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46 things to do this week
Hey Tacoma 👋 Discover beer week fun, family movie night, women's day celebrations, and dozens of other things to do over the next seven days.
Good morning, Tacoma. Settle in, sip whatever gets you going, and let The Tacoma Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead ☕️
*Friendly reminder that we’re springin’ forward at 2 am Sunday.
In today’s edition:
A lotta cheese 🧀
Reno inspo 🏠️
Earthquake? 👀
46 things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
This week’s highlights
🧀 Say cheeeeeeese
If you love cheese as much as I do, you’ll be thrilled to hear that a new fast-casual spot that highlights cheese is set to open soon at Point Ruston. Whether you're a fan of gooey goodness or sharp delights, it promises to be the ultimate cheesy experience →
🛠️ Got a vision board full of design ideas?
The Tacoma Remodeling Expo is going down all weekend. There will be plenty of inspo with the latest trends, experts to chat with, and industry professionals/service providers who can actually help you turn your Pinterest board into reality →
📣 That shake you felt on Monday
Was 100% an earth quake. It was a magnitude 4.5 that hit a few miles from Orcas. Despite not being strong enough to cause real damage, it was felt as far south as Portland and as far east as Issaquah →
Here’s your weekly Tacoma brief, featuring (at least) 20 things worth checking out over the next seven days 👇
Today - March 7th
🎥 Family movie night
5 PM - Tacoma Community College is screening of Moana 2 in the building 11 cafeteria with food and plenty of opportunities for your kids to meet other kids →
Afterward, stick around for the Winter Quarter Concert in building 2. It starts at 7:30 and features Laila West’s top-tier violin solos as well as various performances from the orchestra. It’s free →
🍺 Beer week festivities
5 PM - Logan Brewing based in Burien is partnering with local breweries on four different beers for Tacoma Beer Week. You’re invited to try their collab with Narrows Brewing today and tomorrow. Hot Key Imperial Pilsner is complex, doughy, and floral →
5 PM - Peaks & Pints is hosting the Pouring it Forward: Mary Bridge Dog Benefit fundraiser, consisting of an Olaf (the dog) coloring contest, a silent auction, and a specialty pour called Great Notion. Proceeds from the auction and pours will go directly to the hospital’s facility dog program →
6 PM - Bordeaux Wine Bar is offering you the chance to try three lambics from Tilquin, all aged in wine barrels to infuse the flavors of wine →
Tomorrow - March 8th
☘️ The 4th Annual Irish Fest
10 AM - It’s back and better than ever to celebrate it’s last year at Freighthouse Square (because it needs more space to hold all of you). There will be more than 40 vendors, plenty of food, and entertainment all day tomorrow →
You can also check out the Proctor Winter Market to shop even more vendors.
🍻 More Beer Week shenanigans
11 AM - Stop by Narrows Brewing for a curated beer flight from six different local beer makers, including Sig, 7 Seas, E9, N47, and Camp Colvos →
Later on, stop by Parkway Tavern and celebrate International Women’s Day, beer week style. They’ll be featuring selections from participating Pink Boots Society breweries and jamming live tunes from 1 to 6 PM →
Prefer to work for your beer? Join the Tacoma Hash House Harriers who will lay out a five mile trail (including false trails, short cuts, and breaks) leading you to a cache of beer →
✨ An International Women’s Day party
Noon - Phenomenal She is throwing a fundraising brunch, including a mimosa social hour, round of women’s history trivia, silent and live auctions, hand massages, and more. Wear your favorite pink attire →
Later in the evening, stop by Odd Otter Brewing to see Stephanie Anderson and Nicola Linde performing classic covers until 8 pm →
🧼 Make your own soap
4 PM - There’s plenty more to do outside of Beer Week, including a soap making workshop with Craftopia. You’ll learn how to make your own cold-pressed soap and leave with three bars entirely unique to you. Sign up before 4 PM today or you’re outta luck until March 30th →
Sunday - March 9th
🛵 Brave the cold
10 AM - South Sound Scooter’s winter ride covers more than 50 miles (with a few stops to limber and warm up). It’s technically part of the Winter Rider’s Challenge, but anyone’s welcome to join →
Piston’s & People PNW is also hosting their monthly meet n mingle for folks who are into trucks, rods, bikes, and anyone else who wants to join at Cutters Point Coffee Co →
🎃 Opening day for Haunted Farmers Market
11 AM - If you’ve been waiting for a spooky market to tide you over until Halloween, it’s finally here. The Haunted Farmers Market hosts more than 250 rotating vendors including spooky art, taxidermy, food trucks, produce, and more →
Same time, same day, the spring series of Real Art Tacoma’s Artist Market kicks off as well with home decor, textiles, mobile tattoo artists, prints, art, jewelry, and more →
🍺 Last call for Beer Week
10 AM - The final day of Beer Week calls for a bit of cleaning up. Join the Tacoma Trash Pandas as they ensure they leave the area better than they found it →
After, head to Peaks and Pints for a sweet end to the celebration with a full tape takeover from Incline Cider. There will be 10 different ciders flowing →
You can also stop by E9 for $5 pint specials all day long →
Monday - March 10th
📖 STEM workshops for the littles
3:30 PM - Various library locations are hosting science and fun-filled workshops for kids throughout the evening. There’s an art workshop at Fern Hill starting at 3:30, binary code bracelets at Swasey also starts at 3:30, and LEGO Club at the Kobetich branch starts at 4. Check out the lineup →
🥊 Audition like a champ
7:00 PM - Ever dreamed of stepping into the ring with Rocky Balboa? Now's your chance. Tacoma Little Theatre invites all aspiring actors, singers, and fighters-at-heart to audition for the Washington premiere of ROCKY →
Can’t make it? You can also audition the day before or the day after.
Tuesday - March 11th
😆 Haha your way through Tuesday
7 PM - Catch Tony Peters and Richie Allfjeje, all hosted by Boe Blast at The Tacoma Comedy Club for a full evening of laughter →
🎶 Celtic, Norse, and Maritime music
7 PM - Pay homage to the quiet between winter and spring with local singers Anne Lyman, Holly Boaz, and Erin Calata as they perform various tunes alongside Vienna Scheyer on pipes and Jim Brown on guitar. It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s the last one of the season →
🥾 For women who adventure
7 PM - University of Puget Sound is hosting a full evening of adventure films that celebrate women in extreme sports and the outdoors →
Wednesday - March 12th
🎨 Paint some squares
11 AM & 5 PM - Discover your inner artist at Crafty AF's March Squares Painting class. You’ll choose three squares to transform into your own unique masterpieces with painting technique and guidance along the way →
Can’t make it? Check out their swappable door hanger workshop on Thursday.
🌱 Tattoos, wine, and succulents
6:30 PM - Level Up Studios is hosting a full evening of succulent potting, mini tattoos, and wine from OBK at Manuscript Tacoma →
Thursday - March 13th
📚 Family story time for Women’s History Month
3 PM - Join Mary Boone at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma as she reads her book "Pedalpusher," the tale of the first woman to cycle the globe →
📽️ 2x TSC Film Fest screenings
5:00 & 7:30 PM - The Grand Cinema is hosting two Tacoma Sister Cities Film Fest screenings, including El Jeremias and Corazon Azul. The former is a heartwarming comedy and the latter is based in an alternative reality. Choose your adventure or catch both →
Prefer something more familiar? Blue Mouse Theater is showing The Big Lebowski starting at 8 pm (costumes are definitely encouraged) →
🎻 A cello celebration
7:30 PM - Treat yourself to a relaxing evening of melodious mastery with renowned cellist David Geber at the Jacobsen Series →
Live music & entertainment
This weekend:
3/6 The Gothard Sisters @ Spanish Ballroom - 7 pm
3/7 Threocracy @ The Eleanor - 7 pm
3/7 Let Me Downs, Head Honcho, and more @ New Frontier - 7 pm
3/7 Riot N Rhythm, Kearsa, and Josh Kain @ Airport Tavern - 8 pm
3/7 Chicago tribute band @ Spanish Ballroom - 8 pm
3/8 Women’s Day Festival @ Real Art Tacoma - 3 pm
3/8 Wildwood Angels @ The Spar Tavern - 7 pm
3/8 Freedom Song @ The Rialto Theater - 7:30 pm
3/8 Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Blue Mouse Theatre - Midnight
3/9 Vulture Feather, Miscomings, and more @ New Frontier - 7 pm
Next week:
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 one additional room. Your job? Guess it’s listing price (preferably before you click to find out).
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Listed by: Paige Schulte & Falynn Auston
This historic Stadium District home built in 1896 has nine bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,366 square feet, a grand oak staircase, hard wood floors, original fireplaces and light fixtures, and modern updates where you want them. The lower level holds three of the bedrooms, an extra kitchen, and one bathroom (it’s currently a successful Airbnb).
The roof features a cozy patio with partial water views, and there’s also a solar powered electric car charger.
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: What instrument are you playing if you’re creating piobaireachd music?
🤔 Hint: You’ll need a good set of lungs and deaf neighbors to learn it.
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: 117 years.
See ya next week!
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