Weekly Volcano

12/14/2025

Weekly Volcano Calendar Sunday December 14th 2025:

Music
Antique Sandwich Co: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 4PM-6PM
UPS Kilworth Memorial Chapel: Blues Vespers w/Stacey Jones Band 5PM

Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: La Chupitos Standopeda (En Espanol) 6PM

Other
Norden Lodge #2: Julnisse Pannekaker 9AM, 10AM & 11AM
Spanish Ballroom: Breakfast w/Santa 9AM & 11:30AM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Holiday Creation Station 10AM-1PM, Winter Flower Show 10AM-3PM
Crafty AF: Crafternoon 11AM-3PM
LeMay America’s Car Museum: Santa Photos 11AM-3PM
King’s Books: Dakoda Foxx Book Signing 12PM-5PM
All Wilco Stores: Free Kids Holiday Craft Workshop 12PM-2PM
The Redd Dog Tacoma: Artvana Paint & Sip- Santa Paws 1PM
Spirit Guide Wellness: Soap Making Class 1PM
Tacoma Armory: Sunday Open Skating 1PM-6PM
Lakewold Gardens: Crafting Hanging Lanterns 1:30PM-3:30PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood 2PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 2PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical The Musical 2PM
Pantages Theater: The Nutcracker 2PM
Rialto Theater: Puget Sound Revels 2PM
Tacoma Little Theater: Matilda 2PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” 2PM
Water From Wine: Sip & Craft Personalized Christmas Card 2PM
The Beer Vault GH: Christmas Cheer Cookie Decorating 2PM-4PM
Dream Maker Creative GH: DIY Epoxy Resin Serving Board 3PM
McMillin Farm Collective: Holiday Paint & Sip Gnome Ornaments 3PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Hilltop Holiday 3PM-5PM
Point Defiance Park: Owling Walk 3:30PM
Mount Tahoma HS Auditorium: Dance Theater NW “The Nutcracker” 4PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM-9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM-10PM
Lakewold Gardens: Winter Glow 5PM-9PM
Gateway Park Gig Harbor: Santa In The Park 6PM

12/13/2025

Weekly Volcano Calendar Saturday December 13th 2025:

Music
Spanish Ballroom: Swifted- A Tribute To Taylor Swift 12PM
UPS Schneebeck Concert Hall: Bright Young Sounds 1PM-3:30PM
UPS Schneebeck Concert Hall: December Fanfare 6:30PM-9PM
Real Art Tacoma: R.A.T. FEST 2025 7PM
Jazzbones: Laurel Canyon Legacy/Roemen & The Whereabouts 7PM
Tacoma Armory: Jarabe Mexicano- A Bordeño Soul Christmas 7:30PM
Airport Tavern: Anuhea- All Is Bright Holiday Tour 8PM
Edison Square: The Rebel Rises Concert w/Sharp Skills 8PM
Jazzbones: No Scrubs 90s-2Ks Dance Party 9:30PM

Comedy
6th Ave Comedy Club: Boozy Brunch Show 2:30PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Aaron Branch & Herman Wrice 4PM
Downtown Comedy Club: Michael Longfellow 7PM & 9:45PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Eddie Ifft 7:30PM & 9:45PM

Other
Swiftwater Elementary Gig Harbor: Jingle Bell Breakfast 8AM
Orting Main City Park: Ugly Sweater 5k 8:30AM-11:30AM
Peck Property Puyallup: Pierce Conservation District Work Party 9AM-12PM
Waughop Lake Lakewood: Pierce Conservation District Work Party 9AM-12PM
Proctor & N 27th: Proctor Farmers Market 9AM-2PM
Northwest Spay & Neuter: Photos w/Santa Paws 9AM-4PM
Ft Steilacoom Park: Jingle Bell Run 1 Mile 9:30AM
Pioneer Park Pavillion: Breakfast w/Santa 9:30AM-11AM
Local Whimsy: Create Your Own Ocean-Inspired Resin Ornaments 10AM
Blue Mouse Theater: “The Snowman” Screening w/NW Sinfonietta 10AM & 11:15AM
RAD Ceramics: Storytime w/Mrs Claus 10AM-1PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Visit w/Santa 10AM-2PM
Freighthouse Square: Taste Of The Celtic Lands 10AM-3PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show 10AM-3PM
Center For Spiritual Living: Holiday BINGO Night 3PM
Tacoma Amvets Post 1: Purple Octopus Craft Show 10AM-4PM
Puyallup Rec Center: Grinchmas Cookie Decorating 10:30AM & 2:30PM
Avalon Ballroom: 6th Ave Holiday Hijinks 11AM-2PM
Eastside Community Center: Holiday Blast FREE 11AM-2PM
LeMay America’s Car Museum: Santa Photos 11AM-3PM
Trellis Boutique: Meet & Greet Santa & Grinch 11AM-3PM
McMillin Farm & Brewhouse: European Holiday Market 11AM-5PM
Artsi Creative Space: Mountain Surprise Paint Along 12PM-2PM
Swan Creek Park: Salmon Saturdays 12PM-2PM
Artsi Creative Space: Watercolor 101 Orca Workshop 1PM
Theater Square: Downtown Tacoma Holiday Market 1PM-6PM
Pantages Theater: The Nutcracker 2PM
Puyallup United Methodist Church: “The Snowman” Screening 2PM
Hotel Murano Barlow Gallery: Karen Povey Exhibition 2PM-6PM Artist Talk 4PM
Rialto Theater: Puget Sound Revels Midwinter Revels 2PM & 7:30PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Hilltop Holiday 2:30PM-5:30PM & 7PM-9PM
Mount Tahoma HS Auditorium: Dance Theater NW “The Nutcracker” 2:30PM & 7PM
Puyallup Public Library: Fireside Storytellers League 3PM-4:30PM
Kingfisher & Rye: Holiday Paint & Sip “Gift Truck” 4PM
Ft Steilacoom: Christmas 1861 4:30PM-8PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM-9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM-10PM
AF Studio: FREE Stop Motion Filmmaking Class 5PM-8PM
Lakewold Gardens: Winter Glow 5PM-9PM
The Mad Potter: Blacklight Painting Party 6PM-8PM
Artsi Creative Space: Another Rainy Day Paint Along 6PM-9PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood 7:30PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 7:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical The Musical 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theater: Matilda 7:30PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” 7:30PM
Spanish Ballroom: PNW Burlesque Festival “Unwrapped” 8PM

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Weekly Volcano Calendar Friday December 12th 2025:

Music
The Speakeasy: Dinner & Live Holiday Jazz w/Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 5PM-7:30PM
Lakewood Elks Lodge: The Holiday Show w/The Michael Crain Band 6PM-10PM
Real Art Tacoma: R.A.T. FEST 2025! A Fundraiser For Real Art Tacoma 50/50 Raffle & More 7PM
Kimball Coffeehouse Gig Harbor: Trailer Park Kings 7PM-9PM
Spanish Ballroom: Millennial Falcon/College Radio/Everything’s Fine/Pastel Faces 7:30PM
Jazzbones: Point Of Sail 8PM
Tacoma Armory: Steve & Kristi Nebel w/Jim Page 8PM
The Valley: Legend Of Bigfoot (Farewell Show)/Constance Tomb/Umber Sleeping 8PM

Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: Michael Longfellow 7PM & 9:45PM
6th Ave Comedy Club: Eddie Ifft 7:30PM & 9:45PM

Other
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings At Home 10AM-3PM
The Nosy Nif Wine Bar: S’mores & Wine Pairing 3PM-8PM
Normanna Hall: Sons Of Norway Tacoma Winter Market 2025 3PM-9PM
Titlow Lodge Parking Lot: Titlow Owling Walk 3:30PM-5:30PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM-9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM-10PM
Johnny’s Dock: Magician Cary Durgin Fridays 5PM-7PM
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 91 Puyallup: Winter Open House 5:30PM-7:30PM
The Mad Potter: Blacklight Painting Party 6PM-8PM
Artsi Creative Space: Red Ornament Paint Along & (NA Sip) 6PM-9PM
Water From Wine: Black N White Movie Night 1940 “Beyond Tomorrow” 7PM
Sober AF Proof Bottle Shop: Brushes & Bevees Zero Proof Sip & Paint 7PM-9PM
Edison Square: SOS Pro Wrestling- All Is Bright 7:30PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood 7:30PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 7:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical The Musical 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theater: Matilda 7:30PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” 7:30PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Hilltop Holiday 7:30PM-9:30PM

12/12/2025

CapCity’s Decade of Independent Music in Olympia - read story here:

BY BRITTANY DANIELLE for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/12/25 | After a full decade of championing emerging and local artists, strengthening music communities, and turning small-stage dreams into touring-circuit realities, CapCity Presents is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, not with a speech or a gala, but....

12/11/2025

Weekly Volcano Calendar Thursday December 11th 2025:

Music
The Redd Dog Puyallup: Live Music w/ Gina Belliveau 6PM-8PM
Jazzbones: Eel Jive/bend/Flur 7PM
Airport Tavern: Bryan Martin 8PM

Comedy
Bob’s Comedy Java Jive: Open Mic Night Every Thursday 8PM

Other
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings At Home 10AM-3PM
Ancich Waterfront Park Gig Harbor: Holiday Village 10AM-6PM
Heritage Distillery Gig Harbor: Pints, Myths & Maritime Spirits Walking Tour 5PM
Rhodes Center: ‘Toast To 2025’ Awards Banquet For Tacoma Rising 5PM-8PM
Post & Pour: Holiday Wreath Workshop 6PM-8PM
Odd Otter Brewing: Cribbage Club 29 6PM-9PM
Sober Af Zero Proof Bottle Shop: Drag Bingo 7PM-9PM

12/10/2025

Weekly Volcano Calendar Wednesday December 10th 2025:

Music
Spanish Ballroom: A John Prine Christmas/Jenner Fox Band 7PM
Airport Tavern: El Vez Christmas Show All Ages 8PM

Other
The Mad Potter: Art & Mama Time 9AM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show 10AM-3PM
HUG Activism Storefront Center: Oriki- A Praise Poetry Workshop 4:30PM-5:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM-10PM
King’s Books: Q***r Shmear Celebrating LGBTQ+ Culture, 5PM-7PM
Top Down Brewing Sumner: Artvana Holiday Paint & Sip “Folk Ornaments” 6PM
Hive Co: Winter Watercolor Workshop 6PM-10PM
Tacoma Armory: Tacoma Posada Networking 6:30PM-9PM

12/10/2025

We don't talk about it a lot, but the Weekly Volcano Happy Friday E-Newsletter is quite successful and it seems to be growing without much effort! For the uninitiated, this is where we put news briefs, event posters, community announcements, opportunities and other stuff locals in Pierce County should know every week. It also has a link to find fun stuff happening. There is no paywall, it's completely free and subscribers get a significant discount on the newspaper home delivery! See comments below for the link.