What's Good, Tacoma (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Tacoma. Hope you’re faring okay with the time change. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let the Tacoma Brief serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:

• Can't-miss events

• Things to start booking now

• Important deadlines and reminders

• Other things going on around town

Let’s dive in.

📆 Tacoma happenings

Today, March 11
Join McKinley Matters for a monthly gathering at the Tacoma Public Library Mottet Branch to connect with neighbors, share ideas, and collaborate on building a stronger community through local events, safety initiatives, and improvement projects.

Tomorrow, March 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm at Manuscript Tacoma – an evening of succulent potting, floral-inspired tattoos, and curated wine tasting, with a special offer for a free mini tattoo when you purchase a mini tattoo and Muddas ticket!

Thursday, March 13
Join El Gaucho Tacoma for an exclusive Whiskey 101 experience, featuring Private Barrel Select Bourbons paired with a gourmet four-course dinner crafted by their culinary team. Limited to 40 guests, this immersive tasting event offers a rare opportunity to explore premium whiskey on a special night out.

This weekend

Friday – The Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival 2025 at Foss Waterway Seaport is celebrating film, music, poetry, and art inspired by the Puget Sound, featuring documentary screenings, live performances, open mics, gallery showings, and more. 

Saturday at 2 pm – Join Climate Catastrophe Ground Zero Coalition and 350 Tacoma for Clean Up Tacoma, where we’ll remove trash near “little marsh” and the Port of Tacoma to help restore the ancestral tideflats of the Puyallup Tribe. Tools, gloves, and snacks are provided, and all ages and abilities are welcome!

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax season reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. Michael Passeck is a top local choice, otherwise hop on TurboTax or H&R Block for simple returns..

Check on that roof: It’s recommended to get your roof checked out once a year and springtime is always best. ACME Roofing is one of the top roofing companies in the area, if you need some extra help.

Date night?! Check out West 122 for a special night out. Hard to beat for a variety of legit food options and great drinks.

Staying active: Check out The Drop Pickleball Club for year round pickleball play – I know several people who have a membership there and open play even brings people from as far as Bainbridge.

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead.

February prices in Tacoma – The median sold price for homes in the past 12 months is $482,196 ($320/Sq Ft), reflecting a +4.8%.

🧩 A quick brain break

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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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.

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