This weekend in Tacoma, WA

LeMay - America's Car Museum has partnered with Tacoma Cars & Coffee to host monthly meets at the museum. These gatherings create space for car enthusiasts to connect and enjoy coffee together. To keep the experience safe and fun, attendees are asked to use good judgment when arriving, parking, and departing.

Symphony Tacoma brings the Beat Beethoven 5K back to Wright Park in Tacoma for a second year, pairing a community run with the driving energy of Beethoven’s Fifth. The challenge is simple, finish the course before the music wraps up, roughly 30 minutes from the opening notes to the triumphant finale. Whether aiming for a fast time or just enjoying a fun outing, participants who love music and movement can take on a friendly race against the clock and see if they can beat Beethoven again.

Brides planning a 2026 wedding can take advantage of an in-store promotion from Brides for a Cause that takes 26% off already reduced prices. Originally created to support those who had to postpone celebrations in 2020, this sale has grown into a reliable, recurring event across locations with extra savings shoppers count on. There are holiday exceptions. The boutique is closed on Thanksgiving with a separate weekend promotion offering 20% off, and an End of Year Sale features 30% off. A reservation is required to secure a fitting room, and walk-ins are only accommodated if space allows. Each party is limited to the bride plus up to three guests. Children under 12, including infants, are not permitted unless arranged in advance. Food and drinks are not allowed, though water is fine. For guest count adjustments or exceptions regarding children, contact the boutique directly and review the current store rules before visiting.

Wrap up summer at Theater Square with a downtown puzzle adventure. Form a team to tackle large-scale puzzles and clever brainteasers placed around Tacoma’s downtown, designed to test problem-solving and teamwork. It plays like an escape room in the open air, with a chance to win $500. Registration is free and open.

Take part in a level 2 Argentine Tango class. No reservations are required, and walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a dry pair of shoes to carry in.

Learn milonga in a friendly dance class designed for all experience levels. Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced dancers.

Puget Sound Pizza in Downtown Tacoma hosts karaoke for anyone ready to take the mic. Drink specials are available at the bar.

A 70s cult favorite comes to life with a live shadow cast from Tacoma’s Blue Mousketeers, turning the screening into a wild, interactive experience. This Proctor District tradition has energized audiences for more than two decades and is recognized as the Pacific Northwest’s longest-running Rocky show. Look for spirited callbacks, creative costumes, chaotic audience participation, and playful pre-show games that set the tone. Tickets are $12. Rated R. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Terracrux hosts open play for A Song of Ice and Fire, gathering fans of Westeros for head-to-head battles inspired by the fight for the throne. Players begin arriving when doors open, and the community often sets up matchups ahead of time in the LFG channel on Discord. The rivalries of the Seven Kingdoms shape the action, with clear victories and defeats at stake in every game.

Guests must be 21 or older and present a valid ID. Doors open about an hour before showtime. A VIP package is offered that pairs a premium ticket with a group photo with Matt Mathews, access to the Not What I Ordered Q&A, and exclusive items such as a Not What I Ordered World Tour poster, a commemorative VIP lanyard, a tour koozie, a VIP-only sticker pack, and a VIP-only wax melt. Photos and video are allowed during the VIP experience. Ticket options include artist and VIP presales along with a general onsale.