Golden Girls trivia, Vintage Yard Market, Purple Octopus Summer Fun Bazaar, and more. 
Happy Friday, Tacoma. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Tacoma Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Tacoma’s dining scene is heating up with new global eateries, a tiny home village launched for unhoused residents, and vintage maritime photos being digitized — catch up here.
State-level stories: Washington is testing breath sensors that stop impaired drivers, teams have found bees unseen since 1917, and new trail stretches are open — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: The Social Security Administration sticks with paper checks, teen phone usage linked to anxiety, and unresolved vehicle recalls — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Help shape Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee outcomes
- Shape safer walking and biking in Tacoma
- Camp under the stars at Dash Point State Park
- Tee off for Tacoma youth scholarships
- Discover tidal creatures at Owen Beach
- Got debt? National can help you cut ties
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Thrifting: Paying full price is overrated… snag vintage gems for pennies on the dollar. These thrift stores in Tacoma have everything from band tees to mid-century modern must-haves.
Finance: Life’s full of sneaky plot twists, like your car’s ominous clunk right after payday when your account’s already on life support. Learn how to build an emergency fund that gives you a cash cushion so surprise bills never steal the show.
Health: With specialized spine care for everyone from pregnant moms and athletes to kids with ADHD, UPLIFT Chiropractic (formerly Ruston Family Chiropractic) focuses on the root cause of pain rather than treating symptoms. No drugs, no surgery… just your spine working the way it should so your body can heal itself.
Auto: The team at Courtesy Auto knows you’ve got better things to do than sit around a waiting room all day. Conveniently located at Tacoma Mall, you can drop off your ride for everything from an oil change to engine repair and actually get stuff done while their ASE-certified, award-winning techs get to work.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🏰 Shattered Kingdom ft Wodd @ Freighthouse Square | Friday (7/25) at 9:00pm – Looking for a night out: head down to Shattered Kingdom for Wodd, Guano, Paniolo, Soulstis, and DJ Nilla spinning tracks that go from mellow to mayhem. You’ll forget your age but not the fresh beats, local swagger, or the crowd that appreciates a killer set.
🎸 Titans of Metal Tribute Night @ Jazzbones | Friday (7/25) at 9:00pm – Whether you’ve been headbanging since ’84 or just discovered metal on your teen’s playlist, Jazzbones is doubling down on nostalgia. Sons of Icarus and Neon Knights will torch the stage with classic Iron Maiden and Dio-era Sabbath anthems, so dust off that faded band tee.
This weekend
🛍️ 3rd Annual Vendor Fair @ Puyallup River Junction | Saturday (7/26) at 10:00am – Love a good treasure hunt? This fair’s packed with makers, shakers, and folks who turn crafts into cash. Scope out one-of-a-kind finds, meet the vendors behind the goods, and if you’re feeling inspired, there’s even a chance to join the hustle yourself.
🛍️ Vintage Yard Market | Saturday (7/26) at 10:00am – If you’ve been holding out for a sign to refresh your closet without mortgaging the house, Tacoma’s fifth annual vintage yard market is it. One day only, it corrals racks of ’70s frocks, quirky collectibles, handmade charms, and home decor gems in one glorious yard.
🐙 Purple Octopus Summer Fun Bazaar @ Masonic Temple Association | Saturday (7/26) at 10:00am – Think you’ve scrolled every boutique? Swing by the Purple Octopus Summer Fun Bazaar, showcasing 50+ local makers hawking everything from handcrafted jewelry and 3D art, to bowl buddies, knits, Color Street, Posh, and Scentsy. Fuel your haul with bake sale treats and gourmet popcorn.
👑 Drag Bingo @ Incline Cider House | Sunday (7/27) at 1:00pm – Because who doesn’t need a reason to brunch on Sunday, especially with drag, bingo, and bubbles on the menu? Our beloved Lavinda Lyfe will host rounds of classic and blackout bingo for free, accompanied by cider, brunchy snacks, and themed prizes worthy of a queen.
📺 Golden Girls Trivia @ The Coaster | Sunday (7/27) at 3:00pm – Dust off your shoulder pads and rally your best bebes for Golden Girls trivia at The Coaster. Sip themed cocktails, nibble on snacks, and channel your inner Dorothy or Sophia. Consider it your official license to kvetch over vodka and laughs.
🌸 Summer Garden Gala | Sunday (7/27) at 4:00pm – Summer Garden Gala is blooming at Lakewold Gardens, pouring award-winning El Gaucho wines, and serving Dossier’s exquisite cuisine. It’s the grown-up garden party you didn’t know you needed, complete with live auctions, raffles, and bragging rights for the rest of the week.
Next week
🏌️ Desmond Trufant’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic @ Canterwood Golf and Country Club | Monday (7/28) at 11:00am – Teeing off at Canterwood might not cure your midlife crisis, but it will fund scholarships for Tacoma’s next generation. Gather a team, snag premium swag, meet ex-NFL players, Husky alums, and Cougar alums, and try not to be judged by the golf pro.
🤖 Robopocalypse: The Musical @ McMenamins Elks Temple | Tuesday (7/29) at 8:00pm – Guess what’s plotting your domestic uprising? This locally staged Robopocalypse: The Musical! pits a teen hacker and her garage-made bot against an army of sentient toasters, all set to an ’80s synth score, plus Blunderbusst live for extra chaos.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/25 Shattered Kingdom and more @ Freighthouse Square – 9 pm
- 7/26 Tanoa Festival @ Mt.Tahoma High School – 9 am
- 7/26 The Lightweight Champs and more @ McMenamins Elks Temple – 7 pm
- 7/26 Tupelo @ The Spar Tavern – 7 pm
- 7/26 Richard Kind @ Pantages Theater – 7:30 pm
- 7/27 Tacoma MOSAIC Festival @ Wright Park – 12 pm
- 7/27 Drag Bingo @ Incline Cider House – 1 pm
- 7/27 Logos & Slogans Trivia @ Puget Sound Pizza – 6 pm
- 7/29 Robopocalypse @ McMenamins Elks Temple – 8 pm
Price is right – Tacoma edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Mount Rainier, downtown Tacoma, and Commencement Bay like living artwork in this Browns Point stunner. The open-concept design keeps the views front and center, while wraparound decks and patios create endless excuses to linger outside. Even the kitchen sink comes with a side of jaw-dropping scenery.
Perched in one of Tacoma’s most coveted neighborhoods, the home sits just minutes from waterfront parks, local shops, and breezy commutes. Sunrises and sunsets here are less a daily event and more a lifestyle, with every room angled for maximum wow factor.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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