Landmark trial shows lifestyle programs rewind cognitive aging, STEAM Night family fun, junk in the trunk treasure hunting, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Tacoma’s 100 things to do guide, expanded detox treatment stays, and a smorgasbord of new spots from French deli bagels to seafood boils — catch up here.
State-level stories: WA’s inaugural bee census spots 15 new pollinator species, Olympic Peninsula and Pacific Coast drives earn travel acclaim, and restrooms now require diaper stations — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Landmark trial shows lifestyle programs can rewind cognitive aging, the one ten thousandth spending rule, and shocking home prices in California — peruse the best of the rest.
Health: If you’ve struggled with weight loss, you’re not alone. Today’s GLP-1 medications (the same active ingredients found in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) are helping people manage cravings and build healthier habits. Hers makes it easy to get started, with a personalized plan and licensed providers – start your journey.
Highlights this week
- Grab free books at mobile library
- Share priorities, ask questions, get updates
- Advise on county disability access improvements
- Drive through for free secure shredding
- Help restore Kubota Gardens with PIE
- Lawn looking rough? TruGreen’s 50% off
🫶 We got your back
Therapy: Sore muscles and stiff joints are the worst kind of buzzkill… good thing Tacoma’s top practitioners are here to rescue your range of motion. These physical therapists get you moving like you’re 10 years younger.
Harvest: Our split climate delivers June strawberries and October apples that taste like they were made for your plate. Never miss a flawless pick with our seasonal calendar.
Pub: Whether you’re looking to unwind after work, test your trivia chops, or finally master darts, Doyle’s Public House is your neighborhood go-to for good pints, friendly banter, and just enough questionable decisions to keep things interesting.
Finance: Most folks don’t realize you can roll over your 401k or IRA to invest in cryptocurrency… all with the same tax benefits as a traditional retirement account on top of the the potential upside. iTustCapital makes the entire process a breeze with $0 monthly fees and an incredibly simple setup process.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🤖 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.
🔬 STEAM Night @ Kobetich Library | Wednesday (7/30) at 4:00pm – Kobetich Library goes full mad scientist with free family STEAM shenanigans, no registration required. Tinker with circuits, sculpt gooey slime art, even launch a mini rocket. It’s education disguised as good old-fashioned fun, minus the PTA guilt, so bring the kids or unleash your inner nerd.
🌞 First Friday August Summer Roundtable @ Knapp’s Restaurant | Friday (8/1) at 7:30am – Think your summer calendar needs some mental gymnastics? First Friday’s August Summer Roundtable gathers Senior Fellows and newcomers for a no-ego, open-to-all chat with tasty eats and drinks from the menu. It’s the perfect excuse to flex those big ideas and upgrade your snack game.
🎸 Deal: Music of the Grateful Dead @ McMenamins Elks Temple | Friday (8/1) at 7:00pm – Nothing like a birthday bash for a guitar god to turn your Saturday into a kaleidoscopic getaway. Seattle’s DEAL unleashes relentless, danceable readings of Dead classics in the Spanish Ballroom, complete with improvisational detours that even Jerry would envy.
🍽️ Friday Nights Dinner with Strangers @ Restaurant of the Week | Friday (8/1) at 7:00pm – Whether your couch is acting like a clingy ex or your group chat is just one endless meme loop, drop by Friday Nights in Federal Way for Dinner with Strangers. Think casual plates, awkward icebreakers, and real people who still remember what eye contact is.
This weekend
🚗 Junk in the Trunk @ Sprinker Recreation Center | Saturday (8/2) at 9:00am – Weekend plan: Sprinker Recreation Center transforms into bargain hunter central with Junk in the Trunk, where free parking and entry let you channel your inner thrift-store ninja. Scout out vintage finds, weird tchotchkes, and the occasional jaw-dropping deal while you negotiate like a pro.
🚗 Low and slow car show @ Central Tacoma | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – Since your neighbor’s swapped lawn gnomes for hydraulics, head over to the first annual lowrider showcase from the Puyallup Tribe and Impalas Tacoma chapter. It’s free, with 20 trophies, food trucks, and free kids’ bounce houses, plus a $20 reg fee if you’re rolling low.
🎉 4th Annual All White Rooftop Day Party @ Marriott Tacoma Downtown | Saturday (8/2) at 4:00pm – Who knew the Marriott’s rooftop was the cure for our collective midlife crisis? GSL’s 4th annual all-white day party has DJs spinning Top 40, R&B, reggaeton and a surprise live set, while you sip champagne, soak up Tacoma’s skyline, and pretend you can still dance.
🎶 Amelia Day & The Cloves + Vika and the Velvets @ McMenamins Elks Temple | Saturday (8/2) at 7:00pm – Spanish Ballroom is welcoming Amelia Day & The Cloves and Spokane’s Vika and the Velvets for a duo of homegrown folk-rock and retro-soaked soul. Think lush harmonies, cello riffs that outshine your lawnmower’s roar, and vocals that cling like good gossip.
🎉 Downtown Tacoma Block Party | Sunday (8/3) at 1:00pm – Got plans this weekend? Downtown Tacoma’s free block party on Broadway packs mouthwatering eats, offbeat live tunes, and enough local art to wallpaper your living room, plus skate lessons and a beer garden. Bring the kids, sip a brew, and pretend not to know everyone.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/29 Robopocalypse: The Musical @ McMenamins Elks Temple – 8 pm
- 7/30 Sounds Like Dolores @ Sehmel Homestead Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/30 ATEEZ 2025 World Tour @ Tacoma Dome – 7:30 pm
- 7/30 Jake Vaadeland and more @ McMenamins Elks Temple – 8 pm
- 7/31 Bards of Paradise and more @ McMenamins Elks Temple – 6 pm
- 7/31 DJ Miss Anna Ponder and more @ Hing Hay Park – 6 pm
- 7/31 Concert in the Park @ Pioneer Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/31 Kalimba @ Morrill Meadows Park – 6:30 pm
- 8/1 Caamp @ Dune Peninsula – 6 pm
- 8/1 Jim Valley Project @ Kimball Coffeehouse – 7 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
This 1909 Craftsman pulls off the rare trick of feeling both timeless and totally current. Original woodwork, built-ins, and period details set the stage, while a sun-filled kitchen keeps an eye on the backyard action. The third-floor primary suite is all about privacy and plush comfort, tucked away like a secret hideout at the top of the house.
Located in Tacoma’s North End, it’s a quick hop to Puget Sound University and the Proctor District’s indie shops and restaurants. A little bit of history, a lot of style, and just enough quirk to keep things interesting.
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