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TODAY - Tuesday, October 6
The History of Concrete - 1:45 PM & 7:00 PM / The Grand
Haunted History: Lincoln HS - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM / The Nosy Nif
Studio Lighting 100 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM / Moore Library
Wednesday, October 7
Baby Storytime - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM / Swasey Library
Intro to Mahjong - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM / Browne Family Vineyards
CheapSk8 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM / Armory
The Paul Green Jazz/Blues Quartet - 7:00 PM / The Spar
Thursday, October 8
Fish Tales - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM / Point Defiance Marina
Conversation Cafe - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM / Wheelock Library
Taking Back Sunday - 6:00 PM / Dune Peninsula
Mo’ Motion: Dance Workshop - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM / TAM
Frank Herbert Party! - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Proof
Friday, October 9
Fall Artisan & Vendor Festival - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM / Point Defiance Park
63rd Tacoma Greek Festival - 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM / St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Trivia Night - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM / The Rusty Goat
Highly Suspect & Yelawolf - 7:00 PM / Temple Theatre
Mocedades - 8:00 PM / Rialto Theatre
Saturday, October 10
Defiance Relay - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Owen Beach
Proctor Farmers’ Market - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM / Proctor
Bear Grotto Work Party - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM / Point Defiance Park
Pumpkin Patch Festival - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Museum of Glass
Fall Artisan & Vendor Festival - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM / Point Defiance Park
63rd Tacoma Greek Festival - 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM / St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Paint the Mall Pink Women’s Show - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Tacoma Mall
Tomorrowland Junior Roller Derby - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Armory
Kym Whitley - 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM / Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club
Sunday, October 11
Wapato Bird Walk - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM / Wapato Park
Fall Artisan & Vendor Festival - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM / Point Defiance Park
63rd Tacoma Greek Festival - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Family Fun Skate - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Armory
Drunk & Stoned Comedy Tour - 7:00 PM / Tacoma Comedy Club
Adult Late Skate - 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM / Armory
Monday, October 12
PD Climbing - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / Edgeworks Climbing
Fun Run/Walk - 6:00 PM / Fleet Feet
Candi Carpenter - 7:30 PM / Spanish Ballroom
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TODAY - Tuesday, October 6
📱 High School Sports Events - Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Water Polo
Wednesday, October 7
📱 High School Sports Events - Volleyball, Water Polo
TCC vs Grays Harbor (Women’s Soccer) - 2:00 PM / TCC Soccer Field
TCC vs Clark College (Men’s Soccer) - 4:15 PM / TCC Soccer Field
Thursday, October 8
📱 High School Sports Events - Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Friday, October 9
📱 High School Sports Events - Football, Volleyball, Water Polo
PLU vs Whitworth (Women’s Volleyball) - 7:00 PM / Olson Gym
UPS vs Whitman (Women’s Volleyball) - 7:00 PM / Memorial Fieldhouse
Saturday, October 10
📱 High School Sports Events - Football, Soccer
PLU vs Whitman (Men’s Soccer) - 12:00 PM / East Field
UPS vs Whitworth (Men’s Soccer) - 12:00 PM / Baker Stadium
PLU vs UPS (Football) - 1:00 PM / Sparks Stadium
PLU vs Whitman (Women’s Soccer) - 2:45 PM / East Field
UPS vs Whitworth (Women’s Soccer) - 2:45 PM / Baker Stadium
UPS vs Whitworth (Women’s Volleyball) - 6:00 PM / Memorial Fieldhouse
PLU vs Whitman (Women’s Volleyball) - 6:30 PM / Olson Gym
Sunday, October 11
PLU vs Whitworth (Men’s Soccer) - 12:00 PM / East Field
UPS vs Whitman (Men’s Soccer) - 12:00 PM / Baker Stadium
PLU vs Whitworth (Women’s Soccer) - 2:45 PM / East Field
UPS vs Whitman (Women’s Soccer) - 2:45 PM / Baker Stadium
Monday, October 12
📱 High School Sports Events - Volleyball, Tennis, Water Polo
Halloween Comes Early to McKinley Hill This Saturday
McKinley Hill is getting into the Halloween spirit a few weeks early. This Saturday, its Haunted Street Fair returns with free admission, live music, local vendors, food, and plenty of reasons to wear a costume.
Now in its second year, the neighborhood celebration has something for shoppers, music lovers, and families with little monsters in tow. Two performance stages and a dedicated kids’ zone are part of the mix—and there’s more to explore than a quick walk past the booths.
Read our full Tacoma Local Minute article here.
A New Salvadoran Kitchen Is Serving Up Pupusas on Sixth Avenue
Sixth Avenue has a new stop for stuffed pupusas, Salvadoran tamales and a meal that could become part of your regular rotation. Comal en Brasa brings Salvadoran and Mexican cooking to Tacoma’s West End, with a familiar local business behind its opening.
There’s a build-your-own option for the curious, plenty beyond pupusas, and weekend hours that stretch well past the usual dinner rush. The story behind this new kitchen starts with a neighboring business—and a decision to give the food its own front door.
Read our full Tacoma Local Minute article here.
North Slope’s Pocket Park Is Getting a Fresh Start
One of Tacoma’s smallest parks is getting a new chapter, and neighbors are invited to help it take root. North Slope Historic Park will celebrate its improved playground on October 24 with a morning of planting, bringing the community back into a space it helped shape.
The changes go beyond replacing aging equipment. Hundreds of people weighed in on what this little neighborhood park should offer—and its history includes a very different kind of power. There’s a story behind this corner of Tacoma, along with a chance to become part of what comes next..
Read our full Tacoma Local Minute article here.
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