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26+ things to do in Tacoma this week (2/28)
Celebrate international polar bear day, race souped-up beer cans, get involved in the community, and dozens of other things going on over the next seven days.
Good morning, Tacoma. Hope your trees, lawn furniture, and trash bins survived the week. Settle in, sip whatever gets you going, and let The Tacoma Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead ☕️
In today’s edition:
Shop & sip for the bears 🛍️
The Summer Sounds lineup 🎵
Four community convos 📣
20+ things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
This week’s highlights
🐻 International Polar Bear Day
The Proctor Polar Bear Crawl is your chance to shop, dine, and indulge in ice cream—all while raising money for polar bear conservation. Participating businesses in Tacoma’s Proctor District will donate a portion of sales from 2 - 6 pm tomorrow, so you can feel extra good about that second scoop →
If you’re 21+, Beer Week is kicking off from 6 - 9 pm at Peaks & Pints with a fundraiser. A portion of each beer goes to saving the polar bears, so technically, you’re drinking for a cause →
P.S. There’s an online auction happening now through tomorrow.
🎶 Lineup announced for Summer Sounds
This waterfront outdoor music series kicks off in July, bringing live music to Gig Harbor every Tuesday evening through July and August. Curious who made the cut? Check out the full lineup →
Other highlights this week:
Friday Forum panel on senior housing costs | Today @ noon →
Spring Pruning @ Point Defiance | Tomorrow @ 9 am →
Spring Consignment @ Channing Baby & Co | Tomorrow - 3/16 →
One Tacoma: Comprehensive Plan Info Meeting | Tomorrow @ 1 pm →
VAREP March Mixer @ Berliner Beerhall | Thursday @ 5 pm →
Public Parks Tacoma Meeting | Thursday @ 5:30 pm →
Here’s your weekly Tacoma brief, featuring (at least) 20 things worth checking out over the next seven days 👇
Today - February 28th
🎨 Let little artists run wild (without the cleanup)
3 pm: The Children's Museum of Tacoma is hosting a Sparks Workshop where kids can dive into hands-on art activities that are as fun as they are educational. If you’re tired of peeling dried glue off your kitchen table, this is your golden ticket →
🌃 Midnight creativity
8 pm: Not ready for bed quite yet? Magnolia Signs’ Late Night Paint workshop lets you choose any project from their site and craft until midnight — snacks and coffee included →
Tomorrow - March 1st
🌱 Wanna grow potatoes?
10:30 am: Louis Asumendi, a six-time Grand Champion potato grower, shares his expert tips at Portland Ave Nursery. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned spud enthusiast, you’ll walk away with knowledge worth planting →
🏆 Strike gold with the fam
10:30 am: Travel back to the Klondike Gold Rush with Living Voices, an interactive performance at the Washington State History Museum. This month’s Family Saturday brings history to life through the story of a bold young woman chasing fortune and freedom. Perfect for kids 4–10 (and curious grown-ups) →
🍺 Gose with the Flow
2 pm: Silver City Brewery and Communities for a Healthy Bay are dropping a limited-edition brew with a mission. A portion of proceeds supports the fight for clean water — celebrate the release and raise a glass to good beer and better bays →
Sunday - March 2nd
🍻 Beer, haikus, and Japanese lager
12 pm: Celebrate Tacoma Beer Week with Mukai Farm and Garden as they kick off their annual Haiku Festival at Camp Colvos. Sip on Mukai Japanese Style Lager (with sweet drink specials) while crafting your own poetic masterpiece →
🍜 A name you won’t forget
12:30 pm: Show Me Your Noods is popping up at Mattice Beauty Supply, and it’s every carb-lover’s dream. Gochujang Alfredo, jajangmyeon, Rasta pasta, plus must-try sides like Trini-style fried chicken and dumplings. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last, and preorders close TODAY (the 28th) →
🎬 Watch the Oscars like a star
4 pm: The Grand Cinema is rolling out the red carpet for an epic Film Awards Party, complete with live-streamed Oscars, local celeb hosts, costume contests, and giveaways. Your $25 ticket includes a drink—dress to impress and snag your seat →
Monday - March 3rd
🦪 Cheers to clean water
2 – 8 pm: Silver City Brewing and The Fish Peddler are teaming up for a happy hour that does good. Enjoy briny oysters paired with Gose with the Flow in support of Communities for a Healthy Bay →
🍺 Belgian beer night
5 pm: Pint Defiance is pouring not one but two curated flights of Belgian brews for their annual Belgian Night. Sip, sample, and take home some slick glassware while learning and winning prizes →
🚗 The only race where your car is a beer can
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Tacoma’s quirkiest derby is back at 7 Seas Brewing. Instead of wood, you’ll race souped-up beer cans in a pinewood-style showdown. Bring your own can or grab a Heidelberg, then build your dream racer with the provided materials. The last can standing wins →
🐻 A bear, a mystery, and a whole lot of heart
7 pm: Everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving bear (Paddington in Peru) goes on a thrilling adventure to visit Aunt Lucy, now at the Home for Retired Bears. When a mystery unfolds, their trip takes an unexpected turn. Catch it at Blue Mouse Theatre →
Tuesday - March 4th
🍻 Sip, snack, and support the trees
5 – 8 pm: Tacoma Beer Week continues to serve up stellar events all week, including a beer and cheese pairing at Stink! Cheese & Meat, where four expertly matched duos will make your taste buds sing → Peaks & Pints is also pouring for a cause with Silent Trees IPA, a brew dedicated to Tacoma’s urban forest →
5:30 pm: This free workshop (suitable for ages 8+) at Mottet Library lets you fuse your own glass tiles while learning about the marine life that calls Puget Sound home. No experience (or RSVP) needed—just show up, get creative, and contribute to a community art project that’s all about keeping local waters healthy →
Wednesday - March 5th
🏀 Big games, big stakes
9 am: The WIAA/Gesa State Championships tip off at the Tacoma Dome, bringing Washington’s best high school basketball teams to battle it out for glory →
🐙 How much do you know about marine life?
7 pm: Test your knowledge at this special Tacoma Beer Week trivia night, hosted by Casey at The Red Hot. Bonus: there’s a limited-edition clean water collab brew to sip while you flex your brain →
🎶 Sounds of silence (and all the hits)
8 pm: If you’re ready to feel Bridge Over Troubled Water in your soul, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is bringing the folk-rock legends’ journey to life at Pantages Theater with a full band, massive projection screens, and all the classics. From their ‘60s rise to their dramatic split, it all leads up to the iconic Central Park reunion. Nostalgia, harmonies, and heartbreak await →
Thursday - March 6th
🍻 Networking made slightly less awkward
3 – 4:30 pm: Level up your network at Sig Brewing Co. This twice-monthly meetup brings together business pros for icebreakers, networking, and a rotating member spotlight. Whether you're in it for the deals or the drinks, you’ll leave with something valuable — new contacts, fresh ideas, or at the very least… a new favorite brew →
🚌 A free bus tour
10 am: Ever wondered how Tacoma connects to the world? Hop on this free Port of Tacoma bus tour to see maritime shipping and international trade in action. You’ll cruise through the Tideflats, learn some fascinating port facts, and maybe impress your friends with your newfound logistics knowledge →
Live music & entertainment
This is a new section we’re trying out to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for and keep our emails as possible so they don’t get cut off in your inbox.
*Designates open mic, ! designates poetry — the rest are live music
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The Price Is Right - Tacoma Edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a house for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and a bathroom. Your job? Guess it’s listing price (preferably before you click to find out).
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Listed by: Cindy Hileman & Juli Gibson (BCR LLC)
This 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,465 square foot historic colonial sits on a 0.29 acre lot in one of North Tacoma’s best neighborhoods. It has partial Cascades & Puget Sound views, original floors, a 2-car garage, and a mostly finished basement.
It’s not the most modern home on the market, but it’s got plenty of space and charm.
Make your guess, then (and only then) see how much it costs →
Tacoma fun & games
As always, this week’s Wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!
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Trivia question of the week
❓Question: National Anthem Day is March 3rd. How long after The Star Spangled Banner was written did it become our national anthem?
🤔 Hint: Only six people (on record) have ever lived this long.
Reply and shoot us your best guess (no cheating!) - Same time, same place next week → we’ll share the answer and a fresh question to ponder.
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Last week’s answer: A whiskey distillery.
See ya next week!
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