BY SARAH JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 9/4/2026
Friday September 4
Music
Olalla Vineyard & Winery: Meghanne Storey and Lynn Sorenson, 6:30-8:30PM
Kimball Coffeehouse: James Lee Murray Band, 7-9PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Cosmic Legacy: Tribute to Queen, 7:15PM
Steel Creek Tacoma: George Birge, 7PM
Vashon Center for the Arts: Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Boy George and Culture Club with special guest Wang Chung, 7:30PM
Spanish Ballroom: My Chemical Fauxmance Presents: The Black Parade 20 Year Anniversary Spectacle, 8PM
The SandBAR: Karaoke, 8-11PM
Zesty Steakhouse: Rock N Roll Magic Band, 8-11PM
Rock the Dock Pub & Grill: Pirate Karaoke, 8:45PM
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant: Karaoke, 9PM-1AM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Karaoke, 9-11PM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Ian Bagg, 7PM & 9:45PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Luenell, 7PM & 9:30PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Mike E. Winfield, 7:30PM & 9:45PM
Emerald Queen Casino: Bobby Lee – The Finally Tour 2026, 8PM
Other
Washington State Fair Event Center: Washington State Fair, 10:30AM-10:30PM
Wheelock Library: Walking Club, 9-9:45AM;
Family Storytime 10:30-11:15AM
Yelm City Park: Park Loop Walking Group, 9:15-10:15AM
Tacoma Main Library: Social Work Support with Samie 10AM-2PM; Baby Storytime 10:30-11:15AM
South Tacoma Library: Family Storytime 11-11:45AM; Baby Storytime 1-1:45PM
Swasey Library: Drop-In Tech Help, 11AM12PM; Brick by Brick LEGO Club 4-5PM
All Tacoma Library Branches: Back to School Scavenger Hunt 12-7:30PM
Crescent Moon Gifts: The Asteroids – Discovering the Goddess in your Natal Chart, 2-5PM
North Park: Orting Valley Farmers Market, 3-7PM
South Tacoma Library: Drop-In Tech Help 3-4PM; Up and Atom – Unplugged Coding Games 3:30-5PM
Mottet Library: Teen Time – Bracelets & Bag Charms 4-5PM
Tacoma Night Market 54th & S. Washington: Artist Roundtable at the Mothership, 5-8PM
Hilltop Urban Gardens: Unmuted: A Weekly Open Mic, 6-10PM
Locust Cider Gig Harbor: Drag BINGO featuring Hannah MiaJoint, 6-8PM
Fruitland Grange: Social Dance Night, 7-10PM
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond”, 7PM
Downtown Tacoma: Ghost Tour – Haunted Tour of Downtown Tacoma, 7:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Kiss Of The Spider Woman, 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider, 7:30PM
Saturday September 5
Music
Jazzbones: Beatle Concert, 6:30PM
Steel Creek Tacoma: Austin Williams, 7PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: “Weird Al” Yankovic with Puddles Pity Party, 7:30PM
Spanish Ballroom: The Profits + Up All Night, 8PM
Zesty Steakhouse: Jairation Band, 8-11PM
Purdy’s Public House: Got 90’s? “Party All Summer Long Circus Event”, 9PM
Comedy
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Drag Brunch: Funny Side Up, 2:30PM
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Ian Bagg, 6PM & 8:45PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Luenell, 7PM & 9:30PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Mike E. Winfield, 7:30PM & 9:45PM
Emerald Queen Casino: Jo Koy LIVE, 8PM
Other
Griot’s Garage Flagship Retail Store: Caffeine & Gasoline, 8-11AM
Gateway Park: Bird Walk, 8:30-10:30AM
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park: Volunteer Work Party, 9AM-12PM
Ft. Nisqually Picnic Shelter: Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance, 9AM-12PM
Pioneer Park Pavilion: Puyallup Farmers Market, 9AM-2PM
Proctor Business District: Proctor Farmers’ Market, 9AM-2PM
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: Feeding Frenzy, 9:30AM-5PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: End of Summer Blast, 9AM-5PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Washington State Fair, 9:30AM-10:30PM
Wright Park Gazebo: Summer Plant Sales @ The Conservatory, 10AM-3PM
Blue Mouse Theatre: Free Family Movie – Kung Fu Panda, 10AM
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond”, 11AM, 2PM & 5PM
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: Taste of Asia Pacific – Philippines, 11AM
9th & Broadway Downtown: SoulFull Festival, 12-7PM
Write253 at Tacoma Main Library: Speedy Carve Workshop, 1-4PM
Crescent Moon Gifts: Full Moon Magick Circle, 6-8:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Kiss Of The Spider Woman, 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider, 7:30PM
Old Town Tacoma: Ghost Tour, 9PM
Sunday September 6
Music
Peaks and Pints: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, 5-8PM
Spanish Ballroom: Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (The Cure Tribute) + Rusholme Ruffians, 7PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Little Big Town with Ingrid Andress, 7:30PM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Charleston White, 6PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Jake Velazquez, 7PM
Other
Allan Yorke City Park: Bonney Lake PickUp Soccer, 7:45-9:15AM
First Spiritualist Church of Puyallup: Non-Violent Communication Group, 9-10:30AM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: End of Summer Blast, 9AM-5PM
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: Feeding Frenzy, 9:30AM-5PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Washington State Fair, 9:30AM-10:30PM
54th & South Tacoma Way: Haunted Farmers Market, 10AM-4PM
Griot’s Garage Flagship Retail Store: 321 Buddy End of Summer Car Show Fundraiser, 10AM-3PM
Wright Park Gazebo: Summer Plant Sales @ The Conservatory, 10AM-3PM
Swan Creek Park: Volunteer Work Party, 12-2PM
Terracrux Games: A Song of Ice and Fire Open Play, 12-7PM
Urban Harvest Exchange: Harvesting Techniques for Maximum Flavor, 12-2PM
Historic Ft. Steilacoom Museum: Step into History: Guided Tours, 1-3PM
Lakewold Gardens: Crafting from the Gardens – Cement Leaf Bird Bath, 1:30-3:30PM
Adriana Hess Wetland Park: Afternoon Watch Party (Birding), 2-3PM
Eckys Cards and Games: Pokémon Open Play! Free to Play, Free to Join! 2-6PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Kiss Of The Spider Woman, 2PM
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond”, 2PM & 5PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider, 2PM
Monday September 7
Music
Washington State Fair Event Center: Reggae Vibrations – The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin, Third World, Inner Circle & The Skatalites, 5PM
Mikey’s Public House: Open Mic hosted by Walker Sherman, 7-9PM
Comedy
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Funny 4 Food Open Mic Night, 7PM
Other
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: End of Summer Blast, 9AM-5PM
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: Feeding Frenzy, 9:30AM-5PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Washington State Fair, 9:30AM-9:30PM
Point Defiance Entrance: Velofemmes Monday Morning “Skip Your Spin Class” Ride, 10AM
Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum: Ralph Chaplin Gravesite Memorial, 10:30AM
Cheney Stadium: Labor Day Festival Double Header, 11AM-4PM
Milton Activity Center: Pinochle, 12:30-3:30PM
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park: Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond”, 2PM
Saint Patrick Catholic Church: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 3-6PM
Hidden Harbor Wine Library: BINGO, 4:30-6:30PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3480 Orting: Paint & Sip, 5:30-8:30PM
Main Street Bistro Buckley: BINGO, 6-8PM
Stewart Middle School: South Sound Striders Monday Walk, 6-7:30PM
The Coaster: Musical BINGO, 6-8PM
Tuesday September 8
Music
Hilltop Urban Gardens: Remedy Tuesdays
A Weekly Record Playing Night, 5:30-8:30PM
The Wine Spot: Spotlight Open Mic with Nicola Linde, 7-9PM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesday, 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Tight Five Tuesdays, 7PM
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: The Prefunk Comedy Showcase, 7PM
Other
Alderwood Park: Storywalk at Alderwood Park: César’s Cerulean Surprise, All Day Sehmel Homestead Park: Birding Walk, 8-10:30AM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Beginning Tai Chi, 10-11AM
People’s Community Center: Parrot Playdates Tuesdays, 11AM-2PM
All Tacoma Library Branches: Back to School Scavenger Hunt 12-7:30PM
Tacoma Main Library: Stephanie Meredith’s “All My Mothers” Exhibit 12-8PM; Housing Justice Project 1-3PM
Fern Hill Library: Baby Storytime 1-1:45PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Legal Aid with Tacomaprobono, 1-3PM
Ft. Steilacoom Park: Lakewood Farmers Market, 2-7PM
Fern Hill Library: Up and Atom – Football Challenge 3:30-5PM
Swasey Library: Up and Atom – Crack the Code with Spy Decoder Wheels 3:30-5PM
Tacoma Main Library: Chosen Program with The RISE Center 3:30-5PM; Creative Circle 6-7PM
Moore Library: Next Chapter – Zines 4-5PM
Fern Hill Library: Drop-In Tech Help 5-6PM; Family Storytime 6-6:45PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Recovery Dharma Tuesdays, 6-7PM
Swasey Library: Español/English Chat Group 6-7:30PM
The SandBAR: Trivia, 6:30-8PM
Chambers Bay Distillery Tasting Room: Trivia, 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Garfield St: Team Trivia, 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Ruston: Team Trivia, 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza Sumner: Team Trivia, 7-9PM
The Mill Steakhouse + Spirits: Trivia & Burger Night, 7-10PM
Kingfisher & Rye: Trivia with QUIZFIX, 7:30-9:30PM
Wednesday September 9
Music
Firemind Brewing: Open Mic featuring Walker Sherman, 6-8PM
The SandBAR: The Mistaken, 7PM
Spanish Ballroom: Magic Sword // Skylimit, 8PM-12AM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Open Mic, 7PM
Other
Milton Activity Center: Wednesday Morning Senior Chats, 9-10:15AM
Ft. Nisqually Picnic Shelter: Babies on the Trail, 10AM-12PM
Milton/Edgewood Library: 253 Connections – Where Pierce County Entrepreneurs Meet, 10AM-12PM
Museum of Glass: Visiting Artist Anya Gallaccio, 10AM-5PM
Point Defiance Lodge: Garden Club Work Party, 10AM-12PM
All Tacoma Library Branches: Back to School Scavenger Hunt 12-7:30PM
FabLab Education: Senior Moments Art Club, 12:30-3:30PM
Milton Activity Center: Pinochle, 12:30-3:30PM
Tacoma Main Library: Genealogy Help Desk 12:30-2:30PM; Up and Atom 3:30-5PM
Swasey Library: Baby Storytime 1-1:45PM; Poetry Examinations – “The Sounds Words Make on the Page” 2:30-4PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Chair Yoga, 1PM
Wheelock Library: Drop-In Tech Help 1-2PM; Family Chess Club 4-5PM
Moore Library: Social Work with Samie 1:30-5:30PM; Up and Atom – Squishy Circuits 4-5:30PM
Mottet Library: Community Compass 3:30-5:30PM; Family Storytime 6-6:45PM
Fern Hill Library: Pokémon League 4-6PM
Terracrux Games: Wednesday Hobby Night, 4-7PM
FabLab Education: Tacoma Artist Weekly Meetup, 5-8PM
Foss Waterway Seaport: Open Shop Hours, 5-8PM
South Tacoma Library: Teen Time 5-6:30PM
Swasey Library: Crafting with Remakery–Needle Turn Appliqué 5-7PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Mind & Body Integration Yota, 5:25-8:25PM
Locust Cider Gig Harbor: Trivia, 6-8PM
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant: Trivia, 6-8PM
McNamara’s Pub DuPont: Pub Trivia with K-Pod, 7-10PM
The Wine Spot: Trivia Night with QUIZFIX, 7-9PM
Pierce College Science Dome: Telescopes & Beyond – An Introduction to Amateur Astronomy, 7:30-9PM
Thursday September 10
Music
Mikey’s Public House: Karaoke, 6-8:30PM
Yella Beak Saloon: Thunder Thursday with The Sons of Palmer, 6-10PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: Karaoke, 7PM
Emerald Queen Casino: Tower of Power – 58 Years of Funk & Soul 2026 Tour, 7PM
Spanish Ballroom: Windzer // Swamptiger // Bone Theory // Ethan Timmons, 7PM
The SandBAR: Karaoke, 8-11PM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: Karaoke, 9-11PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Gretchen Wilson – Dancin’ In The Dirt Concert, 9PM
Comedy
Downtown Tacoma Comedy Club: Amos Gill, 7PM
Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club: Mona Love, 7PM & 9:30PM
Other
Point Defiance Rose Garden: Weekly Deadheading Session, 9AM-12PM
Yelm Timberland Library: Sensory Friendly Play Group, 9-10AM
9th & Broadway Downtown: Broadway Farmers Market, 10AM-2PM
Museum of Glass: Visiting Artist Anya Gallaccio, 10AM-5PM
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula: Gentle Yoga, 10-11AM
Washington State Fair Event Center: Washington State Fair, 10:30AM-9:30PM
Moore Library: Baby Storytime 10:30-11:30AM; Tech Help 2-3PM
Swasey Library: WayOut Kids – BotBuilding 10:30-11:30AM
Tacoma Main Library: Family Storytime 10:30-11:15AM
Steel Creek Tacoma: Brunch on Broadway, 11AM-3PM
Wheelock Library: Baby Storytime 11:30AM-12:15PM; Wisdom Cafe 1-2PM; Genealogy Help Desk 1-3PM
All Tacoma Library Branches: Back to School Scavenger Hunt 12-7:30PM
Eckys Cards and Games Yelm: Magic the Gathering Open Play All Day! Free to Play! Free to Join! 12PM-12AM
Skansie Brothers Park: Waterfront Farmers Market, 1-6PM
Kobetich Library: Baby Storytime 1:30-2:15PM; Up and Atom – Art Workshop with Tacoma Art Museum 3:30-5PM
Fern Hill Library: Teen Time 2:30-3:30PM
Curtis Stadium University Place: Farmers Market, 3-7PM
Moore Library: Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups 3-5PM; Teen Time – Fidget Trades 4-5PM
Wheelock Library: Up and Atom – Stamp Art 3:30-5PM
Hidden Harbor Wine Library: CANASTA, 4:30-6:30PM
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
6th & Proctor Tacoma Comedy Club: Thursday Night Football Watch Party, 5:35PM
Puget Sound Pizza Downtown: FamilyFriendly Pokémon Trivia, 6-8PM
Tacoma Dance Studio: West Coast Swing Class, 6PM
Eckys Cards and Games Yelm: Riftbound Nexus Night! Free to Play, Free to Join! 6:30-9:30PM
Harborcade at Locust Cider Gig Harbor: Women’s Pinball Tournament, 6:30-8:30PM
Terracrux Games: Magic the Gathering Commander Night, 6:30-10PM
The Beer Vault & Wine Bar: GlobeTilt Trivia, 6:30-8:30PM
The SandBAR: Weekly Three Strike Knock Out Pinball Tournament, 6:30-11PM
Washington State Fair Event Center: 2026 Puyallup Rodeo, 6:30PM
Airport Tavern Music Hall: Trivia Night, 7PM
Center for Spiritual Living: Mindfulness Meditation, 7-8:30PM
Farrelli’s 6th Ave.: Team Trivia, 7-9PM
Farrelli’s Pizza DuPont: Music BINGO, 7PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: The Outsider, 7:30PM
