BY SARAH JONES
Friday August 28
Music
Off Camber Brewing: Brews N Beats! Live Music by Kaitie Wade 5PM
Real Art Tacoma: Tannerite // Heavensblaze // Temper // Fields of Blood // Castration 6:30PM
Rialto Theater: Toast – The Best of Bread 7PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show 7:15PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: Jordan T 8PM
Spanish Ballroom: Revival Brothers Band Celebrates the music of The Allman Brothers Band with The Joel Astley Band 8PM
The SandBAR: Karaoke 8-11PM
Zesty Steakhouse: Ladies Love RnB 8-11PM
Jazzbones: Kamikazee and Parokya Ni Edgar Tribute with Tigas Tito featuring guests Claudelle de Ramos and Richard Roxas 9PM
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant: Karaoke 9PM-1AM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Karaoke 9PM-1:30AM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Kennedy – Enemies of Freedom 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Brandi Denise 7PM & 9:30PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Marcella Arguello 7:30 & 9:45PM
Emerald Queen Casino: Pete Davidson 8PM
Other
Kobayashi Park: Chambers Creek Birding Walk 8-9:30AM
Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center: Beyond the Bin with NW Furniture Bank – Bring Your Usable Furniture Items to Donate 9AM-4PM
Wheelock Library: Walking Club 9-9:45AM
Yelm City Park: Park Loop Walking Group 9:15-10:15AM
Ft. Nisqually Picnic Shelter: Tots on the Trail 10AM
Tacoma Main Library: Social Work Support with Samie 10AM-2PM; Baby Storytime 10:30-11:15AM
Museum of Glass: Hot Shop Visiting Artist: Lonnie Holley 10AM-5PM
South Tacoma Library: Family Storytime 10:30-11:15AM; Baby Storytime 11:30AM-12:15PM
DuPont Library: Story Time for Babies 10:30-11:30AM
Yelm Timberland Library: Baby Storytime 10:30-11:30AM
Alderwood Park: Family Storytime on the Lawn 11AM
Steilacoom Library: Play Time 11AM-12PM
Swasey Library: Drop-In Tech Help 11AM-12PM
Parkland/Spanaway Library: Free Summer Meals for Kids 12-1PM
North Park: Orting Valley Farmers Market 3-7PM
Puyallup Library: Outside the Box – Everyone is John – Cooperative Competitive TTRPG 3-6PM
South Tacoma Library: Drop-In Tech Help 3-4PM
Yelm Timberland Library: “Tween” Graphic Novel Book Club 4-5PM
Center for Spiritual Living: And Sew It Is – Patching & Applique Workshop 5:30-8:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Dog Nights of Summer 5:30-8PM
Hidden Harbor Wine Library: GlobeTilt Trivia 6-8PM
Hilltop Urban Gardens: Unmuted: A Weekly Open Mic 6-10PM
McMillin Farm Collective: Candle & Craft Class 6-8PM
Foss Waterway Seaport: 2026 Lantern Paddle 7-9PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” 7PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider 7:30PM
North Park: Orting Movies in the Park – Zootopia 2 8:30PM (Dusk)
The Grand Cinema: Weird Elephant – Roar 10PM
Saturday August 29
Music
Tacoma Community College Auditorium: The Sardonic Philharmonic Presents ~FRACAS~ 3PM
Yelm City Park: Evergreen Fest – Local Youth Music Festival 4-9PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Cosmic Legacy – Tribute to Queen Planetarium Show 6PM
Garden of Peace Gig Harbor: Yasmin Williams 6:45PM
Schneebeck Concert Hall: One Night Choir – Singing “This Is Me” Come Sing with us! 6:30-9PM
The Spar Tavern: Dusty Souls 7-10PM
The Valley: Street Justice // The Meat Beaters // The Indicted 7PM
Jazzbones: Bands Dont Cry – A Tribute to The Cure // CRVSH – A Tribute to OMD 8PM
Spanish Ballroom: The Rumba Madre // The Fun Police // Dirty Tribe 8PM
The New Peking Restaurant: Southern Shots 8-11PM
The SandBAR: Dain Norman 8PM
Zesty Steakhouse: Southern Rootz 8-11PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: House of Heavy 8:30PM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Karaoke 9PM-1:30AM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Kennedy – Enemies of Freedom 4PM & 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Brandi Denise 7PM & 9:30PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: The Dope Show 4:20PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Marcella Arguello 7:30 & 9:45PM
Other
Allan Yorke Park: Bonney Lake Pick-Up Soccer 7:30-9:30AM
Cheney Stadium: 2026 Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon 7:30AM
Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club: 6th Annual Car Show 8AM-2PM
Enchanted Espresso: Jeeps & Java 9-11AM
Foss Waterway Seaport: Family Boat Building Workshop (8/29 & 8/30) 9AM-4PM
Ft. Nisqually Picnic Shelter: Drop-In Hike @ Pt Defiance 9AM-12PM
Gig Harbor Civic Center Green: Yoga in the Park 9-10AM
Griot’s Garage Flagship Retail Store: Mission for Miles 1st Annual Fuel Fest & Car Show 9AM-2PM
LeMay Collections @ Marymount: 48th LeMay Annual Show – Free Entry 9AM-4PM
Pioneer Park Pavilion: Puyallup Farmers Market 9AM-2PM
Proctor Business District: Proctor Farmers Market 9AM-2PM
Tacoma Narrows Airport: Tacoma Narrows Airport Day 9AM-4PM
VFW Wild West Post 91: Junk in the Trunk Swap Meet 9AM-4PM
PenMet Parks Mini Golf Course: Kiwanis Club Mini Golf FUNdraiser 10AM-3:30PM
Buckley Family Farms: Pop-Up Market & Gluten Free Festival 10AM-4PM
Museum of Glass: Hot Shop Visiting Artist: Lonnie Holley 10AM-5PM
Tacoma Dome: Tacoma Police Department’s Kids Health & Safety Fair 10AM-1PM
Tacoma Main Library: Drop-In Tech Help 10-11AM
Wright Park Gazebo: Summer Plant Sales @ The Conservatory 10AM-3PM
Tillicum Library: Play Time 10:30-11:30AM
Dream Maker Creative Gig Harbor: Intro to Ice Dyeing 11AM-3PM
McMillin Farm Collective: South Sound Brewers Fest 12-9PM
People’s Park: 11th Annual Hilltop Street Fair 11AM-6PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” 11AM, 2PM & 5PM
The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits: Saturdays Bike Day 11AM-4PM
Wheelock Library: Drop-In Tech Help 11AM-12PM
Woven Seafood & Chophouse: Patio Party: Bites, Booze & Beats 12-3PM
Gig Harbor Library: Genealogy Help Desk 1-3PM
Harry Todd Park: Cuentos Bilingües / Bilingual Story Time 1-1:30PM
North End on Pearl: Cornhole Tournament 1PM
Pierce College Science Dome: My Colorful Universe! A Children’s Planetarium Show 1PM & 2:15PM
Tacoma Night Market S. 54th & Washington: The Mothership Community Mural 1-5PM
Tillicum Library: Silly Saturday – a STEAM for Kids Discovery Lab Program 2-4PM
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: 29th Annual Polynesian Luau Fundraiser 3-6PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth 3:30PM
Magnolia Signs: Fall Branch and Pumpkin DIY Wood Sign Workshop 5-9PM
Steel Creek Tacoma: Tipsy Portraits 6PM
Edison Square: Poetry After Dark: Poetic Concert & Open Mic 7PM
Locust Cider Gig Harbor: Cider & Salsa 7-10:30PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider 7:30PM
Steel Creek Tacoma: 2026 Steel Creek Beach Party 9PM
The Grand Cinema: Weird Elephant – Roar 10PM
The Press Room: Serial Killer Speakeasy 10PM
Sunday August 30
Music
O’Malley’s: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 11AM-1PM
Spanish Ballroom: Erina McLaren // Karen Miller // Mosquito 6PM
Zesty Steakhouse: Jam Night hosted by the Tim Hall Band 6-9PM
Real Art Tacoma: Black Velvet // Manta // Counterproductive // Steve Fisk 6:30PM
The Spar Tavern: Jesse James and the MOB 7-10PM
Vashon Center for the Arts: An Evening with Drink the Sea 8-11PM
Comedy
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Comedy Death Match 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Brandi Denise 7PM
Other
Curran Apple Orchard: Community Harvest Day – Pick from Untaped Trees Only 10AM-4PM
First Spiritualist Church of Puyallup: Morning Mindfulness Group 10AM
Museum of Glass: Hot Shop Visiting Artist: Lonnie Holley 10AM-5PM
Wright Park Gazebo: Summer Plant Sales @ The Conservatory 10AM-3PM
Hops Alley Sumner: 2026 Plateau Pride 12-6PM
Terracrux Games: A Song of Ice and Fire Open Play 12-7PM
First Spiritualist Church of Puyallup: Guide & Seek Sundays 1-3PM
Crescent Moon Gifts: Art Temple 2-5PM
Ecky’s Cards and Games: Pokémon Open Play! Free to Play! Free to Join! 2-6PM
Fruitland Grange: Country Dance & Social 2-6PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” 2PM & 5PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider 2PM
Vashon Island Tree of Life: Community Vocal Toning 2-3PM
Blooming Lotus at Vibe Fitness Studio: Sound Bath 6-7:15PM
Puget Sound Pizza Lakewood: Family-Friendly Food & Drink Trivia 6-8PM
Monday August 31
Music
Mikey’s Public House: Open Mic hosted by Walker Sherman 7-9PM
Real Art Tacoma: Sick World // Withered // Minerva // Occams Razor 7PM
Comedy
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: The Monday Mic 7PM
Other
Point Defiance Entrance: Velofemmes Monday Morning “Skip Your Spin Class” Ride 10AM
Gig Harbor Library: Play Time 11AM-12PM
The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits: Mondays All Day Happy Hour + Kids Eat Free 11AM-10PM
Milton Activity Center: Pinochle 12:30-3:30PM
Steilacoom Library: Rooted in the PNW: Embracing Native Plants in Your Garden 1-2PM
Adriana Hess Wetland Park: Afternoon Watch Party (Birding) 2-3PM
Saint Patrick Catholic Church: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 3-6PM
Hidden Harbor Wine Library: BINGO 4:30-6:30PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Tacoma Self-Care Skillshare 6-8PM
Stewart Middle School: South Sound Striders Monday Walk 6-7:30PM
The Coaster: Musical BINGO 6-8PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3480 Orting: Paint & Sip 7-10PM
Tuesday September 1
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesdays 7PM
Super Funny Comedy Club: Tight Five Tuesdays 7PM
Other
Daily Threads: Grand Opening Daily Threads Resale & Consignment 10AM-6PM
Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio: Opening Day – NW Glass Pumpkin Patch (Runs through 10/31) 10AM-6PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Beginning Tai Chi 10-11AM
Sumner Library: Play Time 11AM-12PM
Bonney Lake Library: Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program 1-2:30PM
Ft. Steilacoom Park: Lakewood Farmers Market 2-7PM
Clocktower Park: Teen Scream at the Park – A Teen Drop-In Program 3:30-4:30PM
Gig Harbor Library: Resin Stationery – A Teen STEAM Program 4-5:30PM
Parkland/Spanaway Library: In Stitches Circle – A Teen Creative Space Program 4-5:30PM
Fife Library: Your Money Map – A Financial Literacy Program 5:30-6:30PM
Hilltop Urban Gardens: Remedy Tuesdays – A Weekly Record Playing Night Free 5:30-8:30PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Recovery Dharma Tuesdays 6-7PM
The SandBAR: Trivia 6:30-8PM
Chambers Bay Distillery Tasting Room: Trivia 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Garfield St.: Team Trivia 7PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Ruston: Team Trivia 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Sumner: Team Trivia 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Yelm: Team Trivia 7-9PM
The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits: Trivia & Burger Night 7-10PM
Kingfisher & Rye: Trivia with QUIZFIX 7:30-9:30PM
Wednesday September 2
Music
Firemind Brewing: Open Mic featuring Walker Sherman 6-8PM
Market Square University Place: Music on the Square – Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek 6-8PM
The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits: Dakota Poorman 7-9PM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Open Mic 7PM
Other
Milton Activity Center: Wednesday Morning Senior Chats 9-10:15AM
Milton Activity Center: Line Dancing at the MAC 9:30AM
Ft. Nisqually Picnic Shelter: Babies on the Trail 10AM
DuPont Library: Story Time for Mixed Ages 10:30-11:30AM
Gig Harbor Library: Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program 11AM-12PM
FabLab Education: Senior Moments Art Club 12:30-3:30PM
Milton Activity Center: Pinochle 12:30-3:30PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Chair Yoga 1PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Cribbage Club 2-4PM
Terracrux Games: Wednesday Hobby Night 4-7PM
DuPont Library: DuPont Book Club 5-6PM FabLab Education: Tacoma Artist Weekly Meetup 5-8PM
Foss Waterway Seaport: Open Shop Hours 5-8PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Mind & Body Integration Yoga 5:25-8:25PM
El Gaucho: Wine Class Wednesdays Series with Bryant Mason 6-7PM
Locust Cider Gig Harbor: Trivia 6-8PM
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant: Trivia 6-8PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show 6:30PM
507 Taproom & Filling Station: Tough Guy Book Club – Yelm WA Chapter 7-10PM
McNamara’s Pub DuPont: Pub Trivia with K-Pod 7-10PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” 7PM
The Fruitland Grange: BINGO 7-8:30PM
The Wine Spot: Trivia Night with QUIZFIX 7-9PM
Thursday September 3
Music
Mikey’s Public House: Karaoke 6-8:30PM
Real Art Tacoma: Pear // You Hate Draven 6:30PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: Karaoke 7PM
Spanish Ballroom: Evangeline Rae Album Release Party // Arabella 7PM
The Valley: Let Me Downs // Well Adjusted // Head Honcho 7PM
Jazzbones: Tributary 8PM
The SandBAR: Karaoke 8-11PM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Karaoke 9-11PM
Comedy
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Open Mic 7PM
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Ian Bagg 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Leonard Ouzts 7PM
Other
Point Defiance Rose Garden: Weekly Deadheading Session, 9AM-12PM
Yelm Timberland Library: Sensory Friendly Play Group, 9-10AM
9th & Broadway Downtown: Tacoma Farmers Market, 10AM-2PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Gentle Yoga, 10-11AM
Steel Creek Tacoma: Brunch on Broadway, 11AM-3PM
Ecky’s Cards and Games Yelm: Magic the Gathering Open Play All Day! Free to Play! Free to Join! 12PM-12AM
Bonney Lake Library: Memory Wellness – A Health and Wellness Program 1-2PM
Skansie Brothers Park: Waterfront Farmers Market, 1-6PM
Gig Harbor Library: Genealogy Help Desk – An Information Literacy Program 2-4PM
Curtis Stadium University Place: Farmers Market, 3-7PM
Hidden Harbor Wine Library: CANASTA, 4:30-6:30PM
South Hill Library: Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program 4:30-5:30PM
Big Sky Park: Weekly Pickup Grass Volleyball, 5-8PM
Tacoma Art Museum: Free Neighborhood Nights, 5-8PM
Terracrux Games: Star Wars Legion Open Play, 5-8PM
Evergreen State Brewing: BINGO Night, 5:30-7:30PM
Milton/Edgewood Library: Master Gardeners Presents: Winter is Coming – A Science and Sustainability Program 5:30-7PM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Family-Friendly Morgan Freeman Trivia, 6-8PM
Ecky’s Cards and Games Yelm: Riftbound Nexus Night! Free to Play, Free to Join! 6:30-9:30PM
The Beer Vault & Wine Bar: GlobeTilt Trivia, 6:30-8:30PM
Terracrux Games: Magic the Gathering Commander Night 6:30-10PM
The SandBAR: Weekly Three Strike Knock Out Pinball Tournament 6:30-11PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: Trivia Night 7PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Mindfulness Meditation 7-8:30PM
Farrelli’s Pizza 6th Ave.: Team Trivia 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza DuPont: Music BINGO 7PM
Fircrest Bottle Shop: Fircrest Writers Guild 7-9PM
Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” 7PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider 7:30PM
