Hi Tacoma, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Marc Maron, a new thrift store collective, and historical cuisine at culinary night + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories worth checking out this week.
Celebrating student achievement: Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 awarded $55,000 in scholarships to 24 Tacoma seniors at its luncheon, recognizing leadership, academics, and service, with awards funded largely by the club’s annual auction -- learn more about the scholarships.
A fresh shopping collective: Ropa, a new Tacoma thrift store collective, opened with secondhand clothes, handcrafted goods, printed art, household finds, and a stylist consultant, featuring multiple in-store vendors and daily hours -- see Tacoma's new vendors.
New hub for community play: Seattle Sounders FC, RAVE Foundation, and Puyallup Tribe opened Visa Street Soccer Park at the former Gault Middle School site in Tacoma, with turf fields and a blind-soccer training hub -- check out the soccer park. Highlights this week: |
02 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Donuts now, cocktails later: Fusion Donut Cafe & Lounge nails the morning-to-evening shuffle with fresh-made donuts, local coffee, and a cozy cocktail lounge vibe later on. Perfect when you want one spot for a sugar boost, a catch-up with friends, or a low-key date that doesn’t feel try-hard.
Tacoma’s sweet time capsule: Handcrafted since 1925 and still run by the Johnson family, Johnson Candy Company turns out old-fashioned chocolates, chewy caramels, and those legendary hand-dipped ice cream bars. Swing by when your week needs a pick-me-up, then pretend you’re just “supporting local.”
A Tacoma nature reset: Slip into Northwest Native Garden for a slow stroll among mossy paths, towering conifers, and the kind of ferns that make your living room plants feel underqualified. Perfect for a quick, soul-soothing wander when you need nature without leaving Tacoma, and a low-stress way to scout native plants your yard might actually keep alive. |
03 — The event calendar Tacoma for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎤 Marc Maron @ Tacoma Comedy Club | Thursday (6/4) at 7:00 PM – Remember when comedy was smart, cranky, and oddly comforting? Marc Maron brings that finely tuned neurosis to Tacoma Comedy Club, our trusty spot for real laughs, strong drinks, and a crowd that gets it. Expect sharp stories, brutal honesty, and zero fluff.
🎤 Jay Phillips @ Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club | Friday (6/5) at 7:00 PM – Super Funny Comedy Club is hosting Jay Phillips, and yes, it beats fighting I-5 for a chuckle in Seattle. Expect sharp, grown-up stand-up, good cocktails, and that sweet relief of laughing with people who get the joke, not just the meme.
💃 Drag Brunch: Funny Side Up! @ Tacoma Comedy Club - 6th & Proctor | Saturday (6/6) at 2:30 PM – Kickstart the weekend with a drag brunch that serves sass, sparkle, and perfectly timed shade. Funny Side Up at Grit City Breakfast pours the mimosas heavy, the looks heavier, and the laughs just right for those of us who like our eggs with attitude.
🎸 Flock of 80’s @ Dawson’s Bar & Grill | Saturday (6/6) at 8:00 PM – Dawson’s brings in Flock of 80s, so expect big sing-alongs, bigger hair, and the kind of synths that age like fine vinyl. Round up your old concert tee, grab a sturdy pint, and let your knees grumble while your heart remembers every chorus.
🎶 Ain't Done Dreamin' Tour @ Jazzbones | Tuesday (6/9) at 8:00 PM – South Georgia roots, gospel upbringing, and a voice that learned its manners in church. The Ain't Done Dreamin' Tour brings Austin's country storytelling, harmonies, and a bit of grit, the kind you feel on the way home. Real songs, real calm, no arena glitter.
🍽 Culinary Night @ Sebastian de Caen’s House | Wednesday (6/10) at 6:00 PM – Trade your air fryer for a cauldron and time-travel through dinner at this hands-on Culinary Night. We will brush up, or brush off, those period cooking skills with spices, hearth-worthy tricks, and stories, no experience required, just curiosity, humor, and a sturdy spoon.
🎤 Leah Justine @ The SandBar & Grill | Wednesday (6/10) at 7:00 PM – Leah Justine hits The Sand Bar and Grill, NW-CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year bringing country grit, grace, and goosebumps. She ditched a DoD engineering career, so expect powerhouse pipes, honest storytelling, and a set that proves you can chase dreams without a line-dance lesson. Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar → |
04 — The Tacoma report Weather forecastToday — High: 64°F — Low: 49°F — Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 57°F — Low: 47°F — Precip: 80%
Rain likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. This house is wildThis Rainier Condominiums residence pairs steel-and-concrete construction with sweeping views of Mount Rainier, Commencement Bay, the Tacoma waterfront, and the Port. An open layout, sleek linear fireplace, and Bosch-equipped kitchen set the tone, while a 1,052 sq ft deck steals the show. The primary suite adds deck access, a spa-style bath, and a custom walk-in closet.
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