupted by a stomach bug that confined her and her siblings to the hotel room for days. To pass
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 8.22.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-8-22-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Don't Miss the 2nd Annual Proctor Food Fest Proctor Food Fest is back, Sunday August 24 from 11am to 5pm in Tacoma's Historic Proctor District. Enjoy a summer afternoon of local food trucks, live music, shopping and more. Sabado Sabor August 27 at Tacoma Armory Sabado Sabor is a celebration for people
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 8/22/25-8/28/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-weekly-volcano-print-calendar-8-22-25-8-28-25weekly/) - August 22MusicReal Art Tacoma: Rainier on the Rise Music Festival Day 1 – Capala / Sevalynn / Prismia / Bee Creeping / Hot Stepmom / Tiny Monsters / Bad Honey / Beverly Crusher 6:00 p.m.Spanish Ballroom: The Sound of Strip – An Evening of Live Jazz w/ Kareem Kandi World Orchestra & Burlesque 6:00 p.m.Soulberry
- [National Blues and Jazz Talent Presented Downtown Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/national-blues-and-jazz-talent-presented-downtown-tacoma/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/22/25 | When the blinding talent of some truly remarkable musicians hits the stage this weekend at the Downtown Blues & Jazz Festival, it will be the product of some profound relationship building. LTD Presents, the company bringing this FREE inaugural festival to downtown Tacoma (on Broadway between 11th
- [Why Tacoma’s Dance Floors May Hold the Secret to Your Health](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-tacomas-dance-floors-may-hold-the-secret-to-your-health/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | Hey Aarde, You often mention dance as a solution to various ailments. I’m curious about your advice for someone with zero dance experience, besides some square dancing in elementary school (yes, I’m that old) and some not-so-great dances at friends’ weddings over the years. How does one learn
- [Hilltop Street Fair Saturday](https://weekly-volcano.com/hilltop-street-fair-saturday/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/22/25 | When the Hilltop Street Fair kicks off Saturday, August 23, at People’s Park in Tacoma, fairgoers can thank one group of people in particular for ensuring the day’s success: volunteers. Countless hours are spent organizing the event each year, and those hours are largely donated by people
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 8.15.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-8-15-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Newspaper Box Artist Reception The party is at Court House Square (1102 A St) on Thursday Aug 21 at 7:00pm. See the boxes and award ceremony. No cover. All American Tattoo Convention Coming to Tacoma Tacoma is set to host its first-ever All American Tattoo Convention September 12-14 at the Greater Tacoma
- [Weekly Volcano Print Calendar 8/15/25-8/21/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-print-calendar-8-15-25-8-21-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER and JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25Friday August 15MusicLazy Ballerina Wine Bar: Ladies It’s The 80’s! Live Music by Left Coast Dreamers, 6:00 PMThe New Frontier Lounge: Stankoma Aroma Pt. 2 Day 1: Echo Ravine/Dunce/Casual Hex (SEA)/Elegant Pleasures/Wimps (SEA), 6:00 PMThe Speakeasy: Master of Rhythm Ali Jackson, 6:00 PMWater From Wine: Angie
- [How to Claim Abundance Mindset](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-claim-abundance-mindset/) - By AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25 | Hey Aarde, My friend accused me of having a scarcity mindset. I have been going through a difficult time lately with work & finances, but I have always considered myself a positive person. Her life is always so smooth, so it’s easy for her to judge me—she
- [FROM COVER: Amber Cox is Painting Through the Chaos in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-amber-cox-is-painting-through-the-chaos-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25 | When Tacoma artist Amber Cox posted on Facebook earlier this month, she didn’t sugarcoat her situation. “I’m 37 and I found out 5 days ago I’m unexpectedly pregnant. I’ve lost 3 loved ones in the past 8 weeks. I have 2 children, 2 dogs, and my art
- [The Valley To Release Killer Compilation CD](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-valley-to-release-killer-compilation-cd/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25 | Somewhere in the hairline cracks of time available to him between business duties, family obligations, and the interminable theater tour of his wildly successful movie Rainier: A Beer Odyssey, Justin Peterson found a few minutes to talk to me about his new music album project. The birth
- [Chamorro Cultural Festival Presented at Spanaway Park](https://weekly-volcano.com/chamorro-cultural-festival-presented-at-spanaway-park/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/15/25 | When Jesse and Janice Salas step into Spanaway Park this month, they won’t just be hosting a party—they’ll be carrying forward generations of island tradition. Jesse, who grew up in the village of Piti on Guam, remembers his late father, David Blas Salas, not only as the
- [Happy Friday Newsletter: August 8th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-august-8th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment TRIPOD Presents: Tacoma Centric in Images and Video Friday 8/15 At the Center for Spiritual Living, located at 206 North J St in Tacoma, the upcoming TRIPOD event, Tacoma Centric, will showcase a variety of local creative voices. Lore Alexander will present curated images from Ugly Art; Steph and Phyllis will offer
- [Weekly Volcano Calendar 8/8/25-8/14/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-calendar-8-8-25-8-14-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER AND JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/8/25 | Friday, August 8 MusicSTAR Center: Tacoma Concert Band Series – Live Music Outdoors FREE 6:30PMJazzbones: Jealous Dogs (Pretenders Tribute), Just One Look (Linda Ronstadt Tribute) 7:00PMSoulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts 7:00PMAirport Tavern: Rusty Cleavers Album Release Party 8:00PMSpanish Ballroom: RivetSkull – A Celebration of
- [FROM COVER: Modern Twist on Native Art at In The Spirit Festival](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-modern-twist-on-native-art-at-in-the-spirit-festival/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/8/25 | Bill Pfeifer Jr., known in the art world by his Tlingit name Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa, is more than a visual artist—he is a cultural bridge-builder, father, teacher, and storyteller. Through his brand Formline Evolved, he blends the deeply rooted traditions of his heritage with modern visual language to
- [Rusty Cleavers New Album Release Party at Airport Tavern](https://weekly-volcano.com/rusty-cleavers-new-album-release-party-at-airport-tavern/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/8/25 | If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That could be the title of the forthcoming album from The Rusty Cleavers, Tacoma’s long-running band that blends bluegrass and punk rock so effortlessly that the two genres sound like close siblings, not distant cousins. Instead, The Rusty Cleavers’ new
- [The Disconnect: What to Do When She Says You Don’t Get It](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-disconnect-what-to-do-when-she-says-you-dont-get-it/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/8/25 | Hey Aarde,My partner and I got into an argument recently, and she said that I don’t understand her. It really hurt me to hear that she feels that way. She elaborated by saying that I “don’t see or hear her,” and it broke my heart. I believe
- [Nine Bands, One Mission: Gig Harbor Blues Fest Supports PTSD Recovery](https://weekly-volcano.com/nine-bands-one-mission-gig-harbor-blues-fest-supports-ptsd-recovery/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/8/25 | There’s nothing quite like being outdoors for a great day of live music—especially when you know each of the nine bands and nine solo acts you’re enjoying are marshaling their talents for a good cause. That’s precisely the scenario for this year’s Gig Harbor Rockin’ Rhythm &
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 8.1.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-8-1-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Voting Still Open for Weekly Volcano's Newspaper Box Challenge The community art fundraiser that turned newspaper boxes into bold public art pieces is still accepting votes! Head HERE to view the boxes and vote for your favorites. Proceeds help support local artists and keep Weekly Volcano locally owned and independent. Woolworth's Windows
- [FROM COVER: Meet Tami Figliola at Proctor Art Fest](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-meet-tami-figliola-at-proctor-art-fest/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/1/25 | A vibrant figure in the South Sound art scene, Tami Figliola has become a beloved staple at Proctor Arts Fest, where she returns this weekend to Booth #125 with more than fifty new works. “I’ve been doing Proctor for over ten years,” she said. “It’s the only
- [Antwane Tyler Returns for Tacoma’s Downtown Block Party](https://weekly-volcano.com/antwane-tyler-returns-for-tacomas-downtown-block-party/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/1/25 | Crossover country music artist Antwane Tyler knows what it means to be homesick and to come home. He’s written songs about both. And he’ll be returning to his birthplace of Tacoma on Sunday, August 3, when he performs downtown at the Tacoma Block Party.“I’ve been marinating in
- [Preparing for the Season Shift](https://weekly-volcano.com/preparing-for-the-season-shift/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKY VOLCANO 7/1/25 | Hey Aarde,August feels like standing on a threshold—summer isn’t quite over, but there’s a shift in the air. There is a tension between wanting to savor the last golden days and needing to prepare for the emotional shift that autumn brings. What are some ways I can
- [National Immunization Month: Here is What Washington Parents Need to Know](https://weekly-volcano.com/national-immunization-month-here-is-what-washington-parents-need-to-know/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/1/25 | Not only is August the best summer month, it is also National Immunization Month—which makes sense, because it is the time of year when parents and caregivers countrywide are gearing up for (celebrating?) back to school! The house goblins are finally going back out into the world,
- [Music, Food, and Art at 30th Annual Proctor Arts Fest](https://weekly-volcano.com/music-food-and-art-at-30th-annual-proctor-arts-fest/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 8/1/25 | Get ready to celebrate three decades of art, music, and community—because the annual Proctor Arts Fest is happening Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! What started as a modest neighborhood fair in 1996 has blossomed into one of Tacoma’s most cherished summer traditions. “Our
- [Weekly Volcano Calendar August 1-7 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-calendar-august-1-7-2025/) - Friday August 1MusicTacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch:Eric Ode Music – FREE – 11:00 AM–12:00 PMDune Peninsula @ Point Defiance: Caamp – 6:00 PM–9:00 PMSoulberry Coffee House: NW Concerts – 7:00 PMAirport Tavern: Metalachi – 8:00 PMJazzbones: The Lonely Hearts Club Band (Music of The Beatles) – 8:00 PMThe New Frontier Lounge: Jody Ellen / Cherry
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.25.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-25-25/) - Arts & Entertainment MOSAIC - Tacoma's Arts and Culture Festival July 26 - 27 at Wright Park Wright Park transforms into a celebration of international delights July 26-27 from 12 to 7pm for the MOSAIC Arts and Culture Festival. The free community event highlighting traditional dance, music, art and food marks its 36th year under
- [Print Version of Weekly Volcano Community Calendar for 7/25/25 through 7/31/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-version-of-weekly-volcano-community-calendar-for-7-25-25-through-7-31-25/) - Friday July 25MusicDune Peninsula @Point Defiance: Maoli 6:30PM-8:30PMWater From Wine: Angie Lynn- FREE Live Music 7:00PM-9:00PMSpanish Ballroom: Mannequin Pussy w/ Special Guest Gouge Away 8:00PMAirport Tavern: Those Damn Animals/Upwell/Viscious Kitty 8:00PMEbony & Ivory Coffee: RnB Night 8:00PMThe New Frontier Lounge: The Ugly Cousin Brothers/Burly Mountain/Snow Day 8:00PMZesty’s Steakhouse: Terry & THE TROUBLEMAKERS- FREE 8:00PMJazzbones: Neon
- [FROM COVER: Newspaper Box Challenge: Vote With Dollars](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-newspaper-box-challenge-vote-with-dollars/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/25/25 | These photos do not do justice to the amazing work these artists have delivered. Every side of these newspaper boxes contains astonishing work. Please take a moment to visit our website, where there are more photos of each of them: Weekly-Volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge. You can also see them for
- [You Are Here 3 Raises the Roof at the Mighty Java Jive](https://weekly-volcano.com/you-are-here-3-raises-the-roof-at-the-mighty-java-jive/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/25/25 | He’s Derek, and he likes to party. And the party is called You Are Here 3. That’s the Java Jive’s Derek Walden, to be more specific, and he’s throwing said party at T-Town’s legendary roadside venue both Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, from 4 p.m.
- [Small Plates, Big Results: Healthy Habits for Hot Weather](https://weekly-volcano.com/small-plates-big-results-healthy-habits-for-hot-weather/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/25/25 | Hey Aarde,I’m not one to diet, but this heat has got me feeling like I need to make some changes so that I don’t have to buy an entirely new wardrobe. What small habits can I change that might help my overall health, weight, and happiness? I
- [Parkway at 90: Still Pouring, Still Packed, Still Perfectly Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/parkway-at-90-still-pouring-still-packed-still-perfectly-tacoma/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/25/25 | Anyone visiting the Parkway Tavern on I Street in Tacoma’s Stadium District for the first time will likely notice it the moment they step inside the cozy joint’s comfy confines: everybody seems to know each other. Like Cheers, the friendly neighborhood bar in the popular ’80s TV
- [A Special Letter from the Editor](https://weekly-volcano.com/a-special-letter-from-the-editor/) - Hi Guys! I hope this letter finds you well! I wanted to let you know that the big goal I am working toward, and the reason why I am tap dancing and doing all these special events like the T-Shirt Promotion with Shroom Brothers, the Small Business Luncheon with the Mayoral Candidates and the Newspaper
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.18.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-18-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Newspaper Box Challenge Hits Art on the Ave Sunday July 20th When Weekly Volcano was gifted a storage unit full of newspaper boxes, we immediately saw them as blank canvases so we did a call to artists and over 40 of them answered. Artists participating are: Gwendoline Via, Jesse Peterson, Charles Burt,
- [Berries Gone Wild: Your Guide to Canning Confidence](https://weekly-volcano.com/berries-gone-wild-your-guide-to-canning-confidence/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | Hey Aarde,I don’t know what it is about this summer, but all of my plants are producing like I’ve never seen! My raspberries are dripping off the vine, my strawberries are bright and healthy, and I even have a surplus of blueberries forming on a bush that
- [Print Version of Weekly Volcano Community Calendar for 7/18/25 through 7/24/25](https://weekly-volcano.com/print-version-of-weekly-volcano-community-calendar-for-7-18-25-through-7-24-25/) - BY LISA LENGENFELDER and JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | Friday, July 18MusicFt. Steilacoom Park: Wagner Road @ Community Days, 3:00 PMTacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Music aLIVE Concert Series – Live Folk Music w/ Whipporwill Arts, 4:00–5:00 PMReal Art Tacoma: Love Visa / Pharaohs Comet / Chameleons, 6:30 PMThe Central Saloon: Celestial Navigation
- [FROM COVER: The Art on the Ave Torch Has Been Passed](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-the-art-on-the-ave-torch-has-been-passed/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | The Art on the Ave management torch has been passed to a new team of organizers, and all signs point to a big win for the new crew: Sixth Avenue’s new district manager is Stein Hansen; event coordinator is Dave Hickey; vendor coordinator is Jessica Schwartz; and
- [Here is the Scoop on Art on the Ave’s Live Music Line-Up](https://weekly-volcano.com/here-is-the-scoop-on-art-on-the-aves-live-music-line-up/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | If you’re headed to Art on the Ave this Sunday, come hungry—for food and for music. The 2025 festival is bringing a dynamic lineup across four stages, showcasing everything from soul-stirring ballads and grunge rock anthems to youth-driven cabaret and flamenco-fused hip-hop. Whether you want to sing
- [Meghanne’s Adventures With Singing Telegrams](https://weekly-volcano.com/meghannes-adventures-with-singing-telegrams/) - BY MEGHANNE STOREY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | As a child, I wanted to grow up and become one of three things: (A) a rockstar princess—first and foremost—(B) a mermaid, and (C) a veterinarian. When I was eleven, I saw Beaches for the first time, and I was introduced to Bette Midler and her unforgettable
- [Weekly Volcano Small Business Luncheon](https://weekly-volcano.com/weekly-volcano-small-business-luncheon/) - We have invited all 6 of the people currently running for Mayor in Tacoma to talk to us about how they intend to help the small business community. They will sit on a panel and answer your questions.Tickets are $30 and 50% of that goes to helping Weekly Volcano keep printing weekly so we can
- [Meet the Artists Behind the Newspaper Box Challenge](https://weekly-volcano.com/meet-the-artists-behind-the-newspaper-box-challenge/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/11/25 | On Sunday, July 20, the Newspaper Box Challenge will debut during the Art on the Ave Festival on 6th Avenue in Tacoma. But between now and then, updates will be posted on social media and on the Weekly Volcano website. Stay tuned! Here’s how it started: When
- [FROM COVER: The Artists Behind Porchfest Marketing Materials](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-the-artists-behind-porchfest-marketing-materials/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/11/25 In Tacoma, the rhythms of summer aren’t confined to traditional venues—they spill out onto porches, into yards, and across sidewalks. Porchfest, the community-driven celebration of music and art, is as much about shared experience as it is about the acts themselves. But before a single chord is struck
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.11.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-11-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Porchfest is This Weekend. Two Days in Two Neighborhoods Porchfest is a free, walkable music festival that takes place on porches. They encourage you to come meet your neighbors and your new favorite band. This year marks the fourth festival and it has expanded to two days across two neighborhoods. Last year
- [Porchfest to Showcase Hundreds of Bands This Weekend](https://weekly-volcano.com/porchfest-to-showcase-hundreds-of-bands-this-weekend/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/11/25 | When Irina Rasputnis moved from Somerville, Massachusetts, to Tacoma before the pandemic, she brought her love of community and music with her. Somerville, a vibrant city of 81,000, whose neighborhood concerts inspired Irina to found and organize Tacoma Porchfest, now in its fourth year. “One neighborhood did
- [Raising Chickens in Tacoma: What You Need to Know](https://weekly-volcano.com/raising-chickens-in-tacoma-what-you-need-to-know/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/11/25 | Hey Aarde,I want to get chickens, but the conflicting amount of information has me frozen in my decision. I’ve read that it can be really time-consuming, but also that they are easy to care for. I am a renter, so I can’t make any major changes to
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 7.4.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-7-4-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Creative Colloquy’s Writer’s Workshop Series: Drop Me Near the Fire: Writing the Micro Essay Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. | 759 Broadway, Tacoma, WAThe micro essay packs a punch in under 1,000 words, and you’ll learn how in this generative workshop. Participants will examine contemporary micros, discuss the form, and
- [Keeping Pets Calm on the 4th of July: Tips from Paws Play Doggy Daycare & Boarding](https://weekly-volcano.com/keeping-pets-calm-on-the-4th-of-july-tips-from-paws-play-doggy-daycare-boarding/) - BY JESSICA GRANT-JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | The 4th of July might be a fun holiday for us, but for our pets, it can feel more like the end of the world. Between unpredictable fireworks, unfamiliar guests, and changes in routine, even the most chill pups can become anxious, scared, or reactive. Here are
- [Bloom Society Has Become a Movement for Local Women](https://weekly-volcano.com/bloom-society-has-become-a-movement-for-local-women/) - BY ANDE DUNN for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | Nestled in the walkable charm of Ruston, just steps from the water, is a small shop with a big mission. Bloom Society is not your average boutique. Yes, you’ll find beautiful, small-batch skincare, handcrafted jewelry, and thoughtful home goods on its curated shelves. But linger a little
- [FROM COVER: Veronica Sauer Makes Color Speak With Her Art](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-veronica-sauer-makes-color-speak-with-her-art/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | Veronica Sauer didn’t need a passport or pedigree to become an artist. What she needed was a spark—and a large sheet of poster paper. One day, driven by a need to create, she layered colored wax, painted over it, added texture medium, and carved in abstract shapes
- [How His Country Band Saltwater Sky Saved Scott Heuston’s Life](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-his-country-band-saltwater-sky-saved-scott-heustons-life/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | The first time Scott Heuston heard the words “Saltwater Sky,” he wasn’t in a studio or writing session. He was with his daughters on the coast, digging in the sand, wrapped in the fog of Ocean Shores. His oldest, Elliott, pointed to the mist hanging over the
- [Why Kids in “The System”Need Focused Care](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-kids-in-the-systemneed-focused-care/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | Children in foster care or who have been adopted are a unique population that require specialized health care. Removals from home or first families are rooted in traumatic experiences, and even a visit to a medical or dental clinic can be a traumatic trigger. Adequate access to
- [How to Cope When Fireworks Trigger You](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-cope-when-fireworks-trigger-you/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/4/25 | Hey Aarde,Every year, the fireworks start popping off, and I’m brought back to a space that I do not wish to return to. The effects of PTSD are overwhelming and can sometimes be embarrassing. I’ve lost a lot of friends over the years because I’m either on
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.27.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-27-25/) - Arts & Entertainment Poet Laureate Applications Due This Week The Tacoma Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for the 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate. This prestigious two-year role (Sept 2025 – Apr 2027) includes a $6,000 stipend and a $1,000 project budget to support literary programming in Tacoma. The selected Poet Laureate will lead public workshops,
- [Catch Tacoma’s Dreamiest Live Show: Sweet Marilyn and Threocracy](https://weekly-volcano.com/catch-tacomas-dreamiest-live-show-sweet-marilyn-and-threocracy/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/27/25 | When Sweet Marilyn and Threocracy take over Cider and Cedar this Friday, June 27, the show doubles as a live recording session. For Jade Monroe, frontwoman and songwriter, the venue choice was obvious. “Cider and Cedar was a natural choice for us,” she says. “They’re one of
- [FROM COVER: Kathy Traxler Anderson Carving Her Own Path](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-kathy-traxler-anderson-carving-her-own-path/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/27/25 | When Kathy Anderson was four years old, she received a gift that would set the course for the rest of her life: a wooden easel and a paint set. It was her birthday, but instead of cake and games with friends, she only wanted one thing—to paint.
- [Is it Legal to Try Magic Mushrooms for Anxiety?](https://weekly-volcano.com/is-it-legal-to-try-magic-mushrooms-for-anxiety/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/27/25 | Hey Aarde,I’ve been dealing with some depression and anxiety and have had a few of my hippie friends mention microdosing to me. I’m worried that it’s just a trend, so I’m cautious about jumping on the bandwagon—but I’m still curious if it could actually help me. But
- [Sip, Sit, and Stay: Outdoor Dining for You and Your Pup](https://weekly-volcano.com/sip-sit-and-stay-outdoor-dining-for-you-and-your-pup/) - BY JESSICA TRUJILLO for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/27/25 | As we welcome the warmer temperatures of summertime, it’s time to find the best places to enjoy food outside. Around here, we take our outside time seriously. The following are a few places in Tacoma to enjoy a view, soak up some vitamin D, and take the
- [Happy Friday Newsletter 6.20.25](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-6-20-25/) - Arts & Entertainment 5-Week Drawing Fundamentals Class Starts July 2 New to drawing, or looking to strengthen your skills? The foundation is crucial to a sound structure. In this class students will enjoy appreciating, and drawing from works of the old masters--perfect to perceive the building blocks of the visual world, such as Line, Shape,
- [FROM COVER: Amber McLean Processing Her Feelings in Paint](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-amber-mclean-processing-her-feelings-in-paint/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/20/25 | Amber McLean’s first real painting—an expressive Buddha—was created for a fundraiser but actually parting with it nearly broke her heart. She donated it to the Peace Out Auction, a benefit organized by Peace Out, the Tacoma-based nonprofit that transforms art into community funding for mental health support
- [Porchfest Fundraiser Hits Bob’s Java Jive with Retro Vibes](https://weekly-volcano.com/porchfest-fundraiser-hits-bobs-java-jive-with-retro-vibes/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/20/25 | Friday, June 20, Bob’s Java Jive will host a benefit for Porchfest, with Sam Cori headlining, the Singin’ MacGills playing the middle slot, and the Good Vibes Brigade opening—all for no cover at the door. The intriguing lineup promises a musical portal of sorts, guaranteed to take
- [ASK AARDE: How Do You Know if it’s Perimenopause or Long COVID?](https://weekly-volcano.com/ask-aarde-how-do-you-know-if-its-perimenopause-or-long-covid/) - Hey Aarde,I’m starting to wonder if I am in perimenopause. But with brain fog and exhaustion, I’m concerned it’s long COVID. How would I even know the difference? If it is the onset of menopause, I’m nervous for the next decade and want to get ahead of it so that I don’t end up like
- [Profile of a Successful Local Business: Jason’s Journey](https://weekly-volcano.com/profile-of-a-successful-local-business-jasons-journey/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/28/25 | When Jason Hunt talks about how he ended up owning one of Tacoma’s most trusted trades companies, he doesn’t sugarcoat it. He didn’t plan it. He didn’t have a business degree. He didn’t even finish high school. What he did have was a toolbelt, and a front-row
- [June 13, 2025 Happy Friday Newsletter](https://weekly-volcano.com/june-13-2025-happy-friday-newsletter/) - Arts & Entertainment Artapalooza 2025: A Celebration of Creativity, Community and CultureGet ready for a burst of color, creativity and community spirit at Artapalooza 2025, the region’s most vibrant and inclusive arts festival, happening June 14th 2025 at 7501 Bridgeport Way W, Lakewood, WA 98499. This inaugural year of Artapalooza brings together emerging and established
- [ASK AARDE: How to Demonstrate Safely](https://weekly-volcano.com/ask-aarde-how-to-demonstrate-safely/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/13/25 | Hey Aarde,Given the state of the world, I’ve been trying to determine where I can be of the most help to my community. I want to protest for the very first time, but I hate to admit that I am afraid. What are my rights; what do
- [Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom and Unity in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/juneteenth-celebrates-freedom-and-unity-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/13/25 | This year, Juneteenth in Tacoma is more than just a celebration—it’s a homecoming, a resource hub, and a joyful gathering of neighbors. On June 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart Heights Park will be transformed into a vibrant festival space filled with music, laughter, connection,
- [Gettin’ Sweaty at Owen Beach in Tacoma](https://weekly-volcano.com/gettin-sweaty-at-owen-beach-in-tacoma/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 06/13/25 | When Leon Sung sat in a wood-fired sauna on a fjord in Norway, he had no idea the sweat on his brow would spark a new life chapter. That trip, a two-year-old memory, planted the seed for Svette Sauna, Tacoma’s newest wellness venture tucked into the natural
- [Crystal Aikin’s Incredible Voice Featured at Juneteenth Festival](https://weekly-volcano.com/crystal-aikins-incredible-voice-featured-at-juneteenth-festival/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 06/13/25 Crystal Aikin, Tacoma’s own superstar vocalist, will be among a full line-up of talented musical artists performing on Thursday, June 19, at Stewart Heights Park as part of what organizers are calling the state’s largest Juneteenth celebration. Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m.
- [FROM COVER: Adika Bell’s Art Celebrates Identity and Place](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-adika-bells-art-celebrates-identity-and-place/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/13/25 When Adika Bell was seven, he sat down with a pencil and paper to draw a pair of brand-new school shoes. The results were so detailed that it startled him. “It was the first time I had made a really detailed image of anything,” he recalls. “I was
- [Call to Artists](https://weekly-volcano.com/call-to-artists/) - Weekly Volcano is working on a big fundraiser and we need your help.CLICK HERE TO APPLY In order for us to keep printing, we need to raise more funds and we have some newspaper boxes in storage that need to be repainted. Inspired by the electrical box makeovers, we thought it would be very on
- [June 6, 2025 Happy Friday Newsletter](https://weekly-volcano.com/june-6-2025-happy-friday-newsletter/) - Arts & Entertainment Urban Work Market Every Thursday at the Rhodes Center You're invited to the UrbanWork Market, a fresh and creative marketplace held every Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Rhodes Center (950 Broadway, Tacoma). This is more than a market - it's a celebration of Tacoma's artists, small businesses, and local talent.
- [FROM COVER: Matthew Cheramy’s South Tacoma Art Series](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-matthew-cheramys-south-tacoma-art-series/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/6/25 | “Are you painting a miracle?” That’s what a three-year-old child asked one day as he stood watching Matthew Cheramy paint a mural in Sonoma County. It was one of those moments you never forget. Was he painting a miracle? Perhaps he was. Before he ever touched a
- [The Remarkable Revival of 56th & South Tacoma Way](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-remarkable-revival-of-56th-south-tacoma-way/) - BY WEEKLY VOLCANO STAFF 6/6/25 | This week Weekly Volcano caught up with Isaac Miller from Theory Real Estate (Theoryre.com) to discuss his perspective on the amazing transformation happening in South Tacoma. The 56th & South Tacoma Way corridor has emerged as one of Tacoma’s most vibrant nightlife hotspots with shopping, dining and live music.
- [ASK AARDE: Tide-Pooling 101: A Salty Adventure Awaits](https://weekly-volcano.com/ask-aarde-tide-pooling-101-a-salty-adventure-awaits/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/6/25 | Hey Aarde,I want to get into tide-pooling in Tacoma. Is there anywhere nearby where I can get my boots wet?Signed,Crustacean Chaser Hey Crustacean Chaser,Oh, Tacoma! A gem of a place surrounded by water and magic, complete with creatures of all kinds. We have many places where one
- [The Fucking Eagles Bring Their Raw, Soulful Sound to the Airport Tavern](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-fucking-eagles-bring-their-raw-soulful-sound-to-the-airport-tavern/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/6/25 | In a recent conversation with The Fucking Eagles’ Owen Atkins (singer/guitarist) and Stu Linkert (drummer), the word that came up most often was fun. It’s what they have when they perform, and it’s what you’ll have when you attend their upcoming show at Dan Rankin’s spectacular Airport
- [Health Care and SummerGo Together Like Picnics and Barbecues](https://weekly-volcano.com/health-care-and-summergo-together-like-picnics-and-barbecues/) - BY CATHY HALL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 6/6/25 Yes, summer is here and school is getting out, but after the beach parties, hikes, picnics, and cookouts are over, school will be back in! Does your child participate in sports? Is your child caught up on all their vaccines? Has your child seen the dentist within the
- [May 30th, 2025 Happy Friday Newsletter](https://weekly-volcano.com/may-30th-2025-happy-friday-newsletter/) - Special Announcement: 100 Limited Edition Volcano Shirts Designed by Shroom Brothers on sale now Read story here: https://weekly-volcano.com/?p=996Buy Yours Now here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4311572395/the-weekly-volcano-black-light-t-shirt Arts & Entertainment Celebrate 15 Years of Spaceworks at Cachet, June 7 For 15 years, Spaceworks has harnessed creativity as a catalyst for economic vitality, equitable growth, and connection across Tacoma. This year,
- [FROM COVER: Shroom Brothers Give Weekly Volcano Shirts a Glow Up](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-shroom-brothers-give-weekly-volcano-shirts-a-glow-up/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/30/25 | Every time I wear my Shroom Brothers T-shirt—the one Carrie Foster designed for our collaboration last year—people constantly asked me, “Where’d you get that?” Eyes locked on the intricate white-on-black artwork that somehow managed to feel both mystical and iconic to Tacoma. And I wasn’t alone. All
- [How To Ground in Spring and Thrive in Summer](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-ground-in-spring-and-thrive-in-summer/) - BY JANE ROCKETT for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/30/25 | I find spring to be an exhilarating time, but also a little overwhelming. With all the light in the sky, time in the day, and flowers in bloom, it’s easy for a dreamer to get lost in the future and forget the present. Grounding is an easy
- [Kim Archer’s Reflections and Advice on Tacoma’s Music Scene](https://weekly-volcano.com/kim-archers-reflections-and-advice-on-tacomas-music-scene/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/30/25 | This week we interview Kim Archer. In case you’re not hip, Kim has been energizing crowds in this town for as long as I can remember and she’s still one of the most fun musicians to see live. From her funky takes on covers to her own
- [The Dungeon Next Door: Northwest Detention Center](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-dungeon-next-door-northwest-detention-center/) - BY MELANIE MOOR for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/30/25 | Maybe you’ve heard about the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Tacoma’s tideflats. It’s also known as the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC). Maybe you’ve been hearing stories about people deported without due process. Maybe you’ve heard about the privately owned GEO Group that profits
- [POV:You Have Swiping Fatigue! Why You’re Tired (What To Do)](https://weekly-volcano.com/povyou-have-swiping-fatigue-why-youre-tired-what-to-do/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/30/25 Hey Aarde,I’m done with online dating. It’s been five years, and I’m just plain tired of it. The men that I’ve been meeting expect a woman who has “done the work” but don’t seem to be accountable for “doing the work” on their damn selves. Why is this
- [How Patsy Surh O’Connell Turned Compassion Into Change](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-patsy-surh-oconnell-turned-compassion-into-change/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/23/25 |This week Weekly Volcano interviewed Patsy Surh O’Connell about her life, her inspirational work and her motivation.Q: Tell me about your early life. How did these experiences shape your identity and influence your commitment to cultural preservation?I was born in Shanghai, China, to Korean parents. We moved to
- [From Hendrix to Higher Soul: Sean Curkendall Lays Down the Groove at Water from Wine](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-hendrix-to-higher-soul-sean-curkendall-lays-down-the-groove-at-water-from-wine/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/23/25 | When Sean Curkendall was 5 years old and fresh off of his first stage performance he told his father that this was his destiny. He had been making music from the tender age of two years old. “The first time I got off stage, I told my
- [The Age Old Quandry: To Pursue Your Passion or Keep the Day Job](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-age-old-quandry-to-pursue-your-passion-or-keep-the-day-job/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/23/25 | Hey Aarde, I’m facing some big choices ahead. I need to decide if I should follow my passion or stay where I am in a career that pays my bills but offers absolutely no fulfillment.Signed,Safe & UnfulfilledHey Safe & Unfulfilled, It’s safe to say you’re asking a
- [Local Cycling Groups Blend Fun, Fitness, and Neighborhood Pride](https://weekly-volcano.com/local-cycling-groups-blend-fun-fitness-and-neighborhood-pride/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/23/25 | Last year, I spent a few days on the flat boardwalks of Santa Monica (pre-fire), a place full of fitness, activities, and community. While tooling around on a rented bike in the night air, I crossed paths with a midnight bicycle group adorned with flashing LED lights,
- [FROM COVER: Artist Jesse Peterson on Art, Community and Sobriety](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-artist-jesse-peterson-on-art-community-and-sobriety/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/23/25 | When Jesse Peterson first started making art, he didn’t call himself an artist. Even after years of sketching, painting, and designing for his day job, contests, and friends, he says the label never felt quite right. “The emphasis was always more about what I make rather than
- [May 23rd, 2025 Happy Friday Newsletter](https://weekly-volcano.com/may-23rd-2025-happy-friday-newsletter/) - Arts & Entertainment Join Franke Tobey Jones Senior University for Telling Your Stories Through Comics: Writing & Illustrating Your Life a Free 5 Week Class Have you ever wanted to bring a story to life through art and words? Join UWT professor and comic artist Riki Thompson for a workshop with a special focus on
- [Comedian Sam Miller Shares Laughter and Lessons from Recovery](https://weekly-volcano.com/comedian-sam-miller-shares-laughter-and-lessons-from-recovery/) - BY ANDERSON HOBBS for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/16/25 | “The first time I stopped smoking meth, people didn’t believe me. Which makes sense, because I was lying!” —Sam Miller There’s something therapeutic about Sam Miller’s style of stand-up comedy, but just don’t call it therapy. Over the past decade, the Olympia-based comedian has honed his craft
- [Happy Friday Newsletter May 16th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-may-16th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment Have Another Existential Crisis (the anti-networking hangout) Existential Crisis is like an anti-networking, vinyl-spinning, artsy-craftsy, drink ‘n’ snacky, time to socialize and get weird for Tacoma creatives. They don’t know what they’re doing on this one, but there may or may not be: Vinyl records spinning - Drinks drinking (NA options too)
- [Top Camping Destinations Near Tacoma for Memorial Day Weekend](https://weekly-volcano.com/top-camping-destinations-near-tacoma-for-memorial-day-weekend/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/16/25 | With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, campers everywhere are airing out their tents and stocking up on supplies. The last weekend of May typically marks the beginning of camping’s busy season, and countless campsites nearby beckon. What follows are five popular camping destinations within an easy drive
- [From the Stage to the Soundboard: Peter Tietjen Debuts Relayer Studio](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-the-stage-to-the-soundboard-peter-tietjen-debuts-relayer-studio/) - BY DOUG MACKEY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/16/25 | Peter Tietjen has been a fixture of T-town’s music community for as long as most folks around here can remember—playing in bands, booking shows, running sound at said shows, and making records. Oh, and he designs and prints great T-shirts, too. March, however, saw him embark on
- [FROM COVER: A New Story Pole Rises Over Tacoma’s Tribal Shoreline](https://weekly-volcano.com/from-cover-a-new-story-pole-rises-over-tacomas-tribal-shoreline/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/16/25 | A gentle wind lifted the morning mist along the Ruston Way waterline, where members of the Puyallup Tribe and their guests gathered on May 8th, 2025 to unveil a powerful new art installation: a traditional Story Pole archway. Flanked by Woven Seafood & Chophouse and the Kenmore
- [South Sound Walking and Running Groups Offer Fitness, Friendship, and Fresh Air](https://weekly-volcano.com/south-sound-walking-and-running-groups-offer-fitness-friendship-and-fresh-air/) - BY OTTO RABE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/16/25 With the weather around the South Sound beginning to improve, there’s no better time than now to find a new running or walking group to get outdoors with—and the greater Tacoma area offers a wide selection to choose from. Varying in skill level and focus, but all aiming
- [The Future of Weekly Volcano Depends on This Next Step: Are You With Me?](https://weekly-volcano.com/the-future-of-weekly-volcano-depends-on-this-next-step-are-you-with-me/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/9/25 Am I proud of the work we’re doing? Absolutely.But can I keep this up? Magic 8 Ball says, “Ask again later.” The answer is not clear at all. I don’t want you to take this paper for granted. Every issue is a miracle in the making. What we
- [Unearthing Hidden Heroines: The Art and Activism of Lynette Charters](https://weekly-volcano.com/unearthing-hidden-heroines-the-art-and-activism-of-lynette-charters/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/9/25 From a rusted metal sculpture in a foundation course in Bradford to a multi-media studio practice in the heart of Tacoma, artist Lynette Charters has long embraced the act of storytelling through unconventional mediums. Her work, which reclaims overlooked narratives of women from history, is as deeply personal
- [Vicci Martinez Returns to Tacoma with Heart, Humor, and a New Outlook](https://weekly-volcano.com/vicci-martinez-returns-to-tacoma-with-heart-humor-and-a-new-outlook/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/9/25 Vicci Martinez is an adult now, but when I first met her, she was a twelve-year-old girl performing at the Antique Sandwich Company’s weekly open mic with a big guitar, a big voice, and an even bigger heart. She belted out a song she had written based on
- [How to Tap Into Your Inner Adventurer After Years of Hibernation](https://weekly-volcano.com/how-to-tap-into-your-inner-adventurer-after-years-of-hibernation/) - BY AARDE WRITES for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/9/25 Hey Aarde,I’ve been having a hard time getting back out in the world after the pandemic and need help getting over the fear of going out. I feel anxiety thinking about the cost of adventure as well as being prepared. I can’t afford much, and at this point—I
- [Back On My Feet: How Flamenco Class Helped With Inner Healing](https://weekly-volcano.com/back-on-my-feet-how-flamenco-class-helped-with-inner-healing/) - BY JESSICA TRUJILLO for WEEKLY VOLCANO 5/9/25 Several years ago, I took a beginning flamenco dance class. The strong footwork combined with elegant hand flourishes made me feel powerful and feminine. It was shortly after my second divorce, and I was in my early forties—a time when I felt ready to expand out of my
- [May 9th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/may-9th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment Discover Your Inner Artist: A Creative Journey with The Artist’s Way You can embark on an adventure through creativity with Julia Cameron’s transformative book, The Artist’s Way. Every fourth Saturday from from 1 - 3 p.m. starting Saturday May 24 you'll gather to share personal discoveries and challenges as you build a thriving creative practice. Your guide
- [Lower Elevation Hikes Close to Tacoma suitable for May Conditions](https://weekly-volcano.com/lower-elevation-hikes-close-to-tacoma-suitable-for-may-conditions/) - BY MATT KITE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 05/02/25: If you’re like most hikers, you greet the month of May with growing enthusiasm. The weather is warming, the skies are drying out, and you’re dreaming about your next great adventure on the trails. The only problem? Most of the high-elevation hikes on your bucket list are still
- [Sam Cori Wins Big at Washington State Independent Music Awards](https://weekly-volcano.com/sam-cori-wins-big-at-washington-state-independent-music-awards/) - BY EDDIE FUNK for WEEKLY VOLCANO 05/02/25: In her pajamas after a really bad day, Sam Cori walked into the gigantic coffee pot. Every night, she knew, is karaoke night at Bob’s Java Jive. Wanting to blow off steam on the microphone, she wrote on her song slip a bona fide classic: Jefferson Airplane’s “White
- [Why I Took a Big Risk by Switching to Weekly Again (and Why It Matters)](https://weekly-volcano.com/why-i-took-a-big-risk-by-switching-to-weekly-again-and-why-it-matters/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for WEEKLY VOLCANO 05/02/25 You may have noticed something different about this issue of Weekly Volcano! This is the first weekly edition of the paper since I bought it in 2023. We had been printing monthly since October 2023 because that was the best strategy for bringing it back after three years
- [Ashley Laufer: Planting Seeds of Inspiration in Tacoma’s Art Scene](https://weekly-volcano.com/ashley-laufer-planting-seeds-of-inspiration-in-tacomas-art-scene/) - BY SUZY STUMP for WEEKLY VOLCANO 05/02/25: Ashley Laufer has been creating art for as long as she can remember. But it was a watercolor painting of dogwood flowers in high school that made her first feel like a true artist. The 24x36-inch piece was selected for the school’s student show, where it quickly caught
- [Litter Warriors: How Oscar’s Enemies Cleared Over 45,000 Pounds of Trash](https://weekly-volcano.com/litter-warriors-how-oscars-enemies-cleared-over-45000-pounds-of-trash/) - BY JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 05/02/25: I asked Jessica Tweed if there was a spirit of adventure in running Oscar’s Enemies, the phenomenal all-volunteer litter pickup activity that has been happening at least once a month in Tacoma for nearly five years. “It was an adventure just getting started during COVID,” she said, with
- [Happy Friday Newsletter -May 2nd, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/may-2nd-2025/) - Special announcement: Weekly Volcano is printing our newspaper weekly now. Only 2000 papers will be printed per week. For a list of locations to pick one up, CLICK HERE. To read all the stories online CLICK HERE. Arts & Entertainment Tacoma Wayzgoose Returns May 2nd & 3rd to Main Branch of Tacoma Public Library Tacoma
- [42 Sketches and Beyond: The Imaginative Journey of Michaela Eaves](https://weekly-volcano.com/42-sketches-and-beyond-the-imaginative-journey-of-michaela-eaves/) - By MATT KITE for Weekly Volcano | March 2025 Long-time Tacoma artist Michaela Eaves can trace her signature style to her early childhood in Germany, where she was born. Dark yet whimsical, her artwork is steeped in fairy tales and nature—much like the children’s books her grandfather shared with her before she moved with her
- [Champagne Sunday Has New Release](https://weekly-volcano.com/music-april-2025-issue/) - By MATT KITE for Weekly Volcano - April 2025 For the last two decades, Champagne Sunday has been carving out a unique niche for itself among indie music artists. Described by loyal fans as “Pearl Jam meets Bette Midler,” wife-and-husband team Jessi and Jared Fredeen moved from Southern California to Tacoma in 2012. The glam-folk
- [So You Wanna Be a Professional TikTok Creator: Here’s What It Will Take](https://weekly-volcano.com/financial-april-2025-issue/) - BY SUZY STUMP for Weekly Volcano I hate to break it to you but if you don’t want to be in sales, you might not want to be a content creator. The essential part of the job isn’t just making videos—it’s selling. First, you sell yourself, convincing an audience that you’re worth watching. Then, you
- [Growth Is Not Just for Kids: How Lifelong Learning Transforms Our Lives](https://weekly-volcano.com/growth-is-not-just-for-kids-how-lifelong-learning-transforms-our-lives/) - BY ANDE DUNN for Weekly Volcano | April 2025 In both my personal life and my professional life, growth has been a constant. I’ve been encouraged to attend seminars and read books to keep getting better—better emotionally, physically, and professionally. Does reading all those books, listening to seminars, or attending conferences make me a self-help
- [The Difference One Person Can Make: The Sulja Warnick and KWA Story](https://weekly-volcano.com/feature-april-2025-issue/) - BY ANGELA JOSSY for Weekly VolcanoWhen it comes to growth, the local nonprofit organization KWA (Korean Women’s Association) has a story that is a masterclass on the topic. The woman who spearheaded this is an extremely inspirational person: Sulja Warnick.In my recent interview with her, she explained how a social club of women from Korea
- [Meet the Herbalist Crafting Tacoma’s Most Enchanting Remedies](https://weekly-volcano.com/meet-the-herbalist-crafting-tacomas-most-enchanting-remedies/) - BY AARDE WRITES for Weekly Volcano | April 2025Recently, I attended an open mic hosted by Creative Colloquy, where writers always impress me with the bravery of their words—so many different voices, all sharing something familiar, something human. Some people make me laugh, others make me cry (I am a public crier), and every once
- [Dear Aarde: Driven to Succeed](https://weekly-volcano.com/dear-aarde-driven-to-succeed/) - BY AARDE WRITES for Weekly VolcanoHey Aarde, How can I use my anxiety to fuel my personal growth?Signed,Driven to Succeed Hey Driven to Succeed,I love this reflective question, as it takes true spirit to accept the anxious aspects of our existence and, instead of feeling shame or guilt for them, transform them into catalysts for
- [Steilacoom Resident and Former Firefighter Shares His Philosophy on Trauma](https://weekly-volcano.com/steilacoom-resident-and-former-firefighter-shares-his-philosophy-on-trauma/) - BY MATT KITE for Weekly Volcano | April 2025 issue What would you say if I suggested that trauma and growth are intertwined? That sometimes you can’t have one without the other?I learned that lesson vicariously while co-authoring a book with Frank Shuck, a retired Seattle firefighter and Steilacoom resident. Frank, a longtime friend of
- [ENVIRONMENT - April 2025 Issue](https://weekly-volcano.com/environment-april-2025-issue/) - Growing Green: Tacoma’s Struggle to Protect and Plant Trees BY TOM GISKE for Weekly VolcanoWe are beginning to hear so many good things about trees in our neighborhoods.The Tacoma Tree Foundation has raised more money than it thought possible, continues to expand its urban forest programs, and is planting more than 5,000 trees annually, with
- [CALENDAR - April 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/calendar-april-2025/) - April 1MusicSoulberry Coffee House: For Closure Power Pop Melodic Funk From Los Angeles w/Former Members Of UK Subs/Revolution Mother 7:00PMSpanish Ballroom: Jake Xerses (Seated Show) 8:00PMOtherPierce Co Library Parkland/Spanaway: In Stitches- A Fiber Arts Community for Teens and Adults 4:00PM-5:30PMApril 2MusicSpanish Ballroom: Prism Bitch & Capala 7:30PMAirport Tavern: Kyle Smith Bad For Business 2025 Tour
- [April 25th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/april-25th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment Paint and Pour with Payette Still, Limited Spots Left RSVP Now: 4/26 2-4pm Get ready to experiment with everything from rollers to toothbrushes, palette knives to brushes—all using acrylic medium as you create stunning poppy-themed artwork on a 24x18 canvas. Payette Still is a Pacific Northwest mixed media artist known for her
- [April 11th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/april-11th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment The Spring Fair is Here! Here's Your Guide Dates & Hours: April 10 - 13th & April 17 - 20th: Thursdays: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m; Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m; Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Prices: Online: Thursday: Adult $13, Kids (6-12) $11; Weekend: Adults $15, Kids
- [Happy Friday Newsletter - March 7th, 2025](https://weekly-volcano.com/happy-friday-newsletter-march-7th-2025/) - Arts & Entertainment Classical Music from French Baroque Trio Coming to Mason United Methodist Church March 10thMarch 10th, 7pm at Mason United Methodist Church - French Baroque Trio Sonatas features harpsichordist Bernward Lohr and baroque violinist Anne Röhrig, the leaders of the German baroque orchestra Musica Alta Ripa, along with Susie Napper, viola da gambist from
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- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #33](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-33/) - Jonarra Swanson - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Jonarra Swanson is from Federal Way, WA, and is the owner of MUVA, a gift shop she recently opened that is run by creative, artistic moms. In addition to managing her shop, Jonarra is an Accounts Manager and hosts paint classes and murals. She loves the vibrant culture
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #37](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-37/) - Paige Anderez - VOTE HERE Paige Anderson grew up all over the Pacific Northwest and has called Olympia home for the past ten years. As a working artist, Paige specializes in vintage field guide-style botanical tattoos. In addition to her tattoo work, she also works as a handy-person and artist in residence at a local
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- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #20](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-20/) - Maranda Cromwell & Echo Mary - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Maranda Cromwell and her partner Echo live in Allyn, WA, where they are both full-time independent artists. They love Tacoma for its welcoming "come-as-you-are" attitude and the vibrant energy of 6th Avenue, where small businesses add unique flair to the area. The ease of parking
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #22](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-22/) - Chelsea Belle - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Chelsea Belle is a Tacoma native, born and raised in the Puyallup/Tacoma area. She helps manage a co-working space, where she not only hosts events but also displays art, creating opportunities for local creatives to showcase their work. In addition to managing the space, Chelsea teaches art classes
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #25](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-25/) - Mary Smith - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from Santa Cruz, CA, Mary E. Smith moved to the Puget Sound area with her parents when the toll was on the old Narrows Bridge. She’s now lived in the region for 50 years, and though she raised her two kids in the woods of Gig Harbor,
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #15](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-15/) - Julie Collinge - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Julie Collinge’s roots are firmly planted in the Pacific Northwest, although she was born in San Francisco. She grew up in the south end of Tacoma, near University Place, in the historic Titlow Family house close to Titlow Beach. Julie recently retired after a fulfilling career as a
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #27](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-27/) - Juan La Torre - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from Guadalupe La Libertad, Peru, Juan La Torre has lived in Tacoma for 28 years. As the owner and artist behind La Torre Art Studio, he creates and sells paintings, sculptures, and handmade goods. Juan loves the artistic and cultural movement in Tacoma, especially how the
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #19](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-19/) - Tabitha Conner - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from Lancaster, CA, Tabitha Conner now resides in Port Orchard, WA. She works as a lifeguard and swim instructor while also pursuing her dream of becoming a children's book illustrator. Tabitha loves Tacoma for its vibrant artistic community, where local artists are supported and celebrated. She finds
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #5](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-5/) - Valerie Carr - CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX #5 Originally from California, Valerie Carr has lived in the Tacoma area for the past 13 years. By day, she works as a record keeper for a non-profit that helps place and coach adults with disabilities in finding jobs. Outside of her day job, Valerie is
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #4](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-4/) - Steven Grice - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from the LA area, Steven Grice has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 22 years, with the past 5 years spent in Tacoma. Formerly a mobile game artist and Flash animator, Steven now focuses on painting and illustration, embracing the tangible, physical side of art. What he
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #31](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-31/) - Eileen Newton - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from North Portland, Oregon, Eileen Newton has called Tacoma home for over 35 years. After 28 years of teaching, she’s entering retirement and looking forward to new adventures with her free time. Eileen loves the beauty of the Salish Sea that surrounds Tacoma, the welcoming presence of
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #23](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-23/) - Kristina Martin - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from Germany, Kristina Martin moved to the U.S. at a young age and has since lived throughout King and Pierce counties. She currently works as a CMA while completing her nursing program prerequisites at community college. In addition to her medical career, Kristina is a passionate photographer,
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #2](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-2/) - Jesse Peterson - LINK TO VOTE Jesse Peterson moved to Tacoma in 1992 during his sophomore year of high school, after growing up in Wenatchee, WA, the apple capital of the world. By day, he works as a Senior Accountant for King County’s Solid Waste Division, but in the evenings and weekends, he runs his
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #7](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-7/) - Katy Pascal - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Katy Pascal has lived in Tacoma since 1999, after moving here with her husband from Southern California. Over the years, she’s raised her family and enjoyed being part of the vibrant community, with memories of local festivals, fishing, and exploring Tacoma’s outdoor spaces. Katy is an art teacher
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #34](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-34/) - Maila Cervania - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Originally from Vallejo, CA, Maila Cervania has lived in Tacoma for over 20 years, with 13 years in South Tacoma and 7 years in Central Tacoma. She loves the city so much that she could easily imagine staying here for the rest of her life. By day, Maila
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #18](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-18/) - Kristen "Kcie" Monk - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Kristen "Kcie" Monk is a Tacoma native who has lived here her entire life, with the exception of a few years spent in Sapporo, Japan, as an assistant language teacher. Kcie works part-time as an illustrator and events attendant, blending her creative talents with her love for
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #14](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-14/) - Ryan Weimer - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Ryan Weimer grew up in Auburn, WA, and has called the greater Pierce County area home for the past seven years. By day, he works as a paraeducator in automotive and culinary classes at the Puyallup School District, but outside of work, he is a visual artist. Ryan
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- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #24](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-24/) - Lauren Angelo - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Born and raised in Tacoma, Lauren Angelo has lived in the area for all of her 36 years. She works in non-profit fund development for a local library system and is also the resident live singer for Tacoma Cabaret. Lauren loves the "beautiful stubborn optimism" that defines the
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #13](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-13/) - Teonna Manson St. Ours - CLICK HERE TO VOTE Teonna St. Ours is a lifelong Tacoma resident and a contemporary artist and tattoo artist. She owns a private studio in the Harmon Building downtown, where she combines her artistic vision with her passion for tattoos. As someone deeply connected to the city, Teonna holds a
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- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #16](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-16/) - Elizabeth Dodd-Deissler - CLICK HERE TO VOTE CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX 16 NEXT ARTIST BACK TO START PREVIOUS ARTIST
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- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #36](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-36/) - Liz Morrow - CLICK HERE TO VOTE BEFORE PHOTO After Photo: CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX 36 Artist Portfolio NEXT ARTIST BACK TO START PREVIOUS ARTIST
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #9](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-9/) - Jordan Taylor - CLICK HERE TO VOTE BEFORE PHOTO After Photos: CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX 9 Artist Portfolio NEXT ARTIST BACK TO START PREVIOUS ARTIST
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #26](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-26/) - Diane Hansen - CLICK HERE TO VOTE BEFORE PHOTO After Photo: CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX 26 Artist PortfolioNEXT ARTIST BACK TO START PREVIOUS ARTIST
- [Newspaper Box Challenge Contestant #10](https://weekly-volcano.com/newspaper-box-challenge-contestant-10/) - Suni Cook Boucher - CLICK HERE TO VOTE After Photos: CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BOX 10 NEXT ARTIST BACK TO START PREVIOUS ARTIST
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- [Tacoma Art Museum: Teen Open Studio- Dive Into The World Of Art Making FREE Admission 5:00PM-7:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-art-museum-teen-open-studio-dive-into-the-world-of-art-making-free-admission-500pm-700pm-2/)
- [Meridian Habitat Park: Summer Movies In The Park: The Wild Robot- FREE 7:00PM-10:30PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/meridian-habitat-park-summer-movies-in-the-park-the-wild-robot-free-700pm-1030pm-2/)
- [WA State History Museum: IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts Artist Awards 2:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/wa-state-history-museum-in-the-spirit-contemporary-native-arts-artist-awards-200pm-2/)
- [Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma Branch: Brushes Of Wisdom- Every 3rd Thursday- FREE- For Adults 12:30PM-2:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-public-library-south-tacoma-branch-brushes-of-wisdom-every-3rd-thursday-free-for-adults-1230pm-200pm-2/)
- [Tacoma Armory: Poetry After Dark: Poetic Concert & Open Mic 7:00PM-11:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-armory-poetry-after-dark-poetic-concert-open-mic-700pm-1100pm-2/)
- [Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma Branch: The Ugly Art Workshop For Teens 2:00PM-4:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-public-library-south-tacoma-branch-the-ugly-art-workshop-for-teens-200pm-400pm-2/)
- [Meridian Habitat Park: Summer Movies In The Park: Mufasa- FREE 7:00PM-10:30PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/meridian-habitat-park-summer-movies-in-the-park-mufasa-free-700pm-1030pm-2/)
- [Crafty AF: Crafternoon- All Genders, All Ages, All Crafts- 11:00AM-3:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/crafty-af-crafternoon-all-genders-all-ages-all-crafts-1100am-300pm-3/)
- [Manic Meatballs: Artvana Kids & Family Paint Night In Lakewood 5:30PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/manic-meatballs-artvana-kids-family-paint-night-in-lakewood-530pm-2/)
- [Tacoma Art Museum: One Image, Four Perspectives: Exploring Mediums & Expressions Series: Watercolors 5:30PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-art-museum-one-image-four-perspectives-exploring-mediums-expressions-series-watercolors-530pm-2/)
- [Gig Harbor History Museum: Heaven On The Halfshell: Washington State's Oyster Odyssey Talk 6:30PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/gig-harbor-history-museum-heaven-on-the-halfshell-washington-states-oyster-odyssey-talk-630pm-2/)
- [Puyallup City Hall: "Capturing Life's Times & Moments" 5:00PM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/puyallup-city-hall-capturing-lifes-times-moments-500pm-2/)
- [Tacoma Art Museum: One Image, Four Perspectives: Exploring Mediums & Expressions: Oil Pastels 11:00AM](https://weekly-volcano.com/event/tacoma-art-museum-one-image-four-perspectives-exploring-mediums-expressions-oil-pastels-1100am-2/)

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